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Eric Young released from TNA

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What happened?

TNA Wrestling announced that it has released Eric Young, effective immediately. The company highlighted Young’s long history with the promotion, including two TNA World Championship reigns, and wished him well. His final noted TNA appearance came on the Slammiversary pre-show, where he lost to Ricky Sosa.

Key Takeaways

  • Eric Young has been released by TNA, according to an official company statement.
  • TNA described Young as having had a legendary career with the promotion.
  • Young is a two-time TNA World Champion, with title wins in 2014 and 2020.
  • His last noted match in TNA was a loss to Ricky Sosa on the Slammiversary pre-show.
  • The win was presented as a significant moment for Sosa’s rise in TNA.

AI Timeline

Before release

Eric Young built a long résumé in TNA, including two TNA World Championship reigns and multiple tag title runs.

Slammiversary pre-show

Young faced Ricky Sosa on the Countdown to Slammiversary.

Sosa wins

Ricky Sosa defeated Young with the Blue Thunder Bang finisher.

Release announced

TNA stated it had come to terms on Eric Young’s release, effective immediately.

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Timeline

Jul 1, 8:14 PM

Eric Young released from TNA

Cageside Seats

TNA’s roster moves continue with the release of Eric Young. TNA put out the following statement: TNA Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Eric Young, effective immediately. EY has had a legendary TNA career, including twice as TNA World Champion. We wish him the best in his future endeavors. Young’s time in TNA ended by putting over youngster Ricky Sosa on the pre-show to Slammiversary. Sosa caught Young for the Blue Thunder Bang finisher to win. This is Sosa’s first big win to establish his spot in TNA. .@rickysosa508 is victorious over @TheEricYoung on the Countdown to Slammiversary, presented by @iHeartRadio. #TNASlammiversary pic.twitter.com/nBxcyMRr3D — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 28, 2026 Young is considered a homegrown original. He is a two-time world champion in TNA with his wins coming in 2014 and 2020. Young’s résumé in the company also includes X-Division champion, four-time TNA world tag team champion, two-time NWA world tag team champion, Knockouts tag tea

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