TNA Wrestling Announces Partnership With :30 Second Takedown

TNA Wrestling announced a new partnership with :30 Second Takedown, which will feature an amateur wrestling tournament that will stream on TNA+ later this fall. The tournament will feature 32 amateur wrestlers battling at random.

The amateur wrestling showcase will be broadcast on TNA+ immediately after Bound for Glory 2026 on Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 pm EST. Under the tournament rules, 32 of the amateur competitors will compete to survive and advance in the tournament until only one competitor will remain.

The show is created, executive produced, and hosted by Rich Christensen. Under the rules, “A deck of cards is shuffled, then two cards are pulled, revealing two names. Those two athletes step on the mat and have 30 seconds to take down their opponent and establish control. The winner advances. The loser goes home.”

Speaking on the announcement, Christensen commented, “From the moment we began discussions, I knew TNA Wrestling was the right partner for :30 Second Takedown. Their passion for great content, deep understanding of combat sports, and collaborative approach made this an easy decision. We couldn’t ask for a better partner.” He continued, “:30 Second Takedown isn’t just another wrestling competition—it’s the ultimate test of skill, toughness, and survival.”

Christensen added, “Taking someone to the ground is no joke. If you think it is, try it. When I saw the test footage, I made it my mission to get to Carlos Silva, knowing that he and TNA Wrestling would be the perfect partner for :30 Second Takedown.”

TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva stated on the event, “I was a huge fan of PINKS and thrilled that Rich reached out around this new concept of wrestling entertainment.”

Confirmed participants for the tournament include Justin Grant (McDoubles Wrestling), Brandon Murray (Cyclone Regional Training Center) and Jake Marlin (Team Marlin Wrestling Club), among others.

:30 Second Takedown will be filmed in Iowa. TNA Wrestling executive producer George Veras will oversee production of the event.