Various: Masha Slamovich Wrestles First Match Since TNA Departure & Domestic Abuse Allegations, Chris Bey on “It’s Okay To Be Transparent And Vulnerable”, Pretty Boy Smooth Signs with NWA

Masha Slamovich Wrestles First Match Since TNA Departure & Domestic Abuse Allegations

As noted before, Masha Slamovich has been dealing with domestic abuse allegations made against her by her former partner and current indies wrestler AKIRA since this past September. Slamovich departed from TNA this past December due to her contract had expired following an internal investigation by TNA into the allegations.

This past Friday’s event for Circle 6 featured Slamovich competing in her first wrestling match since her departure from TNA and allegations against her.

Slamovich faced off against Haley J in a cage match on the show.

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It was announced that Slamovich will be making a return appearance for the company at their February 13th event in Hollywood, California.

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Chris Bey Comments on “It’s Okay To Be Transparent And Vulnerable”

As noted before, Chris Bey has been out of action for TNA Wrestling since October of 2024 due to a broken neck injury and surgery.

Bey recently issued a statement on Twitter about an emotional moment he had this past Friday following him visiting Natalya and Tyson Kidd’s Dungeon 2.0 wrestling school last week over how his wrestling career might have turned out by now had he not broken his neck.

“I cried yesterday… let me explain

Last week I went down to the dungeon 2.0. I had an amazing time and witnessed some amazing things. So grateful for the invite.

Then it hit me hard this week.

A bunch of my friends are signing to new promotions or doing cool things in their promotions, friends doing well in the indies. TNA moved over to AMC. I’m still struggling to get out of bed daily.

In the gym yesterday in the middle of my workout I just broke down. Tears flowed through my eyes like they haven’t in a few months. I couldn’t help but think “where would I be if I didn’t get hurt?”.

Eventually, I wiped my eyes and picked up the dumbbells and did my next set. Continued to complete my workout.

It’s okay to be transparent and vulnerable, it’s okay to feel. It’s not okay to give up.

I love you all #GSET”

I cried yesterday… let me explain

Last week I went down to the dungeon 2.0. I had an amazing time and witnessed some amazing things. So grateful for the invite.

Then it hit me hard this week.

A bunch of my friends are signing to new promotions or doing cool things in their…

— Chris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) January 17, 2026

In a follow-up post, Bey stated that he is not jealous and instead is still very proud and supportive of all of his friends in wrestling.

“If I didn’t stress it enough, I’m so proud of everyone. Not a jealous bone in my body. I’ve said it from day 1, before the injury, we can all get it.”

If I didn’t stress it enough, I’m so proud of everyone. Not a jealous bone in my body. I’ve said it from day 1, before the injury, we can all get it.

— Chris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) January 17, 2026

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Pretty Boy Smooth Signs with NWA

The National Wrestling Alliance announced that indies talent Pretty Boy Smooth recently signed an official long-term contract with their company.

Official press release:

NWA Signs Pretty Boy Smooth

Today the National Wrestling Alliance announces the signing of Pretty Boy Smooth. Inking a long-term contract ensures “The Urban Playboy” remains a staple on 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙠𝙪, airing 8PM ET Tuesdays on Roku Sports.

Pretty Boy Smooth first made waves in the National Wrestling Alliance as the inaugural NWA Exodus Pro Midwest Heavyweight Champion. More recently, “The Most Dominant Attraction” in NWA has been integral in the Exodus-adjacent faction The Holy Grail, challenging for the NWA U.S. Tag Titles on the Jan. 13 episode of 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙠𝙪.

At 6’9,” 260 lbs., Pretty Boy Smooth is a nine-year veteran of pro wrestling. A former D1 Basketball player, he holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication and Organizational Leadership. “The Urban Playboy” was trained by Johnny Gargano and Candice LaRae, EC3 and Pepper Parks among others.

The signing of Smooth was announced tonight (January 17) in Cleveland, OH. NWA Worlds Champion “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason presented his contract in front of an enthusiastic NWA Exodus Pro Wrestling crowd. Smooth next sees action in a National Wrestling Alliance ring Feb. 21, when 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙠𝙪 returns to Tampa’s WEDU PBS Studios for a huge double-taping event. Tickets are on sale now at NWALiveEvents.com.

𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙠𝙪 airs every Tuesday, 8PM ET on Roku Sports followed by recent episodes & an 11PM ET/8PM PT rebroadcast. Watch 24/7 on demand. Catch classic Lightning One Era NWA around-the-clock on Roku’s Wrestling Central Channel.

For Complete Details About the National Wrestling Alliance, Visit: NationalWrestlingAlliance.com.