5 Pros and Cons of WWE Potentially Buying TNA Wrestling

Con: Potential Loss of Jobs

The other side of the spectrum of an expanded roster would be not everyone would make the cut. TNA has 43 wrestlers under their control. The chances of half, maybe even a quarter of that group making WWE is slim. There can only be so many wrestlers on the roster, with opportunities needed for everyone.

Let’s say WWE agrees to take 8 TNA talents. That leaves 35 for the rest of the industry. While they would likely spread out all over the world, that may take away from other’s opportunities who have an established spot on a show like NJPW, ROH, Lucha Underground, EVOLVE, or PWG’s monthly shows. That would trickle further down the independent scene, which could lead to some of those promotions getting an upgrade in talent, but could they afford it?

As noted, having more options is healthy for the wrestling business. However, some of these choices need to be ones that can afford to have a sizable talent pool, which factors into pay. If they can afford, that’s fine. If not, it may cause a problem and leave some without work.