Tommy Dreamer departs TNA after mutual agreement
Wrestling Inc • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tommy Dreamer has left TNA following a mutual decision with TNA president Carlos Siva. Dreamer announced his departure on the Busted Open podcast, expressing gratitude for his time at TNA, which helped him through personal hardships. He mentioned his dedication to the promotion, including long drives for work, and hopes for TNA's continued success. Dreamer's exit comes amid broader changes at TNA leading into the Slammiversary event on June 28 in Boston, where Mike Santana will defend the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth.
- •Tommy Dreamer announced his departure on June 17, 2026.
- •He expressed no ill will towards TNA in his statement.
- •Dreamer played various roles in TNA, including producing and talent relations.
- •Slammiversary event is scheduled for June 28 in Boston.
- •Mike Santana will defend the TNA World Championship at Slammiversary.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Update On TNA Creative Team Following The Departure Of Tommy Dreamer
- 5:33 PMCageside Seats — Tommy Dreamer leaves TNA
"TNA has had a hectic few weeks with comings and goings. The latest departure is Tommy Dreamer. The ECW legend was a jack of all trades in a backstage sense with hands in producing, creative, and talent relations during his time in TNA. Dreamer announced his departure from TNA during the Busted Open podcast. He got emotional explaining that he is a good breaker-upper. After a great conversation with TNA president Carlos Siva, they mutually agreed to part ways. Dreamer has no ill will or malice. He hopes TNA thrives to be the best it can be. EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Dreamer updates his status with TNA. pic.twitter.com/H4NGhSvvMa — SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) June 17, 2026 Dreamer credits TNA getting him through difficult moments in life, such as the death of his mother and the COVID pandemic. Sometimes, he would drive 15 hours to work, because he loved the people in TNA. Dreamer just wanted to be a wrestler, and circumstances thrust him into other positions. He did the best he could. Dreamer thanked the fans for supporting TNA. With managerial and roster changes, it’s starting to look like Slammiversary will be the start of a new chapter in the story of TNA. Slammiversary takes place on Sunday, June 28 from Boston, Massachusetts. The main event is Mike Santana defending the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth. Share your thoughts on Tommy Dreamer leaving TNA.
"Recent changes to TNA Wrestling's creative team included the departure of Tommy Dreamer, and a new report has revealed who could replace him.
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External links- Wrestling IncJun 19, 2026, 1:00 PMBackstage Update On TNA Creative Team Following The Departure Of Tommy Dreamer
Recent changes to TNA Wrestling's creative team included the departure of Tommy Dreamer, and a new report has revealed who could replace him.
- Cageside SeatsJun 17, 2026, 5:33 PMTommy Dreamer leaves TNA
TNA has had a hectic few weeks with comings and goings. The latest departure is Tommy Dreamer. The ECW legend was a jack of all trades in a backstage sense with hands in producing, creative, and talent relations during his time in TNA. Dreamer announced his departure from TNA during the Busted Open podcast. He got emotional explaining that he is a good breaker-upper. After a great conversation with TNA president Carlos Siva, they mutually agreed to part ways. Dreamer has no ill will or malice. He hopes TNA thrives to be the best it can be. EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Dreamer updates his status with TNA. pic.twitter.com/H4NGhSvvMa — SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) June 17, 2026 Dreamer credits TNA getting him through difficult moments in life, such as the death of his mother and the COVID pandemic. Sometimes, he would drive 15 hours to work, because he loved the people in TNA. Dreamer just wanted to be a wrestler, and circumstances thrust him into other positions. He did the best he could. Dreamer thanked the fans for supporting TNA. With managerial and roster changes, it’s starting to look like Slammiversary will be the start of a new chapter in the story of TNA. Slammiversary takes place on Sunday, June 28 from Boston, Massachusetts. The main event is Mike Santana defending the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth. Share your thoughts on Tommy Dreamer leaving TNA.
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