TNA’s TV Deal Talks Heat Up as Networks Respond to Slammiversary Momentum

TNA Wrestling might not have inked a new TV deal yet — but the right people are calling, and that’s a shift worth paying attention to.

Anthem Sports Group President Carlos Silva just dropped a key update in a new interview with WrestleZone, confirming that TNA’s recent success is already turning heads. While the company is still targeting a $10 million-per-year media rights deal that would take Impact! live 52 weeks a year, the buzz around TNA’s resurgence — especially going into Slammiversary — has sparked fresh interest from networks.

Silva was asked if there had been movement since his recent media tour hyping TNA’s next phase. His response revealed a new level of traction behind the scenes.

“Yeah, no, no updates since the media tour last week that we were in New York running around and talking to a lot of folks. I mean, it’s one of those day-to-day pieces. We have had a couple of calls since the media tour happened because with all of these things, you have to keep the momentum going.”

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TNA’s growing relevance — fueled by crossover WWE appearances, stronger weekly programming, and a sold-out Slammiversary on the horizon — is starting to pay off in negotiations. Silva acknowledged that momentum is now doing a lot of the heavy lifting in these conversations.

“I think it’s a lot about all of these deals — when you’re working on these bigger deals, you have to keep the momentum going with all the partners that you’re talking to. I think the media and what we’re doing at Slammiversary also helps to power these deals.”

“And I think coming out of Slammiversary, I think it’ll help us accelerate pushing those deals forward because it’s going to be our biggest night ever. It’s going to be awesome. There’s going to be so many great storylines and great buzz. And when you create great buzz, people want to work with you.”

TNA is already pulling in around 100,000 viewers when Impact! airs live, but Silva believes those numbers could climb to 500,000 with the right platform — and now there are “established linear guys” and newer streaming players looking to talk.

The deal isn’t done, but the attention is real. TNA is no longer knocking on doors — the doors are starting to open on their own.

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