TNA President Carlos Silva is putting rumors to rest regarding a supposed ban on intentional blood in the promotion.
Speaking to The Takedown on SI, Silva denied reports that TNA had banned intentional bleeding in matches, clarifying that the policy was misrepresented.
Over the past month, TNA fans witnessed brutal encounters, including a barbed wire brawl between Sami Callihan and Mance Warner and a violent dog collar match featuring Steve Maclin and Eric Young. The intensity of those matches fueled speculation that TNA was cracking down on blood to attract potential advertisers and secure a new media rights deal.
While Silva confirmed that the promotion is being more mindful of advertisers, he emphasized that there is no ban in place. Silva said that talent was simply encouraged to use intentional bleeding more sparingly, not eliminate it altogether.
Silva also noted that Tommy Dreamer and other creative team members were fully supportive of the motion, aiming to make blood and violence more impactful when it is used, rather than a constant presence.
Addressing concerns about batch tapings, Silva explained how excessive blood can cause logistical problems, including stained canvases and potential safety risks for talent. Silva said he remained in close communication with Steve Maclin after his intense match with Eric Young that saw Maclin bleed profusely, assuring that everything ended up being fine.
Despite the backlash over the initial report, Silva is making it clear that TNA is not backing away from using blood or heavy violence when the story calls for it.
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