TNA’s partnership with WWE has significantly raised the promotion’s profile, attracting many new viewers thanks to the collaborations between the two companies. While AEW is currently regarded as the second-largest wrestling promotion in the United States, TNA president Carlos Silva believes there’s potential for TNA to eventually surpass AEW in that position.
In an interview with The Ariel Helwani Show, Silva acknowledged the dominance of WWE and its NXT brand, comparing them to the NFL of wrestling. He praised AEW for their impressive growth over the last six to eight years. Silva also mentioned that TNA maintains working relationships with both AEW and WWE but clarified that their WWE contract is not meant to be a challenge to AEW. He highlighted the value WWE sees in featuring talent like the Hardy brothers and Nick, along with spotlighting stars who developed in TNA, such as Joe Hendry and Chris Nemeth. Silva commended Nick Karn and Shawn Michaels for their strong support of TNA throughout this partnership.
When asked about TNA’s potential to become the number two wrestling promotion, Silva affirmed its possibility but without elaborating in detail.
Fan Take: This development is crucial for WWE fans as it signals a more interconnected wrestling world where collaborations could lead to richer storylines and fresh talent exposure. It also hints at the dynamic competition brewing behind the scenes, which could ultimately drive innovation and excitement in the sport.
