List of former Total Nonstop Action Wrestling personnel (A–C) explained

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a professional wrestling company based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Former employees (family name letters A–C) in TNA consist of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers, referees, trainers, script writers, executives, and board of directors. In the case of wrestlers originating from Spanish-speaking countries, who most often have two surnames, the paternal (first) surname is used.

TNA talent contracts range from developmental contracts to multi-year deals. They primarily appeared on Impact television programming, pay-per-views, monthly specials, and live events, and talent with developmental contracts appeared at Border City Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling. When talent is released of their contract, it could be for a budget cut, the individual asking for their release, for personal reasons, time off from an injury, or retirement.

Those who made appearances without a contract and those who were previously released but are currently employed by TNA are not included.

Alumni (A–C)

Birth nameRing name (s)TenureRef
2006
2003
2002[1]
[2] [3] [4]
2004
2010[5]
Elektra[6]
Brian Adams
Eddie Venom

Jonah Adelman
Jonah

Lacey Von Erich[7]
Vinnie Valentino
Magnus
Nick Aldis
[8]
Mike Awesome[9]
Chad 2 Badd
Karl Anderson
[10] [11]
Xtreme Dean Allmark
Damian Adams
Mikey Batts[12]
Sara Del Rey[13] [14]
Alissa Flash
Cheerleader Melissa
Melissa Anderson
Raisha Saeed
[15]
Ken Anderson
Mr. Anderson
[16]
Mason Andrews
Kurt AngleKurt Angle[17]
Teddy Hart[18]
Bill Apter
Incognito
Satanico del Exotico
Andromeda

James Mason
Bob Backlund
Mr. Backlund
[19]
Buff Bagwell
Marcus Bagwell
[20]


David Starr
Doug Basham
Basham
Leva Bates
Adam Flash[21]
Bill Behrens[22]
Mercedes Martinez[23] [24]
Mike Bennett[25] [26]
Michael Shane
Matt Bentley
Martyr
Maverick Matt
[27]
Robbie Dynamite
Sonjay Dutt[28]
Rhaka Khan[29]

Disgraceland[30]
Joey Matthews[31]
Eric Bischoff
Garett Bischoff
Jackson James
Tessa Blanchard[32]
Ricky Steamboat
Jon Bolen
Brooke Hogan
Hulk Hogan
Danny Bonaduce
Moondog Spot
Jeremy Borash[33]
2 Tuff Tony
Sting[34]
Kim Couture[35]

Erin Bray
Wes Brisco[36]
CM Punk[37]
Traci
Tracy
Traci Brooks
Tracy Brooks
Ms. Brooks
Monty Brown[38]
Wagner Brown
Slyk Wagner Brown
2002–2003
2011
E. Z. Money
Jason B.
Violent J2003–2004
2006
2008
[39]
Sabu2002–2006
2010

Hollywood Nova[40]
Antonio Bank$
MVP
[41]
D'Angelo Dinero
Da Pope
Caleb Konley
Suicide
Kaleb Konley
Kaleb with a K
[42]
Jon Burton[43]
Brian Cage[44] [45]
Sojournor Bolt
Sojo Bolt
Josie Robinson
[46]
Trevor Lee[47]
2003
2004
2007
Lodi
Jason Static
Mad Man Pondo
Chris Candido[48]
Johnny Candido
Naphtali Naphtali
Michael Modest
Lenny
Lenny Lane
[49]
Conrad Kennedy III
Stacy Carter
Heavy Metal
Negro Casas
Sean Casey
Kid Kash
Psicosis
Psychosis
Raquel2016–2017
Iceberg
Edward Chastain
Tatanka[50]
Rainman
Kory Chavis
[51]
Masahiro Chono

Jerrelle Clark[52]
Bubba the Love Sponge[53] [54]
Leticia Cline[55]
Kimo
Craig Classic
Mikael Judas
Murphy
Caprice Coleman
MsChif[56]
Chad Collyer[57]
Colt Cabana
Cliff Compton
D'Lo Brown[58] [59]
Taeler Hendrix

Steve Corino
Jim Cornette
2017
[60]
Gilbert Corsey[61]
Judas Mesias[62]
Toby Keith
Christopher Daniels
Chris Daniels
Daniels
Curry Man
Suicide
Dave Crist[63]
Jake Crist
Jacob Crist
[64] [65] [66]
[67]
J. C. Ice
[68]
James CurtinRockstar Spud
Spud
Sinn[69]
Company name to Year
2002–2004
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling2004–2017, 2024–present
Global Force WrestlingJune–September 2017
Impact WrestlingMarch–June 2017, September 2017–January 2024
Notes
† Indicates they are deceased

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Online World of Wrestling. www.onlineworldofwrestling.com. February 1, 2018.
  2. Web site: Impact Results - 2/1/19 (Johnny Impact and Brian Cage vs. Killer Kross and Moose). Martin. Adam. WrestleView. February 2, 2019. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230406195911/https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-results/123338-february-1-impact-and-cage-vs-kross-and-moose/. April 6, 2023. live.
  3. Web site: Black Taurus Debuts In IMPACT Wrestling As A Member Of Decay, Wins In Debut Match. DeFelice. Robert. Fightful. February 9, 2021. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20211021025213/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/black-taurus-debuts-impact-wrestling-member-decay-wins-debut-match. October 21, 2021. live.
  4. Web site: Black Taurus. Impact Wrestling. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004130450/https://impactwrestling.com/black-taurus/. October 4, 2023. dead.
  5. Web site: WWE TNA News Rumors Results . December 1, 2011 . https://archive.today/20130116205712/http://allwrestling.com/news.aspx?ID=32360 . January 16, 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: Elektra's Profile. 2008-04-19. Online World of Wrestling.
  7. Web site: TNA News: TNA Knockout announcers her departure from the company effective today. 2010-11-11. 2010-11-11. Caldwell. James. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  8. Web site: Two Stars Depart IMPACT Wrestling. Johnson. Mike. PWInsider. July 17, 2023. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719180009/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=173333. July 19, 2023. live.
  9. Web site: Mike Awesome's Profile. 2009-02-02. Online World of Wrestling.
  10. Web site: The Good Brothers. Impact Wrestling. September 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220804024411/https://impactwrestling.com/the-good-brothers/. August 4, 2022. dead.
  11. Web site: The Good Brothers Aren't Saying Goodbye To IMPACT Wrestling, Just See You Later. Robert. Defelice. Fightful Wrestling. September 22, 2022. September 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924201526/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/good-brothers-aren-t-saying-goodbye-impact-wrestling-just-see-you-later. September 24, 2022. live.
  12. Web site: Mikey Batts's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-24.
  13. Web site: 11/13 TNA Results: Wayne, NJ. Martin. Adam. 2009-11-14. Pro Wrestling Torch. 2010-09-18.
  14. Web site: 7/3 TNA results in Asbury Park, N.J.: RVD vs. Styles, Lethal vs. Wolfe, Tables match . 2010-07-05. 2010-09-18. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  15. Web site: Cheerleader Melissa's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2010-01-31.
  16. Web site: UPDATEDx3: More Details on Ken Anderson's TNA Release and Failed Drug Test – 411MANIA. 411mania.com. 2018-02-01.
  17. Web site: Kurt Angle – OWW. www.onlineworldofwrestling.com. 2015-10-30.
  18. Web site: Teddy Hart's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-24.
  19. Web site: Bob Backlund's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-25.
  20. Web site: Buff Bagwell's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-02-11.
  21. Web site: Adam Flash's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-24.
  22. Web site: Online World of Wrestling. www.onlineworldofwrestling.com. 2018-02-01.
  23. Web site: 10/7 Impact Wrestling TV results: Christian Cage and Josh Alexander vs. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton, Chris Bey, Hikuleo, and El Phantasmo vs. Chris Sabin, Juice Robinson, and David Finlay, Black Taurus vs. Steve Maclin vs. Petey Williams to qualify for the X Division Championship match at Bound For Glory. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Moore. John. October 8, 2021. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008181932/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-7-impact-wrestling-tv-results-christian-cage-and-josh-alexander-vs-ace-austin-and-madman-fulton-chris-bey-hikuleo-and-el-phantasmo-vs-chris-sabin-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay/. October 8, 2021. live.
  24. Web site: 1/6 Impact Wrestling TV results: Powell's review of the Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mercedes Martinez, Karl Anderson vs. Heath for the advantage in the Hardcore War match, Tasha Steelz, Lady Frost, and Chelsea Green vs. Jordynne Grace, Rosemary, and Rachael Ellering, final hype for the Hard To Kill pay-per-view. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Powell. Jason. January 7, 2022. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108004230/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/07/1-6-impact-wrestling-tv-results-powells-review-of-deonna-purrazzo-vs-mercedes-martinez-karl-anderson-vs-heath-for-the-advantage-in-the-hardcore-war-match-tasha-steelz-lady-frost-and/. January 8, 2022. live.
  25. Web site: Additional TNA departures and expiring contracts. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. March 1, 2017. October 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921023915/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/03/01/additional-tna-departures-expiring-contracts/. September 21, 2021. live.
  26. Web site: Mike Bennett. Impact Wrestling. October 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922035402/https://impactwrestling.com/mike-bennett/. September 22, 2022. dead.
  27. Web site: TNA Wrestling quietly confirms release of five talent from roster & more. Martin, Adam. November 11, 2008. WrestleView. August 16, 2007.
  28. Web site: Changes to Impact Creative following Two Exits from Company . PWInsider.com. 2022-02-08.
  29. Web site: Rhaka Khan's profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2010-02-17.
  30. Web site: Catching up on NWA-TNA . https://archive.today/20120729125456/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/03/26/51425.html. usurped. July 29, 2012. 2007-09-18. Abreu, Donnie. March 26, 2003. SLAM! Wrestling.
  31. Web site: Joey Matthew's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-02-09.
  32. Web site: IMPACT Wrestling despide a la campeona mundial Tessa Blanchard y la despoja del título máximo. June 26, 2020.
  33. Web site: WWE Hires Jeremy Borash – 411MANIA. 411mania.com. 2018-02-01.
  34. Web site: TNA Confirms Sting's Status, MVP Note, Lucha Star Debuting At Lockdown - WrestlingInc.com. wrestlinginc.com. 26 February 2014 . 2018-02-01.
  35. Web site: Wrestling News WWE Rumors Results Impact Wrestling. allwrestling.com. 2018-02-01. https://archive.today/20130116171825/http://allwrestling.com/news.aspx?ID=29583. 2013-01-16. dead.
  36. Web site: ANOTHER TNA RELEASE - PWInsider.com. www.pwinsider.com. 2018-02-01.
  37. Web site: CM Punk's Bio. https://archive.today/20120717033909/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/cmpunk.html. usurped. July 17, 2012. SLAM! Wrestling. Milner, John M. and Richard Kamchen. 2009-02-05. March 31, 2006.
  38. Web site: Monty Brown's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-02-10.
  39. Web site: Insane Clown Posse's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-24.
  40. Web site: Caldwell's TNA Hardcore Justice PPV results 8/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ECW-themed PPV headlined by RVD vs. Sabu. James. Caldwell. 2010-08-08. 2010-08-08. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  41. Web site: ANOTHER TNA STAR GONE AS A RESULT OF THE HERNANDEZ ISSUE - PWInsider.com. pwinsider.com. 2018-02-01.
  42. Web site: Caleb Konley (Kaleb With A K) Announces That His Time With IMPACT Wrestling Has Come To An End. Guzzo. Gisberto. Fightful. April 14, 2022. April 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415034740/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/caleb-konely-kaleb-k-announces-his-time-impact-wrestling-has-come-end. April 15, 2022. live.
  43. Web site: Impact Wrestling News: Extra Chairs Moved Into Venue For Bound for Glory, Jon Burton Finished For Now, Impact Airing Specials Ahead Of PPV. Lee. Joseph. 411Mania. October 23, 2021. December 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211024005519/https://411mania.com/wrestling/impact-wrestling-news-extra-chairs-moved-into-venue-for-bound-for-glory-jon-burton-finished-for-now-impact-airing-specials-ahead-of-ppv/. October 24, 2021. live.
  44. Web site: Tonight's TNA Gut Check Contestants Revealed. SEScoops. January 10, 2013. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204232010/https://www.sescoops.com/news/tonights-tna-gut-check-contestants-revealed. February 4, 2024. live.
  45. Web site: Brian Cage. Impact Wrestling. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215155756/https://impactwrestling.com/brian-cage/. December 15, 2019. dead.
  46. Web site: Josie's profile. Online World of Wrestling. February 17, 2010.
  47. Web site: 411Mania.
  48. Web site: Chris Candido dead at 33. https://archive.today/20120803221552/http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/29/1017529.html. usurped. August 3, 2012. Clevett. Jason. SLAM! Wrestling. February 16, 2010. April 29, 2005.
  49. Web site: Online World of Wrestling. www.onlineworldofwrestling.com. February 1, 2018.
  50. Web site: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 12/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show – final build-up to Final Resolution PPV. Caldwell. James. December 17, 2009. Pro Wrestling Torch. May 3, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120926061409/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_37474.shtml. September 26, 2012. live.
  51. Web site: Kory Chavis' Profile. Online World of Wrestling. January 31, 2010.
  52. Web site: Jerrelle Clark's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. March 24, 2009.
  53. Web site: New backstage interviewer for TNA . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210125062539/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1262622463.php . January 25, 2021 . WrestleView . Martin . Adam . January 4, 2010 . March 2, 2023.
  54. Web site: TNA Fires Bubba The Love Sponge . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20100506080258/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=47206 . May 6, 2010 . PWInsider . Trionfo . Richard . April 30, 2010 . March 2, 2023.
  55. Web site: TNA Knockout gone from company, PPV events in 2008 + Pacman/ESPN. 2008-11-11. WrestleView. Martin, Adam. November 1, 2007.
  56. Web site: Daizee Haze's Profile. 2008-04-19. Online World of Wrestling.
  57. Web site: Chad Collyer's Profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2009-03-24.
  58. Web site: D-Lo Brown announces departure from TNA. July 17, 2013. Waldman. Jon. September 9, 2022. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. https://web.archive.org/web/20191003104320/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/07/17/20982871.html. October 3, 2019. dead.
  59. Web site: D'Lo Brown no longer with Impact Wrestling. Wrestling Figure Four Online. Ian. Carey. September 6, 2022. September 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220906232503/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/dlo-brown-no-longer-with-impact-wrestling. September 6, 2022. live.
  60. Web site: Jim Cornette's profile. Online World of Wrestling. 2010-02-17.
  61. Web site: BACKGROUND ON NEW TNA ANNOUNCER - PWInsider.com. www.pwinsider.com. 2018-02-01.
  62. Web site: TNA on Judas Mesias and his status, 'Destination X' stipulations + Abyss. 2008-11-11. WrestleView. Martin, Adam. March 7, 2008.
  63. Web site: Statement from Impact Wrestling to @POSTwrestling: "Impact Wrestling confirms that it has terminated its contracts with Dave Crist and Joey Ryan, effective immediately. In addition, it has suspended Michael Elgin pending further review of allegations of misconduct".. Twitter.
  64. Web site: Jake Crist Departs Impact. December 15, 2020.
  65. Web site: 9/2 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of Ace Austin vs. Tommy Dreamer, X Division Champion Josh Alexander's open challenge, Rohit Raju and Shera vs. Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green, Taylor Wilde, Jordynne Grace, and Rachael Ellering vs. Madison Rayne, Tenille Dashwood, and Kaleb. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Moore. John. September 3, 2021. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327072940/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/03/9-2-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-ace-austin-vs-tommy-dreamer-x-division-champion-josh-alexanders-open-challenge-rohit-raju-and-shera-vs-matt-cardona-and-chelsea-green/. March 27, 2023. live.
  66. Web site: Jake Crist Returns To IMPACT At Under Siege 2023, Helps Rich Swann & Sami Callihan Defeat The Design. Fightful. DeFelice. Robert. May 26, 2023. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527164807/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jake-crist-returns-impact-under-siege-2023-helps-rich-swann-sami-callihan-defeat-design. May 27, 2023. live.
  67. Web site: Archived copy . 2010-09-26 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100921084005/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/tna/tnaxplosion.htm . 2010-09-21 .
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