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3 clusters · 8 sources · 26 days · First seen 28 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

TNA talent contracts and AEW prospects

Entities: Mara Sadè · World Wrestling Entertainment · All Elite Wrestling · Total Nonstop Action (TNA) · Kevin Knight

Overview

In early July 2026, Daria Rae signed a new contract with TNA Wrestling, adding to the promotion’s roster. Later that month, Mara Sadè’s TNA agreement expired, placing her in free‑agency status. She began negotiations to re‑sign with TNA while other promotions showed interest, and she continued competing in TNA, advancing in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament, though no new deal was confirmed.

By early August 2026, wrestling media reported that Sadè—now spelled Sade—was expected to join All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after leaving TNA on amicable terms. She appeared in TNA’s final Philadelphia taping without a contract, and the promotion announced her departure alongside Jody Threat. Although TNA reportedly raised its offer, Sade appeared inclined toward AEW, which has long‑standing interest. WWE explored a possible return but no formal offer materialised. The move would reunite her with boyfriend Kevin Knight, the AEW TNT Champion. No start date or role details have been disclosed.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Mara Sadè's contract with TNA expired, making her a free agent. (Both article fb737baa-6bf8-4d2e-903e-c09bda8faad2 and e353bc1f-d5a8-4329-8b4b-389837085285)
[● 2 SOURCES] She is in active contract negotiations with TNA. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Other wrestling promotions are also contacting Mara Sadè about signing her. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Mara Sadè wrestled for WWE under the name Jakara Jackson before May 2025. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] She was released by WWE in May 2025. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] She signed with TNA and debuted in July 2025. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] She defeated Tasha Steelz in the first round of the TNA Knockouts Television Championship tournament during Impact tapings in Albany. (Both articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] She is scheduled to wrestle Heather by Elegance in the next round of the tournament, with uncertainty about her participation in recent Philadelphia tapings. (Both articles)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Mara Sade set to leave TNA for All Elite Wrestling
Mara Sade’s TNA contract expired; she left on good terms and is expected to join All Elite Wrestling, with AEW interest confirmed and WWE discussions unmaterialized.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mara Sadè Becomes Free Agent as TNA Contract Expires
Mara Sadè, former WWE talent, is now a free agent after her TNA contract expired and is in talks with TNA and other promotions while competing in the Knockouts TV Championship tournament.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Daria Rae Secures New Deal with TNA Wrestling
TNA Wrestling confirmed that Director of Operations Daria Rae, former WWE star, has re‑signed, keeping her on‑screen role and upcoming events in Chicago and Philadelphia.

Sources

bodyslam.net · ewrestling.com · pwmania.com · solowrestling.com · superluchas.com · wrestlingInc.com · wrestlinginc.com · wrestlingnewsreport.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history