5 Pros and Cons of WWE Potentially Buying TNA Wrestling

WWE may have placed a bid to buy TNA, which would have an impact on the wrestling industry both in positive and negative lights.

WWE monopolized the wrestling industry in 2001, when they bought out long-time competitor WCW. Throughout the late 1990’s, these companies battled on Monday nights for ratings supremecy, with WCW even “winning” for a time. However, when WWE took over viewership in 1998, it sent Nitro into a tailspin, which led to them being put up for sale. Vince McMahon then bought them out and ended WCW. This included bringing in a portion of the roster from Nitro, and using them for the “Invasion” angle and the first Brand Extension, which began in 2002.

15 years later, it seems WWE may be attempting this again. We noted New York Post’s report of the company potentially looking to buy TNA Wrestling, whose majority ownership stake may be able to be had. The report notes that TNA’s money situation may be poor enough to where investor Aroluxe Marketing has control over the “TNA” trademark. Sinclair Broadcasting Group, which owns Ring of Honor, is rumored to have bid on them as well. The report notes that TNA could be worth $40 million.

If WWE buys TNA, it would reshape wrestling again. Maybe not as impactful as the purchase of WCW, but taking away one of the next-best promotions would leave some things to be considered. The situation could shine bright in some aspects or be dark in others. Factors include the WWE Network, size of the roster, the two-hour Impact Wrestling show, and monopolization, among others.

So, if World Wrestling Entertainment buys TNA, what would be the pros and cons of the transaction?