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TNA CREATIVE UPDATE

As mentioned in the PWInsider.con Elite section, TNA sources are indicating that Vince Russo was released from his position as a lead writer for the company's creative team. The decision was not much of a surprise as much of the direction in recent months had been directed by Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff with Russo and Matt Conway writing the actual scripts of the shows, which were then filtered through the aforementioned and tweaked the day of production.

Dixie Carter's statement via Twitter was issued in a way that reads like a corporate statement indicating the two sides have agreed not to speak ill of the other. Sources indicate that Carter's statement was the first anyone within TNA beyond the most inner circle was officially aware of Russo's status.

Dave Lagana, who was hired by the company for Ring Ka King, was at this week's round of TV helping with production and offering feedback and some creative input. Going forward, it is expected he will be working with Matt Conway on scripts but it is not seen as a replacement of Russo's position as much as someone who was working for the company taking on some additional responsibilities.

The rumors that Lagana replaced Russo as the "head" writer seem to come from Lagana's position with the company being listed as "Creative Director" online. That job title has actually been his title since he went to work for TNA in November 2011.

The Russo departure will leave the company without one of Dixie Carter's top confidantes and in a way, top scapegoat, as there was certainly a segment of fans prepared to blame Russo for anything that was booked that they didn't like from a logical standpoint.

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