TNA Speculation Swirls Around Former WWE Stars After Bound For Glory

TNA’s Bound For Glory event, held Sunday, October 11, delivered new champions in both the men’s and women’s divisions, but it also brought a notable roster addition that’s fueling speculation about who else from WWE’s released ranks could turn up in TNA next.

At Bound For Glory, Erick Rowan — now working under the name Erick Redbeard — joined the tag team of Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer, previously known in WWE as Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy. The pair had already been building a presence in TNA under the name syX, and Redbeard’s arrival gives the group a familiar third member. All three were part of the Wyatt Sicks faction before the entire group was released by WWE back in April, and their reunion raises an obvious question: are the rest of the Wyatt Sicks on their way too?

That would mean keeping an eye on Bo Dallas, who performed as Uncle Howdy, and Nikki Cross, who went by Nikki Storm. Both have worked independent dates since their release, but neither has committed to a promotion long-term. With three of their former stablemates now aligned in TNA, it wouldn’t be a stretch for the rest of the group to eventually follow.

Elsewhere, TNA’s roster could grow in a much bigger way if Sheamus ends up signing there. The Celtic Warrior officially became a free agent on October 1, and his next move has been one of the hottest topics in wrestling. AEW has reportedly had internal advocates pushing for him to sign, but no serious negotiations between Sheamus and that company have materialized yet. TNA has reportedly shown interest as well, and if the AEW talks continue to stall, Sheamus landing in TNA is a real possibility worth watching.

Another pair potentially in play: Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, both released from WWE in April after being paired together on-screen late in their run. Since returning to the independent scene, Black has gone back to his pre-WWE name, Tommy End, and has continued working alongside Vega, who now goes by Xelina. The two have stuck together as a package on the indies, and TNA would give Black a platform to show what he can do in a prominent spot — while Xelina already has history with the company as a former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion.

None of this is confirmed, but the pattern is hard to ignore. TNA has spent the past year building its roster with former WWE talent looking for a fresh start and a real spotlight, and Bound For Glory’s syX reveal is the clearest sign yet that the company isn’t done making those additions. Whether it’s the rest of the Wyatt Sicks, a heavyweight like Sheamus, or the Tommy End and Xelina pairing, TNA’s post-Bound For Glory roster moves are worth watching closely in the weeks ahead.