The Main Event Mafia (abbreviated to MEM) was a professional wrestling stable in the American promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Beginning in 2008, the group included leader Kurt Angle, Sting (who was the second leader before being ousted), Kevin Nash (with Survivor: The Amazon winner Jenna Morasca), Booker T (with his real-life wife Sharmell), Scott Steiner, Samoa Joe and Traci Brooks. All the male members of the stable were multiple time world heavyweight champions of multiple companies (with the exception of Magnus, who would win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in December 2013), TNA included, with extensive experience in main event matches. The MEM at one time held all the male titles TNA had to offer.
The group formed in October 2008 and had been largely successful, with Sting and Kurt Angle being TNA World Heavyweight Champions, Booker T introducing a new championship into TNA called the TNA Legends Championship and declaring himself the first official champion, with Kevin Nash going on to win the belt as well and Booker T and Scott Steiner holding the TNA World Tag Team Championship. The group's formation was the result of TNA introducing a new storyline in which the veterans began a rivalry with younger talent within the company who called themselves The TNA Front Line; with the MEM being the villains of the storyline as the veterans modelling themselves after the Mafia, portrayed as being upset at the disrespect being shown by the younger wrestlers.
In June 2013, Sting announced the return of the Main Event Mafia, now as a heroic stable, in response to a year-long war between the TNA roster and the Aces & Eights. The group included past members of the original Mafia (Sting, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe) and new members Magnus and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
Members[]
Main Event Mafia[]
| Member | Time |
|---|---|
| Kurt Angle (Original Leader) | October 23, 2008 – October 22, 2009 |
| Sting (Second Leader) | October 23, 2008 – June 23, 2009 |
| Kevin Nash | October 23, 2008 – October 22, 2009 |
| Booker T | October 23, 2008 – October 22, 2009 |
| Scott Steiner | October 30, 2008 – October 22, 2009 |
| Christian Cage | November 9, 2008 – November 13, 2008 |
| Samoa Joe | June 21, 2009 – October 22, 2009 |
| Traci Brooks | July 23, 2009 – October 22, 2009 |
Associates[]
| Name | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sharmell | October 23, 2008 – May 28, 2009 | Valet of Booker T |
| Big Rocco | February 19, 2009 – May 28, 2009 | Kurt Angle's Personal Security |
| Sally Boy | February 19, 2009 – May 28, 2009 | Kurt Angle's Personal Security |
| Jenna Morasca | March 3, 2009 – May 28, 2009 | Valet of Kevin Nash / Financial Backer |
| Taz | July 19, 2009 – August 16, 2009 | Adviser to Samoa Joe |
Second incarnation[]
| Member | Time |
|---|---|
| Sting | June 13, 2013 – November 7, 2013 |
| Kurt Angle | June 20, 2013 – November 7, 2013 |
| Samoa Joe | June 27, 2013 – November 7, 2013 |
| Magnus | July 4, 2013 – November 7, 2013 |
| Rampage Jackson | July 11, 2013 – September 12, 2013 |
World Champions[]
| Member | Championships |
|---|---|
| Kurt Angle | WWF/E Championship, WCW Championship, World Heavyweight Championship (WWE), TNA World Heavyweight Championship and IWGP Heavyweight Championship (IGF) |
| Sting | NWA World Heavyweight Championship, WCW World Heavyweight Championship and TNA World Heavyweight Championship |
| Kevin Nash | WWF World Heavyweight Championship and WCW World Heavyweight Championship |
| Booker T | WCW World Heavyweight Championship and World Heavyweight Championship (WWE) |
| Scott Steiner | WCW World Heavyweight Championship |
| Christian Cage | NWA World Heavyweight Championship |
| Samoa Joe | ROH World Championship and TNA World Heavyweight Championship |
| Taz | ECW World Heavyweight Championship |
| Magnus | TNA World Heavyweight Championship |
| Rampage Jackson | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship |
In wrestling[]
- Finishing moves
- Kurt Angle
- Angle Slam (Olympic slam)
- Ankle lock
- Sting
- Scorpion Death Drop (Inverted DDT)
- Scorpion Deathlock (Sharpshooter)
- Kevin Nash
- Jackknife Powerbomb (Sheer-drop release powerbomb)
- Booker T
- Axe Kick (Scissors kick)
- Book End (Kneeling side slam)
- Scott Steiner
- Steiner Recliner (Standing camel clutch)
- Samoa Joe
- Coquina Clutch (Rear naked choke)
- Muscle buster
- Traci Brooks
- Pie in the Sky (Diving seated senton)
- Magnus
- Tormentum (Twisting Samoan drop)
- Kurt Angle
- Double-team finishing moves
- Bearhug (Steiner) and jumping calf kick (Booker) combination
- Double chokeslam (Booker and Steiner)
- Entrance themes
- "Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver
Championships and accomplishments[]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked Sting #9 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- PWI ranked Angle #12 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- PWI ranked Joe #29 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- PWI ranked Booker #38 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- PWI ranked Magnus #43 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2013
- PWI ranked Steiner #71 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- PWI ranked Nash #105 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- TNA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times) – Sting (1), Kurt Angle (1)
- TNA Legends Championship (3 times) – Booker T (1), Kevin Nash (2)
- TNA X Division Championship (1 time) – Samoa Joe
- TNA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Booker T and Scott Steiner
- King of the Mountain (2009) – Kurt Angle