—After rumors of her departure (Rumor: Velvet Sky Leaving TNA Wrestling?), Velvet Sky—real name Jamie Szantyr (Pictures) has confirmed her release from TNA Wrestling. She tweeted the following…

I have been granted my release by TNA at this time. It’s what’s best for me right now and I wanted to thank TNA and all the fans for their constant support in me. Stay tuned though…

And I also want to thank Vince Russo for creating and believing in the team of The Beautiful People. We had a great run! @Actualalove

Thoughts: Great run by Velvet Sky, who has been in TNA Wrestling since 2007. The Beautiful People has certainly engraved their names as one of the best female tag-teams of all time. Of course, this is TNA, and it is totally possible that we will see Angelina and Velvet Sky back in the future. But both Angelina and Velvet Sky as none-contracted Wrestlers?… Come on WWE. Pick them up, and get Kharma back.

—On the current Knockouts front… Tara, Mickie James, Gail Kim and Madison Rayne will face each other in a 4 Way Match on the August 2, 2012 episode of Impact Wrestling. The winner will face Knockouts Champion Miss Tessmacher on August 12, 2012 at TNA Hardcore Justice.