Scott D’Amore Calls Out TNA’s Terrible Decision After His Firing

Scott D’Amore believes TNA made a “terrible decision” shortly after firing him.

In February 2024, TNA made the shock decision to fire Scott D’Amore. The former president had been with the company for over two decades in various roles onscreen and behind the scenes. Shortly after he was let go, D’Amore explained that it all boiled down to a difference of opinion on how things should be done in the company.

During an appearance on Talk Is Jericho, D’Amore has given more insight into how his thinking differed from executives in Anthem, the parent company of TNA. One decision taken shortly after his departure struck him as particularly terrible, with TNA returning to Las Vegas. D’Amore had planned to use the Hammerstein Ballroom for that show, and had wider plans for the events schedule.

“At the end of the day, business is business. I think a lot of times people lose sight of that … A business decision was made. Did we have a difference of opinion on how to tackle things? Yep. Had I stated my thoughts on things and what I saw for where the brand was going? Yes. Were we aligned on some things? Yes, on some things no.

“I really thought 2025 was the year to really take some major shots and I think they’ve done some of that now. After I left, the first thing they did was put the next major tentpole pay-per-view back at The Palms in Vegas. And that was a terrible decision, not my call. We planned on being at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and actually had it on reserve.

“Part of our plan was to go to Montreal for [Slammiversary]. They did that and it was a success. Part of our goal was to be in either Tokyo or London for Bound For Glory. They’re going to Detroit. I think they’re going to do fine in Detroit, it’s a great wrestling market. I’m sure they’ll have a good crowd and I think it’ll be a success.

“Ultimately I wanted to make some moves and do some things that I think didn’t quite align with Anthem’s vision for things. And that goes on a few different levels, not just the shows, not just the talent, but on everything. And ultimately the decision was made that they wanted to go in a different direction. As I was told, they wanted to have a seasoned television operator run the business.”

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H/T to POST Wrestling for the above transcription.