TNA Held Internal Meeting After Backstage Memos Leaked

TNA Wrestling is cracking down—but not just on slaps and throat slash gestures. After recent changes were passed down in an internal memo, a new update reveals that the company held a backstage meeting to address something else entirely: the leaks.

According to Fightful Select, TNA talent relations held a meeting on Saturday not just to reinforce the new in-ring restrictions, but to express frustration that the memos had leaked publicly in the first place.

“We were told that a meeting was held Saturday to discuss the moves, and to express unhappiness that the memos leaked, of which said meeting’s details also leaked. There were other talent meeting related happenings there.”

The irony wasn’t lost—TNA tried to stop the leaks, and the meeting about the leaks… got leaked. This all stems from a series of internal shifts, starting with a directive to scale back on blood and violence following matches like Sami Callihan vs. Mance Warner and Steve Maclin’s brutal dog collar match against Eric Young.

While TNA President Carlos Silva denied there was any outright ban on blood, he admitted the company is taking presentation more seriously in hopes of securing stronger media deals and advertiser relationships.

“If creative or the talent feel intentional blood or heavy violence is earned for their story or the stakes of the match, it is ‘absolutely’ something TNA is open to exploring using.”

But it’s not just about blood anymore. Fightful also reported that new rules now require agent approval for using slaps in matches, and the throat slash gesture is banned entirely—with a $100 fine attached for anyone who breaks the rule.

“We got word that the talent relations department passed down a memo that stated that slaps will no longer be allowed unless approved by an agent. In addition, it was noted that throat slashing wasn’t allowed at all, and would come with a $100 fine each time it’s done.”

Silva previously noted that excessive blood during batch tapings causes logistical issues and safety concerns, especially when rings and gear need to be swapped quickly between matches. Still, he and TNA’s creative team—Tommy Dreamer included—are fully on board with using violence when it serves the story.

Now, the focus inside the company is clearly shifting toward maintaining tighter control—not just in the ring, but behind the scenes too. Whether that means stricter rules or clamping down on leaks, TNA is working hard to project a more polished image.