Carlos Silva is finally addressing the controversy surrounding TNA pulling talent from matches involving MJF and other AEW stars, and hes not dodging the criticism. The situation blew up earlier this month after MJFs planned indie match with Nic Nemeth was scrapped, along with other crossover bouts like Ricochet vs. Leon Slater. MJF publicly blasted Silva and TNA, accusing them of hurting talent financially by blocking those appearances. Now, Silva has responded. While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Silva admitted these calls are not easy and said he understands the criticism that comes with the job. But he made it clear that, as TNAs decision-maker, he sometimes has to take the hit publicly if he believes the move protects the company. Silva then explained that TNA isnt operating in a vacuum. He pointed to other companies making moves against them, including scheduling conflicts and venue issues, and said TNA has to defend itself instead of letting those situations slide. When it came to the specific pulled matches involving Nic Nemeth, Leon Slater, and others, Silva said TNA tried to handle the fallout as best it could. Still, he didnt pass the blame around, he said the final decision was his. Silva may not have calmed everyone down with that answer, but he did make one thing clear: TNA is choosing protection over goodwill right now. MJF turned the issue into a public fight, Silva owned the decision, and now the bigger question is whether this becomes a one-off business dispute or the start of a much colder stretch between TNA and AEW-linked talent. Do you think Carlos Silva made the right call by protecting TNAs business, or should wrestlers have been allowed to work those crossover matches? Sound off in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
