TNA Wrestling Implements Policy Limiting Intentional Blood Use

TNA Wrestling has recently introduced a policy to scale back the use of intentional blood and blading in matches, aiming to make such violent moments more meaningful when they do occur. Steve Maclin, the current TNA International Champion, explained that after a series of bloody matches including his Dog Collar Match against Eric Young, the company decided to reduce excessive blood usage to enhance its impact. Maclin emphasized his commitment to performing fully and noted the importance of using blood effectively, highlighting that the Dog Collar Match was the last heavily bloody match before the policy took effect. Despite reports of an outright ban on intentional bleeding, TNA President Carlos Silva clarified that there is no ban, but rather a push for more sparing and impactful use of violence, keeping in mind potential advertisers and media partners. Silva also stated that if a match's storyline justifies it, intentional blood and violence can still be employed. The creative team, including Tommy Dreamer, supports this approach to ensure brutality is used purposefully rather than excessively.