Summary

Steph De Lander said her TNA contract was already set to expire in June before she requested her release.

She stated that she asked for her release immediately and received the paperwork the next day.

De Lander also said Mance Warner requested his release, and both were cleared without a no-compete restriction.

According to her comments, they are now fully free agents.

Steph De Lander's June timeline clarified why TNA exit negotiations moved quickly

Steph De Lander saying her deal was close to expiration gives direct context for the fast release process, and that consequence suggests both sides had limited incentive for a prolonged contract dispute.

Her confirmation that there is no no-compete also creates immediate flexibility for where she and Mance Warner can appear next.

For related context, see De Lander's comments on TNA's effort to keep Mance Warner.

Quotes

Quote from Steph De Lander

"I think every case is different."

Steph De Lander later went on to say:

"I think in this situation, I asked for my release immediately and I had it the next day. I think they probably knew that it was also in their best interest to not try to keep me locked in. Because also if they were gonna keep me locked in for another three months, because my deal was up in June, are they paying me for the rest of the time, for each day that there is? Like what happens there? We had the conversation, I asked my release, so did Mance, we got the papers the next day. There's no 'no compete' or anything like that. We are completely free out and ready to go. That has been good, at least."

Sources

As reported by Fightful.