List of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling employees

      Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) is a professional wrestling promotion based in Orlando, Florida. TNA personnel consist of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, ring announcers, interviewers, referees, trainers, producers, script writers and various other positions. Executives and board of directors are also listed. Wrestlers who work in TNA's developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) are also noted.

      TNA contracts range from developmental contracts to multi-year deals. Employees on the main roster appear on Impact Wrestling and TNA Xplosion (TNA's primary weekly television programming), on pay-per-views and at live events. Employees are organized below by their role in TNA. Their ring name is on the left, and their real name is on the right. If someone is inactive for any reason, due to injury, suspension, not appearing in more than 30 days or otherwise, that information is noted. TNA refers to its male performers as "Superstars" and its female performers as "Knockouts". The term "Superstars" is also occasionally used to refer to all TNA performers, regardless of gender.

      Main roster

      Male wrestlers

      Bully Ray
      Abyss
      Chris Sabin
      James Storm
      Gunner
      Ring name Real name Notes
      Abyss
      Joseph Park,       Abyss
      Joseph Park      		 Christopher Parks Television Champion
      (as Abyss)[1][2]
      Styles, AJAJ Styles Allen Jones [3][4]
      Aries, AustinAustin Aries Dan Solwold, Jr. [5]
      Roode, BobbyBobby Roode Robert Roode [6]
      Ray, BullyBully Ray Mark LoMonaco[7] World Heavyweight Champion[8]
      Guerrero, ChavoChavo Guerrero Salvador Guerrero, Jr. [9]
      Sabin, ChrisChris Sabin Joshua Harter X Division Champion[10]
      York, ChristianChristian York Jason Spence [11]
      Daniels, ChristopherChristopher Daniels Daniel Covell [12]
      Crimson, Crimson Tommy Mercer Also works in OVW
      OVW Southern Tag Team Champion[13]
      Brown, D'LoD'Lo Brown Accie Connor Also senior producer
      D.O.C., D.O.C. Drew Hankinson
      Devon, Devon Devon Hughes [14]
      Young, EricEric Young Jeremy Fritz Knockouts Tag Team Champion[15]
      Bischoff, GarettGarett Bischoff Garett Bischoff [16]
      Gunner, Gunner Chadwick Lail World Tag Team Champion[17]
      Hernandez, Hernandez Shawn Hernandez [18]
      Storm, JamesJames Storm James Cox World Tag Team Champion[19]
      Bradley, JayJay Bradley Brad Bradley Also works in OVW[20]
      Hardy, JeffJeff Hardy Jeffrey Hardy [21]
      Godderz, JessieJessie Godderz Jessie Godderz Also works in OVW[22]
      Ryan, JoeyJoey Ryan Joseph Meehan [23]
      Kazarian, Kazarian Frank Gerdelman [24]
      King, KennyKenny King Kenny Layne [25]
      Mo, KingKing Mo Muhammed Lawal Signed to a joint contract with Bellator MMA
      Also works in OVW[26]
      Knux, Knux Mike Hettinga
      Angle, KurtKurt Angle Kurt Angle Hall of Famer[27]
      Magnus, Magnus Nicholas Aldis [28]
      Morgan, MattMatt Morgan Matthew Morgan [29]
      Anderson, Mr.Mr. Anderson Kenneth Anderson [30]
      Williams, PeteyPetey Williams Peter Williams III
      Jackson, QuintonQuinton Jackson Quinton Jackson Signed to a joint contract with Bellator MMA[31]
      Terry, RobRob Terry Robert Terry Also works in OVW[32]
      E, RobbieRobbie E Robert Strauss [33]
      Spud, RockstarRockstar Spud James Curtin Also works in OVW[34][35]
      Shaw, SamSam Shaw Sam Shaw Also works in OVW[36]
      Joe, SamoaSamoa Joe Nuufolau Seanoa [37]
      Sting, Sting Steve Borden Hall of Famer[38]
      Suicide, Suicide T.J. Perkins[39]
      Brisco, WesWes Brisco Wesley Brisco [40]
      Ion, ZemaZema Ion Michael Paris Inactive; surgery to remove tumor[41][42]

      Female wrestlers

      Mickie James
      Eric Young (left) and ODB (right)
      Ring name Real name Notes
      Kim, GailGail Kim Gail Kim [43]
      Blossom, HannahHannah Blossom Lucy Knott Also works in OVW
      Blossom, HollyHolly Blossom Kelly Knott Also works in OVW
      Lei'D Tapa Seini Tonga Also works in OVW
      Rayne, MadisonMadison Rayne Ashley Simmons Inactive, on maternity leave[44][45]
      James, MickieMickie James Mickie James Women's Knockout Champion[46]
      Tessmacher, MissMiss Tessmacher Brooke Adams Inactive; filming TV reality show Pageants To Go[47][48]
      ODB, ODB Jessica Kresa Knockouts Tag Team Champion
      Also Knockouts referee[49]
      Hendrix, TaelerTaeler Hendrix Taeler Conrad Also works in OVW[50]
      Tara, Tara Lisa Marie Varon [51]
      Terrell, TarynTaryn Terrell Taryn Terrell [52]
      Sky, VelvetVelvet Sky Jamie Szantyr [53]

      Other on-air employees

      Hulk Hogan
      Ring name Real name Role
      Snow, AlAl Snow Allen Sarven
      		 Senior Director of Talent Relations
      OVW Head Trainer
      Judge for Gut Check
      Producer[54][55]
      Hogan, BrookeBrooke Hogan Brooke Bollea Knockouts Division Executive[56]
      Prichard, BruceBruce Prichard Bruce Prichard Head writer
      Senior Vice President of Programming and Talent Relations
      Judge for Gut Check[57][58]
      Davis, DannyDanny Davis Daniel Briley Owner of OVW
      Judge for Gut Check
      Hogan, HulkHulk Hogan Terry Bollea General Manager[59]

      Broadcast team (TV/Online)

      Ring name Real name Role
      Hemme, ChristyChristy Hemme Christina Hemme Backstage interviewer
      Ring announcer[60]
      Guerrero, HectorHector Guerrero Héctor Guerrero Spanish color commentator;
      Co-host of "TNA en Español" segment on Impactwrestling.com[61]
      Jason Gentry Jason Gentry Interviewer
      Online host for TNAOnDemand.com
      ChatTNA Host[62]
      Borash, JeremyJeremy Borash Jeremy Borash Interviewer for PPVs
      Ring announcer for main events
      Play-by-play commentator for Xplosion
      Director of digital media[63]
      Tenay, MikeMike Tenay Michael Tenay Play-by-play commentator for Impact Wrestling and PPVs[64]
      Val, SoCalSoCal Val Valerie Wyndham Host of Pillow Talk and other shows on Impactwrestling.com
      Ring girl
      Ring announcer for TNA Xplosion[65]
      Taz, Taz Peter Senerchia Color commentator for Impact Wrestling and PPVs[66]
      Willie Urbina Willie Urbina Spanish play-by-play commentator;
      Co-host of "TNA en Español" segment on Impactwrestling.com[67]

      Referees

      Earl Hebner
      Name Notes
      Brian Hebner [68]
      Brian Stiffler
      Earl Hebner Senior referee[69]
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      Unassigned employees

      Ring name Real name Notes
      Jarrett, JeffJeff Jarrett Jeffrey Jarrett Founder
      (Kayfabe) fired from television
      Jarrett, KarenKaren Jarrett Karen Jarrett (Kayfabe) fired
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      Executive officers

      Dixie Carter
      Name Role
      Andy Barton Executive Vice President of Licensing and International Television Distribution[70]
      Chris Sobol Vice President of Operations[71]
      Dean Broadhead Chief Financial Officer[72]
      Carter, DixieDixie Carter President
      Makes occasional on-air appearances[69]
      Bischoff, EricEric Bischoff Executive Producer[73]
      Jules Wortman Vice President of Public Relations[74]
      Mike Weber Vice President of Marketing[75]
      Serg Salinas Vice President of Merchandise / Music Publication[70]
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      Backstage personnel

      Name Role
      Bill Banks Executive Director of Website/Online Media[69]
      Bob Ryder Director of Talent Bookings and Travel[76]
      Dale Oliver Music Director[69]
      Dan Burgess Producer / Designer[69]
      David Lagana Director of Creative Writing[77]
      David Sahadi Director of Production[78]
      Hermie Sadler Host of "Hermie's Hotseat" interview segment on TNAwrestling.com
      Jesse Sorensen[79] Marketing/producer assistant
      Kevin Costin Trainer[80]
      Lee South Photographer[69]
      Lily Tedesco Personnel Assistant / Talent Advisor[69]
      Matt Conway Creative Writer[57][81]
      Pat Kenney Producer
      Steve Small Senior Director of Production[82]
      William Goertel Director of Graphics[83]
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      See also

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