TNA to develop talent, retain veterans, pursue 2026 media deal

TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva said the promotion is pressing ahead with plans to develop new talent, retain veteran leaders and secure a new media rights deal as it prepares for Bound for Glory on October 12 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Speaking in interviews this week, Silva summarized his priorities as strengthening the roster, professionalizing production and landing a broadcast partner for 2026.

Silva, who succeeded Scott D'Amore after D'Amore's 2024 departure, said TNA intends to be both a home for established names and a springboard for younger performers. "We can develop young stars," he said, citing Joe Hendry and Leon Slater as examples. He also listed veterans who he said anchor the promotion and mentor younger wrestlers, including The Hardys, Nic Nemeth, Matt Cardona and Frankie Kazarian.

The president outlined an executive team that includes long-standing wrestling figures and new hires with sports industry experience. Silva said the company has brought in sports executives for production and marketing and is applying "best practices from sports" to live events. He described the first nine months of his tenure as productive and said the...