Rich Swann is back in TNA Wrestling—but not under contract.
After his quiet departure from the company earlier this year, Swann made a surprise return and joined AJ Francis’ faction First Cla$$, replacing KC Navarro. While that move made waves on-screen, behind the scenes, things are much looser than they appear.
Despite his reappearance, Swann is not locked into a traditional TNA deal. According to sources via Fightful Select within the company, he’s currently working on a per appearance basis—joining a growing list of talent doing the same.
“TNA sources confirmed that he’s currently on a per appearance basis, along with a number of other wrestlers.”
Back in April, it was reported Swann’s contract had quietly expired and that he left on good terms. His return to TNA wasn’t tied to a new long-term deal—just appearances as needed.
This setup reflects a broader trend in TNA lately, with many performers opting for short-term or flexible agreements instead of committing long-term. Swann, a former TNA World Champion, now finds himself in that camp.
Do you think TNA should lock Rich Swann down with a full-time deal—or is the per appearance setup the smarter move? Share your take below.
