Serious allegations have surfaced involving TNA star Masha Slamovich, leading the company to open an internal investigation.
On Tuesday morning, posts began circulating on social media accusing Slamovich of domestic violence against her former partner, independent wrestler AKIRA (real name Alexander James Atkisson). Sports Illustrated reports that the situation prompted TNA to begin an official review, while F4WOnline notes Slamovich has already been pulled from several upcoming appearances.
The claims were first made public by a friend of Atkisson’s, who shared screenshots of text messages and photos allegedly pointing to violent behavior from Slamovich. Atkisson himself later released a statement on X, opening up about emotional trauma he has endured, though he did not specifically confirm or deny the accusations of physical abuse.
Slamovich (real name Anna Khozina) has been with TNA for the past four years and is one of the company’s most prominent Knockouts. She captured the Knockouts Championship last October, holding the title until her loss to WWE’s Jacy Jayne at Slammiversary this past July. She was also recently highlighted in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Top 500 list for her intergender work, making Tuesday’s developments even more jarring.
Atkisson, best known as AKIRA, is a former MLW talent with a resume that spans GCW, CZW, CMLL, and Japan’s Big Japan Pro Wrestling, where he enjoyed a four-month run as Death Match Heavyweight Champion earlier this year.
As of now, TNA has yet to issue a public statement beyond confirming their investigation. Slamovich had most recently been touring in Europe when the accusations surfaced.
This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
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