List of authority figures in professional wrestling
Encyclopedia
This list brings together authority figures — people who hold on-screen
power
— in professional wrestling promotion
s or brand
s within North America. The North American wrestling industry
portrays authority figures as responsible for making matches, providing rules and generally keeping law and order both in and outside of the ring
. The role can vary according to disposition. A face
authority figure tends to give what the fans want and favors fellow face-wrestlers: note for example Theodore Long
. Heel
authority figures tend to run their shows out of their own self-interest: Vince McMahon
's Mr. McMahon gimmick exemplifies this type.
served as the first WWE (or WWF at that time) Commissioner. During the "Attitude" era of WWE, not only Commissioner had the booking power, Vince McMahon
also had some booking power as well through his Chairman position under his evil character "Mr.McMahon". McMahon usually used his power in order to haze his (kayfabe
) nemesis, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
.
Upon splitting the WWE into two separate brands in the WWE Brand Extension
of 2002, on-screen co-owners Vince McMahon and Ric Flair
proceeded to draft WWE wrestlers into two separate rosters. Flair took ownership of Raw
, while McMahon controlled SmackDown. After McMahon regained control of the entire company, he removed Flair from control of Raw, relinquished his own position, and appointed separate general managers to control the different brands.
On July 18, 2011, Triple H
came to WWE Raw
and told Vince McMahon that the board of directors (kayfabe) revoked his "day-to-day operation power" and named him to manage it instead. After that, Triple H has become the WWE's Chief Operating Officer
who had the booking power in WWE on both Raw and SmackDown brands.
1 Kayfabe
-appointed CEO by Linda McMahon; subsequently lost power in a Ladder match
at King of the Ring
.
2 Linda McMahon gained control after her husband Vince McMahon was barred from appearing on WWF television after Fully Loaded
. In real life, Linda McMahon served on the board of directors for WWE from 1980; Vince McMahon appointed her to the position of CEO in 1994 during the WWF steroid scandal.
1 Triple H has all booking power on Raw and SmackDown brands.
2 Theodore Long announced that Triple H gave him his booking power in Raw if necessary. However, in SmackDown, he can still use his power under the General Manager position.
1 Shane McMahon made occasional appearances all throughout this time and had booking power.
1 Since July 25, 2011 when Triple H became the WWE's Chief Operating Officer. The anonymous general manager has not appeared and used any booking power on Raw, but the general manager's podium still showed on Raw every week. On October 10, 2011, Vince McMahon returned to Raw and announced Triple H was relieved of his booking duties by the Board of Directors
and that John Laurainatis was the interim General Manager.
1 The Board of Directors named Tiffany Interim General Manager when Theodore Long announced his return to SmackDown as General Manager following Vickie Guerrero's appointment as General Manager of Raw. She became permanent General Manager on June 30, 2009.
1 Dixie Carter is legitimately TNA President since 2003 after Panda Energy International
became the owner of TNA. However, she began to have an on-screen role on 2009.
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
power
Political power
Political power is a type of power held by a group in a society which allows administration of some or all of public resources, including labour, and wealth. There are many ways to obtain possession of such power. At the nation-state level political legitimacy for political power is held by the...
— in professional wrestling promotion
Professional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
s or brand
WWE Brand Extension
WWE, formerly the World Wrestling Federation and World Wrestling Entertainment , currently promotes its core business of professional wrestling through two "brands" named after their two major television shows Raw and SmackDown...
s within North America. The North American wrestling industry
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
portrays authority figures as responsible for making matches, providing rules and generally keeping law and order both in and outside of the ring
Wrestling ring
A wrestling ring is the ring stage on which professional wrestlers wrestle.-Configuration and construction:The configuration and construction of the "traditional" ring is very similar to that of a boxing ring, though the wrestling version has three ring ropes...
. The role can vary according to disposition. A face
Face (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a babyface or face or in simple words, a fan favorite is a character who is portrayed as a heroic relative to the heel wrestlers, who are analogous to villains...
authority figure tends to give what the fans want and favors fellow face-wrestlers: note for example Theodore Long
Theodore Long
Theodore R. "Teddy" Long is an American professional wrestling manager and former referee who currently works for WWE on its SmackDown brand as its General Manager.-National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling:...
. Heel
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
authority figures tend to run their shows out of their own self-interest: Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon
Vincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
's Mr. McMahon gimmick exemplifies this type.
WWE authority figures
In the past, WWE's authority figure was presented by the President, who has a booking power and controls all wrestlers. However, in 1997, the figures was replaced by the Commissioner, which Sgt. SlaughterSgt. Slaughter
Robert Remus , better known by his ring name Sgt. Slaughter, is an American former WWE personality and semi-retired professional wrestler. From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, Slaughter had success in the National Wrestling Alliance, American Wrestling Association, and World Wrestling...
served as the first WWE (or WWF at that time) Commissioner. During the "Attitude" era of WWE, not only Commissioner had the booking power, Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon
Vincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
also had some booking power as well through his Chairman position under his evil character "Mr.McMahon". McMahon usually used his power in order to haze his (kayfabe
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
) nemesis, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Steve Austin
Stephen, Steven, or Steve Austin may refer to:* Stone Cold Steve Austin , American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler* Steve Austin , Australian dog trainer* Stephen F...
.
Upon splitting the WWE into two separate brands in the WWE Brand Extension
WWE Brand Extension
WWE, formerly the World Wrestling Federation and World Wrestling Entertainment , currently promotes its core business of professional wrestling through two "brands" named after their two major television shows Raw and SmackDown...
of 2002, on-screen co-owners Vince McMahon and Ric Flair
Ric Flair
Richard Morgan Fliehr is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Ric Flair. Also known as "The Nature Boy", Flair is one of the most well-known professional wrestlers in the world....
proceeded to draft WWE wrestlers into two separate rosters. Flair took ownership of Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
, while McMahon controlled SmackDown. After McMahon regained control of the entire company, he removed Flair from control of Raw, relinquished his own position, and appointed separate general managers to control the different brands.
On July 18, 2011, Triple H
Triple H
Paul Michael Levesque is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling authority figure, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent and actor, better known by his ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of the ring name, Hunter Hearst Helmsley...
came to WWE Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
and told Vince McMahon that the board of directors (kayfabe) revoked his "day-to-day operation power" and named him to manage it instead. After that, Triple H has become the WWE's Chief Operating Officer
Chief operating officer
A Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite"...
who had the booking power in WWE on both Raw and SmackDown brands.
Chief Executive Officer
- Steve AustinStone Cold Steve AustinSteve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
(June 7, 1999 - June 27, 1999)1 - Linda McMahonLinda McMahonLinda Marie McMahon is an American professional wrestling magnate and politician. She is notable for her career developing WWE with her husband Vince McMahon. She was in the company from 1980 to 2009. During this time, WWE grew from a small regional business in New York to a large multinational...
(September 2, 1999 – September 16, 2009)2 - Vince McMahonVince McMahonVincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
(September 16, 2009 – Present)
1 Kayfabe
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
-appointed CEO by Linda McMahon; subsequently lost power in a Ladder match
Ladder match
A ladder match is a type of match in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item is hung above the ring, and the winner is the contestant who climbs a ladder and retrieves the item...
at King of the Ring
King of the Ring (1999)
- Results :-Aftermath:The next night on RAW is War, Mr. McMahon claimed that the show that evening would be "a night never forgotten." Steve Austin announced that while he was CEO he wrote up a new contract for himself and made a few new rules, including the authority to assault Vince McMahon...
.
2 Linda McMahon gained control after her husband Vince McMahon was barred from appearing on WWF television after Fully Loaded
Fully Loaded (1999)
Fully Loaded was the second Fully Loaded professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Federation . It took place on July 25, 1999 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. Matches were fought in a number venues, including a parking garage.The main event was a First...
. In real life, Linda McMahon served on the board of directors for WWE from 1980; Vince McMahon appointed her to the position of CEO in 1994 during the WWF steroid scandal.
President
- Willie Gilzenberg (1963– November 15, 1978)
- Hisashi ShinmaHisashi ShinmaHisashi Shinma was a figurehead president of World Wrestling Entertainment, then known as the World Wrestling Federation and World Wide Wrestling Federation, from 1978 to 1984...
(1978–1984) - Jack TunneyJack TunneyJohn "Jack" Tunney was a Canadian wrestling promoter. Tunney was known worldwide for his appearances on World Wrestling Federation television as the promotion's figurehead president, suspending wrestlers, stripping them of titles, and ordering matches...
(September 1984 - July 12, 1995) - Gorilla MonsoonGorilla MonsoonRobert James "Gino" Marella , better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play announcer, and booker...
(July 12, 1995 – August 3, 1997) (interim from July 12, 1995 to March 31, 1996, when he officially became president) - Roddy PiperRoddy PiperRoderick George Toombs , better known by his ring name "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler and film actor who is currently signed to WWE. In professional wrestling, he is best known for his work with WWE...
- Interim President (1996) (substitution for an injured Gorilla Monsoon)
Chief Operating Officer
- Triple HTriple HPaul Michael Levesque is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling authority figure, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent and actor, better known by his ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of the ring name, Hunter Hearst Helmsley...
(July 18, 2011 - )1- Theodore LongTheodore LongTheodore R. "Teddy" Long is an American professional wrestling manager and former referee who currently works for WWE on its SmackDown brand as its General Manager.-National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling:...
- Assistant to the COO (September 5, 2011 - )2
- Theodore Long
1 Triple H has all booking power on Raw and SmackDown brands.
2 Theodore Long announced that Triple H gave him his booking power in Raw if necessary. However, in SmackDown, he can still use his power under the General Manager position.
Commissioners
- Sgt. SlaughterSgt. SlaughterRobert Remus , better known by his ring name Sgt. Slaughter, is an American former WWE personality and semi-retired professional wrestler. From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, Slaughter had success in the National Wrestling Alliance, American Wrestling Association, and World Wrestling...
(August 4, 1997 - November 23, 1998) - Shawn MichaelsShawn MichaelsMichael Shawn Hickenbottom , better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American television host and retired professional wrestler. He presents the Outdoor Channel show MacMillan River Adventures, and is currently signed to WWE, where he has served in an ambassadorial role since December...
(November 23, 1998 - June 26, 2000) - Mick FoleyMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
(June 26, 2000 - December 18, 2000)- DebraDebra MarshallDebra Gale Marshall is an American actress and former professional wrestling manager and WWE Diva. Arguably best known by her ring name, Debra, she gained recognition for her appearances with the World Wrestling Federation between 1998 and 2002.She began her career in professional wrestling in...
- Lt. Commissioner - (October 30, 2000 - March 5, 2001)
- Debra
- William Regal (March 8, 2001 - October 11, 2001)
- Mick Foley (October 11, 2001 - November 19, 2001)
Owners
- Ric FlairRic FlairRichard Morgan Fliehr is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Ric Flair. Also known as "The Nature Boy", Flair is one of the most well-known professional wrestlers in the world....
(November 19, 2001 - June 10, 2002) - Vince McMahonVince McMahonVincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
(June 10, 2002 - June 15, 2009)- Shane McMahonShane McMahonShane Brandon McMahon is an American executive, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of YOU On Demand. A former executive and professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment , he is the son of WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and former US Senate candidate Linda...
Executive Vice President (June 10, 2002 - June 22, 2009)1
- Shane McMahon
- Donald TrumpDonald TrumpDonald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
(June 15, 2009 - June 22, 2009) - Vince McMahonVince McMahonVincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
(June 22, 2009 – Present)
1 Shane McMahon made occasional appearances all throughout this time and had booking power.
General Managers
- Eric BischoffEric BischoffEric Aaron Bischoff is an American entrepreneur, and professional wrestling booker and on-screen personality currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
(July 15, 2002 - December 5, 2005)- Chief MorleySean MorleySean Allen Morley is a Canadian professional wrestler better known by his ring name Val Venis, during his time with World Wrestling Federation, later known as World Wrestling Entertainment...
- Chief of Staff (November 25, 2002 - May 5, 2003) - Steve AustinStone Cold Steve AustinSteve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
- Co-General Manager/Sheriff (April 28, 2003 - April 17, 2004) - Mick FoleyMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
- Co-General Manager (December 1, 2003 - December 15, 2003)
- Chief Morley
- Vince McMahonVince McMahonVincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
- Interim General Manager (December 12, 2005 - May 29, 2006) - Jonathan CoachmanJonathan CoachmanJonathan William Coachman , also known as "The Coach", is a former professional wrestling color commentator and authority figure. He is also a former college basketball player, and football play-by-play announcer...
- Executive Assistant/Interim General Manager (May 29, 2006 - August 6, 2007) - William Regal (August 6, 2007 - May 19, 2008)
- Jonathan CoachmanJonathan CoachmanJonathan William Coachman , also known as "The Coach", is a former professional wrestling color commentator and authority figure. He is also a former college basketball player, and football play-by-play announcer...
- Executive Assistant (August 6, 2007 - January 4, 2008)
- Jonathan Coachman
- Mike AdamleMike AdamleMichael David "Mike" Adamle is a sports personality and former National Football League player. He is best known as the co-host of American Gladiators series for seven years....
(July 28, 2008 - November 3, 2008) - Stephanie McMahon (November 24, 2008 - April 6, 2009)
- Vickie GuerreroVickie GuerreroVickie Lynn Guerrero is an American professional wrestling personality, manager, shifting authority figure and occasional wrestler. She is the widow of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero, currently signed to WWE on its Raw brand...
(April 6, 2009 - June 8, 2009), (May 10, 2010) - Bret HartBret HartBret Hart is a Canadian on-screen personality, writer, actor and Semi-retired professional wrestler. Like others in the Hart wrestling family, Hart has an amateur wrestling background, including wrestling at Ernest Manning High School and Mount Royal College...
(May 24, 2010 - June 21, 2010) - Anonymous General Manager (June 21, 2010 - October 10, 2011) 1
- Michael ColeMichael ColeMichael Sean Coulthard , better known by his ring name Michael Cole, is an American professional wrestling commentator, currently signed to WWE on both its Rawand SmackDown brands. Coulthard is a former news journalist....
- Official Spokesman (June 21, 2010 - October 10, 2011)
- Michael Cole
- John LaurinaitisJohn LaurinaitisJohn Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All...
- Interim General Manager (October 10, 2011 - )
1 Since July 25, 2011 when Triple H became the WWE's Chief Operating Officer. The anonymous general manager has not appeared and used any booking power on Raw, but the general manager's podium still showed on Raw every week. On October 10, 2011, Vince McMahon returned to Raw and announced Triple H was relieved of his booking duties by the Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
and that John Laurainatis was the interim General Manager.
General Managers
- Stephanie McMahon (July 18, 2002 - October 19, 2003)
- Paul HeymanPaul HeymanPaul Heyman is an American entertainment producer, best known for his career in professional wrestling as a promoter, manager, commentator and journalist. He is also an occasional actor in film....
(October 23, 2003 - March 22, 2004) - Kurt AngleKurt AngleKurt Steven Angle is an American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is recognized as a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion...
(March 25, 2004 - July 22, 2004) - Theodore LongTheodore LongTheodore R. "Teddy" Long is an American professional wrestling manager and former referee who currently works for WWE on its SmackDown brand as its General Manager.-National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling:...
(July 29, 2004 - September 21, 2007)- Palmer CanonBrian MailhotBrian Mailhot is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter, better known for his short stint in World Wrestling Entertainment's SmackDown! brand under the ring name of Palmer Canon.-Early career:...
- Network Representative (August 25, 2005 - April 27, 2006) - Vickie GuerreroVickie GuerreroVickie Lynn Guerrero is an American professional wrestling personality, manager, shifting authority figure and occasional wrestler. She is the widow of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero, currently signed to WWE on its Raw brand...
- Assistant General Manager (May 18, 2007 - September 21, 2007)
- Palmer Canon
- Vickie GuerreroVickie GuerreroVickie Lynn Guerrero is an American professional wrestling personality, manager, shifting authority figure and occasional wrestler. She is the widow of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero, currently signed to WWE on its Raw brand...
(September 28, 2007 - April 6, 2009)- Theodore LongTheodore LongTheodore R. "Teddy" Long is an American professional wrestling manager and former referee who currently works for WWE on its SmackDown brand as its General Manager.-National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling:...
- Assistant General Manager (November 30, 2007 - May 16, 2008)
- Theodore Long
- Theodore Long (April 7, 2009 - )
- Vickie GuerreroVickie GuerreroVickie Lynn Guerrero is an American professional wrestling personality, manager, shifting authority figure and occasional wrestler. She is the widow of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero, currently signed to WWE on its Raw brand...
- Consultant (November 20, 2009 - February 25, 2011) - Zack RyderZack RyderMatthew Joseph Cardona, Jr. better known by his ring name Zack Ryder, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE and works on the Raw brand as a wrestler and the SmackDown brand as an assistant to SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long.Cardona wrestled mostly with his tag...
- Assistant (July 29, 2011 – present)
- Vickie Guerrero
General Managers
- Paul HeymanPaul HeymanPaul Heyman is an American entertainment producer, best known for his career in professional wrestling as a promoter, manager, commentator and journalist. He is also an occasional actor in film....
(under the title of ECW Representative) (June 13, 2006 - December 4, 2006) - Armando Estrada (August 14, 2007 - June 3, 2008)
- Theodore LongTheodore LongTheodore R. "Teddy" Long is an American professional wrestling manager and former referee who currently works for WWE on its SmackDown brand as its General Manager.-National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling:...
(June 3, 2008 - April 7, 2009)- TiffanyTaryn TerrellTaryn Nicole Terrell , better known by her ring name Tiffany is an American model, professional wrestler and former general manager. She is best known for her time in World Wrestling Entertainment . She also trained at WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling...
- Assistant GM (June 10, 2008 - April 7, 2009)
- Tiffany
- TiffanyTaryn TerrellTaryn Nicole Terrell , better known by her ring name Tiffany is an American model, professional wrestler and former general manager. She is best known for her time in World Wrestling Entertainment . She also trained at WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling...
(June 30, 2009 - February 16, 2010) 1
1 The Board of Directors named Tiffany Interim General Manager when Theodore Long announced his return to SmackDown as General Manager following Vickie Guerrero's appointment as General Manager of Raw. She became permanent General Manager on June 30, 2009.
Management Director
- Jim CornetteJim CornetteJames Mark "Jim" Cornette is an American professional wrestling manager, commentator, promoter, and booker. As a manager, he has worked for Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation and from 1991 to 1995, was the owner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling...
(July 16, 2006 - May 21, 2009)- Matt Morgan - Bodyguard/Enforcer (August 9, 2007 - April 10, 2008)
President
- Dixie Carter (April 19, 2009 - October 14, 2010), (November 25, 2010 - March 3, 2011) (October 16, 2011 - Present) 1
- Mick FoleyMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
- Executive Shareholder (October 23, 2008 - January 4, 2010) - Hulk HoganHulk HoganTerrance Gene "Terry" Bollea , better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Semi-retired professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
- Managing Partner (January 4, 2010 - October 14, 2010) - StingSting (wrestler)Steven James "Steve" Borden , better known by his ring name Sting, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
- General Manager (October 20, 2011 - Present)
- Mick Foley
- Hulk Hogan - (October 14, 2010 - November 25, 2010), (March 3, 2011 – October 16, 2011)
- Mick FoleyMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
- Network Consultant (May 3, 2011 - June 2, 2011)
- Mick Foley
1 Dixie Carter is legitimately TNA President since 2003 after Panda Energy International
Panda Energy International
Panda Energy International, Inc. is an American privately held company that constructs, maintains and operates environmentally friendly power plants, with the name of the company a reference to the endangered Giant Panda. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It is a division of The Panda...
became the owner of TNA. However, she began to have an on-screen role on 2009.
Executive Producer
- Eric BischoffEric BischoffEric Aaron Bischoff is an American entrepreneur, and professional wrestling booker and on-screen personality currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
(January 4, 2010 - )- Ms. TessmacherBrooke Adams (model)Brooke Nichole Adams is an American model, dancer, and professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Brooke Tessmacher. She previously worked for World Wrestling Entertainment appearing with Kelly Kelly and Layla in the dance group Extreme Exposé...
- Executive Assistant (April 28, 2010 - September 20, 2010)
- Ms. Tessmacher
Knockouts Division Commissioner
- Traci BrooksTracy BrookshawTracy Brookshaw is a Canadian professional wrestler, professional wrestling valet and professional wrestling referee, better known by her ring name Traci Brooks. She is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where she has spent most of her career.-Early life:Brookshaw grew up on a...
- (August 28, 2008 - January 2009) - Ms. TessmacherBrooke Adams (model)Brooke Nichole Adams is an American model, dancer, and professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Brooke Tessmacher. She previously worked for World Wrestling Entertainment appearing with Kelly Kelly and Layla in the dance group Extreme Exposé...
- (September 20, 2010 - October 14, 2010) - Karen Jarrett - (September 1, 2011 – Present)