Backstage News - TNA In Talks With Alberto Del Rio - How Much Money Have They Offered Him?

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

TNA reportedly made another attempt at signing Alberto Del Rio. According to one source, TNA made a very serious money offer, rumored to be in the $400,000 per year range.

One of the issues in the negotiations is said to be TNA's attempt to get exclusivity of Del Rio, as it is widely known that he plans to work for AAA's Lucha Underground show in 2015, as well as Ring Of Honor, the latter of which is already being officially advertised.

It's believed that if TNA wants a shot at Del Rio, they'll have to either drop the request for exclusivity or up the money offer. Apparently, TNA is trying to sell Del Rio on the fact that he'll get more exposure in the United States by working with them.

Because of the fact that current TNA executive John Gaburick worked closely with Del Rio during their time in WWE, it's said that he is pushing hard to get him.

Bellator MMA is also very interested in Del Rio and the two sides are currently negotiating.

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Report: TNA Losing Money With Live Events

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

There have been several reports in the past about TNA live events having poor attendance. TNA often has to pay the buildings they're renting to cover what they owe, instead of the usual method of the arena getting a cut of the final settlement.

In December, TNA held an event at Temple University. They had to give Temple a $15,000 check because attendance was so low that TNA was unable to cover what they owed for renting the building.