Subhojeet Mukherjee on June 10, 2024
Scott D’Amore’s sudden departure from his role as TNA President came as a shock to the wrestling world. As a central figure in the promotion, his exit left a noticeable void that raised questions and concerns about the future direction of TNA. Interestingly enough, D’Amore is allegedly being paid to stay at home till early 2025 after his TNA exit.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. made waves in the wrestling community with the announcement of Anthony Cicione as the new President of TNA Wrestling, displacing the longstanding President Scott D’Amore. D’Amore’s departure signaled the end of an era, during which he played a pivotal role in navigating TNA through numerous transitions and challenges.
Last month, Will Ospreay expressed his interest in having AEW bring in Scott D’Amore, suggesting that D’Amore could potentially take on a role overseeing Ring of Honor.
“I remember when I was back there for the IMPACT Show where they announced that it was going to be TNA in January. I looked in the ring and I saw Scott D’Amore in there. And I can’t tell you how much respect I have for Scott D’Amore. And like, if there was anything that I want to put out there… If there is a way that AEW could hire Scott D’Amore in any type of fashion like, have that guy run Ring of Honor or something, because the passion that he had for TNA and just how he completely single-handedly transformed that company… I watched him say, that this is TNA and I saw Josh Alexander in there, I saw Jordynne Grace in there, I saw Gisele Shaw, I saw all of these guys, and I just looked… And I was like, ‘Yeah man! That was TNA. That is TNA.’ All the guys that they got there now, that is TNA man.”
During a virtual signing for K & S WrestleFest, TNA producer Rhino acknowledged Will Ospreay’s remarks regarding Scott D’Amore potentially joining AEW to oversee Ring of Honor. Rhino mentioned that D’Amore is currently at home and believes he is being paid until February 2025. He noted that D’Amore has always been employed or compensated for his work, pointing out that D’Amore’s status may complicate any potential move to AEW or Ring of Honor.
”Someone said — I read online they (AEW) should get Scott D’Amore to run Ring of Honor… It would ease the burden on some of the talent but, Scott’s at home getting paid for — I think till next February and he’s never not worked, you know? Or never gotten paid to not work.”
It is to be noted that Scott D’Amore is currently taking further steps for his next pro wrestling venture following his TNA firing. Regardless, only time will tell what the future holds for the former TNA President, as the world is truly his oyster right now.
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June 10, 2024 7:31 am
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