As previously reported, an independent wrestler from Ohio by the name of Justin Carnes, who previously competed as a clown-type character by the name of "Krimson," recently sent TNA Wrestling a cease and desist letter, asking for the company to stop using copyrights that he claims to have created in regards to Crazzy Steve and The Decay.

In an update, TNA Wrestling has officially responded to Carnes' cease and desist letter. Their response is that Carnes' claim would not hold up due to the fact that other wrestlers have worn face paint dating back to the 1980s, and there have also been countless wrestlers who have donned clown-type features, as well as similar wrestlers placed together in stables. Multiple sources have also stated that Carnes had previously claimed that his "Krimson" character was modeled after The Joker and other similar inspirations, citing independent bookers who Carnes had apparently written to seeking bookings. TNA Wrestling has also stated that neither Crazzy Steve nor The Decay will be pulled from television.