WWE-TNA Partnership: Dave Meltzer Breaks Down Key Goals and Industry Impact

One Big Thing

Dave Meltzer provides crucial insights into the WWE-TNA partnership, suggesting it could reshape professional wrestling’s competitive landscape.

Key Details

• TNA aired its first live episode of “Impact” in eight years
• WWE NXT star Cora Jade teased pursuing the Knockouts World Championship
• Former WWE star Mustafa Ali signed with TNA
• Joe Hendry captured the TNA World Championship

Meltzer’s Analysis

• Partnership aims to boost TNA’s visibility in the wrestling market
• WWE support could help position TNA as the industry’s second-largest promotion
• TNA needs a stronger U.S. TV deal to compete with AEW’s viewership
• Canadian broadcast presence remains strong for TNA

Why It Matters

This partnership signals a major shift in wrestling industry dynamics, potentially creating new opportunities for talent exchange and market growth.

Future Ownership Prospects

• WWE acquisition of TNA remains unlikely until 2028 due to TKO restrictions
• Previous acquisition talks with AEW’s Tony Khan in 2018 were unsuccessful
• UFC’s recent $375 million settlement impacts TKO’s ability to purchase other wrestling companies

By the Numbers

• 8 years since TNA’s last live episode
• Multi-year partnership agreement between WWE and TNA
• $375 million UFC settlement affecting future acquisitions

What’s Next?

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