Steve Carrier on April 10, 2026
The fallout from TNA blocking Nic Nemeth vs. MJF just got louder, as Pat Buck has now issued a lengthy public statement calling out the decision and how it impacted his promotion.
Buck, the owner of Create-A-Pro Wrestling and current AEW Vice President of Talent Development, addressed the situation after the scheduled May 1 main event in Melville, New York was scrapped. He made it clear he usually stays quiet on situations like this, but felt this one crossed a line.
“I don’t usually speak on things like this, but this one’s too ridiculous to ignore.”
Buck directly pointed the blame at Carlos Silva and TNA Wrestling, stating that the company forced a change to the show’s main event just weeks before the event was set to take place.
“TNA, specifically Carlos Silva, forced a change to the main event of our Create A Pro show three weeks out after it was already approved and promoted. Not sure who that helps.”
He explained that Create-A-Pro isn’t a major television promotion, but a training-based operation built around live events that help develop talent and give wrestlers chances to work and earn money.
“Create A Pro is a training school with a promotion focused on developing talent while running consistent live events. We’re a school, dojo, and a mom and pop business… just with two dads.”
Buck stressed that live events are essential to training and keeping wrestlers sharp, arguing that blocking appearances like this ultimately hurts the industry and the talent trying to build their careers.
“Live events are a necessary training tool, and they’re disappearing, even at the highest levels, because they’re not as cost effective and the money is in television. In a direct way, we are providing a service for your talent to make $ and keep their skills sharp.”
He also made it clear that even though talent wasn’t technically pulled from the event, altering a major match at the last minute had the same effect from a promoter’s point of view.
“And to be fair, talent wasn’t pulled, but altering a main event match like that on our limited stage has the same impact. Anyone who has actually promoted shows understands that.”
Buck added that in situations where one company disrupts another promoter’s plans, the professional expectation is to help fix the issue—not walk away from it.
“When something changes that affects another promoter’s show, you make it right. Whether that means sending talent, strengthening the card, or finding a way to return value, you don’t just create the problem and walk away from it.”
He also referenced past working relationships between his promotion and TNA, noting that Create-A-Pro had previously supported the company in various ways, including providing talent and equipment when needed.
“Create A Pro has been a pipeline and a support system to just about every major company in wrestling.”
Buck closed his message by saying his promotion will move forward regardless, but questioned whether actions like this truly help grow the wrestling industry.
“At the end of the day, we’ll adjust like we always do. But if the goal is to grow this industry, or even your own company, this isn’t the way to do it.”
The canceled Nemeth vs. MJF match is just one of several impacted by TNA’s current stance on talent working against wrestlers signed to other promotions. Other reported changes include the cancellation of Leon Slater vs. Ricochet at WrestleCon’s Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow, as well as a blocked appearance by Moose at a Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling event.
Meanwhile, MJF has continued speaking out publicly about the situation, previously blasting Silva and TNA over the decision and calling the move harmful to talent opportunities.
With multiple promotions now affected, the situation between TNA and outside bookings appears far from settled—and the tension is only growing.
Do you think TNA is right to limit talent appearances like this, or should wrestlers be allowed more freedom to work outside shows? Drop your thoughts and feedback below.
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