Former TNA Star Josh Alexander Is Expected To Sign With AEW

Sources tell The Takedown on SI WWE had discussed creative plans to potentially use him in NXT over the past several months, but nothing came to fruition.
Josh Alexander appears to be AEW-bound.
Josh Alexander appears to be AEW-bound. | TNAWrestling.com

One of the biggest free agents on the market appears to be nearing his next landing spot according to new reports.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select indicated Friday former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander could be on his way to AEW. Sapp notes sources in AEW and close to Alexander expect the company to be his eventual landing spot, if he hasn't signed with the promotion already.

Alexander's TNA contract expired Friday, and Sapp reports WWE sources indicated to him he had at least not yet signed with the company, even though it had hoped to work with him in the past.

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The Takedown on SI can confirm there were at least creative discussions within the past several months about using Alexander in NXT as part of the TNA crossover, but plans never came to fruition. Alexander was once tag team partners with current WWE NXT Superstar Ethan Page, who also had a stint in AEW.

There was major movement for Alexander in the free agency market throughout the week. PWInsider reported Alexander was set to work with agent Barry Bloom, who represents members of The Elite among others in AEW.

The former two-time world champion had his contract extended by TNA last February, and he was written off of television earlier this month.

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Jon Alba is an Emmy Award and SPJ Award-winning journalist who has broken some of pro wrestling's biggest stories. In addition to writing for The Takedown on SI, he is the host of "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy" podcast, and a host and contributor for Sportsnet New York. Additionally, he has been on beats for teams across MLB, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS during more than a decade in the sports media sphere. Jon is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a B.A. degree in Journalism.

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