TNA Wrestling has reportedly banned excessive blood and blading

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, TNA officials announced to the locker room this week that excessive blood and blading will no longer be permitted moving forward. The final match featuring such elements is a Dog Collar Match between TNA International Champion Steve Maclin and Eric Young that was taped on May 1st 2025 in Irvine, California.

Johnson noted the following about the policy change…

“In the case of hardway blood or something like a bloody nose or mouth, blood will be allowed and it was noted that it’s understandable that sometimes, blood will be a result of contact in the ring – but purposeful, heavy bloodletting is a thing of the past in the promotion. The decision was made, PWInsider.com is told, in order to protect the health of the talents as well as keeping current and potential advertisers and partners in mind.”