Moose has made it clear that he expects to leave TNA Wrestling at some point, but he is not presenting that possibility as an imminent departure or a sign of dissatisfaction with the company.
Speaking on Busted Open After Dark following the September 17 edition of TNA Wrestling Thursday Night iMPACT, Moose reflected on the departures that periodically reshape the roster. His comments came after he defeated Frankie Kazarian in the night’s main event, a match in which a loss would have required Moose to leave TNA.
Instead, Moose won and remains part of the TNA roster. The match also gave added weight to a broader conversation around his own future. A veteran of the promotion for a decade, Moose acknowledged that there will eventually be a point when he seeks a new chapter, just as other wrestlers have done before him. However, he urged fans not to treat every exit as a failure by the company.
“It happens. Wrestling’s a revolving door,” Moose said. “Somebody new leaves, somebody new comes in.”
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Moose’s perspective is rooted in longevity. He has spent 10 years in TNA, becoming one of the most recognizable figures of multiple company eras while competing in high-profile programs and holding the TNA World Championship on three occasions. With that tenure comes an understanding that a wrestling locker room is never static. Contracts expire, talent pursue different opponents and creative opportunities, and promotions continue to introduce new names as established performers move in other directions.
For Moose, that cycle is not unique to TNA. He noted that fans often react strongly online whenever a wrestler leaves, asks for a release or reaches the end of a contract, but he believes that type of movement is a normal part of professional life. He drew on his previous NFL experience to illustrate the point, recalling the high volume of transactions he witnessed during his time with the New England Patriots.
“There’s gonna be a day when I leave TNA,” Moose said. “I don’t know when that day is and I don’t want fans saying, ‘Oh, TNA messed up by not keeping Moose.’ No, it’s a business; it’s what happens.”
The comments are notable because Moose did not frame the matter as a threat, nor did he attach a timeline to any potential change. Rather, he described why wrestlers sometimes decide a move is right for them. A performer can want fresh matchups, new environments or a chance to work people they have not faced repeatedly. Those motivations, Moose argued, should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that a promotion has done something wrong.
That distinction matters in the present moment. The September 17 stipulation bout could have been read as a storyline mechanism to write Moose out of TNA had Kazarian won. Instead, Moose’s victory kept him active in the company and allowed him to speak candidly about the real-world reality that every career eventually changes course. The result also means any speculation about an immediate exit should be tempered by what actually occurred on iMPACT: Moose defeated Kazarian and continues with TNA.
Moose Says His Decisions Have Been Personal
Moose also addressed a frequent point of discussion surrounding his career. He said he has received offers from every wrestling company, while emphasizing that his repeated decisions to remain with TNA have been based on personal reasons and goals he still wanted to accomplish.
He acknowledged that there are matches and places he would like to experience. WWE, AEW, Mexico and New Japan were all mentioned as potential destinations where compelling opponents and opportunities exist. Still, Moose said the question of where to wrestle has involved conversations with his family and people close to him whenever his contract situation has come up.
“Do I want to wrestle other places? Yeah,” Moose said. “There’s matches that I would love to have, like in WWE or AEW or in Mexico or in New Japan. There’s a bunch of matches I would love to have.”
At the same time, he rejected outside assumptions about why he has not worked elsewhere. Moose stated that the decision to stay in TNA was his own, tied to personal considerations and ambitions within the promotion rather than a lack of interest from other companies. He also acknowledged that fans will inevitably offer their own theories, whether those theories concern his past or his in-ring ability, but maintained that he has had options.
There is an important amount of uncertainty in any conversation about a wrestler’s future. Moose did not reveal a contract expiration date, identify a next destination or indicate that he has made a decision to leave. He simply made clear that he is older now, has achieved a great deal in TNA, and will assess his next step whenever that time arrives.
That approach fits a career that has already included major milestones. Moose is a three-time TNA World Champion, but he sees one particular accomplishment as unfinished. Every one of his title reigns in the company has come while portraying a villainous character. He now wants to find out what it would be like to carry a world championship as a fan-favorite.
An Unfinished TNA Goal
Moose’s desire to become a beloved champion adds an interesting layer to his immediate aspirations. His presence, confidence and physical style have often made him a natural fit for an imposing antagonist role. He has been able to build major matches around that edge, and his championship history reflects how effectively he has performed in that position.
But he is interested in testing a different version of himself at the top of the card. It is not simply about adding another title victory to his record. Moose wants the experience of leading as a character fans openly support, something he said he has never had during a championship run in TNA.
“I want to know what the experience is being a champion as a lovable character,” Moose said. “Because I’ve never experienced that. Would I be good at it? Would I suck at it? I don’t know but that’s a goal of mine.”
He left open the possibility that such a goal could be achieved outside TNA if it does not happen there. For now, though, the statement is a clear indication that he still sees something worth chasing in the company. Moose said he hopes to accomplish it before his time with TNA ends, whenever that may be.
His remarks also suggest he is not looking at the latter stages of his career as a reason to slow down. Moose said there is still more for him to show audiences, referencing his willingness to keep taking and delivering punishment while continuing to perform athletic maneuvers, including Spanish Flys, despite his 6-foot-6, 250-pound frame.
“I’m gonna enjoy it until the wheels fall off,” Moose said.
The statement captures the balance Moose struck throughout the interview. He was realistic about the fact that no wrestling run lasts forever, while also making it clear that he is still motivated by new challenges. He remains a TNA talent after beating Kazarian, still has goals he wants to meet, and still sees possibilities both within the company and across the wider wrestling world.
What Is Next for TNA
TNA’s next major event is Bound For Glory, scheduled for October 11 in Tampa, Florida. Before then, TNA will present a live episode of Thursday Night iMPACT on September 24.
Moose enters that stretch with his TNA status secured following the Kazarian match, even as he has offered a measured assessment of how the wrestling business works. His eventual departure may happen one day, as he said himself, but no date has been announced and no immediate move has been confirmed. For the moment, the story is about a longtime TNA cornerstone who survived a stipulation designed to force him out and who still has at least one major personal ambition left to pursue.
Darryl Polo
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