On March 4, 2026, Sean Ross Sapp reported via Fightful Select that Mance Warner and Steph De Lander have parted ways with TNA Wrestling.
“Ole Mancer” isn’t wasting any time getting back on the independent scene, as he’s already been announced for AIW’s Gauntlet for the Gold 19 on March 20th in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Southern Psycho first debuted for Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) at Enter the 36 Cryonic Chambers on Aug 18th 2017 where brawled Joshua Bishop. This will be Warner’s third appearance in the Gauntlet for the Gold match, having previously competed in Gauntlet for the Gold 13 and Gauntlet for the Gold 14, where he came up short in both attempts.
Warner joined TNA on January 23, 2025, linking up on-screen with his wife Steph De Lander, who had been with the company since February 2023. The pair were most recently involved in a feud with AJ Francis on TNA TV.
We will keep you posted with all updates regarding AIW Gauntlet for the Gold 19.
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