Backstage Report – TNA Trying To Sign Their Talents To Exclusive Deals

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

According to sources, TNA is still trying to sign top talents to big money deals, despite their recent financial issues. The WON states that one wrestler whose contract is coming due was offered a six-figure deal by TNA to come in and be a top star, but that they are expected to take a lower offer with WWE (this is possibly ROH performer Moose.)

Drew Galloway, Matt & Jeff Hardy were expected to talk with TNA over the course of the TV tapings this week about signing new deals. In these deals, TNA is looking for exclusivity and to book the talent to independent promoters. Galloway works a very heavy independent schedule both in the US and internationally. The Hardys make big money on their independent appearances, not just for wrestling but for merchandise, autographs and photos. It will be interesting to see if they would give up what they currently have as far as their current deals go, because it could result in a significant loss for them.

Lashley did re-sign with the company, but is not exclusive; he still fights for Bellator and also is working regularly for Elite Lucha Libre in Mexico.

Another story that needs to be watched is the tour of India. TNA’s tour got cancelled last year, and they will need to tour there this year to honor the terms of the contract. Sony Six will cover some of the tour costs, but it will still cost TNA a “significant amount of money” to run. If for some reason they cannot run the tour, and breach the deal with Sony Six, that would be considered a disaster because the Sony Six deal is one of the few sources of significant income that the company has.

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