TNA Wrestling’s on-screen Director of Authority Santino Marella posted to social media that he underwent successful surgery for sleep apnea.
“Sleep apnoea surgery was a success. In a couple weeks I’ll be sleeping properly for the first time in about 30 years. Better recovery, better blood oxygen levels, less brain fog, more energy, less inflammation, & lower cortisol levels to start. I feel like it’s gonna be a new lease on life. Sucks pretty bad at the moment not gonna lie, but in a few days, I should begin to see the benefits.”
TNA did an backstage angle on this past Thursday’s IMPACT, in which Marella got into a shouting match with Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo and his daughter – TNA Knockouts World Champion Arianna Grace. This led to a physical altercation along with Indi Hartwell coming to assist Marella.
Later in the episode, the other TNA authority figure Daria Rae informed Marella that after speaking with the Board of Directors, he would be suspended indefinitely for putting his hands on talent. Hartwell was also suspended for touching Rae.