TNA Wrestling In Talks To Join WWE-Linked Network And Possibly Go Head-To-Head With AEW Dynamite

TNA Wrestling could be heading for a major TV shakeup — and the latest update points to a move that could place the company directly against AEW Dynamite every week.

Jon Alba of The Takedown on SI has confirmed that there have been discussions about TNA moving to a WWE-associated network, with the possibility of shifting Impact Wrestling from Thursday nights to Wednesdays.

“Multiple independent sources tell The Takedown on SI that there have at least been discussions of TNA moving to a WWE-associated network, and that the company is even open to shifting from Thursday to Wednesday nights to go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite,” Alba reported.

While Alba noted it was not explicitly stated that The CW would be the destination, he said the network’s interest in TNA is real — and some WWE stakeholders would like to see the promotion become part of that lineup.

“While it was not directly indicated that the destination would be The CW, it was expressed to The Takedown on SI that The CW’s interest in the promotion is legitimate, and that some WWE stakeholders would like TNA to be a part of the network.”

Nothing has been signed yet, and it’s unclear how far along the discussions are. When asked about the rumors, TNA President Carlos Silva acknowledged that media rights talks are ongoing, with more meetings scheduled for later this month, but no agreements finalized.

“Positive momentum,” Silva said of negotiations, while also clarifying that any move would be made based on what’s best for the company, not just to compete with AEW.

This update comes amid WWE’s aggressive strategy to weaken AEW’s market position — a plan that Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer says includes wanting TNA to become the clear number two promotion, since WWE could “control” them more easily. Meltzer has reported that WWE has been counter-programming AEW’s major events, even considering shifting shows to directly clash with pay-per-views like Worlds End and All Out.

Meanwhile, TNA is aiming for a new media rights deal worth around $10 million per year, which would allow Impact to air live every week. An announcement could come within the next couple of months.

Currently, Impact airs on AXS TV — owned by TNA’s parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment — as well as on TNA+. If a deal with a WWE-linked network like The CW materializes, it could mark the company’s biggest television change in years.