Various: Ed Nordholm Reportedly Released from TNA, Zilla Fatu Returning to Reality of Wrestling, Indies

Feb 16, 2024

Anthem Reportedly Released Ed Nordholm from TNA

As noted before, TNA Wrestling President Scott D’Amore’s contract was terminated by Anthem Entertainment earlier this month and Anthony Cicione was named as TNA’s new President going forward.

Dave Meltzer reported in a recent episode of the Wrestling Observer Radio that his sources stated that besides D’Amore, longtime TNA executive and former President Ed Nordholm was also recently released from the company.

Meltzer reported that Nordholm had been a big supporter of D’Amore and his attempts at trying to get a bigger budget for TNA from Anthem.

Nordholm reportedly was the key official who okayed TNA’s offers made to Will Ospreay, CM Punk, and Nic Nemeth that were stated to have been for significantly more money than anyone else on TNA’s current roster.

Meltzer reported that following D’Amore’s firing and the decision to not invest more money into TNA, Anthem officials made the decision to also relieve Nordholm of all of his duties with TNA. Meltzer also reported that while Nordholm was released from TNA, he still remains working for Anthem.

Zilla Fatu Announces Return to Reality of Wrestling

As noted before, Zilla Fatu, son of the late Umaga, was released from Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion this past September due to “irreconcilable differences.”

Fatu recently provided an update on Twitter stating that he recently reconciled his differences with Booker T and will be officially returning to the company.

After heartfelt discussions, Booker T and I have reconciled. It’s with genuine excitement I announce my return to Reality Of Wrestling. Looking forward to creating unforgettable moments together. #ROW #NewBeginnings 🤼‍♂️@BookerT5x @TheOfficialROW pic.twitter.com/YDoiycWNwm
— ZILLA FATU (@Zillafatu) February 14, 2024

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Thursday’s ROH TV show for Ring of Honor featured Queen Aminata, Leyla Hirsch, Mercedes Martinez, and Diamante advancing to the Quarterfinals round of the ROH Women’s World Television Championship tournament.

As noted before, former WWF, WCW, and NWA wrestler Billy Jack Haynes, real name William Albert Haynes III, was arrested last week in Portland, Oregon following a shooting incident at his home that resulted in the death of his wife. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that there has been no new updated regarding Hayes’ arrest beyond him still remaining hospitalized in Portland. Johnson reported that local reports stated that Hayes had suffered a rib injury following a recent fall incident prior to his shooting incident and murder of his wife.

National Wrestling Alliance owner Billy Corgan recently announced a new official NWA affiliate promotion called NWA Chicago and its first event to take place on March 8th in Highland Park, Illinois.

80’s Wrestling Con recently announced that WWE Superfan Vladimir Abouzeide will be making an appearance for the company at their 80’s Wrestle Con event on May 4th in Morristown, New Jersey. It was announced that Vladimir will be presented with their 80s Wrestling Lifetime Achievement Award at the event.

Reality of Wrestling recently announced that former WWE wrestler Maven will be making an appearance for the company at their The Last Stand Rumble event on March 9th in Texas City, Texas.

Indie wrestler Valentina Rossi announced on Twitter that she recently underwent surgery for an ACL and meniscus injuries on her left knee. Rossi stated “Happy Valentine’s Day kept this on the DL for a bit because it took me months to get approved for surgery and after I tweeted saying I wasn’t taking bookings of any kind everyone assumed I was quitting wrestling.. which is NOT the case. Had my ACL & meniscus repaired yesterday so I’ll be out of commission for a bit, but this is not the end of the mafiosa.“

As noted before, TNA Wrestling President Scott D’Amore’s contract was terminated by Anthem Entertainment earlier this month. Former WWE and TNA talent Matt Cardona recently reflected on Twitter about D’Amore giving him the opportunity to work in Impact/TNA after he was released from WWE and AEW not being interested in signing him. Cardona stated “@ScottDAmore gave me an opportunity during the pandemic when WWE fired me and AEW didn’t want me. Being in Impact gave me my confidence back and I was able to go on and become the Deathmatch King and Indy God and more successful than I’ve ever been. #WeWantScott“

TNA Wrestling announced two new matches for the card of their No Surrender 2024 event on February 23rd in Westwego, Louisiana:

TNA World Tag Team Championship – The Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs. ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) (c)
Josh Alexander vs. Simon Gotch

Major League Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their Intimation Games 2024 event on February 29th in New York City, New York: