Overview
- TNA confirmed late Wednesday that it had come to terms on the immediate release of veteran wrestler Eric Young in an official statement republished by outlets including Cageside Seats.
- Young’s final televised appearance was a June 28 Slammiversary pre-show singles loss to Ricky Sosa that was presented to establish Sosa as an emerging performer.
- Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp first reported the deal and Fightful later published TNA’s statement describing Young’s tenure as “legendary.”
- Eric Young said in a separate post that he requested the release, that he was under a binding contract while with TNA, and that he intends to work where and how he chooses.
- Fightful reported that WWE sources say the door has long been open for Young to return, making him an immediate free agent to pursue other opportunities.