Fans speculating on Scott D’Amore’s professional trajectory post-TNA will have to hold off on any expectations of him joining WWE or AEW for the time being.
Scott D’Amore’s departure from Anthem in February was a notable shake-up with Anthem appointing Anthony Cicione as the new President of TNA Wrestling. Since his exit, there’s been chatter about the possibility of D’Amore popping up in other wrestling promotions like WWE or AEW.
However, according to Mike Johnson at PWInsider, with the validation from wrestler Rhino that Scott D’Amore is still under payment by Anthem/TNA until February 2025, this seems unlikely. Scrutinizing the situation further, Johnson reveals that D’Amore is seemingly bound by a non-compete clause, restricting him from taking on roles at other major wrestling promotions across the U.S. and Canada.
Updates will be promptly provided by WrestleZone as this story develops.
For more on this, see what Eddie Edwards had to say regarding D’Amore’s exit from TNA.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did Scott D’Amore leave TNA?
The circumstances behind Scott D’Amore’s departure from TNA have not been publicly disclosed, but he was terminated by Anthem in February, with Anthony Cicione named the new President of TNA Wrestling.
Where is Scott D’Amore expected to go after TNA?
While there has been speculation about D’Amore joining WWE or AEW, a supposed non-compete clause attached to his severance package from Anthem/TNA, as reported by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, would prevent him from working with any major wrestling promotions in the U.S and Canada.
When will Scott D’Amore’s non-compete clause expire?
Details about the length of Scott D’Amore’s non-compete clause have not been provided. But he is reportedly being paid by Anthem/TNA through February 2025, hinting that the non-compete could last at least until that time.
Has there been any official statement from Scott D’Amore regarding his future?
There have been no official statements or comments released by Scott D’Amore about his termination or future plans in the wrestling industry.
Are there any reactions from the wrestling community about D’Amore’s departure?
Yes, several individuals from the wrestling world, including wrestlers such as Eddie Edwards and Alex Shelley, have expressed their thoughts on D’Amore’s departure, emphasizing his impact on TNA, not only as a boss but also as a mentor and part of the TNA family.