TNA, Vince Russo, officially part ways

Reported by Ernest (Ernie) I Aguilar Zevallos

TNA President Dixie Carter announced that the company has parted ways with Vince Russo, the creative writer who has been working for the company since 2002 except for two years between 2004 and 2006.

"The separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and success in the future," read the statement, posted on Twitter.

Russo was not at the Against All Odds pay-per-view on Sunday and David Lagana, a former WWE writer himself who was hired by TNA late last year, was on board to help out. His relationship with the company wasn't always the best and in October he stepped down as head writer and was replaced by Bruce Prichard. Russo also had past problems with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan and their arrival created some controversy however the trio always managed to find a way to work together.

Prior to joining TNA, Russo served as a writer for both WWE and WCW and is often credited for the WWE Attitude Era storylines that catapulted WWE over WCW. He eventually left for the competition but disagreements with management - including Hogan and Bischoff - led to a disastrous run in WCW