IMPACT Wrestling’s Ed Nordholm Confirms Creative Team Changes, More Details On Abyss & Sonjay Dutt’s Departures

IMPACT Wrestling President Ed Nordholm has confirmed Abyss and Sonjay Dutt have departed the company, and Konnan and Tommy Dreamer will be joining the creative team.

In a statement issued to Wrestling Inc, Nordholm said:

“We reached an amicable agreement with Sonjay and Abyss to allow them to pursue this opportunity. They have been tremendous contributors to IMPACT Wrestling and we wish them every success. We are thrilled that Konnan and Tommy Dreamer have agreed to bring their 50+ years of experience to our core creative team.”

Two Key Figures Leave IMPACT Wrestling, Reportedly Going To WWE

PWInsider.com first reported Abyss and Dutt were leaving the company, and could be headed to WWE; it was said the split was amicable. Pro Wrestling Sheet later independently confirmed the changes, saying talent was notified of the move via email on Wednesday afternoon, and that both men were allowed out of their existing deals to pursue ‘new opportunities’ presented to them. It was noted that it’s currently unknown if Dutt or Abyss will be working in a backstage capacity with WWE, or in another within the company.