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TNA Wrestling’s roster changes continue as the company has officially confirmed the departures of two members of its Knockouts Division.
In a statement released Monday titled “TNA Wrestling Knockouts Division Update,” the promotion announced that both Jody Threat and Mara Sade have exited the company. TNA also thanked both performers and wished them success moving forward.
“Best in their future endeavors,” the promotion said regarding the departing Knockouts.
The announcement comes shortly after reports surfaced regarding uncertainty surrounding Sade’s future with the company. According to recent reports, Sade’s contract had expired prior to TNA’s television tapings in Philadelphia, leaving her status up in the air.
While there had reportedly been interest from other wrestling promotions and discussions between Sade and TNA about a potential new deal, the two sides were ultimately unable to reach an agreement. No specific reason has been disclosed regarding the failed negotiations.
Sade joined TNA after previously competing in WWE as Jakara Jackson, where she was a member of the Meta-Four faction in NXT.
While TNA is losing two members of its Knockouts roster, the company also hinted that a familiar face could soon be returning.
As part of its announcement, TNA revealed that a former titleholder is set to return to the Knockouts Division. However, the promotion did not provide any additional details regarding the identity of the returning star.
The mystery has already sparked speculation among fans, as several former TNA Knockouts Champions and Knockouts Tag Team Champions are currently available.
One notable name who fits the description is Zelina Vega, who recently became a free agent following the expiration of her 90-day non-compete clause after her WWE release earlier this year.
Before joining WWE, Vega competed in TNA Wrestling under the ring name Rosita from 2011 to 2013. During that run, she captured the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship alongside Sarita in March 2011.
At this time, TNA has not revealed when the returning former champion will appear or whether that individual will immediately join the active Knockouts roster.
For now, the Knockouts Division says goodbye to both Jody Threat and Mara Sade while fans wait to learn the identity of TNA’s mystery returning champion.
TNA Wrestling has announced a new partnership that will bring amateur wrestling competition to TNA+, with the launch of “TNA’s :30 Second Takedown” following Bound For Glory 2026. The new tournament series will feature amateur wrestlers from across the United States competing in fast-paced 30-second matches, adding a unique combat sports element to TNA’s growing content lineup.
The promotion revealed that “TNA’s :30 Second Takedown” will premiere on Sunday, October 11, at 7 p.m. EST, immediately following TNA’s annual Bound For Glory pay-per-view event.
According to TNA, the tournament will showcase 32 amateur wrestlers competing in a single-elimination format where every second counts. Participants will have just 30 seconds to score a takedown and establish control of their opponent in order to advance to the next round.
TNA outlined the rules for the competition in its announcement.
Matchups will be determined by a shuffled deck of cards. Two names will be selected at random, and those competitors will immediately step onto the mat. From there, they will have only 30 seconds to secure a takedown and establish control.
The winner advances in the tournament, while the loser is eliminated.
As described by TNA:
“A deck of cards is shuffled, then two cards are pulled, revealing two names. Those two athletes step on the mat and have 30 seconds to take down their opponent and establish control. The winner advances. The loser goes home.”
While the full field has not yet been revealed, TNA has confirmed several competitors for the tournament, including:
Additional participants are expected to be announced in the coming months.
TNA also announced key figures involved with the project.
George Veras, executive producer for TNA Wrestling, will oversee television production for the series. Meanwhile, Rich Christensen, creator of the popular motorsports television series PINKS, has been named host of the tournament.
The launch of TNA’s :30 Second Takedown marks another step in TNA Wrestling’s efforts to broaden its programming beyond traditional professional wrestling. By introducing a tournament centered on amateur wrestling competition, TNA is aiming to attract both wrestling fans and combat sports audiences with a format built around speed, strategy, and high-pressure competition.
The inaugural season of TNA’s :30 Second Takedown is set to debut on TNA+ immediately following Bound For Glory 2026 on October 11.
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Mara Sadé‘s future in professional wrestling appears to be up in the air following reports that her contract with TNA Wrestling has expired.
According to Fightful Select, sources close to Sadé have indicated that she is now a free agent after her TNA deal recently came to an end. While an exact expiration date has not been disclosed, the report notes that discussions between Sade and TNA regarding a potential new contract are ongoing.
At the same time, Sade is reportedly exploring other opportunities and has been in contact with additional wrestling promotions.
Despite her contract situation, Sade has continued to be featured in TNA programming in recent weeks.
Her most recent appearance came during TNA’s television tapings in Albany, where she advanced in the tournament to crown the inaugural TNA Women’s Television Champion. However, it remains unclear whether she is involved in this week’s tapings in Philadelphia, including Thursday night’s live episode of TNA Impact.
With negotiations reportedly still taking place, her status with the company remains one of the more intriguing situations to watch in the Knockouts division.
Before arriving in TNA, Sade was known to WWE fans as Jakara Jackson.
During her time in NXT, she was a member of the popular Meta-Four faction alongside Lash Legend, Noam Dar, and Oro Mensah. Jackson frequently teamed with Legend and was featured in several high-profile matches during her run with the developmental brand.
One of the most notable moments of her WWE career came at Crown Jewel 2024, where she and Legend competed in a Fatal Four-Way Match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
Sade was released by WWE in April 2025 and signed with TNA just two months later, quickly becoming a regular presence in the Knockouts division.
At just over a year removed from her WWE departure, Sade now finds herself in a position with several possible paths forward.
TNA remains a potential landing spot if the two sides can agree on a new contract, but her reported conversations with other promotions suggest she may be weighing all available options before making a decision.
Given her television experience in both WWE and TNA, Sade could attract interest from several major companies looking to strengthen their women’s divisions.
For now, her future remains undecided, but the former NXT standout has officially become one of the more notable free agents currently available on the wrestling market.
Sade’s contract situation will be worth monitoring in the coming weeks, especially as TNA continues to reshape its roster and other promotions look to add experienced talent to their women’s divisions.
Another name has reportedly been added to the growing list of departures from TNA Wrestling.
According to information obtained by the Wrestling Observer, Victoria Crawford, known to many WWE fans as former Divas Champion Alicia Fox, has been released by TNA effective immediately.
In a statement attributed to the company, TNA confirmed the separation and wished Crawford success moving forward.
The report did not specify whether Crawford requested her release or whether the decision was made solely by the promotion.
Crawford joined TNA in the spring of 2025 and quickly aligned herself with Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore. The trio eventually formed a group known as the Diamond Collective and became a fixture within the Knockouts division.
One of the group’s biggest opportunities came at Final Resolution in December when Crawford and Moore challenged The IInspiration for the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships. Despite coming up short in their title bid, the Diamond Collective remained active on TNA Impact, picking up several victories in six-woman tag team competition.
Their final appearance as a unit took place on the April 30 episode of Impact, where they faced Rosemary, Mara Sade, and the returning Allie.
The Diamond Collective has seen significant changes in recent months.
Tessa Blanchard exited TNA in June after deciding to focus her efforts on CMLL, effectively ending her involvement with the faction. Crawford’s departure now leaves Mila Moore as the lone remaining member of the group.
Moore has already moved in a different direction on television, joining Mustafa Ali’s Order 4 faction and taking on the role of Secretary of Strategic Affairs within the group.
Crawford’s final match for TNA reportedly took place on May 14, when she teamed with Moore against Rosemary and Allie.
At this point, Crawford has not publicly announced her next move in professional wrestling.
However, her social media activity suggests she intends to remain active within the industry. The former WWE Divas Champion has recently promoted her availability for wrestling matches, seminars, convention appearances, podcast interviews, and other wrestling-related bookings.
With nearly two decades of experience on the national stage and a recognizable name built through her WWE career, Crawford is likely to attract interest from independent promotions and international organizations alike.
As TNA continues to reshape its roster in 2026, Crawford becomes the latest veteran talent to move on from the company, leaving fans wondering where she will surface next.
Crawford’s departure marks another notable change for TNA’s women’s division, and her next move will be worth watching as the veteran performer explores new opportunities across the wrestling landscape.
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TNA announced on Wednesday that they granted veteran star Eric Young his release from the company. Young may already have his next destination lined up.
Initial reports suggested Young had been working under a short-term agreement, but the former TNA World Champion quickly disputed that claim, stating that he had been under a “binding contract the entire time.”
While Young’s future has not been officially confirmed, new reports indicate that a return to WWE is expected.
Speaking on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez noted that Young’s next move remains unclear publicly, though WWE is widely viewed as the likely landing spot. Dave Meltzer added that WWE officials have discussed a role for Young that would mirror the position currently held by Shawn Spears in NXT.
“He’ll be on NXT as a player/coach is what I was told,” Meltzer said. “I heard September, but that could be wrong, but it was from people in WWE. But yeah, player/coach in NXT is the current plan for him.”
The report suggests Young would both wrestle and help mentor younger talent within WWE’s developmental system.
Young is no stranger to WWE. He originally joined the company in 2016 and became a featured performer in NXT before later moving to the main roster as part of the Sanity faction. His first WWE run came to an end in 2020 when he was released during the wave of talent cuts that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He briefly returned to WWE in 2022 and was reportedly set to be part of television plans. However, Young requested his release before making an on-screen return following Vince McMahon’s return to the company. Reports at the time indicated that Young signed a non-disclosure agreement as part of his departure.
After leaving WWE, Young returned to TNA Wrestling, where he resumed his role as one of the promotion’s most recognizable veterans. During his career, he has captured the TNA World Championship twice and remained a key figure both on-screen and behind the scenes.
If the reported plans come to fruition, Young would bring decades of experience back to WWE while helping develop the next generation of NXT talent. Neither WWE nor Young has publicly confirmed the move at this time.
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