On the September 23 edition of WWE NXT, TNA Wrestling stars invaded the Performance Center and attacked the NXT talent during the Trick Williams vs. Oba Femi Champion vs. Champion main event.
Since agreeing to the multi-year partnership with WWE, TNA Wrestling has been highlighted in a major way on NXT TV and this invasion signals another significant step in the working relationship.
Over the past year, there have been various talents from TNA who have crossed the line to WWE and shown their worth to potentially one day join the company in the near future.
Here are 10 TNA Wrestling stars to potentially sign with WWE.
10. Joe Hendry
After making his WWE debut in 2024, Joe Hendry has seen his stock rise even higher this year after making a surprise appearance in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match and then being chosen as the surprise opponent for Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41.
Over the past several weeks, fans have witnessed Hendry showing up more and more on WWE NXT and has seemingly become a permanent member of the roster before their eyes.
Following recent reports regarding his future with TNA Wrestling and potentially joining WWE NXT on a full-time basis imminently, Hendry could be the next star to go from TNA to the biggest wrestling promotion in the world.
Following in the footsteps of Jordynne Grace, the former TNA World Champion seems poised to become a top star on the WWE NXT brand immediately.
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9. Mike Santana
Back at WWE NXT Battleground 2025, TNA Wrestling star Mike Santana made his first appearance in the company.
Since then, Santana has competed on WWE NXT TV and interacted with some of the biggest stars on the brand.
With the former AEW star set to challenge Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory 2025 in October, fans could see this one go either way with Santana becoming new champ or losing his third title shot this year.
After impressing WWE management and fans with his performances on NXT, Santana has proven that he has everything it takes to get to the top anywhere he goes and seems like a no-brainer signing for the company.
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8. Moose
In 2025, former TNA World Champion Moose made his first appearances on WWE television as part of their co-promotional partnership.
The System member has been a mainstay of TNA Wrestling for close to a decade now and seems like someone who is considered a flagbearer.
Following his matches on WWE TV including his battle with Oba Femi for the NXT Championship, Moose seems ready for the limelight of the company with his size, look, strength, speed and in-ring versatility.
Moose heading to WWE has seemed like something that was inevitable since he made the transition from the NFL to pro wrestling and could see his career taken to the next level.
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7. Matt Cardona
Arguably the star who received the loudest ovation during the TNA invasion of NXT was former WWE star Matt Cardona.
After being vocal about his desire to one day return to the company, it made for a heartwarming moment to see him back in WWE, five years following his release in 2020.
While his appearance is only as a part of the TNA crossover for now, if he continues to receive loud ovations on NXT, fans may leave WWE no choice but to re-sign the former Intercontinental and United States Champion.
Whether on NXT or the main roster, Cardona still has a lot to offer and has earned another shot at the big time after his reinvention on the indies.
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6. Xia Brookside
There are several names on the TNA Wrestling roster that have their own experiences in WWE before coming to the company.
Xia Brookside is one of those talents who made the move to TNA in 2024 and has become one of the consistently featured stars in the Knockouts division.
The second generation star’s father Robbie Brookside is one of the coaches at the WWE Performance Center and could open the door for a return for his daughter.
Having a world of potential and being able to display it a lot better in TNA than her first stint in WWE, Xia Brookside could return to the company in a much improved position than the one she was previously in.
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5. Lei Ying Lee
Another former WWE star that recently arrived in the TNA Wrestling Knockouts division is Lei Ying Lee.
The former WWE star has been making a name for herself in TNA since signing with the promotion earlier this year.With her hard hitting strikes and improved presentation, Lee has seemed like someone who could bring everything to the table to be a top star.
Lee made her return to WWE on the September 23 episode of NXT when she was part of the invading TNA Wrestling talent that interrupted the Title vs. Title main event.
Considering that Xia Brookside could make the jump with her, WWE could add a fledging tag team in TNA’s Angel Warriors to their Women’s Tag Team Championship picture.
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4. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed)
The Rascalz showed up on WWE NXT to knock their former tag team partner and real life friend Wes Lee out of a funk he was in last year.
After being turned on by Lee and taking part in a multi-month feud with him that spanned both NXT and TNA Wrestling, Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz have not been featured regularly in WWE.
After adding Myron Reed back to their ranks in TNA Wrestling, it might be time for The Rascalz to head back to WWE to totally shake up the landscape of the tag team division.
Bringing their thrilling tag team and trios stylings, Miguel, Wentz and Reed will surely electrify fans and feel like the kind of duo that Triple H and company would love to bring in right now.
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3. KC Navarro
KC Navarro has been seen as a highly sought after prospect for much of his run on the independent scene.
Signing with TNA Wrestling in 2024, Navarro quickly joined forces with AJ Francis to become part of the First Class faction.
However, Navarro suffered a recent leg injury that should keep him sidelined for months. While this is definitely a setback, KC may just come back stronger than ever in 2026.
Navarro leaving TNA and joining WWE feels like a smart acquisition for the company that would bolster the NXT men’s division greatly.
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2. Steve Maclin
During the TNA Wrestling invasion on the September 23 edition of WWE NXT, Steve Maclin was right there on the frontlines for the company when they took over the ring to close the show.
The current TNA International Champion has been quite vocal in recent months about the increase in WWE NXT talent appearing on the show and then winning their top championship.
Maclin has been a star who has been viewed as a cornerstone for TNA Wrestling despite only being with the company for four years.
WWE could give Maclin another shot in the company where his passion and determination could propel to higher heights than he previously achieved.
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1. Leon Slater
No other star on the TNA Wrestling roster has created the kind of buzz and excitement around the fanbase is Leon Slater.
Becoming the youngest ever TNA X-Division Champion, Slater received a well deserved endorsement from former two-time WWE Champion AJ Styles.
After getting this stamp of approval, it could crack the door open for “The Youngest In Charge” to potentially make the move to WWE sooner rather than later.
Considering his stunning and unbelievable array of high spots and viral moments, Slater seems tailor made for this era of WWE with his youth and unmatched athleticism.
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