Scott D’Amore is still a supporter of TNA, despite being fired by the company.
TNA let the Canadian go earlier this year, after years in charge of the promotion. This was soon after the rebranding from Impact to TNA, of which Scott D’Amore was a huge part of.
Scott D’Amore appeared on Talk Is Jericho (H/T to Post Wrestling for the transcription), where he spoke about his exit from TNA earlier this year.
The former TNA boss held no grudges toward the company, even admitting that “business is business”. Furthermore, he added that he thought 2025 was the year to “take some major shots” under his watch.
“At the end of the day, business is business. I think a lot of times people lose sight of that … A business decision was made. Did we have a difference of opinion on how to tackle things? Yep, had I stated my thoughts on things and what I saw for where the brand was going? Yes. Were we aligned on some things? Yes, on some things no. I really thought 2025 was the year to really take some major shots and I think they’ve done some of that now.”
Scott D’Amore: TNA’s First Move After I Left Was A Terrible Decision
Scott D’Amore continued. The Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling boss talked about TNA’s decisions after he left. He called the idea to run the PPV in Las Vegas as “terrible”, revealing he wanted shows in Canada, Japan and England.
“After I left, the first thing they did was put the next major tentpole pay-per-view back at The Palms in Vegas. And that was a terrible decision, not my call. We planned on being at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and actually had it on reserve. Part of our plan was to go to Montreal for [Slammiversary], and they did that and it was a success. Part of our goal was to be in either Tokyo or London for Bound For Glory, and they’re going to Detroit. I think they’re going to do fine in Detroit, because it’s a great wrestling market.”
“I’m sure they’ll have a good crowd and I think it’ll be a success. Ultimately I wanted to make some moves and do some things that I think didn’t quite align with Anthem’s vision for things. And that goes on a few different levels, not just the shows, not just the talent, but on everything. And ultimately the decision was made that they wanted to go in a different direction. As I was told, they wanted to have a seasoned television operator run the business.”
The former Impact Boss Is Still Supporting TNA
The former TNA boss added that there are no hard feelings between him and the company. Additionally, Scott D’Amore noted that the initals TNA are “so ingrained in me” that he can’t help but support the company.
“Can I say there’s no hard feelings? That’s tough. But there’s no malice. I know Len Asper didn’t wake up in the morning and go ‘I’m going to do this because I’m gonna get Scott.’ He made a business decision and it’s his decision, it’s his company. He made that call, it’s like a coach getting fired or anybody else.”
“Decision was made, cool. Do I like it? No. Do I agree with it? No, Len and I have communicated since then. Len’s not the devil. His family has been instrumental in taking Winnipeg through some tough times over the years. I move on, they do their thing, I don’t want that brand to die or go away. That brand, those three initials TNA are so ingrained in me.”
