The latest news revolving around eWrestling discusses the recent termination of Gail Kim from TNA Wrestling. This came as a surprise for many, considering she was one of several individuals let go from their roles behind the scenes.
During a recent online Q&A session on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, renowned sports journalist Bill Apter speculated that Kim’s departure could have been associated with the ongoing collaboration between the WWE and TNA. He expressed, “I had heard today that it was something to do with the partnership between TNA and WWE. There’s just something politically that may have happened in there. I don’t know what it is. This is just what I’ve heard. Allegedly (it has do with) restructuring a lot of things now that the thing with WWE is (they) seem to be moving forward, even more so.”
Confirmation of Kim’s termination came from Sean Ross Sapp at Fightful, who disregarded any rumors suggesting that it was a conscious uncoupling, and stated that she, among others, was indeed fired from TNA.
Gail Kim boasted an impressive career, holding the title of the first ever TNA Knockouts Champion on multiple occasions. Most recently, she was playing a vital role in nurturing the Knockouts division in her capacity as a producer.
Moreover, Kim also had two successful runs in WWE: the first from 2002 until 2004 where she was crowned the Women’s Champion, and the second stint spanning from 2008 to 2011.
The real reasons behind Gail Kim’s exit from TNA Wrestling continue to unfold, and fans are eager to discover what lies ahead for her.