Carlos Silva on Current TNA TV Talks Being “We’re Working With Lawyers To Get The Deal Together” & If Young TNA Talent Wants To Go To WWE, He Will Help Them Get There

As noted before, TNA Wrestling is currently seeking a new media rights deal for around $10 million per year. TNA has been in talks with A&E and The CW for a potential new broadcast home for the company.

A recent episode of Jonathan Coachman’s Off The Ropes podcast featured TNA President Carlos Silva as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Silva providing an update on the current status of TNA’s talks for a new media rights deal.

“It’s the same place we were last week. I sort of made some statements on a couple of platforms that we are literally, every single day — in fact, I had a call on Monday, and we’re working with lawyers to get the deal together so, I feel good about it, it’s moving forward, and we’re gonna get a deal done and we’re gonna be on a new platform in 2026. Like everything, can’t really talk about it yet till the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed but I feel really good about it, I’m super excited about the partnership and where it’s gonna take TNA so, I would just say stay tuned. Give me a little bit of time but, it’s October 8th today, and 2026 isn’t far off so I think something’s gonna be in the books very soon.”

Silva also gave his thoughts about if young talent in TNA wants to go to WWE, then he will help them try to get there due to his belief that those talents would continue to support TNA and might come back to the company in the future.

“Yeah, I think it’s both. I think it’s a little bit of both. You gotta extend and protect the talent that is foundational. I mean, one of the guys on the line here is with us in Nic (Nemeth). I mean, Nic brings foundational talent, history to TNA. Obviously, The Hardys do it and showed that last night (at NXT vs. TNA Showdown). A bunch of the other guys in the ring yesterday as well. I mean, whether it’s Frankie Kazarian, Moose, you could continue to list them. They’re super important because they’re recognized, they have brands, they have fans that follow them, know their walkouts and celebrate with them, and those guys and gals are so important because then they help to bring along talent like Leon Slater, and a bunch of others. The list goes on but as I see what The Hardys have done with Leon and the way they talk to him — being an athlete myself and really knowing and remembering my coaches that took care of me, I see the same sort of backstage stuff… when it comes out of Nic and The Hardys and Matt Cardona and Frankie and so many, and they all listen. They’re dialed in when they get the feedback from those athletes that have been in the ring for so long. It’s so important so I think we gotta be cultivating both sides. TNA is an interesting platform because we can bring and provide a new platform for legends that have already been in the game for 10 and 15 years-plus. But then we can also help to bring on the young talent. Look, is that talent at times gonna leave? Is that talent gonna wanna go to WWE if they’re younger talent? They are and I’ve said it and I’ve said it in our — Nic knows this, I will be the person that will help them as well, if that’s the path that is great. I also know that they’re gonna continue to support TNA and maybe come back to TNA some day, to continue creating this engine, and that’s how we’re gonna continue to operate.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com 1 & 2