TNA Hires Recently Released, Long Time WWE Executive

TNA has issued a press release noting that the company has hired John "Big" Gaburick, who was recently released from his long time executive position in WWE. Gaburick was hired as TNA's Executive Vice President of Television Production, and the following is an excerpt from the press release:

"I’ve always admired Dixie Carter and TNA as a uniquely dynamic and growing organization,” aaid Gaburick. "This opportunity marks an exciting new challenge for me, and I am honored to join the team."

Dixie Carter also commented on the hiring by saying, "As TNA evolves, John’s award-winning creative vision and production expertise coupled with his sports and entertainment industry business savvy make him the perfect person to push us in new directions," Carter said. "He is a gifted and innovative storyteller, and we are thrilled to have him on board."