Cedric Alexander signs with TNA Wrestling ending contract uncertainty

Cedric Alexander, the former WWE cruiserweight standout, has signed an official contract with TNA Wrestling, industry reports say, ending months of uncertainty about his status with the promotion. Alexander has been appearing regularly on TNA programming since midyear and was confirmed under contract this week; the length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Alexander first surfaced in TNA storylines after confronting Mustafa Ali following a Call To Arms match. Since then he has been involved in the TNA X Division picture, challenging for the division title and teaming with current X Division competitor Leon Slater in recent televised matches. He also took part in the promotion's Victory Road special on September 26, competing in a match that included Slater and other X Division regulars. Promotional plans have not announced Alexander for the company’s marquee event, Bound For Glory, leaving his immediate plans with the company unclear.

The confirmation resolves ongoing speculation about whether Alexander was appearing on a per-appearance basis or under a formal agreement. TNA has long mixed contracted and non-contracted talent on its roster, and several...