TNA Wrestling Parts Ways With Eric Young, Two-Time World Champion Released

Eric Young’s lengthy tenure with TNA Wrestling has come to an end. The promotion confirmed on Wednesday, July 1, that the veteran star has been released, effective immediately.

TNA issued a brief official statement on the matter: “TNA Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Eric Young, effective immediately. EY has had a legendary TNA career, including twice as TNA World Champion. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

The departure marks the close of one of the more storied careers in TNA history. Young — known to fans simply as EY — spent years as one of the promotion’s most relied-upon performers, transitioning seamlessly between babyface and heel roles across multiple eras. His resume inside the company includes two TNA World Championship reigns and involvement in numerous high-profile storylines that helped define different periods of the promotion.

Few performers can claim the kind of long-term relationship with TNA that Young built. From his early days as a comedic underdog fan favorite to his run as a dangerous, unhinged heel, he proved capable of adapting to whatever the company needed from him. That versatility kept him relevant on the roster far longer than most.

No reason has been given for the release, and there’s been no word yet on where Young might land next. Given his name value and experience, he figures to attract interest across the independent scene and major promotions alike. For now, TNA closes the book on one of its most enduring acts.