TNA Plans Media Deal to Surpass AEW as No. 2 Wrestling Promotion

TNA Wrestling is currently negotiating a new media rights deal that could significantly elevate its status in the professional wrestling industry. Santino Marella, TNA's on-screen Director of Authority, expressed optimism that securing this TV deal would position TNA as the number two wrestling promotion in the U.S., potentially surpassing AEW. He emphasized that fan support, rather than financial resources, will ultimately determine the ranking of wrestling promotions, acknowledging WWE's dominance as number one. TNA's momentum is bolstered by its partnership with WWE and crossover with NXT programming, highlighted by sold-out crowds and successful events like Bound For Glory. Reports suggest interest from networks like The CW, which could intensify competition by scheduling TNA against AEW Dynamite. TNA President Carlos Silva has indicated a new media rights deal is imminent, aiming for a broader platform than their current AXS TV presence.