Josh Alexander Reportedly Asked TNA Not to Extend His Contract

Josh Alexander had fans curious on February 19 when he teased an announcement on Twitter. He posted an emoji of an hourglass as fans speculated if he would be leaving TNA. However, TNA revealed on February 20 that the company decided to extend his contract for another year.

TNA initially announced that Alexander had re-signed. However, they posted an updated graphic of the former TNA World Champion on Twitter, stating that his contract got extended.

Fightful Select reported that Alexander's contract actually expired on February 14. He wanted to explore free agency, but TNA picked up a company option to extend his deal another year. The report also shares that Alexander's contract expires on February 15, 2025.

It was also noted that despite rumors, Alexander didn't request to be let go by the company.

"...Alexander had requested that TNA not pick up his option. He was open to negotiating a new deal, but he wanted to survey the landscape if possible," said the report. It added, "However, TNA did exercise the option, and there are no concerns from the company about Alexander meeting his contractual obligations and working hard while he's there."

The decision to extend Alexander's contract is controversial, as he disapproved of it. While other companies have extended talent deals because of injury, it wasn't the case with Alexander. Although he was inactive for a few months in 2023, the report shared he was still working as a TNA Backstage Producer.

TNA is off to a rocky start to the year after Anthem Sports & Entertainment decided to fire former TNA President Scott D'Amore on February 7. The move was surprising after the company had a successful pay-per-view event the previous month and was in the middle of rebranding the company.

Fightful Select reported that several members of the TNA roster were upset with the decision and had also written a protest letter to Anthem. However, it doesn't seem like D'Amore will be returned to the company soon.

The news of Alexander's contract getting extended and D'Amore's exit could lead to more internal frustration within the company. Although talent hasn't been open about their concerns, the hourglass post from several of TNA's top stars is not a great sign.