Despite being fired by TNA and sued by the owners, it appears Gail Kim still cares deeply about the promotion. This is known because, after a fan expressed their disappointment on X.com about how the Knockouts Division is currently being booked, she responded, “This breaks my heart to be honest,” and asked the company to “Do better,” reminding everyone that the Knockouts helped build TNA’s reputation.
TNA’s Knockouts division launched in 2007 as a groundbreaking women’s wrestling showcase, moving beyond valets to deliver athletic, respected matches thanks to pioneers like Gail Kim, who became the inaugural champion. The division peaked in the late 2000s and 2010s, marked by solid storytelling and tag team expansion. Through the Impact era, stars like Jordynne Grace and Deonna Purrazzo kept it strong. Yet since rebranding as TNA in 2024 and partnering with WWE, the division has heavily featured NXT talents, with champions including Jacy Jayne, Kelani Jordan, and, presently, Arianna Grace, pushing homegrown talent aside.
