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Sami Callihan departs TNA amid workforce reductions

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Sami Callihan departs TNA amid workforce reductions
Summary

Sami Callihan, a former Impact World Champion and TNA producer, announced his departure from TNA Wrestling on June 17, 2026. Callihan confirmed his exit on social media, stating he expected a position offer in creative but found himself parting ways instead. The announcement coincides with other notable departures, including TNA creative head Tommy Dreamer and wrestler Tessa Blanchard. TNA's official statement cited a workforce reduction amidst preparing for TNA Slammiversary, scheduled for June 28.

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Key Details
  • •Sami Callihan leaves TNA after working as a producer since retirement.
  • •Callihan held the Impact World Championship from October 2019 to January 2020.
  • •Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard also announced their exits from TNA.
  • •TNA is reducing workforce as it prepares for Slammiversary on June 28.
  • •Callihan previously returned to TNA as a surprise in 2025.
Latest Updates
  • 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Reaction To Sami Callihan's TNA Release
  • 10:51 PMWrestling Inc — TNA Producer & Former World Champion Sami Callihan Gone From The Company
What they're saying
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A report has detailed the backstage sentiment in TNA regarding Sami Callihan's exit from the company, who was working as a producer and agent.

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Sami Callihan, a former Impact World Champion turned TNA producer, announced on social media that he has also departed the company.

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