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TNA Wrestling announced an immediate workforce reduction aimed at streamlining operations and boosting profitability, with Tommy Dreamer departing the Creative and Talent Relations departments, Tessa Blanchard released, and Sami Callihan reportedly leaving the company as part of the changes.
Sami Callihan is reportedly gone from TNA Wrestling, where he had been working as a backstage producer since retiring from in-ring competition last year. He joins a string of departures including Tommy Dreamer, Tessa Blanchard, Steve Maclin, Myla Grace and Dani Luna. With current TNA World Champion Mike Santana’s contract expiring soon, WWE has reportedly expressed interest as Santana defends the title against Nic Nemeth at Slammiversary.
Steve Maclin has left TNA Wrestling, with the company announcing his immediate release (alongside Myla Grace). Maclin’s last match was May 15 in Sacramento, where he lost the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana, after an injury at Sacrifice in March that was later deemed not a concussion. He had reportedly signed a new contract in January, but requested his release, which Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and Maclin himself confirmed, with Maclin posting “STACK BODIES.”
In the Netflix docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American, the late wrestler’s final interview reveals his dangerous fentanyl use after returning to wrestling in 2009—including 80-milligram doses, patches, and even lollipops—driven by pain and a difficult divorce; the piece notes his health issues (atrial fibrillation, leukemia) and that he died of a heart attack at 71 in July 2025, with Eric Bischoff corroborating the collapse in his condition.
AJ Styles’ post-Royal Rumble status is uncertain as reports say his WWE contract may expire in February 2026. Fightful noted that if he becomes available, AEW is expected to pursue him; WWE sources say Styles controls the timing of his retirement. A potential TNA return could be allowed even under WWE contract, while NJPW reportedly has shown interest. Overall, Styles appears to be nearing retirement with multiple promotions watching his next move.
TNA Wrestling’s iMPACT! debuts on AMC with a refreshed roster, but Steve Maclin is absent from the premiere as the company shifts to a wider audience on AMC/AMC+, with AJ Styles, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Hardy appearing to kick off a new era.
TNA’s AMC premiere on Jan. 15 was impacted by visa delays that prevented several wrestlers and agents from traveling, including Dani Luna and Steve Maclin, though Xia Li and The IInspiration were present. Despite the absences, the show still featured marquee matches and notable returns like AJ Styles, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Hardy, and it aimed to set the new era on mainstream TV. The missing names could influence early storylines and momentum, with fans awaiting further appearances and post-show results.
Viral YouTuber BrandonDoesEverything (BDE) has signed with TNA Wrestling, marking his transition into professional wrestling. BDE, known for his gaming and wrestling content, has a background in acting and content creation, and will participate in upcoming TNA events in Dallas, including the debut of their new TV show and a pay-per-view event.
A former WWE star made a surprise return to TNA Wrestling after nine years, appearing at Impact tapings in Minneapolis and competing in his first TNA match since 2016, as part of the build-up to upcoming events like Victory Road and Bound for Glory.
TNA Wrestling set a new attendance record at Slammiversary on July 20, 2025, with 7,623 fans at UBS Arena in New York, marking the largest crowd ever for a TNA event in North America.
WWE star Jordynne Grace teased interest in the TNA Wrestling Knockouts Championship during a backstage segment on NXT, hinting at a potential crossover match at the upcoming TNA Wrestling pay-per-view Against All Odds on June 14, 2024. Grace, who has an open challenge for her title, interacted with several NXT stars, including Tatum Paxley, who might be a potential challenger.
TNA Wrestling Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace made her WWE singles debut on NXT, securing a dominant victory over Stevie Turner. Post-match, Grace had a physical confrontation with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, setting up their upcoming title match at NXT Battleground.
TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace has challenged Bianca Belair to a first-time-ever singles match outside of WWE, expressing her desire to face her for the title. Grace made her WWE debut at the Women's Royal Rumble match and was eliminated by Belair, sparking the possibility of stars crossing promotions for dream matches. It remains to be seen if Belair will accept the invitation and head to TNA Wrestling for this one-off match.
WWE's Royal Rumble saw TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace make a surprise debut, sparking speculation about a potential relationship between the two companies. Grace's strong performance and backstage coordination between WWE and TNA have fueled rumors, with Triple H praising her and discussing TNA Wrestling in a post-Rumble press conference. While WWE has not confirmed any new developments, the buzz around this crossover continues to grow.
Former WWE star Big Damo, also known as Killian Dain, made his TNA Wrestling debut at TV tapings in Orlando, where he was introduced by Frankie Kazarian to further his program with Eric Young. Young defeated Big Damo in a singles match during the tapings.