Mance Warner and Wife Exit TNA Over Clearance Dispute

Mance Warner and his wife, Steph De Lander, have departed from TNA Wrestling following a dispute over the company's refusal to medically clear her for an in-ring return after a prolonged neck injury. The 29-year-old De Lander, who has been sidelined since mid-2024, announced her clearance to compete again, but TNA informed her she would not be permitted to wrestle under their banner, leading both wrestlers to quit the promotion.

The conflict arose from differing medical assessments regarding De Lander's recovery. She underwent neck fusion surgery on her C5 and C6 vertebrae in October 2024 after dealing with a bulging disc. Her last in-ring appearance was a tag team match in August 2024, though she continued to appear on TNA programming in a non-physical role aligned with Warner, who joined the company earlier this year. De Lander has not competed in a singles match since May 2024, focusing instead on rehabilitation over the past 18 months.

In late January, De Lander turned to social media to share her progress and seek assistance. "My neck is 100% healed and I have been cleared by my surgeon to return to the ring," she wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "I need guidance from a...