TNA star Masha Slamovich has publicly addressed recent domestic abuse allegations stemming from her past relationship with fellow wrestler AKIRA.
The situation unfolded on Sept. 23, when a friend of AKIRA shared screenshots of messages and additional archived material online, presenting them as evidence of physical, emotional, and mental abuse during the pair’s relationship.
The fallout was swift. TNA Wrestling announced they were investigating the matter and removed Slamovich from promotional material for a scheduled Knockouts Championship bout against Ash By Elegance at Victory Road. Multiple independent promotions have also taken her off upcoming cards.
On Thursday night, Slamovich released what she described as her “only statement” regarding the accusations. In it, she acknowledged that her relationship with AKIRA had been “toxic and mutually destructive,” while taking responsibility for her actions and admitting shame over how things unfolded.
“I take responsibility for my actions and I am sorry, embarrassed, and ashamed of the role I played in our relationship,” Slamovich wrote, adding that she has since sought professional help to learn healthier ways of managing conflict.
She closed by apologizing to AKIRA and others she feels she let down, expressing hope that her former partner will find healing.
At just 27 years old, Slamovich has been one of the standout performers in TNA’s Knockouts Division over the past two years, capturing the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship alongside Killer Kelly and competing in high-profile singles matches. However, this controversy has put her future with TNA—and on the independent scene—in serious question as the wrestling world awaits further updates.
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