Frankie Kazarian, during his recent interaction on the “Stories With Brisco & Bradshaw” podcast, revealed that TNA executives are earnestly working towards securing improved and more expansive distribution contracts. Recently, TNA Wrestling landed a significant distribution deal with Sportsnet 360 in Canada, which Kazarian says is similar to acquiring a deal with ESPN in regard to Canadian viewership.
During his conversation, Kazarian shared that insiders believe the focus of those in management is securing increased distribution and landing deals with larger networks. Kazarian mentioned the importance of the Sportsnet 360 deal, as its significance was akin to WWE striking a deal with Netflix. He further expressed hope for similar deals with major streaming platforms like Paramount Plus.
Kazarian expressed optimism in regards to their momentum and posited that by year-end, TNA may secure a distribution deal that would attract more eyeballs to the wrestling brand.
Elsewhere, former TNA wrestler Ace Romero made news on social media, announcing he lost 200 pounds over the course of the past year. Romero dismissed rumours about him using Ozempic for weight loss, stating his dedication to fitness and use of the Stairmaster for his weight loss journey.
Meanwhile, the habitual debates within the professional wrestling community comparing AEW and WWE continue unabated. One such recent discussion had ex-TNT Champion, Darby Allin, liken WWE to Taylor Swift and AEW to Slayer. Ex-AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland presented a unique perspective, encouraging fans to appreciate both brands in their own right.
During an episode of the “Bootleg Kev” podcast, Strickland analytically compared WWE’s theatrics to box office movies and AEW’s raw talent to A24 films. Strickland compared AEW to Kendrick Lamar’s recording company, TDE, when Kev compared AEW with Lamar and WWE with Drake. He further compared AEW to the critically acclaimed series, The Wire, and WWE to popular series, Chicago Fire.