Carlos Silva Says Getting Deal Done With AMC Was A Team Effort, ‘It’s Going To Change Everything’

On Tuesday morning, TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year deal with AMC. Beginning in January, TNA iMPACT will begin airing on AMC.

TNA Wrestling had been looking for a new media rights deal throughout the year, with TNA President Carlos Silva sounding optimistic that the promotion would have a new home in 2026.

Speaking to Busted Open Radio, Silva commented on the new deal.

“We’ve been working really hard on this for months. We started this journey in March and April, and now, on December 1st and 2nd, we get it done. Super excited about AMC Networks, a foundational network in the USA and cable landscape with so many great shows. They’re leaning into the partnership. It’s going to be awesome.

“The talent worked hard and kept the product going. It gave me and the team we put together an opportunity. We had such a great foundation. When I got here, it was the first thing that I said, the foundations…20-plus years with great talent. I’m just happy that the team and everyone were able to get it over the line. It was a team effort. There were ups and downs. Any deal that you do, there are ups and downs, and moments where you say, ‘Oh my goodness, is it slipping through our fingers or not?’ AMC was really excited about it, too. They’re getting into the live sports entertainment business. They’ve always built great characters, we know that. Together, we’re going to give them something every Thursday night, 52 weeks a year, that is so difficult in the entertainment and sports business to do. It’s going to change everything. It’s going to change the way fans get the product, see the product, and I know it’s going to bring that energy to the talent in the ring as well. I’ve seen it even as we’ve filled up these buildings. We’re going to feel that energy from the audience from AMC as well.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Silva confirmed that the partnership between WWE and TNA would continue. You can find his full comments here.

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