During his guest-stint on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Scott D’Amore discussed his departure from TNA Wrestling, where he held the position of President until his termination in February.
D’Amore revealed that he wasn’t completely taken aback by the decision, having witnessed various moves behind the scenes. He found out about his own fate two days before the ‘Hard to Kill’ event, a rebranding of TNA that he spearheaded. It was a hard pill to swallow but D’Amore kept his emotions in check and continued to work professionally with his team.
Contradicting rumors blaming his attempts to buy TNA as the reason for his exit, D’Amore clarified that he only started exploring acquisition opportunities after his departure. He also mentioned that although he didn’t agree with Len Asper’s decision to let him go, there were no personal grudges involved.
He expressed his gratitude for being well compensated despite not working, and shared his mixed feelings about leaving a company he had dedicated so much of his time and effort to rehabilitate. Reflecting on his tenure, D’Amore expressed pride in the progress TNA made under his leadership and felt a sense of loss for having to leave at a juncture when TNA was poised for further success.
D’Amore ended the interview by encouraging listeners to share their podcast recaps or news insights with him, assuring them due credit for the information provided.