The Wrestling World Reacts To Gail Kim Being Fired By TNA
The wrestling world has been shocked by TNA's decision to fire Gail Kim.
As reported by Fightful and PWInsider, TNA sent out an email saying that Gail Kim, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko, who were all involved with TNA and Anthem behind the scenes. Kim's firing was especially shocking, as the TNA Hall of Famer had been with the company for years, and she worked both as a producer and in talent relations.
Various members of the wrestling world, including members of the TNA roster, have reacted to the news on Twitter.
As a wrestler, Kim is a seven-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, among other accolades.
READ MORE: Gail Kim Isn't Sure WWE Would Have Her Back As A Wrestler, Or If She'd Accept HOF Induction
The post The Wrestling World Reacts To Gail Kim Being Fired By TNA appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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