TNA announces workforce reduction amid recent talent departures
Wrestling Inc • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, TNA announced a workforce reduction following several recent departures, including Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard. The organization stated that the decision was made to streamline operations and enhance strategic focus. Dreamer's exit from the creative team was described as a mutual agreement, while Blanchard's release was granted after her request. Several other talent, including Steve Maclin, Myla Grace, and Dani Luna, have also left the company. Reports additionally indicate that Sami Callihan has parted ways with TNA. This announcement comes ahead of the Slammiversary event scheduled for June 28.
- •TNA confirmed a workforce reduction amid recent talent exits.
- •Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard are among the notable departures.
- •Steve Maclin, Myla Grace, Dani Luna, and Sami Callihan have also left.
- •The decision aims to streamline operations and improve profitability.
- •TNA's Slammiversary event is set for June 28.
- 9:39 PMWrestling Inc — TNA Announces 'Workforce Reduction,' Comments On Dreamer & Blanchard Departures
- 9:00 PMCageside Seats — Anthem issues statement on TNA ‘workforce reduction’ after another name exits the promotion
"On the same day Tommy Dreamer announced his departure from TNA, a day after Tessa Blanchard requested and was granted her release from the Anthem-owned promotion, within weeks of the departures of Steve Maclin, Myla Grace and Dani Luna, and with another World champ rumored to be WWE-bound in Mike Santana… Sami Callihan is also done with TNA and Impact Wrestling. PWInsider reported it this afternoon (Weds., June 17), and Callihan confirmed it himself just a few moments ago. Thought I was getting called today to be offered a position in creative… nope. I’ve parted ways with TNA. Oh well… onward to the next adventure. Check out my company @PWRevolver Thought I was getting called today to be offered a position in creative… nope. I’ve parted ways with TNA. Oh well… onward to the next adventure. Check out my company @PWRevolver pic.twitter.com/Se0Bc66t0O — Sami Callihan (@TheSamiCallihan) June 17, 2026 TNA’s Canadian parent company, Anthem, issued the following statement around the same time. It confirms TNA’s recent “workforce reduction” and spins it as a net benefit for their product — and of course, its own bottom line. TNA Wrestling today announced a workforce reduction, designed to streamline operations and sharpen strategic focus and profitability. TNA’s creative leadership team will see an immediate shift. Tommy Dreamer, who has worked in TNA’s Creative and Talent Relations Departments, is leaving the company as TNA and Dreamer mutually agreed to part ways. TNA Wrestling also has come to terms on the release of Tessa Blanchard. We wish Tessa, Tommy and others the best in their future endeavors. The promotion has been through quite a bit over the past few years, including the departure of popular president Scott D’Amore, the arrival of current president Carlos Silva from outside the pro wrestling world, the start of its partnership with WWE, and its new media rights deal with AMC. We’ll see where it goes from here.
"TNA announced a "workforce reduction" on Wednesday after news of departures from the company, and commented on Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard.
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External links- Wrestling IncJun 17, 2026, 9:39 PMTNA Announces 'Workforce Reduction,' Comments On Dreamer & Blanchard Departures
TNA announced a "workforce reduction" on Wednesday after news of departures from the company, and commented on Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard.
- Cageside SeatsJun 17, 2026, 9:00 PMAnthem issues statement on TNA ‘workforce reduction’ after another name exits the promotion
On the same day Tommy Dreamer announced his departure from TNA, a day after Tessa Blanchard requested and was granted her release from the Anthem-owned promotion, within weeks of the departures of Steve Maclin, Myla Grace and Dani Luna, and with another World champ rumored to be WWE-bound in Mike Santana… Sami Callihan is also done with TNA and Impact Wrestling. PWInsider reported it this afternoon (Weds., June 17), and Callihan confirmed it himself just a few moments ago. Thought I was getting called today to be offered a position in creative… nope. I’ve parted ways with TNA. Oh well… onward to the next adventure. Check out my company @PWRevolver Thought I was getting called today to be offered a position in creative… nope. I’ve parted ways with TNA. Oh well… onward to the next adventure. Check out my company @PWRevolver pic.twitter.com/Se0Bc66t0O — Sami Callihan (@TheSamiCallihan) June 17, 2026 TNA’s Canadian parent company, Anthem, issued the following statement around the same time. It confirms TNA’s recent “workforce reduction” and spins it as a net benefit for their product — and of course, its own bottom line. TNA Wrestling today announced a workforce reduction, designed to streamline operations and sharpen strategic focus and profitability. TNA’s creative leadership team will see an immediate shift. Tommy Dreamer, who has worked in TNA’s Creative and Talent Relations Departments, is leaving the company as TNA and Dreamer mutually agreed to part ways. TNA Wrestling also has come to terms on the release of Tessa Blanchard. We wish Tessa, Tommy and others the best in their future endeavors. The promotion has been through quite a bit over the past few years, including the departure of popular president Scott D’Amore, the arrival of current president Carlos Silva from outside the pro wrestling world, the start of its partnership with WWE, and its new media rights deal with AMC. We’ll see where it goes from here.
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