AJ Francis could be heading into free agency soon, but don’t expect him to leave TNA Wrestling just yet. The former WWE Superstar’s contract is coming up at the end of 2026, and both sides reportedly want to keep their relationship going.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Francis’ current TNA deal is set to expire toward the end of the year. However, Francis is interested in staying with the company, and TNA wants to keep him around. A new agreement is expected to get done, although nothing has been finalized. That’s a pretty good sign for Francis, who has spent the last three years building his career in TNA after his WWE run came to an end.
During his time with the promotion, Francis captured the TNA Digital Media Championship and brought back the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship. He’s also been involved in several major storylines, working with names like Joe Hendry, Mike Santana and Elijah.
Francis recently made it clear that he’s happy with how things are going in TNA. During an interview with The Wrestling Classic, he explained why he feels more appreciated by the company than he did during his WWE days.
“I felt like I have a home in TNA because they recognize what I bring to the table.”
Francis also praised the creative freedom he’s been given, explaining that he’s able to play a bigger role in putting together his storylines.
“I’m calling the plays. You know what I’m saying? And they sending me out there first to set the tone.”
Before finding success in TNA, Francis competed in WWE as Top Dolla and also made appearances for NWA and MLW. However, his latest run has given him a chance to establish himself as a regular part of TNA programming.
For now, there’s no indication that Francis is looking to jump to another promotion. Both sides want to work out a new deal, so unless something changes during negotiations, it looks like he’ll be sticking around.
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