TNA Issues Statement Regarding The Fatal Accident After Last Night's PPV

TNA Wrestling issued the following statement on their website:

A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FOLLOWING TNA’S SLAMMIVERSARY

A tragic accident following TNA’s “Slammiversary” Pay-Per-View event at the Desoto County Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi, resulted in the death of an employee of a TNA independent production contractor.

The accident occurred following the conclusion of the event as technical crews worked to disassemble the TNA set.

Currently, TNA is working in cooperation with local authorities to investigate the details surrounding the accident.

TNA is deeply saddened by this tragedy. We ask our fans across the world to join us as our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss.