TNA News: Vince Russo Finally Talks About TNA Departure

According to wrestlinginc.com, the former TNA head writer weighed in on his TNA departure.

The article mentions, Russo was slated to have an interview with PWInsider on Monday March 5th. Unfortunately, he pulled out and instead released the following message to the website.

"Despite the continuing rumors, speculation, and hearsay surrounding my departure from TNA Wrestling, in an effort to set the record straight, I was not fired, terminated, released, or let go from the company--it was my decision to walk away, and from there the separation was mutual, amicable and professional.

"It simply makes good business sense that where someone of my talent and ability was not going to be used to their capability or capacity, that a parting of the ways was inevitable.

"In closing, I'd like to thank my fellow writer and friend, Matt Conway, for giving me purpose, my friend and brother, Jeff Jarrett, for hiring me, Dixie Carter and the entire Carter family, for keeping me employed, but, more importantly, every man and woman in the locker room for giving me the opportunity, and ability, to work in the professional wrestling business for the past twenty years. Without their blood, sweat and tears . . . I would have not been able to support my family and make a living. My greatest loss by far is leaving them behind.

"And truly, from the bottom of my heart, I wish TNA all the best in their future endeavors.

"PS: I couldn't help myself with that last line, but I truly DO wish TNA all the success in the world!

"Peace, Vince"

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Personally, I am torn about this statement. On one hand, you have what appears to be a classy move by Russo. However, Russo is also scheduled to do a You Shoot Live event on June 1st. The event is advertising that Russo, "will be addressing the wrestling world."

Clearly, this is a paid gig for Russo, so they may have made him sign some exclusivity rights deal. This would cause an issue for any interviews prior to June 1st. If that is the case, I still say Russo handled this situation well. He could have simply just pulled out of the interview and gave them nothing in return. Instead, he gave them a well thought out and written statement, which included some information regarding his status.

In the end, we may never know Russo's true thoughts on the subject until June 1st.