Sami Callihan discusses departure from TNA Wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Sami Callihan spoke about his recent departure from TNA Wrestling on "Busted Open Radio." Callihan revealed that he received a call he believed was about a promotion but instead was informed of his firing. He expressed disappointment as he had been heavily involved in various roles, including merchandise and marketing, and felt integral to the company's success. Callihan, who worked for TNA from 2017 to 2023, described himself as a lifelong fan of the company and discussed his contributions over the years. The news follows a week of workforce reductions at TNA, impacting several positions, including head of creative Tommy Dreamer.
- •Sami Callihan joined TNA in 2017 and served in multiple roles.
- •He believed he was being promoted to head of creative prior to his firing.
- •Callihan helped significantly improve TNA's merchandise revenue.
- •His departure follows a round of layoffs affecting TNA's staff.
- 8:29 PMWrestling Inc — Sami Callihan Details TNA Departure
"Sami Callihan detailed his TNA departure, explaining more about the call he got and what he told officials during it, on "Busted Open Radio."
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