Gail Kim Served in TNA Lawsuit as Court Case Moves Forward

The legal fight between Gail Kim and TNA Wrestling just took a major step forward.

According to newly available court records from the Nashville Chancery Court, Gail Kim was officially served on January 12, 2026 in connection with the lawsuit filed against her by Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC—the parent company of TNA. That service date starts the clock on her legal response, meaning Kim has 30 days to answer unless she seeks and receives an extension.

The records confirm what had previously been uncertain—whether Kim had even been notified about the lawsuit. Now, the window is open for her legal team to fire back.

Anthem filed the suit on January 10, seeking a ruling that would block Kim from pursuing Florida-based legal claims under whistleblower and civil rights statutes. Instead, they’re asking the court to declare that all legal matters related to her former Services Agreement must be handled under Tennessee law, as stated in her contract. They’re also asking the court to formally state that Kim was an independent contractor, not an employee—effectively disqualifying her from employment-based protections.

“AWE seeks a declaration that all disputes between the company and Kim are governed by TN law, and that she may not assert claims under Florida state statutes,” the suit reads.

Kim’s agreement, which began in September 2022, covered talent relations, match production, and business development. It expired at the end of 2024 but continued on a month-to-month basis until her March 2025 departure, which Anthem claims was part of a broader restructuring—not a personal termination. The company also noted she appeared on outside projects like The Amazing Race Canada and The Traitors Canada, and received 1099s instead of W-2s.

“Kim… has threatened to bring [claims] under the Florida Private Whistleblower Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” Anthem states.

The company is asking the court to rule that Kim has “no legally cognizable claims” under Florida law, and to award attorney’s fees and court costs.

Kim—often credited as the backbone of TNA’s Knockouts Division—is a TNA Hall of Famer and a groundbreaking figure in women’s wrestling. Her feud with Awesome Kong in 2007 helped define the company’s women’s brand and remains a cornerstone of TNA’s legacy.

Now, the next move is hers—and all eyes are on whether she’ll respond within the 30-day window or push things further into the legal arena.

Do you think Gail Kim will respond in court—or try to settle this behind the scenes? Should TNA have taken a different approach? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.