Josh Alexander’s contract with TNA Wrestling officially expired today, making him a free agent. According to Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp, sources within AEW, those close to Alexander, and others in the industry expect him to sign with AEW—if he hasn’t already.

Meanwhile, WWE sources confirmed that he has not signed with the company, though there was previous interest in bringing him in last year.

Alexander had a highly successful tenure in TNA Wrestling (now Impact Wrestling) from 2019 to 2025. He initially gained prominence as part of the tag team The North alongside Ethan Page, with the duo winning the Impact World Tag Team Championship twice. Alexander found further success by capturing the TNA X Division Championship before ascending to the top of the promotion by winning the TNA World Championship twice. His second reign was particularly historic, lasting 335 days—the longest in company history.

Ahead of his free agency, PWInsider reported that Alexander is being represented by wrestling super-agent Barry Bloom in negotiating his next contract. Bloom has worked with several major wrestling figures, including Kenny Omega and Jim Ross.

While it remains unclear if Alexander has officially signed a new deal, AEW is widely expected to be his next destination.

Jordynne Grace has arrived in WWE, and now the former TNA Knockouts World Champion is excited at seeing her “bro” very soon. On X (formerly known as Twitter) Josh Alexander reflected on his jorney in wrestling and being signed to TNA Wrestling in 2019. In the comments, Grace shared that she couldn’t wait to see Alexander in the near future.

Grace’s comment spawned speculation that Josh Alexander could be the next high-profile name to siggn with WWE. One fan said that Alexander was needed “in NXT’s men’s division desperately” while another was excited at the idea of Alexander facing fellow powerhouse Bron Breakker.

Alexander’s contract with TNA Wrestling will expire on February 15, with this week’s iMPACT being promoted as hosting his final match with the promotion. The match saw Eric Young get the victory on the ‘Walking Weapon’ who remained laid out as TNA iMPACT went off the air.

A potential run in WWE opens up a lot of possibilities for Alexander, including a potential reunion with Ethan Page as The North. Whether it be in NXT or on WWE’s main roster, Alexander would be a huge acquisition for WWE, though there’s other options for him, including AEW or elsewhere.

On the Straight Talk Wrestling podcast, Alexander recently shared that he was supposed to appear for NXT last year but plans ultimately fell through. With Grace hoping to see Alexander soon, it remains to be seen if fans will see the former World Champion in a WWE ring in 2025.

Former TNA Wrestling World Champion Josh Alexander is set to become a free agent this weekend. The Walking Weapon’s final match for the promotion will is scheduled for Thursday, where he’ll face TNA legend Eric Young.

Alexander had previously signaled his intention to leave TNA, discussing potential opportunities in WWE, AEW, and Japan during a recent podcast interview. Alexander reportedly requested TNA Wrestling not to exercise his 2024 contract option, though the company initially opted to extend it. Despite this, he fulfilled his obligations, with his deal officially concluding on February 14. TNA officials have spoken highly of Alexander as he prepares to move on.

A two-time Impact World Champion, Alexander originally signed with TNA in 2019. His accolades include reigns as World Tag Team Champion alongside Ethan Page and as X Division Champion. His second Impact World Championship reign, which began in April 2022 after defeating Moose at Rebellion, stands as the longest in the promotion’s history. The title was vacated in March 2023 due to an injury that required surgery.

Alexander has recently expressed interest in reuniting with former tag partner Ethan Page, who currently competes in WWE NXT. He also confirmed that past plans for a WWE debut fell through, which could have seen him appear on NXT.

As of now, it remains unclear where Alexander will land in the coming months.

At TNA Genesis, Mike Santana defeated Josh Alexander in a brutal I-Quit match that ended with the Walking Weapon uttering those two dreaded words. After the match, the two shared a sign of respect, and Alexander heralded Santana as the new standard in TNA Wrestling. Alexander then went even further, declaring that he had not just quit the match, but that he was quitting TNA.

Though Alexander quit TNA, fans have seemingly not seen the last of him. After the show, Santino Marella, TNA’s Director of Operation, said that Alexander must attend the upcoming episode of TNA iMPACT.

Last month, Alexander shared on the Insight podcast that he will become a free agent on February 15. The Canadian shared that he is equally nervous and excited, as this will be his first time as a free agent in wrestling. Alexander shared that he is eyeing WWE and AEW as future prospects once he is on the market.

With Alexander’s days in TNA numbered, fans are excited to see where the former World Champion lands. In November 2024, Alexander announced his retirement from independent wrestling, suggesting that his future in wrestling will be as part of a major promotion. Joining WWE would allow Alexander the chance to reunite with Ethan Page as the pair dominated in Impact as ‘The North’ before Josh went solo.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Josh Alexander, who is ready to make an impact outside of TNA Wrestling.

Josh Alexander says he got a little emotional when he learned about Scott D’Amore’s exit from TNA.

The former Impact World Champion recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. He talked about his approaching free agency, potential opportunities in WWE and AEW, working with Will Ospreay and more.

When asked if D’Amore’s exit from the Anthem-owned promotion played a role in his decision to leave the company as well, Alexander admitted that he did get emotional when he first found out about it:

“When I first found out, he was [gone] I teared up. I’m not gonna lie, I was thinking about these last six or five years at the time I had in TNA and everything along the way.

When I started, having zero relationship with him other than he was the guy that got me a visa was giving me this opportunity to this point where we developed this relationship of trust, and he coached me along and gave me so much help.”

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Like The Rug Was Just Pulled Out: Josh Alexander

Scott D’Amore returned to TNA as an executive in 2017. He was appointed the Head of Creative and later promoted to Executive Vice President in December 2020. Coming out of the pandemic, Scott led the company into a new streak of success, creating more buzz and selling more tickets than the promotion had done in years.

The wrestling executive was the brain behind the TNA rebranding at the start of this year which generated a lot of buzz for the company. He was, however, abruptly fired from his position only a month after.

Josh Alexander noted how Scott put him in touch with people who helped him level up his skills. He explained that his firing after the rebranding made the locker room feel like the rug was pulled from under them:

“The entire locker room, especially with the rebranding of TNA thing happening at the end of BFG, and then it was like the debut of TNA, we were riding high. We just sold out the Palms.

These shows were insane. Then it felt like the rug was just pulled out from under you, right? So it’s like, how do you react to that? How do you feel about the relationship we built?”

Scott D’Amore has relaunched the Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling brand since his TNA departure. Though the company has not promoted any shows since its relaunch event Forged In Excellence in October.

You can check out Josh Alexander’s full interview below:

TNA’s Josh Alexander is already making plans for a future as a free agent, including possibly facing some of WWE’s top Superstars. On the Insight podcast, Alexander shared that he will be a free agent on February 15, adding that he’s “equal parts nervous, equal parts excited” for the change. When asked what’s next, the former TNA World Champion teased a future in WWE.

“I’m watching the product, looking at NXT being like, man me and Ethan could tag… I’d really love to have a match with Pete Dunne or Gunther, the list goes on.”

Alexander has yet to compete in WWE and by his own admission, didn’t grow up dreaming of headlining WrestleMania. Rather than this being a lack of determination, the Walking Weapon explained that he never dreamed that his wrestling career would reach the heights it already has.

Josh Alexander Retires from Independent Wrestling to Focus on New Opportunity

It’s not just WWE that Alexander is keeping his eye on. On the podcast, he explained that his desire to face a fellow Canadian could result in him signing with Tony Khan.

“I would really love to get a chance to wrestle is Edge. He’s in AEW, you know what I mean? And there’s Japan, Shingo is the one guy on my bucket list.”

Alexander has been a top star in TNA for years, which bodes well for the Canadian landing in WWE, AEW, or a promotion in Japan. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the longest-reigning TNA World Champion and what’s in his future come February of next year.

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII took place at the White Eagle Hall in Jersey City last weekend, and proved to be another epic show of violence and wrestling. The show saw ten matches take place featuring stars of WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling and beyond.

Jon Moxley Appears

In women’s action, AEW’s Marina Shafir fought TNA Wrestling’s Jody Threat. Jon Moxley appeared in the corner of Shafir as the pair are part of the Death Riders faction in AEW. Shafir got the win and posed with Moxley after the match.

MVP Loses Debut Match

MVP had teased a match with Barnett himself shortly after his departure from WWE earlier this year. Unfortunately for the Hurt Syndicate leader, he came up short and lost via submission in the main event.

After the match, MVP and Barnett hugged in the ring and the AEW star cut a promo putting Barnett over as the spirit of Bloodsport. Barnett then issued a challenge for GCW Bloodsport in the Hammerstein Ballroom.

TNA Wrestling Represented

Josh Alexander showed his toughness by defeating ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey, who is reportedly set to join AEW soon. TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich put her title on the line against Lei Ying Lee (formerly Xia Li in WWE) and was able to retain the gold.

WWE NXT Superstars In Action

WWE continued to show its willingness to work with others by allowing several NXT Superstars to compete at Bloodsport XII. Myles Borne made his Bloodsport debut at the event but came up short against Bloodsport veteran Royce Isaaacs.

Charlie Dempsey fared better than his No Quarter Catch Crew ally as the NXT Heritage Cup Champion defeated Matt Makowski. The win extends Dempsey’s Bloodsport record to 2-1.

Karmen Petrovic made her Bloodsport debut to show what the women of WWE NXT are capable of. Petrovic, who has been shining on the silver brand defeated Sumie Sakai via TKO thanks toa strong kick to the head of her legendary opponent.

Josh Alexander, a two-time Impact World Champion, has officially announced his retirement from independent wrestling. The announcement was made during Northern Crown Wrestling’s live show in Toronto on Sunday. Davie Portman from the Poisonrana podcast was in attendance and shared this footage:

Alexander hinted that this decision stems from an upcoming wrestling commitment that demands exclusivity or a significant amount of his focus, prompting him to prioritize this new chapter in his career.

After 20 years in independent wrestling, Josh has decided it’s time to move on. In a follow-up post on social media, he expresses his love for the journey which included traveling worldwide, working with great people, and performing for fans. He encourages the next generation of wrestlers to rise and fill the potential gap he might leave in the Canadian wrestling scene.

Alexander thanks the wrestling promotions for booking him, aiding in supporting his family financially; fellow wrestlers for the learning experiences from every match and the fans for their support which kept him motivated during tough times. While he’s stepping away from indie bookings, he implies that this isn’t a complete goodbye but rather a “see you later.”

His last indie show will be at WrestlePrestige on January 11th.

Best known for his incredible versatility, Alexander has thrived in both singles competition and tag team wrestling. His most notable achievement is a record-breaking 335-day reign as Impact World Champion, surpassing Bobby Roode’s previous milestone of 256 days. Additionally, his partnership with Ethan Page in the acclaimed tag team, The North, remains a highlight of his storied career.

This decision signals a pivotal moment for Alexander as he prepares to dedicate himself fully to this next opportunity in professional wrestling.