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16-05-2025
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Released WWE Superstar Makes Successful TNA Wrestling Debut
One released WWE superstar has made a successful debut for TNA Wrestling. WWE announces multiple roster cuts yearly. A recent wave saw some names that had been featured on weekly WWE shows lose their jobs. While those stars await the expiration of their non-compete clauses, released talent from previous waves are free to sign with any promotion. Advertisement Indi Hartwell was let go by WWE in 2024, and she recently appeared on "TNA Rebellion" to announce that she has inked a deal with TNA Wrestling. Hartwell had her first match for the promotion on Thursday's episode of "TNA iMPACT." She shared the ring with Kelsey Heather. Hartwell was slapped by Heather early on in the match, but that only fired her up. She scored the pin after hitting her Hurts Donut finishing move. During a video package featured on the show last week, Hartwell didn't shy away from her intentions. She plans on becoming the TNA Knockouts World Champion. Her first rivalry on the road to TNA's top female prize remains to be seen. Advertisement Hartwell brings experience to the TNA roster, as she has been plying her craft for almost a decade. She's spent nearly half of her career with WWE, even capturing the "NXT" Women's Championship at one point. Throughout her time with WWE, Hartwell was perhaps best known for her romantic storyline with Dexter Lumis on the "NXT" brand. The two even had a successful wedding angle, which is a rarity in wrestling. Lumis also helped Hartwell capture the "NXT" Women's Championship. Hartwell's reign with the title only lasted for 31 days, as she suffered a foot injury. She was also drafted to the "WWE Raw" brand before returning from injury and being sent to 'SmackDown." Related: 'WWE Raw' Superstar Turns Heads With Comments on Saudi Arabia Events
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26-03-2025
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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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05-02-2025
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Jordynne Grace Officially Joins WWE, Competes In Women's Royal Rumble
Jordynne Grace has officially joined WWE, as she competed in the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble. At WWE Royal Rumble, Jordynne Grace competed in the Women's Royal Rumble match. She entered as the nineteenth competitor, and the broadcast team noted that she had officially joined the company. Grace was eventually eliminated by NXT Women's Champion Giulia. Grace previously competed in the 2024 Women's Royal Rumble match, when she was the TNA Knockouts World Champion. Grace also competed on NXT programming multiple times in 2024 as part of the crossover between TNA and NXT. Grace, a three-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, wrapped up with TNA at TNA Genesis, where she lost to Tessa Blanchard. She then signed with WWE, as reported by Fightful Select. RELATED: The post Jordynne Grace Officially Joins WWE, Competes In Women's Royal Rumble appeared first on Wrestlezone.
