Overview
- TNA confirmed Wednesday that Gabby Forza has signed her first televised contract and will be a regular member of the Knockouts Division.
- Forza spent roughly three-and-a-half years on the independent circuit before appearing on TNA programming, including a match on TNA Explosion and a spot in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament.
- TNA’s news release noted Forza was trained by Brian Myers, Bear Bronson and Pat Buck and promoted her established gnome-themed persona as part of her TV character.
- The signing came as TNA announced the departures of Mara Sadè and Jody Threat and teased the return of a former Knockouts champion, marking an active reshuffle of the women’s roster.
- The new Knockouts Television Championship and its inaugural tournament gave Forza early exposure that likely sped her path to a contract and could create more televised slots for other independent wrestlers.