Though Jeff Jarrett’s mysterious absence from the TNA Victory Road pay-per-view has been reported as a “personal” hiatus, the feeling among those in the industry is that it stems from the allegations about his relationship with Karen Angle.
Last week, a supposed TNA employee disguised his voice and announced on “Bubba the Love Sponge” that Jarrett was involved and living with Kurt Angle’s ex-wife. On the heels of that news, F4WOnline.com reports that TNA’s Dixie Carter sent Jarrett home, under the premise that he had asked for a personal leave of absence.
Jarrett’s planned segments on the pay-per-view were rewritten, and all indications are that he will also miss the iMPACT! tapings this week.
The F4WOnline report noted that Angle discussed the situation with colleagues at the TNA house show Saturday, explaining that he will be given booking control and will not sign a new contract if Jarrett retains power. Most ultimately believe the situation will be worked out (and possibly even booked as a television angle), but for the time being, those not closely affiliated with Jarrett are sympathetic with Kurt Angle.
In the meantime, TNA officials were trying to determine which TNA employee first announced the gossip on the radio.
