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TNA Wrestling has been picking up more and more momentum through 2025 with sell-out shows and their partnership with WWE.

The company has brought in several new talent throughout the past year with the likes of Mike Santana, Elijah and Tessa Blanchard coming in.

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With the free agency market having an influx of stars, there could be some new acquisitions for the promotion in the weeks and months to come.

Here are seven potential new TNA Wrestling signings.

7. Elayna Black (Cora Jade)

Out of all of the WWE releases, many fans believed Cora Jade was among the most shocking names included.

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At just 24 years old, Jade has her entire career ahead of her despite dealing with several injuries over the past two years.

Now going by her Elayna Black name from her days on the independent wrestling scene, she could be a great pickup for any number of promotions, especially TNA Wrestling.

With her previous appearances on TNA programming, Black could walk in and make an immediate impact in the company and find herself back in the mix for a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

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6. Shayna Baszler

With a decade of experience in the pro wrestling business, Shayna Baszler seemed like someone that WWE would find some use for either as an in-ring performer or in a backstage role.

Following her WWE release at the beginning of May, “The Queen of Spades” has a lot to contribute to any promotion if given a shot to shine.

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Considering the TNA Knockouts division does not have a litany of talent, Baszler feels like someone who could be a top star for the company.

Using her MMA background and the badass persona that made her a top tier talent in the past for WWE NXT, Baszler could walk into TNA Wrestling and immediately become a contender for current Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich.

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5. Man Like DeReiss

Making a name for himself on the UK independent scene, Man Like DeReiss has become a sought after free agent for several different companies.

At 28 years old, DeReiss has showcased a great deal of charisma and presence that has helped him gain attention from promotions around the world.

With his “Lyrical Dragon” character, DeReiss has become a name that has impressed in tryouts for both WWE and TNA Wrestling in recent months.

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Based on his connection with Leon Slater and the potential of those two UK stars teaming together in the company, DeReiss feels like he could be someone who immediately finds a prominent spot in TNA Wrestling.

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4. Riley Osborne

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On May 2, WWE had their latest slate of talent cuts, which included stars from the main roster and the NXT brand.

One of the more notable names part of the recent releases was Riley Osborne, formerly of Chase U.

At just 27 years old, Osborne is the kind of talent that TNA Wrestling could invest in that will pay future dividends for the promotion.

Considering that Osborne has been featured on TNA television during the partnership with WWE NXT, Riley could be a star on the rise for the company that the audience is already familiar with.

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3. Duke Hudson

From one Chase U member to another, Duke Hudson was another recent release with WWE parting ways with the Australian star in January.

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Since then, Hudson has done a lot to reinvent himself through a series of vignettes on social media exploring his psyche following his release.

With his size and experience, Hudson could be play a litany of roles on TNA Wrestling programming.

From playing a part in the main event or mid-card scene to coming in as a tag team with Riley Osborne, Duke could be positioned up and down the card while contributing in a major way for a good amount of time.

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2. Mara Sadè (Jakara Jackson)

After four years with WWE, Jakara Jackson was part of the recent releases from the promotion at the beginning of May.

Showing plenty of growth throughout her time in the company, Jackson, now going by Mara Sadè, is someone who could become something greater if given time and the opportunity.

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The former Meta-Four member was featured as part of her tag team with Lash Legend on TNA Wrestling as part of the partnership with WWE NXT.

Following the recently announced match with Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich for an upcoming event for independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling, this could be the first step to Sadè coming to TNA Wrestling in the future.

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1. Bozilla

Tearing up the entire Joshi wrestling scene upon her debut, Bozilla has been a name that has garnered big reactions across Japan.

Becoming one of the main stars for the Marigold promotion, the 21 year old has the entire wrestling world at her fingertips and could be a major talent for any company.

If she is available, TNA Wrestling would be hard-pressed to find another female star who can be a long term player for the Knockouts division quite like Bozilla.

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The German star could instantly bolster the Knockouts scene and quickly find herself in a top position upon signing with TNA Wrestling.

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SP3 joined the WrestleTalk team as a feature writer in 2021. Known from his Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel and co-host of Alex McCarthy's Wrestling Daily, SP3 brings his views and outlooks on professional wrestling in written form here. A long-time fan of WWE, WCW, ECW, NJPW, IMPACT and now AEW, SP3 will offer a wide range of features expressing his love affair with the business.

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