Former WWE Champion Shockingly Fired by WWE Signs With TNA

TNA Wrestling shocked fans at Rebellion by announcing the signing of former WWE NXT Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell to their Knockouts division.

Former WWE Champion Shockingly Fired by WWE Signs With TNA
  • Former WWE Champion Hartwell was released by WWE in November but made a surprise appearance on SmackDown afterward.
  • She signed with TNA, debuting at Rebellion and is set to appear on Impact to discuss her future with the company.
  • Hartwell, a former NXT Women’s and Tag Team Champion, joins TNA’s competitive Knockouts division, reigniting her career.
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The crowd erupted when TNA revealed Hartwell as their newest acquisition during Rebellion. She’s scheduled to appear on the May 1 episode of Impact to discuss her future with the company. Hartwell returns to television after WWE released her last November. Her departure created confusion when she appeared on SmackDown after her release was announced.

During her WWE tenure, Hartwell captured both the NXT Women’s Championship and Women’s Tag Team Titles. Her popular ‘InDex’ storyline made her 2024 release particularly surprising.

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Now in TNA, Hartwell joins a competitive Knockouts division featuring Masha Slamovich and Tessa Blanchard. She may also clash with Ash & Heather By Elegance.

The Australian star has rebuilt her career on the independent circuit since leaving WWE. Her TNA signing marks a major career resurgence.

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Hartwell’s debut creates fresh match possibilities in TNA’s women’s division. Fans eagerly await her first in-ring appearances for the promotion.

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