Taz Officially Exits TNA

Taz has officially left TNA, just one week after missing the television tapings due to the company's ongoing issues of paycheques not arriving for talent. John Gaburick, Executive Vice President Of TNA Wrestling, announced the news on his Twitter; https://twitter.com/JohnGaburick/status/588450682002255873 Taz then confirmed his TNA departure on his own Twitter account, thanking the company for his 5+ years tenure and later replying to a large amount of well-wishes from TNA talent. https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/588450023613988864 As inevitably happens when a big former talent suddenly becomes available, many fans are speculating (wishing) for Taz to return to WWE and there does seem to be various ways he could slot back in, if WWE were interested in him. They are currently searching for a new host for this season's Tough Enough return after scheduling (and probably personal) issues led to Stone Cold Steve Austin dropping out. Chris Jericho has been rumoured for that role but Taz has direct experience with the show, having been a trainer in the early seasons. There's also ongoing commentary issues within the company. A recent shake-up hasn't really helped the tired and stagnant feeling in the booth and the lack of chemistry between all the current RAW and SmackDown announcers is harming the product. Slotting Taz back in would be an interesting move and the tantalising opportunity to have him deliver his iconic line; "Well, Here Comes The Pain" for Brock Lesnar's forthcoming babyface return, must be worth considering. Other ways Taz could work with WWE would be for forthcoming video game releases now that he's available for the first time in six releases (I would also suggest the Dudley Boyz will be in the new game, for the same reason). And his long career and success in various roles from ECW and WWE could make him a Hall Of Fame candidate for the future, whereas he wouldn't be considered for that position whilst working for TNA.