With TNA debuting on AMC this past Thursday night, fans were eagerly anticipating the debut of new stars, and the company has done its best not to disappoint, having introduced Sonya Deville and Cora Jade. This would happen during the same segment, when Deville, now going by the name Daria Rae, emerged as a new authority figure alongside Santino Marella, going on to confirm her first act had been to sign Jade, who will be competing in the Knockouts division under the name Elayna Black.
TNA has a long tradition of signing former WWE talents, dating back to its early days as a bold alternative promotion. Icons like Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, and the Hardy Boyz brought star power in the 2000s and 2010s, often revitalizing their careers with high-profile runs. More recently, former WWE talents such as Mustafa Ali, Dolph Ziggler, and Xia Li have joined, adding further depth to the roster while elevating homegrown talent.
