Masha Slamovich is back in the wrestling world—and she returned in the most chaotic way possible.
On January 17, 2026, Slamovich stepped into the ring for the first time in months, battling Haley J in a vicious steel cage match at a Circle 6 Wrestling event. This was Slamovich’s first match since domestic abuse allegations surfaced in September 2025, and she made her comeback count.
The match was pure carnage. Slamovich and Haley J threw down with multiple table spots, trash can shots, and even fought on top of the cage, delivering the kind of no-rules war that left fans speechless. For those who wondered how Masha would look after months of absence—she didn’t miss a beat.
This comeback follows a string of behind-the-scenes developments with TNA Wrestling. Back in December, Sports Illustrated’s John Alba reported that Slamovich had quietly been removed from the TNA roster and was no longer with the company. However, it wasn’t necessarily a permanent cut.
“I’m told she is not currently with the company, but leadership plans to touch base with her and regroup in 2026,” Alba noted.
The change came after her ex-partner AKIRA publicly accused her of abuse. In response, Slamovich issued a statement in late 2025, calling the relationship “toxic and mutually destructive.” She admitted fault and expressed regret.
“We hurt each other deeply… I take responsibility for my actions and I am sorry, embarrassed, and ashamed of the role I played in our relationship,” she wrote.
Now, with her steel cage return making headlines, it’s clear Slamovich isn’t waiting around for corporate green lights. She’s wrestling again—and doing it her way.
Do you think Masha Slamovich’s return outside TNA is a step toward redemption—or should she still be kept off the radar? Drop your thoughts and reactions in the comments below.
