TNA in Talks for WWE-Affiliated TV Deal — Wednesday Night Head-to-Head with AEW Dynamite
For six years, U.S. wrestling fans have been able to catch TNA Impact on Anthem’s AXS TV or through the TNA+ app. But big changes could be on the horizon.
TNA President Carlos Silva confirmed earlier this year that the company has been in active negotiations for a new media rights deal since January 2025 — one that could significantly expand their television footprint. Now, multiple reports suggest that expansion could mean a major shift in both network and timeslot.
Jon Alba of The TakeDown on Sports Illustrated reports that TNA has had serious discussions about moving Impact to a WWE-affiliated television network, with The CW emerging as one of the frontrunners. Notably, the potential deal could see Impact shift from its long-held Thursday night slot to Wednesday nights — directly opposite AEW Dynamite on TBS.
Industry insider Andrew Baydala has added that two time slots are being considered: either 8–10 PM ET or 9–11 PM ET, putting TNA right in the middle of AEW’s flagship broadcast window. Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer has also confirmed the talks.
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Silva insists the move wouldn’t be about “chasing competition” but rather making the best business decision for TNA’s future. Still, the optics are hard to ignore — especially with WWE’s influence lurking in the background.
The CW currently airs WWE NXT, while A&E (another possible contender) broadcasts WWE documentaries and special programming. According to reports, both networks — and some WWE executives — see value in adding TNA programming to their lineup. While no deal is finalized, conversations are said to be ongoing and serious.
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If this deal comes through, Wednesday nights could become must-watch television for wrestling fans all over again. A move to a WWE-affiliated network gives TNA a bigger platform and could force AEW to step up its game even more on Dynamite. Whether WWE’s involvement is purely business or a strategic play, the result could be the best kind of outcome — two major wrestling shows pushing each other to deliver better TV every week. One thing is for sure, with speculation of WWE running a PLE in September directly against AEW All Out, this sounds like war to me.
