Kong, who had been a driving force in the wrestling community in raising funds for Haiti, was reportedly sent home from the tapings following the altercation.[66] It was later reported that the same day as Bubba's radio show, Stevens asked for her release from TNA, but it was not granted.[67] After she refused to take part in TNA's January 2010 tour of the United Kingdom, the company suspended her.[68] The following month, Stevens filed a lawsuit against Bubba for an alleged threatening phone call.[69] She was reportedly released from TNA on March 1.[70] On the March 8 episode of Impact! it was announced that Kong and Hamada were stripped of the Knockouts Tag Team title after allegedly failing to defend them in 30 days,[71] even though their previous defense had taken place just 21 days prior, against Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky.[72] On March 22, TNA confirmed Stevens' release, while also claiming that she had requested her release due to personal reasons, but she later said it was due to monetary issues and recent changes to TNA management.[73][74]