The first sign that things went bad was when they decided to go up against the E on Monday Nights. Say what you will about the E but there is a reason they are A:The number one wrestling promotion B:One of the few wrestling promotions in America that is still in business. The E had the drive and dedication to keep their business afloat and was willing to try something new to keep it's business afloat, the Attitude Era pretty much saved them when WCW was kicking their ass in the ratings. TNA meanwhile is just going through the motions.
They never really took a gamble or try anything different that made the company distinct. They had some interesting ideas but nine times out of ten they end up fucking up said interesting ideas. When word of TNA having money troubles first pop up did the company even made any attempt in getting out of the hole they got themselves in? No! They kept on doing the same old shit. Then when Spike decided that the company isn't worth keeping anymore TNA all of a sudden decides to pull their heads out of their collective asses. The only problem is that they waited a little too late.
So to the wrestlers in question I feel bad that they don't have a wrestling business to go to but to the folks running TNA I have no sympathy. They brought it upon themselves