The fallout from TNA blocking Nic Nemeth vs. MJF just got louder, as Pat Buck has now issued a lengthy public statement calling out the decision and how it impacted his promotion. Buck, the owner of Create-A-Pro Wrestling and current AEW Vice President of Talent Development, addressed the situation after the scheduled May 1 main event in Melville, New York was scrapped. He made it clear he usually stays quiet on situations like this, but felt this one crossed a line. Buck directly pointed the blame at Carlos Silva and TNA Wrestling, stating that the company forced a change to the shows main event just weeks before the event was set to take place. He explained that Create-A-Pro isnt a major television promotion, but a training-based operation built around live events that help develop talent and give wrestlers chances to work and earn money. Buck stressed that live events are essential to training and keeping wrestlers sharp, arguing that blocking appearances like this ultimately hurts the industry and the talent trying to build their careers. He also made it clear that even though talent wasnt technically pulled from the event, altering a major match at the last minute had the same effect from a promoters point of view. Buck added that in situations where one company disrupts another promoters plans, the professional expectation is to help fix the issuenot walk away from it. He also referenced past working relationships between his promotion and TNA, noting that Create-A-Pro had previously supported the company in various ways, including providing talent and equipment when needed. Buck closed his message by saying his promotion will move forward regardless, but questioned whether actions like this truly help grow the wrestling industry. The canceled Nemeth vs. MJF match is just one of several impacted by TNAs current stance on talent working against wrestlers signed to other promotions. Other reported changes include the cancellation of Leon Slater vs. Ricochet at WrestleCons Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow, as well as a blocked appearance by Moose at a Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling event. Meanwhile, MJF has continued speaking out publicly about the situation, previously blasting Silva and TNA over the decision and calling the move harmful to talent opportunities. With multiple promotions now affected, the situation between TNA and outside bookings appears far from settledand the tension is only growing. Do you think TNA is right to limit talent appearances like this, or should wrestlers be allowed more freedom to work outside shows? Drop your thoughts and feedback below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
