AJ Francis continues to earn top dollar in TNA Wrestling.
The former WWE Superstar once known as Top Dolla of Hit Row, who more recently has been enjoying success in TNA Wrestling under his real name of AJ Francis, has signed a new contract to remain with the company for the foreseeable future.
TNA Wrestling made the announcement Tuesday after the news was initially broken by Skubie Mageza of ESPN.
Featured below is the official announcement from TNAWrestling.com:
AJ Francis Re-Signs with TNA Wrestling
TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has re-signed A.J. Francis, as first reported by Skubie Mageza of ESPN.
BREAKING NEWS 📰
Former Maryland Terrapin, and NFL Defensive Lineman, A.J. Francis has re-signed with TNA for the remainder of 2026. He said a major reason behind his decision is the continued exposure and growth of the partnership between TNA & AMC.
You can watch A.J. Francis… pic.twitter.com/uisv9RcAzu
— Skubie Mageza (@SkubieMageza) March 10, 2026
Francis played college football at Maryland, then was signed by the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. His pro football career also included time with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins, among others.
He has powered through TNA Wrestling for years, leaving bruised bodies and busted egos along the way, and he has fallen out with former cronies KC Navarro and Rich Swann. Francis also is a former TNA Digital Media Champion.
Francis has made multiple appearances at the annual Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the seventh-oldest college football bowl game in the country, which began as the Tangerine Bowl in 1947. He is the two-time Cheez-It Champion with its MVP Title.
Francis and the stars of TNA Wrestling will be in action on Friday & Saturday, March 27-28, at the Alario Center in New Orleans, which includes the live Sacrifice showcase event on March 27.
Tickets are on-sale NOW at www.txr.com.
Watch Sacrifice LIVE exclusively on TNA+.
TNA Wrestling World Champion Mike Santana leads the TNA contingent heading to New Orleans, along with Jeff & Matt Hardy, Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth, Leon Slater, Eric Young, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers and Mustafa Ali, plus such Knockouts as Léi Yǐng Lee, Ash By Elegance, Tessa Blanchard, Elayna Black, Rosemary and Mara Sadé, among others.
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— A.J. FRANCI$ 💰 (@AJFrancis410) March 10, 2026
After all the drama on the latest King's Speech with @FrankieKazarian , @AJFrancis410 faces @_Iam_Elijah_ THURSDAY at 9/8c on @AMC_TV, @AMCPlus and TNA+, and 8pm ET on @Sportsnet 360. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/tZZlwHcrtK
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 9, 2026
