TNA Names New Head Of Creative After Shock Firings

After several departures behind the scenes in TNA were announced including Hall of Famer Gail Kim, the company has named a new head of creative.

On March 25, it was announced that TNA Wrestling had fired several members of management including Gail Kim. According to the company, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko were also given their marching orders.

An email from TNA Wrestling confirming the departures included former AEW Vice President of Live Events and Touring, Rafael Morffi:

Departing our leadership team are Ariel Shnerner, Gail Kim, Rob Klingman and Michael Shewchenko. As a long-term Anthem employee, Ariel has played an important role in growing our anthem properties, from his work with Fightf Network and most recently his focus on TNA. Ariel has been instrumental in building our storylines and growing our audiences.

Gail has had a long and stories career in TNA as both a champion wrestler and a part of the TNA leadership team, Gail has been a powerful presence in our locker room, supporting our talent and their great performances.

On the sales side Rob Kligman departs as Chief Revenue Officer and in Digital, Michael Shewchenko will be departing the organization April 30th.

In addition to these leadership departures, we also say thank you and goodbye to Karen Clevett, Sebastian Dastranj, Romy Glazer and Rafael Morffi.

Our company is built on the strength and dedication of our team and these changes do not diminish the value or the contributions of those affected.

Ex-ROH Creative Head Now With TNA

Fightful Select has now reported that TNA has named Hunter Johnson (Delirious) as the company’s new Head of Creative. Johnson previously held the same role in Ring of Honor between 2010 and 2022 when Tony Khan purchased the company.