TNA founder Jeff Jarrett just tweeted the following, announcing that he is done with TNA:
On December 22nd, 2013 I officially resigned from TNA Entertainment. Thanks to everyone involved for all the fantastic memories! #grateful
— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) December 23, 2013
The news is surprising, since Jarrett had been taking on a larger role behind the scenes in recent months as the head of TNA’s creative team. He also has a minority stake in TNA.
Jarrett hasn’t been used on-screen in TNA since 2011 when he lost a #1 Contenders Steel Cage Match to Jeff Hardy and was “fired” in storylines. He continued to work behind the scenes, overseeing TNA’s Ring Ka King promotion in India but more recently working as a backstage agent, and negotiating the deals for AJ Styles to “defend” the title in Japan and Mexico.
TNA Issues Statement Regarding Jeff Jarrett’s Departure
Here are some reactions from various TNA stars:
@JeffJarrettTNA my best to you and yours Jeff see you down the road.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) December 23, 2013
@JeffJarrettTNA thanks for everything Uncle Jeff. If it weren't for you I would've never had a shot. Much appreciated.
— Petey Williams (@ipeteywilliams) December 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/JeremyBorash/status/415225645581742081
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) December 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/showtimeey/status/415214999682826240
https://twitter.com/showtimeey/status/415215115856654336
IMHO @JeffJarrettTNA deserves more credit than ever. He started up tna & gave all of us a place 2 do what we love. Forever thankful to Jeff.
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) December 23, 2013
Just joining the many wrestlers giving thanks to @JeffJarrettTNA today. He's the man. Thank you for everything double J! #ThankyouJeff
— Joaquin Wilde (@joaquinwilde_) December 23, 2013
Thank u @JeffJarrettTNA for everything you did with and for TNA. And thank you for believing in me and giving me a chance! #ThankYouJeff
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) December 23, 2013
@JeffJarrettTNA made something amazing & gave so many of us a platform to share our talents with the world. And it was FUN!! #ThankYouJeff
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) December 23, 2013
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