Tasha Steelz re-signs with TNA wrestling on June 16, 2026
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

TNA has re-signed former Knockouts champion Tasha Steelz, as announced on June 16, 2026. Steelz originally captured the Knockouts Championship from Mickie James on March 5, 2022, holding the title for 106 days. After considering her options for 48 hours, she chose to remain with TNA instead of entering free agency. Steelz aims for future participation in another Knockouts Ultimate X match and a Knockouts Lockdown match, along with seeking a second championship reign. She expressed that her first title win significantly elevated her career.
- •Tasha Steelz signed a new deal with TNA on June 16, 2026.
- •She held the Knockouts Championship for 106 days after winning in March 2022.
- •Steelz considered free agency before re-signing with TNA.
- •Her future goals include winning the Knockouts title again and competing in major matches.
- •Steelz has been with TNA for seven years and has multiple accolades.
- 6:51 PMWrestling Inc — Tasha Steelz Signs New TNA Deal, Comments On Decision
- 6:30 PMCageside Seats — TNA re-signs former Knockouts champion
"With a few departures in the rearview mirror, TNA is opening the check book to re-sign a former Knockouts champion. Tasha Steelz inked a new deal. BREAKING: As first reported by @_denisesalcedo, @RealTSteelz has re-signed with TNA! MORE: https://t.co/RZ9AEJVjSy pic.twitter.com/e5vCPKJrJA — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 16, 2026 Steelz won the Knockouts Championship from Mickie James at the Sacrifice event on March 5, 2022. The Boricua Badass carried the title for 106 days. Steelz’s accolades from her seven years in TNA also include two-time Knockouts tag team champion with Kiera Hogan and winning the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X match. Steelz spoke to Denise Salcedo to break the news. She took about 48 hours to mull over the decision to re-sign versus free agency. Steelz was loyal in the end. Her future goals include wrestling in another Knockouts Ultimate X, a Knockouts Lockdown match, and winning the Knockouts Championship for the second time. Steelz said that the title elevated her in the first reign. For her second run, she wants to elevate the title. Share your thoughts on TNA re-signing Tasha Steelz.
"Tasha Steelz has been with TNA Wrestling for seven years and was a multi-time champion when it was known as iMPACT! Wrestling.
Sources
External links- Wrestling IncJun 16, 2026, 6:51 PMTasha Steelz Signs New TNA Deal, Comments On Decision
Tasha Steelz has been with TNA Wrestling for seven years and was a multi-time champion when it was known as iMPACT! Wrestling.
- Cageside SeatsJun 16, 2026, 6:30 PMTNA re-signs former Knockouts champion
With a few departures in the rearview mirror, TNA is opening the check book to re-sign a former Knockouts champion. Tasha Steelz inked a new deal. BREAKING: As first reported by @_denisesalcedo, @RealTSteelz has re-signed with TNA! MORE: https://t.co/RZ9AEJVjSy pic.twitter.com/e5vCPKJrJA — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 16, 2026 Steelz won the Knockouts Championship from Mickie James at the Sacrifice event on March 5, 2022. The Boricua Badass carried the title for 106 days. Steelz’s accolades from her seven years in TNA also include two-time Knockouts tag team champion with Kiera Hogan and winning the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X match. Steelz spoke to Denise Salcedo to break the news. She took about 48 hours to mull over the decision to re-sign versus free agency. Steelz was loyal in the end. Her future goals include wrestling in another Knockouts Ultimate X, a Knockouts Lockdown match, and winning the Knockouts Championship for the second time. Steelz said that the title elevated her in the first reign. For her second run, she wants to elevate the title. Share your thoughts on TNA re-signing Tasha Steelz.
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