TNA Cuts Workforce, Parts Ways With 3 Names as It Targets Profitability

Q: Forced to choose between promotions, where will wrestling's controversial third-generation star land next?

Tessa Blanchard is most likely staying with CMLL in Mexico. The reporting around her TNA exit points strongly in that direction. Multiple outlets cited a clash between TNA’s WWE-aligned business interests and Blanchard’s ongoing work for CMLL, which is tied to AEW. Rather than give up CMLL, Blanchard requested and received her release from TNA. Her status with CMLL is not expected to change, and she is set to address her departure on CMLL’s YouTube channel, a further sign that promotion is now her primary home. The practical reasons also favor CMLL. Blanchard has long-standing ties there, is reportedly booked more often, and is believed to be paid well. Her personal life may also be a factor, with reports noting her boyfriend is on the CMLL roster. Those details make CMLL the most stable and logical landing spot after being forced to choose. That does not necessarily rule out future appearances elsewhere, but the immediate answer is clear: she appears to have chosen CMLL over TNA. Any move to WWE or AEW would be more speculative at this stage, especially given the promotional politics that helped trigger her departure. For now, the evidence indicates Blanchard will continue her career in CMLL rather than make an immediate jump to another major U.S. promotion.

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 17

Anthem-owned TNA said Wednesday it is reducing its workforce and overhauling creative leadership, with Tommy Dreamer leaving by mutual agreement and Tessa Blanchard released.
The company said the cuts are meant to streamline operations and sharpen strategic focus and profitability, framing the departures as part of a broader restructuring rather than isolated exits.
Sami Callihan separately said on X that he had also parted ways with TNA after expecting a call about a creative role, adding to the day’s shake-up.
Blanchard’s exit had surfaced a day earlier when she was granted her release, and the latest moves follow TNA’s earlier June departures of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace.