Posted on 8/14/125 by Colin Vassallo
TNA President Carlos Silva told Sports Illustrated that they
are targeting September or October for an announcement of a
new media rights deal to coincide with Bound For Glory.
“That would absolutely be the goal to try and get it done by
then. Or certainly, if it’s not done, have it agreed to,”
Silva said when talking about the potential timeline of an
announcement.
When asked if The CW and A&E are in the running as rumored
by multiple industry insiders, Silva didn’t deny it and said
both of them “and more” are likely candidates, including
streaming-only options.
“It’s about timing. It’s about who’s coming, who’s going,
and where the slots are,” Silva said. “And certainly our
job, and I think we did it in such a big way at
Slammiversary, is to keep putting a great product out there
that, to your point, creates buzz. If it creates buzz, then
properties are going to want you.”
TNA currently airs on AXS TV, a network which is owned by
the same parent company as TNA – Anthem Sports &
Entertainment.