Morning Daily News Update: July 2, 2026 – Eric Young Released By TNA Wrestling
By Conor Renshaw on 2 July 2026
Good morning all!
It’s Thursday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!
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Former TNA World Champion Released, Could Be Set For WWE Return
Eric Young has been released by TNA Wrestling after requesting his departure, with the promotion confirming his exit was effective immediately. In a statement, TNA thanked the two-time TNA World Champion for his contributions and wished him well. According to Fightful, WWE sources expect Young to return to the company, citing his strong relationship with Triple H. Young previously spent time with WWE between 2016 and 2020 and briefly re-signed in 2022 before returning to TNA in 2023, having originally debuted for the promotion as part of Team Canada in 2004.
TNA Impact Lineup Confirmed For July 2, 2027
Check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of TNA Impact.
Mick Foley Thanks WWE As His Legends Deal Ends
Mick Foley has confirmed that his WWE Legends merchandise deal has ended, and he thanked WWE’s merchandising and marketing teams for their support over the years. In a Facebook video, the WWE Hall of Famer said he remained proud of his time with the company and was grateful for the success of his merchandise, revealing that he had recently received his largest quarterly royalty payment in about a decade. Foley added that he is now focused on a new chapter with AEW, with new merchandise on the way and additional projects with other companies.
RFK Jr. Appears To Treat WWE As Real While Appearing Alongside Triple H
During a NewsNation interview alongside WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited WWE as an example of overcoming failure while discussing the return of the Presidential Fitness Test. Kennedy said WWE performers lose and win “fights” as part of learning resilience, a comment that drew attention because it appeared to treat WWE competition as legitimate sporting contests. Triple H did not address that characterisation, instead emphasising the importance of rewarding effort and encouraging children to support one another regardless of ability.