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TNA Wrestling Confirms Departures Of Jody Threat And Mara Sade, Teases Return Of Former Knockouts Champion

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.

TNA Teases Knockouts Division Return

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.

Could Zelina Vega Return To TNA?

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.

Update On TNA Contract Status Of Mara Sadé

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.

TNA Status Remains Unclear

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.

From WWE NXT To TNA

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.

Multiple Options Available

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.