TNA Wrestling has seen several different former champions make the move to WWE over the past few years.
Whether it be Jordynne Grace or even Ethan Page, these talents made a name for themselves and etched their name in the record books as champions in TNA before signing with WWE.
Looking at the current TNA Wrestling roster or free agents available on the market, there could be even more former champions who eventually join the WWE roster down the line.
Here are eight former TNA champions to potentially sign with WWE.
8. Joe Hendry
Back in May 2024, Joe Hendry made his debut in WWE over on the NXT brand where he has become one of the popular stars on the show.
Making recurring appearances on the program, Hendry has become someone fans expect to see and hear his signature catchy theme music.
After losing the TNA World Title to Trick Williams at WWE NXT Battleground 2025, it feels like there isn’t much for Hendry to do left in TNA Wrestling.
With his current appearances on NXT making him more of a presence on the brand, it shouldn’t be long before Hendry signs with WWE full-time.
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7. Moose
Another TNA Wrestling star who has made several different appearances on WWE NXT has been Moose.
The former TNA World Champion made his debut on the NXT brand earlier this year when he did battle with Oba Femi over the NXT Championship.
With Moose joining the frontline for TNA Wrestling in their war against WWE NXT talent invading their company led by Trick Williams, it feels like the former NFL player will be back on WWE TV moving forward.
After Moose has been announced to team with Trick, Je’Von Evans and Oba Femi against Dark State on the August 12 episode of NXT, it feels like the seeds are being sowed for Moose to eventually become a WWE star in the near future.
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6. The IInspiration / IIconics (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay)
While the duo originally made a name for themselves on WWE TV, The IInspiration have become an important part of the TNA Wrestling Knockouts division.
The former TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions recently made their return to the promotion and confronted The Elegance Brand.
Despite their unfinished business with Ash and Heather By Elegance, there have been rumors of The IInspiration making a potential return to WWE.
Signing with WWE once again would give Cassie Lee and Jess McKay to once again being able to pair up in the company and try to go for the Women’s Tag Team Championships one more time.
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5. Mike Santana
From the moment Mike Santana made his debut on WWE television, it became evident that he fit in quite nicely.
With his fiery personality, exceptional talking ability and versatility inside the squared circle, Santana possess every skill a wrestler could want to succeed.
The former TNA World Tag Team Champion has been hellbent with making his way to the mountaintop of the promotion.
Despite his current goal, Santana reportedly has a contract that will expire by the end of the year where it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go on to sign with WWE after these recent appearances.
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4. Masha Slamovich
Another TNA Wrestling star who has been appearing on WWE NXT as of late has been Masha Slamovich.
Slamovich has proven on WWE TV and all over the wrestling world to be one of the best women’s wrestler in the business today.
At TNA Slammiversary 2025, Jacy Jayne defeated Slamovich to retain the NXT Women’s Championship and win the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
After losing her title, Masha has nothing holding her back in TNA and could lead to her eventually signing with WWE where she would make a wonderful addition to the NXT women’s division.
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3. Matt Cardona
Matt Cardona has been one star who has made it no secret that he is open to returning to WWE.
Ever since being released from WWE in 2020, Cardona has done so much to reinvent himself into “The Deathmatch King” and “Indy God” across several promotions, such as GCW, NWA and TNA Wrestling.
The former TNA Digital Media Champion has always seem someone that could make a comeback to WWE in a higher spot than the one he left five years prior similar to Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.
Now feeling like a much different performer, Cardona might be able to achieve brand new heights in this new regime of WWE.
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2. Ace Austin
To the surprise of many fans, Ace Austin recently announced his departure from TNA Wrestling after a six year run with the promotion.
The former three-time TNA X-Division Champion had more than earned the right to be thrusted further into the spotlight, but he felt like he was kept out of the limelight for the company.
Now that he is a free agent, the former Bullet Club member might be ready for bigger and better opportunities in another company.
Ace signing with WWE could help to bolster the NXT men’s division in a major way where he could be an exciting opponent for the likes of Je’Von Evans, Wes Lee and Oba Femi.
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1. The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy)
The Hardys have earned their legacy as one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history.
After an up-and-down stint in All Elite Wrestling, Matt and Jeff Hardy signed with TNA Wrestling and have become cornerstones for the promotion.
Proving themselves to be one of the best tag teams in the world today, the current TNA World Tag Team Champions could have one last run with WWE left in them.
Matt and Jeff Hardy should be given the run that they deserve for everything they have contributed and would make them intriguing opponents for the new crop of talent like Fraxiom, Motor City Machine Guns and more.
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