There were many names that took part in TNA's Call Your Shot battle royal this past Sunday at Bound for Glory, but none perhaps bigger than Ben Bishop. The 6 '10 Rhode Islander was the second to last entrant in the match, and though he failed to eliminate anyone, he made enough of an impression that some wondered whether he could be part of the TNA roster full-time. As it turns out, it hasn't happened just yet. Fightful Select reports that Bishop hasn't signed a contract with TNA, although those within the company felt he made a good impression. Bishop commented on the report on X, joking that this was why TNA hadn't allowed him into the building at Dothan, Alabama, where TNA held its TV tapings this week.It had previously been reported that Bishop has been a talent that TNA's had their eye on for some time, though attempts to hire him previously were seemingly thwarted by former TNA booker Tommy Dreamer, as the ECW veteran and "Busted Open Radio" co-host was said to not be a fan of videos Bishop had posted on social media regarding certain character ideas. While Dreamer admitted he told Bishop that he thought the videos were preventing him from being hired, he seemingly denied having anything to do with TNA not hiring Bishop, stating he liked him and that Bishop failing to sign on with TNA was more to do with a poor tryout from years earlier.Bishop has kept busy while waiting for an opportunity elsewhere, wrestling multiple times a month on the independent circuit, and even made an appearance in MLW's Battle Riot match that was taped back in January. Bishop also has several appearances for AEW under his belt, having competed in "AEW Dark" matches in both 2021 and 2022. His most high profile AEW match would occur in 2024, when he was defeated by Roderick Strong on an episode of "AEW Rampage."
