Why a Vince McMahon–TNA Deal Would Fall Flat

The idea of Vince McMahon buying TNA Wrestling is gaining traction online—but don’t count on it happening anytime soon. According to Dave Meltzer, the move doesn’t make sense for Vince or anyone else involved, and it wouldn’t put him anywhere near the top of the wrestling industry again.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer addressed the possibility of Vince scooping up TNA now that he’s no longer part of WWE’s leadership. He didn’t hold back in pointing out why such a deal would flop from the start.

“Could Vince buy TNA? Sure. TNA wanted to sell to Tony Khan in 2018 and 2019. Tony didn’t want to buy a company with a bad rep—he wanted to start his own.”

Even if Vince bought the company, Meltzer said the outlook would still be grim. AEW has a much stronger foothold, and Vince would instantly fall behind both WWE and Tony Khan’s promotion.

“You could argue TNA had the infrastructure. But Vince buying a company just to be a distant #3 and losing to Tony Khan? That would happen. That’s exactly what would happen.”

Beyond rankings and competition, Meltzer also raised serious concerns about Vince’s current image in the business world—especially after the fallout from the Janel Grant lawsuit and sponsor exits like Slim Jim.

“What TV station is going to do business with Vince right now? Maybe a small outlet, maybe. But his name is as much an albatross as it is a positive in this day and age.”

And if Vince ever tried to collaborate with WWE in any way again through a new venture?

“Does WWE want to work with Vince McMahon at this point? I don’t know.”

At the end of the day, buying TNA might be technically possible, but it’s a dead-end strategy with huge risks, limited upside, and no guarantee of a platform. Vince McMahon might want back in, but the door doesn’t look open—and if it is, it might lead nowhere.

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