Deonna Purrazzo and Myla Grace Publicly Call Out TNA’s AJ Francis Over Social Media Comments

AJ Francis found himself at the center of controversy this week after taking to social media to weigh in on recent roster departures from TNA Wrestling. The outspoken performer posted comments Friday appearing to defend the company’s recent moves, offering his take on why certain wrestlers had left the promotion — remarks that didn’t sit well with everyone.

Deonna Purrazzo and Myla Grace both responded publicly, calling Francis out over what he had said. The callouts add another layer of tension to what has already been a turbulent period for TNA, which has seen notable roster changes in recent months.

Francis has never been shy about making his voice heard, and his willingness to wade into internal company matters on a public platform is consistent with a persona that thrives on generating heat. But when that heat comes from peers rather than fans, the calculus changes. Purrazzo, one of the most respected in-ring performers on TNA’s women’s roster, and Grace lending their names to the pushback gives the moment real weight.

It’s worth noting that Purrazzo herself has been linked to a future outside TNA, making her involvement in this exchange particularly noteworthy. Whether this dispute remains a social media back-and-forth or spills into something more significant — on-screen or behind the scenes — remains to be seen. For now, Francis has managed to do what he does best: put himself at the center of the conversation, whether he wanted the heat or not.