Steve Carrier on October 8, 2025
TNA Wrestling is inching closer to a major TV rights deal, and according to President Carlos Silva, the finish line is now in sight.
During his appearance on Off The Ropes with Jonathan Coachman on October 8, Silva confirmed that TNA has entered the final phase of negotiations for a new platform set to launch in 2026. He said talks have now moved into legal territory, signaling the deal is more than just a handshake—it’s being built into something official.
“It’s the same place we were last week. I sort of made some statements on a couple of platforms that we are literally, every single day — in fact, I had a call on Monday, and we’re working with lawyers to get the deal together.”
Silva added that while he can’t drop names yet, everything is trending in the right direction and it won’t be long before fans get the news they’ve been waiting for.
“I feel good about it, it’s moving forward, and we’re gonna get a deal done and we’re gonna be on a new platform in 2026. Like everything, can’t really talk about it yet till the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed but I feel really good about it. It’s October 8th today, and 2026 isn’t far off so I think something’s gonna be in the books very soon.”
This latest update echoes what Silva said earlier in the month on the Battleground Podcast, where he revealed the deal had entered the real negotiation stage, with legal paperwork actively being exchanged. At that time, he said the network partner was “excited about us,” and that the deal would allow TNA Impact! to go live 52 weeks a year—something he believes is essential in today’s wrestling market.
Silva also previously estimated that live broadcasts on a stronger network could easily boost TNA’s weekly viewership from around 100,000 to somewhere in the 250,000–500,000 range.
With TNA’s recent WWE crossover moments—Hardy Boyz appearing on NXT, Joe Hendry sightings, and mentions on WWE TV—the company has been enjoying more visibility than it has in years. A new television deal could solidify all that progress into long-term success.
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October 8, 2025 8:56 pm
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