TNA Wrestling fans were stunned by Wednesday’s episode of Busted Open, where veteran Tommy Dreamer revealed his sudden departure from the promotion. The ECW original explained that after a conversation with TNA executive Carlos Silva, both sides mutually agreed to part ways. The decision has created a significant void in TNA’s creative team, with immediate speculation swirling about who the company will bring in to fill the important role.

“Yesterday I had a great conversation with Carlos Silva and me, and TNA are no longer in a relationship. We’ve mutually agreed to part ways. It’s hard. I’ve given, sorry, I’ve given so much of my life to that company. I don’t have any ill will or malice. I want it to survive and be the best it can be. I love this business. It’s hard because I’m not going to be able to see the people that I helped. I had a lot of people help me follow my dreams, and I love that part of the business of what I did. It was a 24-hour job.“ – Tommy Dreamer

Dreamer has been a major figure in TNA Wrestling for more than fifteen years. He first arrived in 2010 as part of the explosive ECW reunion stable EV 2.0, where he delivered thrilling high-profile matches and storylines. He later returned in a backstage role and rose to Head of Creative and Talent Relations following Scott D’Amore’s departure. In that position, he helped shape the promotion’s direction, earning praise from many talents, though some fans online have been vocal in their criticism of his booking.

On Tuesday afternoon, reports confirmed that Tessa Blanchard has left TNA after requesting her release from the company. This news surprised many fans, particularly because neither WWE nor AEW has seemed interested in signing her amid past controversies. And now, according to PWInsider.com, the reason for her departure is that her deep-rooted commitment to CMLL in Mexico clashed with TNA’s ties to WWE, which maintains majority ownership in AAA’s parent company. Therefore, unable to balance both promotions, she chose to remain committed to her long-standing career in Mexico.

“PWInsider.com is told that politically, Blanchard could not continue to wrestle for CMLL in Mexico and TNA (obviously, due to TNA’s relationship with WWE, which owns the majority of AAA’s parent company) and chose to remain with CMLL, where she has performed for years.” – PWInsider.com

30-year-old Blanchard’s Mexican adventure began in 2018 with The Crash promotion, where she quickly won the Women’s Championship. From there, she joined CMLL and won over audiences with her explosive, high-flying moves and crisp technical wrestling. In 2023, she captured the Women’s International Grand Prix and began teaming with Lluvia to become the first American to claim the CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Titles. Now living in Mexico City, Blanchard continues to build memorable rivalries and create a historic legacy in one of wrestling’s most passionate and dedicated markets.

Misha Montana unleashed a fiery defense of her partner Matt Riddle in a raw Instagram video, calling him a “wonderful f*cking man,” and one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. She highlighted how Riddle rose from a challenging upbringing and built his success through pure hard work, slamming critics who claim he doesn’t deserve his achievements. Clearly exhausted by ongoing attacks,  Montana urged fans to respect the controversial wrestler for everything he has overcome. 

“Matt is a wonderful fcking man, despite what anyone says. That’s his little me baby. Reasonable man, courageous. One of the best athletes in the world that’s ever existed. He worked his ass off from nothing.” People think he doesn’t deserve what he has. He worked from nothing. He had a hard life and he worked his way up to the top to become one of the best athletes in the world. To let ruin his sht, it’s annoying. It’s exhausting.” – Misha Montana

Montana, a well-known adult film star, has been in a committed relationship with WWE star Matt Riddle since late 2022. This marks Riddle’s second long-term relationship after his first marriage with Lisa Rennie ended earlier that year. The couple welcomed their son Matthew in December 2023, bringing Riddle’s total to four children. And while both are facing heavy public scrutiny and personal challenges, their blended family appears as strong as ever, with Montana consistently showing unwavering loyalty and support online.

Following the recent departures of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace from TNA, Fightful Select has reported that Tessa Blanchard has also officially left the promotion. Blanchard apparently requested and received her release, although no specific reason was provided. While her latest run with the company was considered a notable success, what’s next for the controversial third-generation wrestler is far from obvious.

“A former TNA World Champion is leaving the company. Sources close to her claim to Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp that former TNA Champion Tessa Blanchard has left the company. Those sources claimed to Fightful that Blanchard asked for her release from the company and secured it. We did not hear of a reason for the departure. We’re told that her status with CMLL has not changed.” – Fightful Select

Now a free agent after exiting TNA, Blanchard continues to compete actively in Mexico for CMLL. Yet despite her widely respected in-ring abilities, past controversies surrounding bullying and allegations of racism could hinder any potential move to AEW. Furthermore, her close connections with CMLL might affect WWE’s interest, given that WWE owns AAA, which renders her choice to leave TNA somewhat puzzling.

In a new interview with 10,000 NOs, Braun Strowman disclosed that after pushing for two straight weeks to have a “Get These Hands” t-shirt made, the shirt ultimately sold approximately 500,000 units. This personally made him $565,000, as WWE paid him a 5% royalty, which works out at roughly $1.13 per shirt sold at full price. Additionally, the former WWE star claimed the shirt was the top-selling item “for a year and a half,” though this seems like an exaggeration, as it would mean he was moving more merchandise than Roman Reigns and John Cena.

“I had to fight tooth and nail for like 2 weeks to get them to do merch with it. It was the number one-selling piece of merch for a year and a half. 5%. I mean, $1.13 off of every t-shirt. When you sell half a million t-shirts.” – Braun Strowman 

WWE merchandise has continued to break records and generate hundreds of millions of dollars since the 80s. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s legendary “Austin 3:16” T-shirt remains the all-time bestseller, with his 1998 peak alone delivering an estimated thirteen million dollars in a single year. Icons such as John Cena, The Rock, and Hulk Hogan dominated career sales through their massive global appeal, while today’s top stars, including Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley, lead the current charts with remarkable consistency.

Referee Vicky D’Errico has caught the attention of wrestling fans with her stunning physique, as shown in a powerful Instagram video. Since April 2025, the fitness enthusiast has followed a strict regimen of disciplined dieting and intense training, reducing her body fat and enhancing muscle definition. What began as a personal mission to feel better in her own skin quickly evolved into competition success, earning her a first-place finish and WBFF pro status in her very first bodybuilding show.

D’Errico, a former Rough N’ Rowdy boxing champion, has rapidly emerged as one of WWE’s most promising referees since her debut in November 2024. The Rhode Island native signed with the company earlier that year and quickly established herself as a reliable and charismatic official on NXT live events and television. Her biggest career highlight came in July 2025 at the Evolution PLE, where she officiated the NXT Women’s Championship match between Jacy Jayne and Jordynne Grace to widespread praise.

According to TMZ.com, country music star and occasional WWE wrestler Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, after nearly a decade together. Court documents show the filing took place in May in Tennessee, with insiders describing the split as mutual and handled privately to protect their family. The couple first connected in 2015 and married in a Las Vegas ceremony in 2016. Although they have openly discussed past struggles and have had multiple separations, they have chosen to keep further details discreet.

“According to court records obtained by TMZ, Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife in May in Tennessee … Sources tell TMZ … the divorce was a mutual decision by the two and a private family matter.” – TMZ.com

While Jelly Roll is a major name in music, many wrestling fans, especially those outside North America, know him best for his appearances in WWE. The formerly heavyset performer dropped a significant amount of weight to compete in the ring, memorably teaming with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul at SummerSlam 2025. He built on that momentum in 2026 with a decisive singles victory over Kit Wilson on SmackDown and a main-event appearance on Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, where he delivered a flying elbow through the announce table onto Pat McAfee.

Lucha libre icon Vampiro has already ended his retirement dramatically, making a surprise in-ring return on June 13, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. Originally booked solely as the host of MaskedMania after his advertised final match at JCW Strangle-Mania in April, the veteran stepped up to answer an open challenge from Sam Adonis. According to PWInsider.com, severe weather had caused major travel disruptions and last-minute roster changes, and therefore, Vampiro insisted on wrestling to send the fans home happy.

“Vampiro was booked to be the official host of Masked Republic’s MaskedMania event but ended up back in the ring unannounced as a last second surprise. Due to all the awful weather across the United States, a number of names including Juventud Guerrera were unable to get to Maine in time for the event. That led to Masked Republic reshuffling their lineup, but being left without someone to face Sam Adonis. We are told that Vampiro insisted on facing Adonis in the main event, coming out to answer an open challenge in order to make sure fans went home happy despite the issues facing the live event.” – PWInsider.com

Brief retirements are a common theme in professional wrestling, reflecting the sport’s addictive nature and its never-say-never spirit. Mick Foley famously “retired” after his infamous 2000 Hell in a Cell match, only to return weeks later. Jushin “Thunder” Liger had a grand retirement at Wrestle Kingdom in 2020 but made an unadvertised comeback at WrestleCon in 2025. Similarly, Ric Flair retired emotionally at WrestleMania 24 yet continued wrestling for years, while Terry Funk turned retirement into performance art with multiple last matches deep into his 70s.

In heartwarming news, All Elite Wrestling stars Will Ospreay and Alex Windsor have officially tied the knot. The talented British wrestling couple, who began dating in 2022 and got engaged in June 2025, delighted fans by sharing a beautiful wedding photo on Facebook with the touching caption, “Hey, we did it.” Beyond their personal happiness, the pair continues to thrive professionally with Ospreay a strong favorite to win the Owen Hart Cup, while Windsor is currently teaming with Jamie Hayter as The Brawling Birds.

Ospreay and Windsor’s love story carries extra emotional weight following the tragic death of wrestler Ryan Smile in October 2020. At the time, Smile was Alex Windsor’s husband and a close friend of Will Ospreay. The shared grief brought the pair closer within the tight-knit British wrestling scene. What started as a supportive friendship gradually blossomed into romance by 2022, with Ospreay stepping up as a loving father figure to Windsor’s young son.

WWE star Liv Morgan likely continues to grapple with lingering anxiety after multiple sources reported that the man accused of stalking her was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Shawn Chan, a Canadian resident, was arrested in May 2025 after traveling to Morgan’s Florida home with surveillance footage capturing him attempting to enter her property and leaving a disturbing note. However, having been diagnosed with a delusional disorder, the judge has placed Chan in ICE custody and ordered that he be deported back to Canada.

“Chan waived a jury trial, so Judge Mary S. Scriven made the call herself during a hearing that lasted just over 30 minutes. The ruling came after two psychologists found Chan was so mentally ill that he could not understand the wrongfulness of what he was doing … After the verdict, Judge Scriven ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to coordinate with ICE and release Chan into its custody. Since Chan is a Canadian resident, he is expected to remain in ICE custody while deportation proceedings move forward.” – Ringside News

Morgan’s ordeal has drawn renewed attention to Sonya Deville’s own terrifying experience in August 2020, when an obsessed fan, Phillip Thomas II, broke into her Florida home armed with a knife, zip ties, and duct tape. Deville bravely triggered her alarm and escaped while calling 911. Thomas later pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping and stalking and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 15 years of probation. Both incidents highlight the serious threats female WWE superstars continue to face from dangerous fans.

TNA has officially announced on social media the return of X-Division legend Amazing Red for Slammiversary 2026. The high-flying three-time X-Division Champion, who last competed in the promotion in 2011, will make his long-awaited comeback at the June 28 pay-per-view event in Boston’s Agganis Arena. While largely out of the mainstream spotlight in recent years, the 44-year-old Red, whose real name is Jonathan Figueroa, remains heavily involved in Master P’s House of Glory, where he runs day-to-day operations and the wrestling school.

44-year-old Red emerged as one of TNA’s most influential X-Division pioneers after debuting in 2002. The 5’6” Brooklyn high-flyer brought explosive and innovative maneuvers that helped define the division’s no limits identity. He is a three-time champion with memorable reigns, including a standout 106-day run in 2009. Additionally, Red also captured the NWA World Tag Team gold alongside Jerry Lynn. Despite injuries that limited his career and prevented him from reaching the absolute highest level, his creativity and style have inspired many modern stars, including AEW talents like Will Ospreay and Ricochet.

NXT beauty Izzi Dame continues to captivate fans with her latest confident beach photo drop, boldly declaring that “Life is better in a bikini.” The 26-year-old former NXT Women’s North American Champion posted the stunning images to Instagram, showcasing herself in a sleek white bikini while soaking up the sun and striking elegant poses. With a playful caption that embraces the carefree summer vibe, Dame proves she remains a major social media fan favorite, where her bold personality and striking looks make her incredibly popular.

Born Franki Strefling on July 13, 1999, in Buchanan, Michigan, Dame was a standout volleyball player at Eastern Michigan University and even competed professionally in Cyprus before transitioning to professional wrestling in 2022. After training at the WWE Performance Center, she debuted on NXT in 2023 and joined the heel stable The Culling. Her breakthrough then came in January 2026 when she captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship, establishing her as a top star in NXT and a strong candidate for the main roster.