WWE and TNA Wrestling have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at providing crossover opportunities for talent across both organizations. This agreement includes appearances on flagship shows like WWE's NXT, which airs on The CW, and TNA iMPACT!, available on AXS TV and TNA+. It also extends to WWE Premium Live Events and TNA pay-per-views.
The collaboration aims to give athletes exposure to broader audiences and world-class coaching, while fans benefit from exciting cross-promotion and matchups.
The partnership formalizes a relationship that has already delivered standout moments. In 2024, TNA stars like Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry appeared on NXT, leading to high-profile matches. Hendry competed against Ethan Page for the NXT Championship at No Mercy, while Grace challenged Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship at Battleground.
NXT stars have also brought fresh energy to TNA programming. Wes Lee reunited with The Rascalz in a brief stint, while wrestlers like Charlie Dempsey, Dante Chen, Gallus, and others crossed into TNA.
Ariel Shnerer, Senior Vice President of Content & Distribution for TNA Wrestling, emphasized the benefits of collaboration:
"This historic relationship demonstrates that collaboration and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive. Our partnership allows the TNA Wrestling brand and its incredible athletes to reach a significantly wider audience, while giving WWE and NXT stars an opportunity to cross the line and gain valuable experience, as they join forces with one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today. The response to our collaboration over the past year has been tremendous and both companies have benefited, but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards from this talent crossover and working relationship."
Shawn Michaels, WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative, added: