Former NXT Star Jakara Jackson Signs With TNA

Former NXT wrestler, previously known as Jakara Jackson, has signed a new deal with TNA Wrestling.

The former Jackson now wrestles under the name Mara Sade and returned to TNA, after last wrestling in a Four-Way Tag Match at Rebellion on April 27, on last night’s episode of Impact as the mystery partner in a Knockouts trios match. Sade teamed with The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay) to defeat Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, and M by Elegance. TNA later posted a video to social media of Sade signing her contract with the company’s president, Carlos Silva and producer Tommy Dreamer.

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The former Jackson joined WWE in 2021 after participating in a tryout in Las Vegas and was signed by the company soon after. Herself and Lash Legend aligned themselves with Noam Dar and Oro Mensah at the May 28, 2023 NXT Battleground, helping Dar to retain his Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee and forming the group known as The Meta-Four.

When Did Jakara Jackson Leave WWE?

Jakara Jackson was released by WWE on May 2, 2025, shortly after Meta-Four disbanded on the April 29 episode of NXT. Oro Mensah was also released the same day, but the other members of Meta-Four (Noam Dar and Lash Legend) are still with the company.

What do you think is next for Mara Sade in TNA? Could she go on to win the Knockouts Championship? And is there any other former WWE stars you’d like to see show up on Impact?

Let us know your thoughts down below!