With exciting free agents in professional wrestling, there are several former WWE champions that could be poised to sign with TNA Wrestling.
From those who have already appeared in the promotion to others who would be signing on for the first time, there are some intriguing potential future additions to the TNA roster.
Here are seven former WWE champions that could sign with TNA Wrestling.
7. The IInspiration
Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Cassie Lee & Jess McKay (Peyton Royce & Billie Kay) took time out of in-ring action to start families before returning to tag team action.
Also former TNA Women’s Tag Team Champions, they made their return to TNA Wrestling in June 2025 and have already gone on to capture the championship once again.
While the duo are reportedly currently working in TNA without a contract, it would make sense to see the pair signed to longer term deals with the brand.
Able to certainly rule the TNA Knockouts tag team division but also have potential crossover appearances on NXT, it could be the perfect arrangement for the former IIconics for the time being.
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6. Braun Strowman
Although Braun Strowman was released back in May 2025, he hasn’t appeared for any other wrestling promotions since.
The former WWE Universal Champion also notably picked up the Intercontinental Championship as well as becoming a two-time Raw Tag Team Champion during his time in the company.
Still with traction with fans to be a featured attraction for a big match, Strowman would be a fun part-time player in TNA Wrestling.
Currently promoting his USA Network show “Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman”, perhaps he will be looking for his next challenge in the near future.
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5. AJ Styles
A potential pick-up for TNA Wrestling in the future could be a returning legend in AJ Styles.
While it seems as though AJ Styles is likely headed to retirement in the near future, he could elect to go on one more run in TNA Wrestling.
Appearing on a part-time basis, Styles could still bring big viewership to TNA Wrestling with his own farewell tour before retirement.
Since there are continued crossovers between WWE NXT and TNA, Styles could end up spending a longer time boosting younger talent across the platforms ahead of hanging up his boots.
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4. Dakota Kai
One former WWE champion that some fans had expected would have already returned to professional wrestling is Dakota Kai.
With a veteran history of competition across the world before arriving in WWE, it would make sense to see her continue her journey elsewhere – possibly even TNA Wrestling.
A two-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion as well as two-time NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, there could definitely be a new place for Kai in TNA Wrestling.
While she could also find herself making a surprise debut in AEW, we’ll have to stay tuned to see what is next for the New Zealander.
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3. Raj Dhesi
Formerly known as Jinder Mahal in WWE, Raj Dhesi has gone on to continue wrestling in independent promotions across the world.
Potentially looking to return to TV wrestling at some point in the future, the former WWE Champion could certainly find a home in TNA Wrestling.
With his veteran in-ring abilities as well as entertaining character, it would seem Dhesi would be a solid pick-up for TNA Wrestling.
While the company continues to rebuild after the expected departures of the Hardy Boyz and Joe Hendry, Dhesi would fit right in.
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2. Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak
Two former WWE stars that have been recently appearing together – Bishop Dyer (Baron Corbin) and Donovan Dijak – could find themselves signed to TNA Wrestling.
During his time in WWE, Baron Corbin captured the United States Championship as well as the NXT Tag Team Championship with Bron Breakker.
With the pair of former WWE stars having recently united in MLW to become the Skyscrapers, they went on to become MLW Tag Team Champions.
Potentially looking to make their mark on the TNA Wrestling tag team division, the brand could be on the hunt for another pair of top contenders to target the TNA Tag Team Championship.
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1. Cedric Alexander
In a case of another recent TNA Wrestling star electing to re-sign with TNA —it could be that Cedric Alexander will be staying put after all.
While the speculation since Alexander departed WWE in February 2025 being that he may be AEW bound, instead he elected to sign with TNA Wrestling.
Although the contract is reportedly over, Alexander continues to appear for the promotion, most recently participating in the Call Your Shot gauntlet match at Bound for Glory.
The former WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE Cruiserweight Champion could always still reunite with the Hurt Syndicate in AEW (a team consisting of MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) — he could also continue to forge his own path.
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