Subhojeet Mukherjee on October 8, 2025
TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva knows some talent will dream of WWE—but he’s not worried. In fact, he’s willing to help them get there, as long as they leave the door open to come back.
Speaking on Off The Ropes with Jonathan Coachman, Silva made it clear that TNA isn’t looking to be anyone’s stepping stone—but he understands how the industry works. He emphasized that TNA’s focus is on retaining foundational names like Nic Nemeth, The Hardys, and Moose, while also building up younger stars like Leon Slater.
“Yeah, I think it’s both. I think it’s a little bit of both. You gotta extend and protect the talent that is foundational. I mean, one of the guys on the line here is with us in Nic (Nemeth). I mean, Nic brings foundational talent, history to TNA. Obviously, The Hardys do it and showed that last night (at NXT vs. TNA Showdown). A bunch of the other guys in the ring yesterday as well.”
Silva pointed to locker room leaders like Matt Cardona, Frankie Kazarian, and the Hardys as crucial figures in mentoring the next wave of talent.
“Those guys and gals are so important because then they help to bring along talent like Leon Slater… When it comes out of Nic and The Hardys and Matt Cardona and Frankie and so many, and they all listen. They’re dialed in when they get the feedback from those athletes that have been in the ring for so long.”
But even as TNA cultivates its homegrown stars, Silva acknowledged that younger talent might want to jump to WWE. And he’s not standing in the way.
“Look, is that talent at times gonna leave? Is that talent gonna wanna go to WWE if they’re younger talent? They are… I will be the person that will help them as well, if that’s the path that is great.”
Still, he believes that many who leave will come back—and help continue the cycle that keeps TNA thriving.
“I also know that they’re gonna continue to support TNA and maybe come back to TNA some day, to continue creating this engine, and that’s how we’re gonna continue to operate.”
As TNA heads into its October 12 Bound For Glory event in Lowell, Massachusetts, Silva’s approach to talent development is clear: keep veterans strong, guide the rookies, and don’t burn bridges when dreams lead elsewhere.
Do you think Silva’s open-door policy with WWE helps or hurts TNA in the long run? Should TNA push harder to be the final stop instead of a stepping stone? Share your thoughts below and let us know where you stand.
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October 8, 2025 9:12 pm
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