Eric Bischoff believes that TNA can surpass AEW as the “number two” wrestling promotion within the next year
During an interview with Ariel Helwani, former WCW President Eric Bischoff discussed the momentum of TNA Wrestling following the 2025 Slammiversary PPV event…
“They are one deal away from being a major player. If they get a broadcast partner. If they get the right broadcast situation…they have the product. They know what they’re doing. Good team of people. They just need a bigger platform. If they get it, watch them take off.”
Bischoff said the following about TNA potentially surpassing AEW as the “number two” wrestling promotion…
“By this time next year. Depends on the TV deal. With the right television partner. What’s number two? By what measure do you define number two? In terms of television ratings and popularity, they could be number two in a minute.” (quotes courtesy of Jeremy Lambert)
Eric Bischoff believes TNA can surpass AEW as the No. 2 promotion in professional wrestling within the next year 👀
"They're not out there thumping their chests & talking about taking down the competition and all the crazy stuff that, for example, AEW did in the very beginning.… pic.twitter.com/0oxluTjfd0
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 21, 2025