Former TNA president Dixie Carter announces passing of mother Janice
Former TNA Wrestling president Dixie Carter and her family are mourning a devastating loss.
Carter made a social media post Monday informing everyone that her mother Janice has passed away. Janice Carter, along with her husband Bob, founded the independent power company Panda Energy International in 1982 and served as an executive of Panda for decades. They played an important role in pro wrestling history by financially backing TNA and keeping the promotion in business while it was owned by Panda Energy.
In her tribute, Dixie called Janice the rock of their family and promised to spend the rest of her life making her proud.
“I’m heartbroken that my precious mama passed away last night. I’m heartbroken for all selfish reasons. I will miss her in more ways than I could ever count,” Dixie wrote. “It’s such a surreal feeling and I know the weight of it has not hit me yet. I will survive knowing she is with God and surrounded by her family in heaven. Please pray for our family as we have lost our Honies, our rock. She was the most amazing mom and I have been so blessed in countless ways by her. She loved her family fiercely and there was nothing more important except her love for God. She was beautiful, smart, a great businesswoman, giving, tough, and always helping others. I will live every day for the rest of my life trying to do the same and to make you proud. I love you so much, mama. I’m going to miss you like crazy!!”
When TNA lost its lead investor in 2002, Dixie — who had worked with TNA in a public relations role — pitched the idea of Panda Energy buying the promotion to her parents. The move saved TNA then and kept the promotion alive even at its roughest points. Because of that, TNA still exists today under the ownership of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, which acquired the promotion from Dixie in 2017.
“We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Janice Carter,” TNA Wrestling wrote. “We’re grateful for everything the Carter family has done for TNA Wrestling through its history and offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Janice.”