Gail Kim and TNA Lawsuit Heads Back to Court After Mediation Fails to Produce Public Deal

Gail Kim’s legal fight with TNA’s parent company is still alive, and both sides are now due back before a judge next month. Nashville Chancery Court records obtained by Ringside News show a status conference has been scheduled for August 28 in the lawsuit Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC filed against the TNA Hall of Famer. The latest court date comes after Kim and Anthem were expected to enter mediation on June 24 in an attempt to settle the dispute. Kim received an extension to respond to the lawsuit until after mediation, but there has been no official indication that the two sides reached an agreement. Anthem filed the case in January 2026 after Kim told the company she believed she had possible claims tied to her March 2025 departure under the Florida Private Whistleblower Act. The filing did not reveal the specific conduct behind those potential claims. The company wants the Tennessee court to rule that any dispute involving Kim must be handled under Tennessee law, not Florida law. Anthem is also asking the judge to declare that Kim worked as an independent contractor rather than an employee. Anthem claims Kim’s agreement made that status clear. “[Kim] will at all times be an independent contractor, and not an employee or agent of AWE. Therefore, Kim will not participate in any benefit plans or programs that AWE provides or may provide to its employees.” The company said Kim worked in talent relations, match production and business development under a Services Agreement that began in September 2022. Her deal expired at the end of 2024 before continuing on a month-to-month basis until her exit. Anthem also pointed to Kim receiving 1099 forms, working from home without a company office and appearing on outside projects including The Amazing Race Canada and The Traitors Canada. The company argues those details support its position that she was never an employee. Kim’s departure was described by Anthem as part of a larger company restructuring that also affected other contractors, employees and former Sports Group President Anthony Ciccione. Anthem wants the court to block Kim from bringing claims under the Florida Private Whistleblower Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The company is also seeking attorney’s fees and court costs. Kim has not publicly detailed the claims she believes she may have against Anthem. After leaving TNA, she thanked fans and made it clear that her wrestling career was not over. “The Knockouts Division is and will always be my heart, and all the women who were a part of it. This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling, and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world.” The August 28 status conference should finally give the court a clearer picture of whether mediation made any progress or whether Gail Kim and Anthem are preparing for a much longer legal fight. According to documents obtained by @RingsideNews_ Gail Kim and TNA’s parent company are due back in court on August 28, with no public sign their mediation resolved the lawsuit. The legal battle is still moving forward. pic.twitter.com/9jS6xONxzy — Steve Carrier (@stevecarrier_) July 25, 2026 Do you think Gail Kim and TNA will settle this case, or is this headed toward a full courtroom battle? Let us know your thoughts and feedback in the comments.