TNA has been going through significant changes in recent months, with several key talents and backstage personnel leaving. In fact, it appears that even more executives have parted ways with the company recently, revealing more changes behind the scenes.
According to Fightful Select, TNA Wrestling has officially announced the departures of Gail Kim, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko. The company confirmed the news in an internal email sent to staff and industry insiders.
Gail Kim, a TNA Hall of Famer and a major influence on the Knockouts Division, has played a key role both in the ring and behind the scenes as a producer. Her exit marks a massive change for the companys womens division.
Ariel Shnerner, who has been involved in various operations, is also leaving, along with Rob Kligman. Kligman played a significant role in marketing and business development. In addition to that, Michael Shewchenko, who helped shape internal strategies, will be moving on. TNA has not publicly revealed the reasons behind their departures at the time of writing.
This follows the departure of Anthony Cicione, who took over as TNA President in February 2024 but has since left the position. Longtime TNA figures Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme have also exited the company. Mathews held roles as a Senior Producer and Senior Director of Digital Media, while Hemme managed TNAs social media before leaving in February.
TNA Wrestling is undergoing major changes in leadership, production, and digital media. Since reviving the TNA name at Hard to Kill 2024, the company has been focused on refreshing its image. These changes could signal a new direction behind the scenes, and time will tell how effective they will be.
With so many key figures leaving, what do you think this means for TNA Wrestlings future? Do these changes signal a new era of growth, or could they pose serious challenges for the company? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
