WWE and TNA Wrestling On Thursday, it announced a multi-year joint partnership that will open the door for talent to perform for either company.
Talent from WWE NXT He may appear on TNA's “IMPACT” show and vice versa. Superstar wrestlers may also appear on select WWE live events and TNA pay-per-view shows in the future. This phenomenon has already occurred at several points in 2024.
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The WWE logo at the WWE Live Experience at Motorworld on November 7, 2018, in Cologne, Germany. (Mark Fitzenreuter/Getty Images)
“This historic relationship demonstrates that cooperation and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive,” Ariel Schenirer, vice president of TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment, said in a press release. “Our partnership allows the TNA Wrestling brand and its incredible athletes to reach a much broader audience, while giving WWE and NXT superstars the opportunity to cross borders and gain valuable experience, as they team up with one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today.
“The response to our collaboration over the past year has been overwhelming and both companies have benefited, but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards from the intersection of talent and this working relationship.”
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Shawn Michaels, WWE Senior Vice President of Creative Talent Development, added: “We look forward to growing and developing our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its outstanding group of athletes by creating new opportunities to further develop our talent and elevate the viewer experience at home.”
TNA and WWE NXT wrestlers have already performed for each other.
Last year, Jordynne Grace kicked off 2024 with an appearance in the women's Royal Rumble. She went on to compete against Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship at Battleground.
Joe Hendry's popularity soared during the spring and summer months of 2024. He nearly defeated Ethan Page at No Mercy for the NXT Championship.
Bianca Belair, right, attacks Jordynne Grace during the women's Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, January 27, 2024. (Joe Camporeal – USA Today Sports)
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former TNA stars She has also appeared in WWE over the past few years.
Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, CM Punk, Xavier Woods, Penta, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Chelsea Green, and Zelina Vega are among those who have competed on the TNA brand in the past.
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