TNA’s Leadership Shakeup Explained: Why Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme Are Out

TNA Wrestling has just made one of its biggest internal shakeups in years, with a new president, a high-profile executive producer, and the exit of two major company veterans.

In an official statement, Carlos Silva has been named the new president of TNA Wrestling, taking charge as the company continues its rebranding efforts.

George Veras, a ten-time Emmy Award winner and the CEO of Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises, has been appointed Executive Producer of Anthem Sports Group, the division that oversees TNA. Veras also serves as the president of Veras Communications, Inc., bringing decades of production experience into the company.

But perhaps the biggest shock in this overhaul is the departure of Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme.

Mathews, a former WWE commentator, has been a staple of TNA Wrestling for years, serving in multiple roles, including announcer, producer, and behind-the-scenes executive. Meanwhile, Hemme, a former WWE Diva Search winner, had made her mark as a ring announcer and backstage interviewer before transitioning into production.

“TNA Wrestling has parted ways with Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme. We appreciate their commitment to TNA throughout the years and wish them well in their future endeavors,” the company confirmed via PWInsider.

According to PWInsiderElite.com, this wasn’t just about a fresh direction—Anthem made these moves to make room for George Veras’ new vision.

Sources revealed that Veras is overhauling TNA’s production, bringing in his own team to reshape the company’s creative presentation. His role mirrors what Lee Fitting does for WWE, a sign that TNA is going all-in on a major production revamp.

The departures of Mathews and Hemme weren’t necessarily about performance, but rather Veras wanting his own people in place to execute his plans.

Despite the major restructuring, there’s no backstage panic. Reports indicate that the locker room response has been mostly positive, with John E. Bravo and Ingrid Isley stepping into bigger roles. Both are well-liked by the roster, which could help keep morale high during this transition.

With TNA Wrestling betting big on this new direction, the question now is: Will these bold moves pay off, or is the company risking too much too fast? Let us know what you think in the comments!