Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay, known as the tag team Inspiration, made a comeback to TNA wrestling during a pre-show event in Tempe, Arizona. The duo appeared in an in-ring segment alongside the reigning TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions Ash and Heather, where Lee and McKay declared their goal to contend for the knockout tag team titles.
This return marks Inspiration’s official comeback to the wrestling scene after their departure in April 2022. Following their release from WWE, Inspiration had a previous TNA run beginning in late 2021, where they triumphed over Decay (Havoc and Rosemary) to claim the knockout tag team championship. This win made them the first team to hold the Women’s Tag Team Championship titles in both WWE and TNA.
Lee and McKay had announced plans to return to wrestling earlier this year, with their first match taking place at Prestige Wrestling’s “Nothing To Lose” event during WrestleMania Weekend in April 2025, where they faced off against Kylie Ray and Nicole Matthews. Before joining TNA, both wrestlers were known on the WWE roster as the IIconics (Peyton Royce and Billie Kay), capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship in 2019 during a fatal 4-way match at WrestleMania 35.
Following their return to TNA, the promotion quickly introduced a new Inspiration-themed T-shirt available through the official online store. The main event of last night’s show featured a successful defense of the TNA World Championship by Elijah.
Fan Take: This news is exciting for TNA Wrestling fans as it signals the return of a popular and accomplished tag team, adding star power and depth to the knockout division. Inspiration’s comeback could spark fresh rivalries and elevate the visibility of women’s tag team wrestling in TNA, potentially reshaping the landscape of the sport.
