TNA is currently eyeing a $10 million media deal for a weekly live show and negotiations are still underway. However, it seems WWE is concerned that the new Nielsen ratings might negatively impact the negotiations.
According to Fightful Select, a WWE production source shared concern that the recent Nielsen TV ratings changes could end up being used against TNA during their efforts to secure a new television deal.
However, TNAâ€s Carlos Silva clarified that this issue hasnâ€t come up in their talks so far. He added that the company has an important call scheduled this week to keep progress moving on a potential new deal.
“One WWE production source expressed concern that the new numbers and data from the Nielsen TV ratings changes could be used to negotiate against TNA as they try to land a new television deal.
TNAâ€s Carlos Silva said that such a thing hasnâ€t even been brought up to TNA during negotiations and that they have an important call this week to keep wheels on their possible upcoming deal is going.â€
This comes after Carlos Silva already noted that there have been major discussions in recent months that have helped move things forward when it comes to a TNA television deal.
Despite concerns about how the Nielsen rating changes might affect wrestling shows overall, Carlos Silvaâ€s remarks makes it clear that TNA remains confident in its standing and expects to secure a strong and stable TV deal as it moves toward 2026. So weâ€ll have to see where TNA ends up eventually.
What do you think about WWEâ€s concern over the Nielsen ratings changes? Do you believe this could truly impact TNAâ€s chances at a major television deal, or is the company strong enough to overcome it? Sound off in the comments.
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