TNA Talent Contracts Expire End of 2025 Amid TV Talks

Several contracts for prominent TNA Wrestling talent are set to expire by the end of 2025, raising concerns about roster stability as the promotion negotiates a new television rights deal for 2026. Among those affected are former champions AJ Francis and Jody Threat, both of whom have expressed satisfaction with their roles in the company, and officials have indicated a strong desire to retain them.

AJ Francis, a 35-year-old wrestler previously known as Top Dolla during two stints with WWE, joined TNA in January 2024 following his second release from the larger promotion. He debuted at the Hard to Kill pay-per-view event by attacking popular performer Joe Hendry, marking a dramatic entrance into the Nashville-based company. Francis quickly made an impact, aligning with Rich Swann to form the tag team First Class and later winning the TNA Digital Media Championship in June 2024 by defeating Laredo Kid on an episode of TNA iMPACT. He held the title until August and continued competing, most recently securing a victory over B.D.E. at the Turning Point event in November. Reports indicate Francis entered free agency at the end of 2024 but re-signed with TNA after brief negotiations,...