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TNA Wrestling Undergoes Major Front Office Shake-Up, Parts Ways with Key Executives

While WWE and AEW have recently made waves by releasing several wrestlers, TNA Wrestling has taken a different approach—shaking up its corporate structure instead. Reports from Fightful Select and PWInsider confirm that TNA has parted ways with multiple high-ranking executives, marking a significant behind-the-scenes shift for the company.

TNA President Anthony Cicione Departs, But Remains with Anthem

The most notable departure is TNA President Anthony Cicione, who had held the role for just over a year after replacing Scott D’Amore. While Cicione is stepping away from his duties with TNA, he isn’t leaving entirely—he will continue in his position as President of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the promotion’s parent company.

At this time, there’s no official word on who will step in as the new President of TNA, but the move signals a new era for the company’s leadership.

Josh Matthews & Christy Hemme Also Let Go

Two other high-profile names affected by the shake-up are Josh Matthews and Christy Hemme, both of whom had long histories with the company.

  • Josh Matthews first joined TNA in 2014 after a stint as a WWE commentator. He served as TNA’s lead announcer until 2021 before transitioning into a backstage role as Senior Producer and Senior Director of Digital Media.
  • Christy Hemme had been with TNA on and off since 2006, taking on various roles, including wrestler, manager, interviewer, ring announcer, and creative team member. She rejoined the company last fall as TNA’s Head of Marketing but now finds herself among those exiting.

New Leadership Taking Shape Under George Veras

The overhaul seems to be linked to the hiring of George Veras as TNA’s new Executive Producer. Veras brings extensive experience from ABC, NBC, CBS, the NFL Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland Browns. With his arrival, TNA is assembling a new leadership team, which now includes Mark Brown as Director—formerly of Ring of Honor under Sinclair Broadcasting—and Andrea Pagnanelli as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

What’s Next for TNA?

This marks the latest chapter in TNA’s ongoing evolution since rebranding from Impact Wrestling earlier this year. With fresh leadership behind the scenes, it will be interesting to see if these changes translate to a shift in the company’s creative direction, marketing strategy, or overall business approach.

Stay tuned for further updates as TNA continues to reshape its future.

TNA Wrestling has issued the following statement on today’s major shakeups:

The new TNA Wrestling President is Carlos Silva.

George Veras is the new Executive Producer of the Anthem Sports Group. George is the 10-time Emmy Award-winning president and Chief Executive Officer of Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises, as well as president of Veras Communications, Incorporated.

Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme are no longer with the Company. We appreciate their commitment to TNA throughout the years, and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Report: Christy Hemme Rejoins TNA In Backstage Role

With TNA’s marquee event, Bound for Glory, set to take place in Detroit, Michigan this weekend, the promotion is strengthening its relationship with some of its old friends. Long-time TNA star Sami Callihan recently revealed that he wouldn’t be going anywhere, taking on both a wrestling and behind-the-scenes role with the promotion. Now, another name from TNA’s past is returning to the fold after nearly ten years.

Fightful Select reports that former TNA Knockout Christy Hemme has come back to TNA, albeit in a backstage role only. Hemme will be taking on the role of TNA’s Head of Marketing, with TNA talent being informed of the news earlier today. Those close to the situation say that Hemme had maintained strong connections with TNA over the years, which likely contributed to her rehiring.

Hemme first became known to wrestling fans in 2004, when she took part, and won, the inaugural WWE Diva Search competition. Despite some onscreen success, including a WrestleMania 21 match against Trish Stratus for the WWE Women’s Championship, Hemme was released from the promotion in December 2005. Four months later, she signed with TNA as an onscreen talent, working as a manager, ring announcer, interviewer, and occasional wrestler.

In 2014, Hemme became more involved backstage with TNA, becoming a member of the promotion’s creative team. She would remain in that position, as well as continuing her role as ring announcer, till early 2016, when she departed the company. In 2022, Hemme’s friend and TNA head of talent relations Gail Kim indicated that Hemme was back working with the company in a backstage capacity, though it’s unclear what Hemme’s role was and how long she stayed with TNA before departing.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Lita, Gail Kim And Christy Hemme Launch Kickstarter For Dramatic Wrestling Pilot

Lita, Gail Kim and Christy Hemme have launched a Kickstarter to raise money to produce a pilot for a new show inspired by true events which blends scripted drama with pro wrestling.

In a video announcement on the page, the three wrestling stars explain the series is “about women, made by women” and will give them a chance to tell their stories.

“But this is still truly a wrestling show with some of the best talent in the world,” Hemme added while noting the show would feature in-ring action.

The press release further explains:

Part TV drama, part wrestling promotion, the show will effectively demolish the fourth wall between characters and audience for a viewing experience that wrestling fans have never seen before. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, KAYFABE is a dramatization and collection of female stories inspired by real life events.

“I think KAYFABE is a great feminist story about a group of empowered women who have—in the most literal sense you could imagine—taken control of their own narratives,” said Hemme, a fan favorite who wrestled for both Impact Wrestling and WWE.

Named after the wrestling craft term that refers to the strict manner in which performers were once forbidden from breaking character or sharing industry secrets, KAYFABE is the perfect name for the new show, which will be taking that term and turning it on its head.

“All the stories we’ll be presenting in this show are something that, in one way or another, happened in real life,” said Kim, a one-time WWE Diva and recent inductee to the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The producers—who all enjoyed storied careers in professional wrestling and each command a sizable and fervent following—have taken to Kickstarter to fund the creation of a pilot in an attempt to bring their vision to life without compromise. In addition to their on-screen careers, all three also share extensive backgrounds behind the camera – Kim being the first female wrestling agent in Impact Wrestling, Hemme becoming the first female talent to join the Impact creative team as director of the women’s division and Dumas, as the first female to become a producer for WWE.

Additional wrestling-related talent working on the show include:

  • Jimmy Jacobs
  • Former WWE writer Tom Casiello
  • Stunt coordinator Chavo Guerrero
  • David Sahadi, who worked in WWE and Impact
  •  Impact star Alisha Edwards

The project is looking to raise $400,000 by April 7 to get the pilot funded.

Watch the teaser for KAYFABE by CLICKING HERE.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Former WWE And Impact Wrestling Star Christy Hemme Gives Birth To Quadruplets

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Former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Christy Hemme has given birth to quadruplets.

The 37-year-old revealed the big news in a tweet on Saturday, saying that her surgery went well and all four babies — three boys and one girl — are safe.

Source: WrestlingINC

DDP & Hulk Hogan’s Daughter’s Starting Women’s Wrestling League With Other Famous Offspring (VIDEO)

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Diamond Dallas Page‘s daughter says she and bunch of other famous famous female offspring are starting their own wrestling league … and they claim to be eyeing TNA as the competition.

Brittany Page explained the new venture to TMZ … saying, “Were basically starting a women’s league and it’s gonna kinda go against Impact Wrestling, TNA, and so we’re really excited about it.”

Partnering with Page are Brooke Hogan, Lacey Von Erich, Roddy Piper‘s daughter Ariel Toombs, and  Jean-Claude Van Damme’s daughter Bianca Van Damme.

Former TNA creative team member Christy Hemme is apparently involved as well and Brittany sorta-kinda says her dad may also show up.

Check out the video of her full interview below:

Christy Hemme Leaving TNA

PWInsider reports that Christy Hemme has given notice to TNA and will be leaving soon. She will reportedly be working a great job outside of pro wrestling. There was some speculation that she may still work a role at TV tapings but that’s not confirmed and most believe she’s leaving altogether. Hemme has been with TNA since 2006.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Christy Hemme gave Birth To A Daughter On Saturday

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TNA ring announcer Christy Hemme gave birth this past Saturday to a baby girl, Charlie Rose Patterson. Christy was back at work last night for the TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in New York City. Christy sent out this tweet: