In 2025, TNA Wrestling has made significant strides by deepening its collaboration with WWE NXT, highlighted by the upcoming NXT ShoWDown event scheduled next week. This WWE NXT TNA Partnership marks an important moment as both wrestling promotions work closely together while TNA also pursues a new cable television deal for its TNA iMPACT weekly show.
TNA President Carlos Silva recently shared insights on these developments in an interview with journalist Scott Fishman of TV Insider, discussing the ongoing partnership, the potential broadcast agreement, and the organization’s broader plans through the end of 2025 and into 2026.
Recognizing Hard Work: The Creation of the TNA All-Star Award
Silva emphasized the importance of celebrating success within the TNA team, explaining how the All-Star Award was inspired by traditions in sports locker rooms. The award serves to recognize outstanding contributions and the collective spirit among wrestlers and staff. Silva remarked,
“Just as a fan myself of sports and an athlete myself, I see what the other leagues do. We’re all students of the industry if you’re inside sports and entertainment. We’ve got this great locker room and these hardworking folks that are traveling around the country and the world to entertain and put the product out there. I always loved the celebration in the locker room when the coach would give away the game ball. So I try to take that and what others do to celebrate victories. I’ve gotten some of those over the years and have them on my desk from years ago from playing tennis even. So we put this idea together and launched the all-star award and first gave it away a few months ago. We’ve been pretty consistent at every single event we award another all-star, or a couple like in Edmonton this last week with Leon [Slater] and Myron [Reed]. It has been great. Everyone is celebrating together. The cheers from the locker room when we’re in the arena or when we do the meeting. It has been amazing. I think everyone enjoys it. It’s just a little bit of a thank you for all the hard work that everyone is doing. As much as there are only one or two people that are chosen, it seems like everyone is enjoying the award as well, which is what you want.”
This recognition has fostered a strong sense of unity and motivation throughout the team, reinforcing the value of collective effort beyond the individual honors.
Active Negotiations for a New Cable Television Partnership
On the broadcasting front, Silva revealed that TNA is currently in active discussions with a prospective cable television partner to secure a deal for 2026. The negotiations have progressed beyond initial interest, entering a more serious phase to finalize the arrangement. Silva explained,
“We’re now in active negotiations with a partner, and we’re going to work through that. I can’t really put a timeline on how long that will take. The good news is the process has started. We’re no longer just talking to a bunch of people to sort of gauge interest. Now we have an interested partner and working through potentially a deal for 2026. It’s going to happen as soon as it can happen. We were working on it as recently as yesterday, exchanging papers and trying to figure it out. We’re excited about it and keep pushing it forward to get this over the finish line. It’s done when it’s over the finish line.”
Securing this deal is anticipated to elevate TNA iMPACT’s visibility and broadcast reach in the coming year, marking a pivotal moment for the promotion’s growth.
Collaborative Efforts with WWE NXT Fuel Excitement for Upcoming Events
The partnership’s strength was further underscored by Silva’s comments on the joint efforts between TNA and WWE NXT, particularly as they prepare for “NXT ShoWDown” next week in Orlando. This event will showcase the synergy between the two brands through a special NXT vs. TNA matchup, generating anticipation among fans. Silva highlighted,
“Working with the NXT folks as well as WWE folks has been very easy. There has been great coordination. We’ve kind of supported each other with last-minute asks on both sides, which I think is a testament to a good partnership. It’s not just one asking. We might ask, or they might ask, and we always find a way to move things forward. This big Showdown episode of NXT happening down in Orlando is going to be great. You saw it on The CW live with the teams sort of aligning. I think the theme is building. There is also intrigue and maybe a little strangeness the way certain teammates are on each team, but they have certain alliances and allegiances to the other organization. Whether they’ve come from that organization or been there or holding the belt from one organization even though they work for the other. I think all of that there. I think as a result it’s going to be awesome Tuesday night on NXT down in Orlando.”
Silva’s remarks highlighted the fluid allegiances and storylines within the event, adding unique layers to the inter-promotional rivalry that fans can anticipate.
Outlook for TNA’s 2025 Endgame and Beyond in 2026
Looking at the remainder of 2025 and 2026, Silva described the season as structured around major high-profile events, or “tentpoles,” that serve to build momentum. Key milestones like Slammiversary and Bound For Glory will help propel TNA’s future schedule and presence across global markets. Silva mentioned,
“Each of these tentpoles are about big moments. As a sports guy building the season of TNA, we’re going to hit that last bit tentpole at Bound for Glory. I think it’s going to launch us into 2026. Slammiversary certainly started that launch and now Bound for Glory will propel us into 2026. Then, sort of to our pleasant surprise, working with NXT, this Showdown is happening. It’s another big amplifier for us. I think about how we’ll also then be at Full Sail University, which is a great location with a lot of history. We’re going to go back to El Paso, which was spectacular earlier this year. There were so many great moments down in El Paso. The crowds were amazing. Then I think you’ll see very quickly going into November the schedule for January through March starts to roll out with our other big tentpoles and events. Then hopefully that will coincide with an announcement about where we’re going to be in the U.S.A. in addition to our other great markets like Canada, India, Mexico, South America and other areas where we have deals in place.”
With a focus on expanding its footprint in markets across North America, Asia, and South America, TNA strives to build upon its successes, offering fans meaningful events and sustained growth opportunities.
Broad Implications of the WWE NXT TNA Partnership
The WWE NXT TNA Partnership represents a strategic alliance that benefits both promotions through talent exchanges, shared events, and cooperative storytelling. This collaboration not only boosts fan engagement but also illustrates a more open and collaborative approach within professional wrestling during 2025. Coupled with TNA’s pursuit of new broadcast arrangements, these efforts position the company for expanded visibility and stronger market presence moving into 2026.
As TNA continues to nurture its relationship with WWE NXT and finalize its television deal, wrestling audiences can expect significant events and fresh content that intertwine the strengths of both organizations in the near future.
