Overview
- Create-A-Pro canceled the May 1 MJF vs. Nic Nemeth main event Thursday, switching to an MJF open challenge and Nemeth vs. Bear Bronson, with refunds offered to ticket holders.
- TNA confirmed it removed multiple wrestlers from independent shows for “partner conflicts,” affecting bookings such as Moose at Maple Leaf Pro and the Ricochet vs. Leon Slater matchup.
- AEW World Champion MJF escalated the dispute on social media by blasting TNA president Carlos Silva for underpaying talent and blocking them from outside paydays.
- Nic Nemeth said he was crushed by the cancellation and cited Silva’s reasoning about protecting brands and contractual obligations, adding he hopes to reschedule the match.
- Industry outlets reported unconfirmed theories for the clampdown, including pressure from TNA’s broadcaster AMC, possible WWE influence, or frustration over AEW Collision airing opposite Impact.