Scott D’Amore Fired By TNA Wrestling

Scott D’Amore’s contract with TNA Wrestling has been terminated.

TNA Wrestling has announced that they’ve parted company with President Scott D’Amore. The former wrestler began working with the company back in 2003, and within two years he was head of the booking team.

D’Amore left the promotion in 2010, eventually joining up with Jeff Jarrett in Global Force Wrestling before heading back to TNA after it was purchased by Anthem Sports and Entertainment in 2017.

The veteran is credited with helping turn TNA’s fortunes around, but he’s now been relieved of his duties. According to a report from PWInsider, the decision came directly from Anthem President & CEO, Len Asper.

Scott D’Amore Replaced By Anthony Cicione

Along with the confirmation of D’Amore’s dismissal, it’s been announced that Anthony Cicione has been appointed President of TNA Wrestling. Cicione has been with Anthem for 16 years.

You can find the official press release from TNA Wrestling below.

Anthony Cicione Named President of TNA Wrestling

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., a global multi-platform media company, announced today the appointment of Anthony Cicione as the President of TNA Wrestling.

The move aims to further integrate TNA Wrestling into Anthem’s Entertainment Group, of which Cicione is the President, leveraging the entire Company’s resources to add more value in areas including production, distribution, marketing, viewership, customer acquisition, digital revenue streams, ad sales and sponsorships, digital tech operations, and more.

Cicione replaces Scott D’Amore, whose contract with Anthem has been terminated. D’Amore has been a part of TNA since 2003. He held many key leadership positions and played a vital role in the growth of the company leading to its strong industry reputation today, including the successful return of the TNA Wrestling brand in 2024. Anthem thanks him for the commitment he brought to the business, the talent, and the people who work outside the ring.

In addition to these duties as President of Entertainment, Cicione will now manage the day-to-day business operations for TNA Wrestling. He brings more than 30 years of executive-level management experience to the organization. Cicione has been with Anthem for the last 16 years, managing technical operations and multiple cable and digital channels. Prior to his time with Anthem, Cicione was a producer of sports content including catapulting The Score to success by bringing WWE to the channel.

IMPACT Wrestling was rebranded as TNA in January 2024.