BDE Officially Signs With TNA (Exclusive)

One of the most popular professional wrestling streamers in the modern age, BDE (Brandon Collymore) has amassed an incredible following. With over 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube, and almost 300,000 followers across social media, his commentary on wrestling's weekly shows has grown his popularity and notability.

Now, he's officially entering the ring as a performer, revealing to TheSportster's MuscleManMalcolm that he has signed a full time contract with TNA.

"What a time to be alive, man," he says.

"It's honestly a dream come true. For real. It's, it's kind of cool that this is happening on the week of my one year wrestling anniversary. I started wrestling [and] I had my first match on January 9th in 2025. So for this to all come full circle around the same time is really cool."

BDE first appeared in TNA as part of the Call Your Shot Gauntlet at last year's Bound For Glory, he spent time training with former TNA World Champion Sami Callihan before entering the ring. BDE says it took a little bit for the news to settle in, finding his way to a full-time contract so quickly after his first appearance.

"I don't think it's kicked in all the way yet. Honestly, like, as soon as I signed it and I got it back, I'm jumping for joy. I'm like calling my family, telling them the news, right? It happened like right before Christmas too. So a little, a little nice early Christmas present. That was kind of nice."

BDE Joins TNA At A Time Of Great Revival For The Company

It's a time of great resurgence in TNA, as the company finds itself in the most winning situation its been in since its previous peak on Spike TV. A multi-year partnership with WWE brought major visibility to the company and provided a talent swap opportunity, bringing new eyeballs to the product. This was followed by the new TV rights deal with AMC, which will see a brand new Thursday night time slot for TNA.

BDE sees this moment as both pivotal and crucial to the success of himself and TNA, and it's an opportunity he calls a "blessing."

"There's so many great people in the back, with the wrestlers, the talent, everything, man. Everyone's been so nice and dropping wisdom on your boy, so to be joining the roster around this time is truly special, and I do not take it for granted."

BDE Is Open To Your Critiques On His Entry Into The Wrestling World

Many in the wrestling stratosphere and the internet wrestling community have been supportive of BDE and his entry into the wrestling world, but not everyone has been so kind. TNA Star AJ Francis came to BDE's defense in a recent post on Twitter, confirming the high views and responses of his appearances with the promotion.

BDE says he's very open to criticism and critique, and wants to see how seriously he's taking this.

"I feel like one thing, especially about my community over time that I've noticed is that we have this really special connection to where if I see them critiquing something that I'm doing, it's mostly because they have a valid reason for it. You know, everyone can give their critiques, even as a fan. So, you know, I've seen a lot of criticism about 'your boy needs to bulk up' and they're right. I need to put on some size. I need to clean up some things in the ring. So I'm all open for it, man. As long as we're not being rude. I like it. You know, it just means people care."

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! begins on January 15th, 2026 on AMC+. Tickets will be available for the very first Thursday Night iMPACT! beginning on Thursday, December 11th at 10am Eastern.