Details Emerge on Elayna Black’s Future After Surprise TNA Debut

Elayna Black—formerly known to WWE fans as Cora Jade—is officially back in the game, and she’s now a full-time Knockout in TNA Wrestling.

Following her surprise appearance on the January 15 episode of TNA iMPACT, Black has signed to a one-year contract with TNA, locking her in through the end of 2026. The signing marks her return to wrestling after stepping away from the ring for six months.

“Elayna is scheduled to be a full-on member of the TNA roster after stepping away from wrestling six months prior. She’s signed to a one-year contract that goes through the 2026 year,” Fightful reported.

Her appearance was set up by new TNA authority figure Daria Rae (formerly Sonya Deville in WWE), who introduced Elayna during the live broadcast as a brand-new signing. While Black didn’t speak during the segment, her presence alone was enough to make an impression.

According to Fightful, there were no reported talks between Black and other promotions before she made her TNA decision—making this signing even more notable as her first big move post-WWE.

“We have not heard of conversations between Black and other companies prior to signing.”

Black was released by WWE in late 2025, a move that surprised fans given her momentum in NXT. At the time, she even suggested a TNA run might be unlikely due to the company’s working relationship with WWE—but clearly, that didn’t stop her.

With Daria Rae backing her and a full contract secured, Elayna Black is poised to be a major player in TNA’s Knockouts division throughout 2026.