Major Free Agent Signs With TNA Wrestling

One of the hottest free agents in the game has now officially signed with TNA.

by Andrew Pollard
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Having battled Josh Alexander at TNA Hard to Kill back in January, Alexander Hammerstone has now officially signed with the Anthem promotion.

TNA announced Hammer's signing on the most recent iMPACT TV broadcast, and followed that news up with a formal press release. A former MLW World Champion, the powerhouse had been a free agent since the turn of the year when his MLW deal expired.

In addition to that Hard to Kill contest, Hammerstone was previously said to have had interest from both AEW and WWE, with the 33-year-old now joining TNA. Not just that, but the Arizona native will rematch against Josh Alexander at TNA Sacrifice from Windsor, Ontario this coming Friday.

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Having made his in-ring debut back in 2013, Alexander Hammerstone first rose to prominence upon joining Major League Wrestling in 2019. As part of the Dynasty alongside MJF and Richard Holliday, Hammerstone became one of the most entertaining talents in the company, with him eventually embarking on a singles run which culminated with ending Jacob Fatu's record-setting 819-day reign as MLW World Champion. Hammer would then have his own impressive 644-day run with that title, dropping it to Alex Shane at MLW Never Say Never last July.

TNA's press release on Hammerstone's signing can be found below:

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One of the most sought-after free agents in pro wrestling, Hammerstone, has signed an exclusive, lengthy contract with TNA Wrestling, it was confirmed last night on iMPACT! on AXS TV. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hammerstone, a 6-foot-1, 270-pound powerhouse, has been wrestling professionally for 10 years. He made his TNA debut in January at the Hard To Kill pay-per-view in Las Vegas, facing Josh Alexander.The rematch is confirmed for Friday, March 8, at the Sacrifice extravaganza, streaming LIVE on TNA+ from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
TNA action also will be held on Saturday, March 9, in Windsor as the television trucks of TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV roll into Canada for the high-energy, can’t-miss action.
“I’m excited to join TNA Wrestling and was honoured to be part of the historic Hard To Kill event in January. I cannot wait for the rematch against Josh Alexander,” Hammerstone said. “The TNA roster is loaded with incredible talent and many first-ever dream matches.”
 
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