TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, which serves as a Countdown special for Unbreakable.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact on AXS TV tonight as the International title tournament continues. The lineup includes:
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV as the build continues for Unbreakable later this month. The lineup includes:
TNA Wrestling is shaking things up once again. The company has officially retired the Digital Media Championship and unveiled a brand-new title: the TNA International Championship.
The first-ever champion will be crowned at TNA Unbreakable 2025, set to take place during WrestleMania Week at the Cox Pavilion in Paradise, Nevada. The championship will be decided through three-way qualifying matches, leading up to the grand showdown at Unbreakable.
This marks a significant shift for TNA, as the Digital Media Championship had been part of the promotion since 2021. With the introduction of the International Championship, it appears the company is looking to expand its global reach and add more prestige to its mid-card division.
Unbreakable 2025 will air live on pay-per-view, making it a must-watch event for TNA fans. Stay tuned as more details, including participants for the qualifying matches, are revealed in the coming weeks!
Gail Kim worked as the Head of Talent Relations. Her departure came as a shock to many. The TNA Hall of Famer issued the following statement on her Instagram page earlier today:
“I Just wanted to say thank you to the fans, friends and especially my peers for all the support you have given me over the last few days. I’ve received such an enormous amount of love and it really has helped process this change for me. More than anything I am grateful for all the years and opportunities I was given to help build something I always dreamed of. The KO division is and will always be my heart and all the women who were a part of it. Thanks to the incredibly hard working and passionate TNA talent & crew that I have had the pleasure of working with. This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world. You don’t put in 17 years in one company and stop when you are this passionate. I look forward to sharing my journey and am taking some time for myself and prepare for what’s ahead. Looking forward to the future.
THANK YOU ❤️❤️ and one last thought……. More women in leadership roles. Not less. ????????
#womenswrestling #wrestling #TNA #WWE #AEW #NXT #champion #knockout #tnawrestling”
Below is the same statement she posted on X.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, with several WWE superstars set to compete.
As reported here earlier today, TNA Wrestling is undergoing a significant leadership shakeup, as President Carlos Silva has confirmed the departure of eight key executives from both TNA and parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment. These changes, which include the exit of TNA Hall of Famer Gail Kim and longtime creative leader Ariel Shnerer, mark a major transition for the company as it continues its ongoing partnership with WWE.
Among the most notable exits are:
Despite these high-profile departures, TNA has also announced the hiring of two new senior executives to help steer the company’s future:
This executive restructuring comes at a pivotal time for TNA, which recently solidified a multi-year partnership with WWE that has seen talent cross between both promotions. While the departures of creative minds like Shnerer and industry veterans like Kim may raise concerns, the additions of Clevinger and Rachine suggest that TNA is looking to evolve its business strategy moving forward.
UPDATE
According to Fightful Select, Romy Glazer in Marketing and Sebastian Dastranj were also let go.
TNA Wrestling is undergoing yet another major transformation, with multiple high-profile executives—including TNA Hall of Famer Gail Kim—officially exiting the company. This wave of departures follows the 2024 exit of former company president Scott D’Amore and comes at a time when TNA is actively working with WWE in a cross-promotional partnership.
According to Fightful Select and PWInsider, Kim, who played a crucial role in TNA’s talent relations and worked as a producer, is stepping away from the company. Her departure leaves veteran wrestler and Busted Open Radio host Tommy Dreamer in charge of TNA’s talent relations department.
In addition to Kim, longtime Executive Producer Ariel Shnerer—who was instrumental in TNA’s creative direction—is also leaving. Taking over TNA’s creative responsibilities will be Hunter “Delirious” Johnson, a familiar name in wrestling who previously served as the head booker for Ring of Honor before ROH was sold to Tony Khan in 2022.
The departures don’t stop there. Chief Revenue Officer Rob Klingman, along with Michael Shewchenko, Karen Clevett, Romy Glazer, Sebastian Dastrani, and live event coordinator Rafael Morfi, have all left TNA as well.
News of these exits didn’t just stun fans—it also sparked outrage among TNA’s own roster. Several stars took to social media to voice their frustration, particularly regarding Gail Kim’s departure.
This executive shake-up comes just two months after TNA and WWE announced a multi-year working relationship. Over the past year, the two promotions have exchanged talent, with TNA stars like Joe Hendry making appearances in WWE—including a surprise entry in the 2025 Royal Rumble—while NXT talent such as Charlie Dempsey and Wes Lee have wrestled on TNA programming.
One of the most notable crossovers in recent weeks saw NXT’s Cora Jade challenge Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts Championship at TNA: Sacrifice, though Slamovich successfully retained her title. Additionally, TNA legend Abyss, now working as a producer in WWE, will be included as a playable character in WWE 2K25 as part of an upcoming DLC pack.
With TNA continuing to evolve and its partnership with WWE becoming more prominent, fans are left wondering: is this restructuring necessary for growth, or is it a sign of trouble behind the scenes?
There are some within TNA that are now worried about the stability of their jobs. At least some are under the impression that the decision was made by TNA President Carlos Silva.
If it wasn’t already evident enough, there is belief within TNA that the company wants a “major regime shift,” with the latest wave of firings following up on Scott D’Amore getting fired last year. The reaction to Kim’s departure is said to be even more negative than it was for D’Amore’s, which was already overwhelmingly unpopular in the locker room.
Kim reportedly has no intention of leaving the world of wrestling behind, and there are already people within both WWE and AEW pushing for her to be brought in. In addition to her in-ring history with the company, Kim had long-standing backstage roles in TNA as a producer and in talent relations, and there is no non-compete clause in place to prevent her from showing up elsewhere.
The report stated that Kim was known for pushing back on higher-ups in TNA parent company Anthem, which likely contributed to the company’s decision to let her go. However, talent within the company viewed this trait as a positive, as they believed Kim was fighting to improve the promotion.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, featuring the fallout from Sacrifice and more. The lineup includes:
TNA Sacrifice delivered a wild night of action, featuring brutal brawls, high-flying chaos, and shocking betrayals. From an impromptu street fight to a dramatic steel cage main event, the event had no shortage of memorable moments. Here’s a full recap of the night’s biggest highlights.
AJ Francis & KC Navarro def. Laredo Kid & Octagon Jr.
The lucha action kicked off with First Class securing a controversial win. KC Navarro faked a knee injury, distracting Laredo Kid long enough for Francis to chokeslam Octagon Jr. Navarro then twisted Laredo’s mask, impairing his vision before delivering a Sliced Bread finisher for the pin.
The show opened in complete chaos as Callihan and Warner brawled backstage before spilling into the ring. With no choice, TNA officials called for the bell. The carnage escalated quickly—Callihan powerbombed Warner through a table, both men exchanged staple gun shots, and at one point, Callihan even stapled Warner’s tongue to the turnbuckle. As Callihan prepared to stab Warner with a screwdriver, Steph De Lander intervened, blinding Callihan with powder. Warner capitalized, delivering a running knee strike for the win.
Lei Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li) put on an impressive showing, delivering a spinning torture rack slam and an avalanche twisting brainbuster. However, Blanchard proved resilient, surviving the onslaught before raking Lee’s eyes and hitting a cutter. The Magnum flying double knee facebreaker sealed the victory.
With lucha rules in effect, this match was an all-out sprint. In the closing moments, Ace Austin and Trey Miguel hit The Fold-Lightning Spiral combo on Wes Lee before taking out his teammates with suicide dives. This left Wentz free to deliver a spiral dive and score the emotional win for The Rascalz.
With Eric Young watching from commentary, Kazarian nearly secured the victory by locking in the chickenwing submission. However, Maclin managed to tumble through the ropes to the floor, forcing a break. As the referee checked on Maclin, Kazarian tried to use brass knuckles, but Young intervened—stealing the weapon and decking Kazarian himself. Unaware of Young’s interference, Maclin hit the KIA DDT to pick up the win.
This 3-on-2 handicap match, originally intended to favor the champions, backfired in a major way. Despite a fiery comeback from Jody Threat, the numbers advantage proved too much. The Personal Concierge disrupted Threat’s momentum, leading to a double-team attack from Elegance. A submission hold from Ash, followed by a flying stomp from Heather, secured the win and the Knockouts Tag Titles. Their celebration was interrupted by Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend from NXT, signaling their interest in the gold.
Santana looked poised for victory after landing a cutter and a frog splash. However, interference from The Great Hands and a slap from Tasha Steelz allowed Ali to steal the win with a roll-up while using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Ali mockingly offered Santana a beer, adding insult to injury.
Cora Jade, representing NXT, put up a strong fight, hitting a destroyer on the apron and following up with her Jaded DDT finisher. Slamovich narrowly escaped by getting a foot on the ropes. The match turned into a striking battle, but Jade ran straight into a spinning heel kick, allowing Slamovich to follow up with a piledriver for the win.
Hardy came close to victory after putting Moose through a table with a Swanton Bomb. However, Alisha Edwards interfered with a kendo stick, leading Hardy to take her out with a Twist of Fate. This distraction gave Moose the opening he needed—delivering a devastating spear through a table before climbing the ladder to retain his title.
Afterward, Mike Santana demanded a rematch against Mustafa Ali from TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella. Marella agreed, banning Ali’s Cabinet from ringside for their next showdown on Impact.
The chaotic main event saw team members enter the cage at timed intervals until all 10 men were involved. Joe Hendry made an immediate impact as the last entrant, throwing fallaway slams left and right. The highlight of the match belonged to Leon Slater, who hit an insane 450 Swanton from the top of the cage onto a pile of bodies. In the end, the babyfaces picked off The System one by one, with Matt Hardy sealing the win after delivering a Twist of Fate to Johnny Dango, who had a chair wrapped around his neck.
Just when it seemed the show was over, Nic and Matt Hardy remained in the cage to celebrate. Suddenly, Ryan Nemeth appeared, locking the cage door from the outside. In a shocking betrayal, Nic laid out Hardy with his Danger Zone finisher, while Ryan kept the rest of the babyfaces from saving him. It seems the Nemeth brothers felt disrespected, and Nic has officially turned to the dark side.
With title changes, NXT crossovers, and a stunning betrayal, TNA Sacrifice set the stage for major developments moving forward. What’s next for Nic Nemeth after his shocking turn? Will Mustafa Ali survive without The Cabinet in his rematch against Santana? And will Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend make a play for the Knockouts Tag Team Titles? The fallout begins on TNA Impact!
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