{{short description|Canadian-American professional wrestler (born 1977)}} {{good article}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox professional wrestler | name = Gail Kim | image = Gail Kim by Gage Skidmore.jpg | caption = Kim in 2017 | birth_name = | alma_mater = Ryerson University | names = '''Gail Kim'''<br />La Felina<ref name="SLAMbio"/> | height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}}<ref name="OWOW"/> | weight = {{convert|121|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="OWOW"/> | spouse = {{marriage|Robert Irvine|May 10, 2012}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1977|02|20}}<ref name="SLAMbio"/> | birth_place = Toronto, Ontario, Canada<ref name="SLAMbio"/> | billed = Tampa, Florida<br />'''Toronto, Ontario, Canada'''<ref name="TNA">{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/roster/Wrestler-Roster/item/3071-Gail-Kim|title=Gail Kim|work=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|access-date=October 20, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006084123/http://www.impactwrestling.com/roster/Wrestler-Roster/item/3071-Gail-Kim|archive-date=October 6, 2012}}</ref><br />Korea<ref name="OWOW"/> | trainer = Ron Hutchison<ref name="SLAMbio"/><br />Rob Etcheverria<ref name="SLAMbio"/><br />Dave Finlay<ref name="OWOW"/> | debut = December 2000<ref name="OWOW"/> | retired = April 28, 2019 | website = }} '''Gail Kim-Irvine''' (born February 20, 1977)<ref name="SLAMbio">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/kim_gail.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429201944/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/kim_gail.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 29, 2015|title=Gail Kim|last=Kamchen|first=Richard|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 4, 2010}}</ref> is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenures in TNA Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In TNA, she was the inaugural and record setting seven-time Knockouts Champion and she also was a one-time Knockouts Tag Team Champion with Madison Rayne. In WWE, she won the WWE Women's Championship in her first match.
Kim began her career wrestling on the Canadian-American independent circuit, before joining WWE in 2002. She became the first WWE Diva in history to win a championship in her debut match. After being released by WWE in 2004, Kim joined TNA in September 2005. There, she joined the tag team America's Most Wanted as their valet. After the dissolution of the group, Kim performed as a singles wrestler, eventually becoming the inaugural TNA Knockouts Champion in October 2007. During her time in TNA, she had an acclaimed feud with Awesome Kong, which is generally considered one of the greatest women's wrestling feuds of the 2000s.
She later left TNA in August 2008, to return to WWE three months later, where she remained until 2011. The following October she returned to TNA, where she was until 2025. In 2012, ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named Kim the number one female wrestler in the world and in 2016 she was the first female to be inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame.
==Early life== Kim was born on February 20, 1977 in Toronto, in Ontario, Canada to Korean immigrants. She attended York Memorial Collegiate Institute in York district. Kim then attended the University of Toronto majoring in kinesiology, before transferring to Ryerson University in the Garden District and changing her major to nutrition.<ref name="SLAMbio"/>
==Professional wrestling career== ===Early career (2000–2002)=== {{Professional wrestling sidebar}}After obtaining her degree from Ryerson University, Kim decided to become a professional wrestler and joined Ron Hutchison's School of Pro Wrestling in Toronto.<ref name=felina/> She received supplementary training from Rob Etchevarria at the Squared Circle Pro Wrestling Gym.<ref name="SLAMbio"/> She debuted in December 2000, wearing a mask and wrestling as "The Queen of the Cats" La Felina in the Southern Ontario-based Apocalypse Wrestling Federation. She, however, was eventually unmasked by Tracy Brooks in a "Mask versus Hair" match.<ref name=felina>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingArchive2001/apr26_felina-can.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724085022/http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingArchive2001/apr26_felina-can.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 24, 2017|title=La Felina—'Queen of the Cats'|last=Chambers|first=Doug|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 5, 2009|date=April 26, 2002}}</ref><ref name=one>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/08/01/565745.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307212213/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/08/01/565745.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2016|title=One on one with Gail Kim|last=Saelhof|first=Todd|work=Calgary Sun|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 5, 2009|date=August 1, 2004}}</ref> Kim worked on the Canadian independent circuit for two years, wrestling for promotions such as Border City Wrestling.<ref name=belt/>
===World Wrestling Entertainment (2002–2004)=== Kim was introduced to World Wrestling Federation (WWF) employee Nora Greenwald (known on-screen as Molly Holly) by Jason Sensation in 2001; Greenwald encouraged Kim to send her videos and tapes to WWF officials.<ref name="gerweck"/> In October 2002, she was hired by the WWF, now renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).<ref name=officialbio/> She spent eight months training in their then-developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and wrestled house shows and dark matches before being called up to their main roster.<ref name=belt/> After several weeks of vignettes showcasing ''Matrix''-like effects aired on ''Raw'', Kim debuted on June 30 as a fan favorite, with a ''Matrix''-inspired outfit.<ref name=belt>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2003/07/01/124393.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307212437/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2003/07/01/124393.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2016|title=Gail Kim wins WWE Women's belt|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=August 12, 2008|date=July 1, 2003}}</ref>
Her first televised WWE match was a seven-woman battle royal on the June 30, 2003, episode of ''Raw'' with the WWE Women's Championship, then held by an injured Jazz, on the line.<ref name=belt/> Kim won the match by lastly eliminating Victoria.<ref name=belt/> Kim held the title for four weeks, successfully defending it once against Molly Holly, before losing it to Holly on the July 28 episode of ''Raw''.<ref name="womens">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/|title=Women's Championship: Title History|access-date=July 15, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525154412/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/|archive-date=May 25, 2011}}</ref> The following week, Kim turned heel on Trish Stratus, which stemmed from a previous ''Raw'' episode where Stratus cost Kim and herself a tag match against Victoria and Holly; Kim subsequently formed an alliance with Holly to take on Stratus, defeating her and various partners on several occasions, until Stratus was later assisted by Lita.<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/g/gail-kim.html|title=Gail Kim's profile|publisher=Black Pants, Inc|work=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=September 4, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513131943/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/g/gail-kim.html|archive-date=May 13, 2012}}</ref> At WWE's Unforgiven pay-per-view event on September 21, Stratus and Lita defeated Kim and Holly in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2003/09/22/199555.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304013950/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2003/09/22/199555.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title=Unforgiven: Goldberg wins Gold|author=Clevett, Jason|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=April 19, 2010|date=September 22, 2003}}</ref> The four women continued to feud until November, when Kim was sidelined with a broken right collarbone.<ref name=gerweck/><ref name=officialbio/>
Kim returned to ''Raw'' in April 2004 and immediately reforged her alliance with Holly.<ref name=officialbio/> In May 2004, Kim submitted then-Women's Champion Victoria twice, in singles match and a six-woman tag match, earning herself a title shot at Bad Blood.<ref name="profightdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-2272.html|title=WWE Monday Night Raw at America West Arena wrestling results – Internet Wrestling Database|publisher=profightdb.com|access-date=May 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610034341/http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-2272.html|archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref><ref name="profightdb2">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-2276.html|title=WWE Monday Night Raw at Sap Center (AKA HP Pavilion) wrestling results – Internet Wrestling Database|publisher=profightdb.com|access-date=May 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730102814/http://profightdb.com/cards/wwe/monday-night-raw-2276.html|archive-date=July 30, 2016}}</ref> However, Lita pinned Kim on the June 7 episode of ''Raw'', and Lita and Trish Stratus were added to the championship match. At Bad Blood on June 13, she faced Lita, Stratus, and Victoria in a Fatal Four-Way match for the WWE Women's Championship, which was won by Stratus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/06/14/499219.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310033106/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/06/14/499219.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 10, 2016|title=Badd Blood a total bore|author=Clevett, Jason|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=April 19, 2010|date=June 14, 2004}}</ref>
Kim participated in a battle royal on October 19 at Taboo Tuesday, which was won by Stratus.<ref name=officialbio/> Kim, however, was released by WWE on November 3, 2004, as a result of cost cutting.<ref name=officialbio/><ref>{{Cite book|title=Wrestling's Made Men: Breaking the WWE's Glass Ceiling|author=Keith, Scott|publisher=Citadel Press|year=2006|isbn=0-8065-2771-4|page=87}}</ref> Kim was caught off guard by her release and was told that management wanted to take the women's division in a new direction.<ref name=gerweck>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/gailkiminterview.htm|title=Interview Recap: Gail Kim|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|publisher=Gerweck.com|access-date=August 12, 2008|date=December 6, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624060820/http://www.gerweck.net/gailkiminterview.htm|archive-date=June 24, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Independent Circuit (2005)=== After her release from WWE, Kim made an appearance for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling on January 22, 2005, in South Korea, teaming with Lollipop in a tag team match, where they defeated Malia Hosaka and Nidia.<ref name="OWOW"/> On June 26, Kim made her debut for World Series Wrestling (WSW) in Melbourne, Australia, losing to Nidia in a singles match.<ref name="OWOW"/> Two days later at another WSW event in Sydney, Kim defeated Nidia in a rematch.<ref name="OWOW"/> The following night, Kim teamed up with A.J. Styles to defeat Nidia and Christopher Daniels in a mixed tag team match.<ref name="OWOW"/>
===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling===
====America's Most Wanted (2005–2007)==== {{main|America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)}} thumb|left|upright|Kim in 2007 Following her release from WWE and the expiration of her 90-day no-compete clause,<ref name=gerweck/> Kim made sporadic appearances on the independent circuit, including at Michigan's All World Wrestling League and in Japan.<ref name=just>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/02/23/1459498.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105204556/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/02/23/1459498.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 5, 2015|title=Gail Kim isn't just TNA|last=Cohen|first=Russ|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=August 12, 2008|date=February 27, 2006}}</ref> She also competed in Korea and Mexico before being signed by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on September 6, 2005.<ref name=officialbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegailkim.com/bio/|title=Biography|publisher=TheGailKim.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090621021914/http://www.thegailkim.com/bio/|archive-date=June 21, 2009|access-date=May 28, 2009}}</ref><ref name="KimTNAsigned">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_14689.shtml|title=TNA News: TNA announces the signing of former WWE wrestler Gail Kim today|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=September 6, 2005|work=PWTorch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003130903/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_14689.shtml|archive-date=October 3, 2012}}</ref> She made her TNA debut on the October 8, 2005, episode of ''TNA Impact!'', aligning herself with Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted (AMW) (Chris Harris and James Storm) and taking on the role of AMW's and Jarrett's manager, and regularly got physically involved in the wrestlers' matches.<ref name="KimTNAdebut">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_15083.shtml|title=10/8 TNA Impact Breakdown: Impact Starts Its Stride, Strengths overshadow Flaws|last=Madavi|first=Paul|date=October 5, 2005|work=PWTorch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003130929/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_15083.shtml|archive-date=October 3, 2012}}</ref> Kim made her in-ring debut on July 16, 2006, at TNA's Victory Road pay-per-view in a Six Man Mixed Tag Team match with AMW against A.J. Styles, Christopher Daniels, and Sirelda. However, her team ended up on the losing end of the contest.<ref name="SlamVR06">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/07/17/1688623.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305073817/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/07/17/1688623.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 5, 2016|title=Sting succeeds on Victory Road|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=July 17, 2006|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> At Hard Justice on August 13, Kim defeated Sirelda in a singles match.<ref name="SlamHJ06">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/08/16/1758529.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123061558/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/08/16/1758529.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 23, 2016|title=Cage turns on Sting at fiery Hard Justice|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=August 12, 2006|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref>
In early 2007, after the dissolution of AMW, Kim continued to manage Storm until Final Resolution where he turn on her and replace her with a returning Jacqueline, turning Kim face. The first encounter between the group was on February 11 at Against All Odds in a mixed tag team match, which Kim and her partner, Petey Williams, lost.<ref name="SlamAAO07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/02/11/3595707.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107135122/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/02/11/3595707.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2016|title=Christian retains belt Against All Odds|date=February 11, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> On March 11 at Destination X, Storm and Jacqueline won a rematch against Kim and Williams in a Double Bullrope match.<ref name="SlamDX07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/03/12/3736821.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107135122/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/03/12/3736821.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2016|title=Samoa Joe denied at Destination X|date=March 12, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Kim went on to defeat Jacqueline in a Six Sides of Steel cage match on April 15 at Lockdown.<ref name="SlamLD07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/16/4034252.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707190601/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/16/4034252.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 7, 2015|title=Lockdown pulled down by gimmick matches|date=April 16, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Their feud came to an end on the May 3 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', when Kim defeated Jacqueline under street fight rules.<ref name="WVImpact!050207">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2006/1178248549.shtml|title=Impact! results – 5/3/07 ('Sacrifice' main event announced and more)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 3, 2007|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514222239/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2006/1178248549.shtml|archive-date=May 14, 2011}}</ref>
====Singles competition (2007–2008)==== After the conclusion to her feud with Jacqueline, Kim made two minor pay-per-view appearances in a short feud against Robert Roode, before outlasting nine other competitors in a ten-woman gauntlet match to become the inaugural TNA Women's Knockout Champion on October 14, 2007, at Bound for Glory.<ref name="SlamVR07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/07/16/4343726.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707085315/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/07/16/4343726.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 7, 2015|title=Victory Road full of surprises|date=July 16, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref><ref name="SlamHJ07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/13/4414471.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627010957/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/13/4414471.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 27, 2015|title=Bad booking mars Hard Justice|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=August 13, 2007|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref><ref name="SlamBFG07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/10/15/4577676.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519183649/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/10/15/4577676.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|title=Angle gets stung at Bound For Glory|date=October 15, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> She made her first title defense on November 11 at Genesis, where she retained the renamed TNA Women's Knockout Championship by defeating Roxxi Laveaux, ODB, and Angel Williams.<ref name="SlamGenesis07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/12/4649975.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105035735/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/12/4649975.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 5, 2015|title=Booker T the surprise, but Angle still champ after Genesis|date=November 12, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Kim then began a feud with Awesome Kong over the championship. Their first encounter occurred on December 2 at Turning Point, which resulted in Kim retaining the title due to a disqualification by Kong.<ref name="SlamTP07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/12/03/4704399.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518101950/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/12/03/4704399.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 18, 2015|title=Chaos rules at Turning Point|date=December 3, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> On January 6, 2008, at Final Resolution, Kim defeated Kong in an acclaimed second encounter to retain the championship under no disqualification rules.<ref name="SlamFR08">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/06/4755865.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925171928/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/06/4755865.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 25, 2015|title=Styles sides with Angle costing Cage at Final Resolution|date=January 6, 2008|last=Xamin|first=Mark|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> In their third and final encounter in the main event of the January 10 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', Kong defeated Kim to win the TNA Women's Knockout Championship, however also suffering a concussion at the hands of Kong after being powerbombed in the ring three times.<ref name="PWTorchImpact011008">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_24178.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 1/10: Ongoing coverage of Spike TV show|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 10, 2008|publisher=PWTorch.com|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925140141/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_24178.shtml|archive-date=September 25, 2012}}</ref> [[File:Gen Con Indy 2008 - Gail Kim.JPG|thumb|right|Kim at an autograph signing in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2008|alt=An Asian female with dark hair wearing light-blue wrestling gear standing in front of a crowd.]] During the January 24 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', Kim was awarded the 2007 TNA Knockout of the Year award.<ref name="PWTorchImpact012408">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_24316.shtml|title=1/24 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: The return of Joe, and other good things|date=January 24, 2008|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=PWTorch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120044654/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_24316.shtml|archive-date=November 20, 2008}}</ref> Kim competed in a three-way match on March 9 at Destination X against Kong and ODB, which Kong won.<ref name="SlamDX08">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/03/10/4956676.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106032206/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/03/10/4956676.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Destination X spotty at best|date=March 10, 2008|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> On April 13 at Lockdown, she teamed with ODB to defeat the team of Raisha Saeed and Kong in a tag team match.<ref name="SlamLD">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/04/13/5275576.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105035735/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/04/13/5275576.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 5, 2015|title=TNA Lockdown: Joe captures gold|first=Chris|last=Sokol|date=April 18, 2008|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> On May 11 at Sacrifice, Kim won a TNA Knockouts Makeover Battle Royal, which involved a battle royal and then a ladder match with the two remaining competitors, to become new one contender TNA Women's Knockout Championship.<ref name="SlamSac08">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/05/12/5539601.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726021544/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/05/12/5539601.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2015|title=TNA Sacrifice: Joe retains; LAX regains|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=May 13, 2008|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Kim competed for the championship on the May 15 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', however failed to win the title.<ref name="PWTorchImpact051508">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25587.shtml|title=5/15 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Tag teams and women continue to dominate post-Sacrifice show|date=May 16, 2008|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=PWTorch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227161009/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25587.shtml|archive-date=February 27, 2009}}</ref> At Slammiversary on June 8, Kim teamed with ODB and Roxxi to defeat The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) and Moose in a six woman tag team match.<ref name="SlamSlammiversary">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/06/08/5814086.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802040820/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/06/08/5814086.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 2, 2015|title=Slammiversary: No gimmicks needed for thumbs up PPV|date=June 8, 2008|access-date=September 3, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Kim then went on to defeat Love on July 13 at Victory Road.<ref name="WOVR">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/5990/105/|title=TNA Victory Road PPV report|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|access-date=September 3, 2010|magazine=Wrestling Observer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429184155/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/5990/105/|archive-date=April 29, 2010}}</ref> Kim then teamed with ODB and Taylor Wilde to defeat the team of Kong and The Beautiful People on August 10 at Hard Justice, in her last TNA pay-per-view match.<ref name="WVVR08">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1216004282.shtml|title=Victory Road PPV Results – 7/13 – Houston, TX (Samoa Joe vs Booker)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=July 13, 2008|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100803174451/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1216004282.shtml|archive-date=August 3, 2010}}</ref> Kim's final match with TNA aired on the August 21 episode of ''TNA Impact!'' in a losing effort to Kong under street fight rules.<ref name="PWTorchImpact082108">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_26647.shtml|title=8/21 TNA Impact recap by Wilkenfeld: All the card of a PPV, none of the time|date=August 21, 2008|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=PWTorch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107142536/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_26647.shtml|archive-date=January 7, 2009}}</ref> Kim left TNA in mid-August 2008 after her contract expired.<ref name="SlamKimgone">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/28/6602146.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925172357/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/28/6602146.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 25, 2015|title=It's official – Gail Kim gone from TNA|last=Waldman|first=Jon|date=August 28, 2008|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 3, 2010}}</ref>
===Return to WWE (2008–2011)=== After leaving TNA, Kim re-signed with WWE in late 2008.<ref name="WWEKim08">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1227652126.shtml|title=Report: Gail Kim backstage at last night's Raw|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=November 25, 2008|publisher=Wrestleview.com|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925192310/http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1227652126.shtml|archive-date=September 25, 2012}}</ref> She made her return as a fan favorite on the March 27, 2009, episode of ''SmackDown'', interrupting a WWE Divas Championship match between the villainous Diva's Champion, Maryse and Michelle McCool by attacking both competitors.<ref name="PWTorchSD032709">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31006.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 3/27: Coverage of the MyNetwork TV Show, including HBK's tribute to Undertaker|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=March 28, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090701110747/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31006.shtml|archive-date=July 1, 2009}}</ref> Kim made her in-ring return on the March 30 episode of ''Raw'' in an 18-Diva tag team match.<ref name="PWTorchRaw033009">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31051.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 3/30: Final Monday hype for WrestleMania 25, Jericho vs. Lawler, Cena vs. Big Show|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=March 30, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603075205/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31051.shtml|archive-date=June 3, 2009}}</ref> She made her first WrestleMania appearance in the 25-Diva Miss WrestleMania battle royal on April 5, 2009, at WrestleMania XXV.<ref name="SLAMMania25">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania25/2009/04/06/9019621.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519191125/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania25/2009/04/06/9019621.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|title=Wrestlemania 25: HBK-Undertaker steals the show|last=Plummer|first=Dave|date=April 6, 2009|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2010}}</ref> On the April 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kim defeated then-Divas Champion Maryse.<ref name="PWTorchSD041709">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31474.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 4/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Dibiase vs. Batista|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=April 17, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622011908/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31474.shtml|archive-date=June 22, 2009}}</ref> This earned her a championship match the following week, which she failed to win.<ref name="PWTorchSD042409">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31631.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 4/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Dibiase & Rhodes vs. Batista & Shane|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=April 24, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628164902/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31631.shtml|archive-date=June 28, 2009}}</ref>
On the June 29 episode of ''Raw'', Kim was traded to the Raw brand as part of a 15 wrestler tri-branded trade between Raw, SmackDown, and ECW.<ref name="trade">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06292009/articles/10680372|title=Trump's Last Laugh|date=June 29, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629101151/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06292009/articles/10680372|archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref> A few weeks later on the August 10 episode of ''Raw'', she became number one contender for the Divas title by winning a Fatal 4-Way match against Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly, and Alicia Fox.<ref name="PWTorchRaw081009">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_34323.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 8/10: Results, thoughts, observations, nitpicks, quotebook|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=August 10, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004023620/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_34323.shtml|archive-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> She, however, was unsuccessful in winning the championship on the August 17 episode of ''Raw'', when she faced then-champion Mickie James.<ref name="PWTorchRaw081709">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_34672.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 8/17: Results, star ratings, thoughts, observations, nitpicks, quotebook|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=August 23, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004023819/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_34672.shtml|archive-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> At Bragging Rights on October 25, Kim, with Melina and Kelly Kelly, represented Raw in a losing effort to Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, and Natalya, representing SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_36292.shtml|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010123805/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_36292.shtml#.XZ8mNHbP3IU|archive-date=October 10, 2019|title=CALDWELL'S WWE BRAGGING RIGHTS PPV REPORT 10/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cena vs. Orton, Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=October 25, 2009|access-date=February 24, 2023}}</ref>
In early 2010, a tournament was held for the newly vacated Divas Championship,<ref name="tournament">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262642978|title=Melina vacates Divas title due to injury|last=Stone|first=Tom Van|date=January 4, 2010|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141708/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262642978|archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref> and Kim defeated Jillian Hall and Alicia Fox en route to the finals.<ref name="WVSuperstars010710">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262965314|title=Superstars results – 1/7/10|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|date=January 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925192322/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262965314|archive-date=September 25, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WVRaw012510">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1264482387|title=Raw results – 1/25/10|last=Golden|first=Hunter|date=January 26, 2010|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925192327/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1264482387|archive-date=September 25, 2012}}</ref> The finals were originally to be held on February 21 at Elimination Chamber,<ref name="card">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266731519|title=Card for WWE Elimination Chamber|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=February 21, 2010|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=September 6, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141712/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266731519|archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref> but the match was changed to the team of Maryse and Kim versus Team LayCool (Michelle McCool and Layla), which was won by LayCool as a result of Maryse abandoning Kim during the match.<ref name="SLAMEC10">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018112021/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2015|title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities|last=Plummer|first=Dave|author2=Nick Tylwalk|date=August 12, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2010}}</ref> A day prior on the February 22 episode of Monday Night Raw! Gail faced Maryse in the finals for the WWE Divas Title but was unsuccessful.<ref name="WVRaw022210">{{cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=February 22, 2010 |title=Raw results – 2/22/10 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266900678 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925192335/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266900678 |archive-date=September 25, 2012 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |website=Www.wrestleview.com |publisher=WrestleView.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Www.womenofwrestlingcentral.weebly.com |title=MARYSE: FEBRUARY 22,2010 - APRIL 12,2010 |url=https://womenofwrestlingcentral.weebly.com/divas-championship-maryse-2.html |access-date=April 22, 2025 |website=Www.womenofwrestlingcentral.weebly.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=WWE.com Staff |title=Divas Championship Tournament Finals Match: Gail Kim vs. Maryse |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02222010/photos/gailkimvsmaryse#fid-13593200 |access-date=April 22, 2025 |website=WWE.com}}</ref> Kim was a part of a 10-Diva tag team match, where she, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres, Mickie James and Beth Phoenix were against Team LayCool, Alicia Fox, Vickie Guerrero, and Maryse, at WrestleMania XXVI on March 28 but where unsuccessful.<ref name="SLAMMania26">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania26/2010/03/29/13391706.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310071907/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania26/2010/03/29/13391706.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 10, 2016|title=Undertaker ends Shawn Michaels' career in thrilling rematch to cap off Wrestlemania XXVI|last=Plummer|first=Dave|author2=Nick Tylwalk|date=March 29, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2010}}</ref> At Fatal 4-Way on June 20, Kim challenged for the WWE Divas Championship in a Fatal 4-Way match that also involved then-champion Eve, Maryse, and Alicia Fox, but was unsuccessful as Fox won the match to become champion.<ref name="SLAMF4W">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/06/20/14459511.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208105045/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/06/20/14459511.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 8, 2015|title=4-Way matches Fatal for championship reigns|last=Kapur|first=Bob|date=August 12, 2010|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2010}}</ref>
In early 2011, Kim participated in fewer matches on television, as she became the on-screen girlfriend of Daniel Bryan. She also began accompanying him to the ring during his matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630235952/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 30, 2015|title=RAW: Jerry Lawler on the road to Wrestlemania|date=January 31, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 5, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> At that time, Bryan was managed by The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie), and after they discovered Bryan kissing Kim backstage, they started a feud with her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/24/17020501.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927173646/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/24/17020501.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2015|title=RAW: Punk, Barrett battle for the Royal Rumble|date=January 24, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> The night after the Royal Rumble, Kim accompanied Bryan to ringside for his match against Tyson Kidd. After the match, the Bellas ended their association with Bryan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630235952/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 30, 2015|title=RAW: Jerry Lawler on the road to Wrestlemania|date=January 31, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref>
For the first half of 2011, Kim feuded with Melina, due to Melina's claims that Kim was a "horrible friend". The matches between the two mainly took place on ''Superstars'', and saw Kim emerging victorious in two singles matches on May 30 and June 23.<ref name="OWOW"/> On the August 1 episode of ''Raw'', Kim participated in a battle royal to determine the number one contender for the Divas Championship, however, shortly after the match began, she eliminated herself. Kim later explained that WWE had instructed her to get eliminated from the match within the first minute, so she decided to just eliminate herself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51865.shtml|title=WWE News: Gail Kim addresses self-elimination from #1 contender's Divas battle royal on Raw|date=August 3, 2011|access-date=August 5, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808051430/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51865.shtml|archive-date=August 8, 2011}}</ref> She subsequently quit WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51915.shtml|title=WWE News: Another release?, post on Gail Kim's Twitter page says Raw Diva quit|date=August 5, 2011|access-date=August 5, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314161932/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51915.shtml|archive-date=March 14, 2012}}</ref> Kim later said that WWE did not grant her release, but would instead force her to stay with the promotion for the remainder of her contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51992.shtml|title=WWE News: Gail Kim update – WWE contract status, management's reaction to self-elimination|date=August 8, 2011|access-date=August 9, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810214112/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51992.shtml|archive-date=August 10, 2011}}</ref> Kim's WWE.com profile was removed on September 30, indicating that she had officially left the company, and that her contract expired.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53840.shtml|title=WWE Diva officially gone two months after trying to quit|date=September 30, 2011|access-date=October 1, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002004139/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53840.shtml|archive-date=October 2, 2011}}</ref>
=== Return to TNA / Impact Wrestling === ==== Alliance with Karen Jarrett and Madison Rayne (2011–2012) ==== [[File:Gail Kim and Madison Rayne2012.png|thumb|left|Kim and Madison Rayne in January 2012]] Kim returned to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on the October 20 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', attacking TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky and aligning herself with Madison Rayne and Karen Jarrett, thus establishing herself as a heel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_54376.shtml|title=Impact Spoiler Pic – Former WWE Diva returns|date=October 18, 2011|access-date=October 18, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020042750/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_54376.shtml|archive-date=October 20, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54431.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling report 10/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage Bound for Glory fall-out, TNA World Title match|date=October 20, 2011|access-date=October 21, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023212511/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54431.shtml|archive-date=October 23, 2011}}</ref> On the October 27 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Jarrett named Kim the #1 Contender to Sky's title, before she went on to defeat Tara in her first match back with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54633.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact report 10/27: James Storm's speech about winning World Title, Brother Ray vs. Jeff Hardy|date=October 27, 2011|access-date=October 27, 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111030180152/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54633.shtml|archive-date=October 30, 2011}}</ref> On the November 3 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim and Rayne defeated TnT (Tara and Brooke Tessmacher) to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship.<ref name=Impact110311>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54828.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 11/3: Ongoing live coverage of Storm defending against Roode|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=November 3, 2011|access-date=November 3, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106213528/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_54828.shtml|archive-date=November 6, 2011}}</ref> The following week they made their first title defense, defeating Velvet Sky and Mickie James.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_55052.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 11/10: Sting grants Storm a rematch against gloating heel Roode, plus Ronnie from Jersey Shore wrestles|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=November 10, 2011|access-date=December 15, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302055208/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_55052.shtml|archive-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> On November 13 at Turning Point, Kim defeated Sky to win the TNA Knockouts Championship for the second time, making her a double champion and only the second woman in TNA history, after her partner Madison Rayne, to hold both the Knockouts and the Knockouts Tag Team titles simultaneously.<ref name=TurningPoint2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_55119.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Turning Point PPV results 11/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Styles, five title matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=November 13, 2011|access-date=November 13, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117025509/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_55119.shtml|archive-date=November 17, 2011}}</ref> She made her first title defense on December 11 at Final Resolution, defeating Mickie James following interference from Madison Rayne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_55904.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Final Resolution PPV results 12/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Styles, five title matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107191820/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_55904.shtml|archive-date=January 7, 2012}}</ref> On the December 29 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim retained her title against James following another interference from Rayne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1325229097|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629150935/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1325229097|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Impact Results – 12/29/11|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=December 30, 2011|access-date=December 30, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref>
On the January 5, 2012, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim and Rayne retained their tag team titles against James and Traci Brooks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_56657.shtml|title=McQuade's TNA Impact Wrestling report 1/5: Review of final Genesis PPV hype, six-man tag main event, tournament finals|last=McQuade|first=Jay|date=January 5, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109001421/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_56657.shtml|archive-date=January 9, 2012}}</ref> Three days later at Genesis, Kim defeated James by disqualification to retain the Knockouts Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_56739.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Genesis PPV results 1/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Hardy, Angle-Storm|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 8, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112052902/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_56739.shtml|archive-date=January 12, 2012}}</ref> On February 12 at Against All Odds, Kim successfully defended the Knockouts Championship against Tara, during which Madison Rayne walked out on her Knockouts Tag Team Championship partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58034.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Against All Odds PPV results 2/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Hardy-Storm-Ray TNA Title main event|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 12, 2012|access-date=February 12, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215212221/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58034.shtml|archive-date=February 15, 2012}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Rayne won a battle royal to become the number one contender to Kim's Knockouts Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58209.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact results 2/16: World Title match opens show, Lockdown main event set, N.Y. Giants star in angle|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 17, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219083140/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58209.shtml|archive-date=February 19, 2012}}</ref> In the following weeks, tension between Kim and Rayne began to be teased with the two negatively interfering in each other's matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58513.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact report 2/23: Sting says he's "done," NFL star involved in main event, TV & Tag Title matches|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=February 24, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311234627/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58513.shtml|archive-date=March 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58733.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact report 3/1: Team Roode vs. Team Storm six-man tag match, Angle explains Hardy feud, M.I.A. Abyss|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=March 2, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306040344/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58733.shtml|archive-date=March 6, 2012}}</ref> On the March 8 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim and Rayne lost the Knockouts Tag Team Championship to Eric Young and ODB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58951.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling report 3/9: Garett & Hardy vs. Angle & Gunner main event, Anderson returns, Abyss's "brother" emerges, X Title match, one title change|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=March 9, 2012|access-date=March 9, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312025549/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_58951.shtml|archive-date=March 12, 2012}}</ref> On March 18 at Victory Road, Kim successfully defended the Knockouts Championship against Rayne.<ref name=VR2012>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_59264.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Victory Road PPV results 3/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting-Roode main event, Angle-Hardy, Storm-Ray|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 18, 2012|access-date=March 18, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321105527/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_59264.shtml|archive-date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> On the March 29 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim and Rayne reconciled and remained together as a team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_59713.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 3/29: Will Hulk Hogan accept the GM position?, Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson, Morgan vs. Crimson, and more|date=March 30, 2012|access-date=May 15, 2012|last=Turner|first=Scott|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523002358/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_59713.shtml|archive-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> On April 15 at Lockdown, Kim defeated Velvet Sky in a steel cage match, following a distraction from Rayne, to retain her title.<ref name=Lockdown2012>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Lockdown PPV results 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Storm main event, Angle-Hardy, Lethal Lockdown opener|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 15, 2012|access-date=April 15, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809040752/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|archive-date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> Afterwards, Kim went on a losing streak against Brooke Tessmacher, which led to TNA naming Tessmacher the number one contender to her title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60315.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 4/19: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lockdown fall-out, Hogan's "big announcement"|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 19, 2012|access-date=October 18, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725082908/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60315.shtml|archive-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60794.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 4/26: First-ever Open Fight Night, Tag Title match, Flair throws a party for Bischoff|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=October 18, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523000717/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60794.shtml|archive-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61084.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 5/3: Roode and RVD pick opponents for each other, Gut Check fall-out, Flair calls out Hogan|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=May 4, 2012|access-date=October 18, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523001248/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61084.shtml|archive-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> On May 13 at Sacrifice, Kim defeated Tessmacher, pinning her with her feet on the ropes, for another successful title defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_61356.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Sacrifice PPV results 5/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-RVD main event, Angle-Styles, Hardy-Anderson|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 13, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517003336/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_61356.shtml|archive-date=May 17, 2012}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim successfully defended her title against Tessmacher and Velvet Sky in a three-way match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61544.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 5/17: Sacrifice fall-out, Gail vs. Velvet vs. Brooke for Knockouts Title, Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=May 18, 2012|access-date=May 18, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811163030/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61544.shtml|archive-date=August 11, 2013}}</ref> On May 20, Kim became the longest reigning TNA Knockouts Champion in history by breaking Madison Rayne's previous record of 188 days. On June 10 at Slammiversary, Kim lost the title to Miss Tessmacher, ending her reign at 210 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_62289.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary PPV results 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode vs. Sting headlines 10th Anniv. PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 10, 2012|access-date=June 10, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613195745/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_62289.shtml|archive-date=June 13, 2012}}</ref> Kim received her rematch for the title on the July 12 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', but was again defeated by Tessmacher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63266.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact – Aries's first show as champ, BFG Series matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 12, 2012|access-date=July 13, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715041528/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63266.shtml|archive-date=July 15, 2012}}</ref>
==== Championship reigns (2013–2016) ==== thumb|right|upright|Kim in January 2013 On January 13, 2013, at the Genesis pay-per-view, Kim competed in a five-woman gauntlet match to determine the number one contender to the TNA Knockouts Championship. Kim eliminated Miss Tessmacher, ODB and Mickie James but was eventually eliminated by Velvet Sky after referee Taryn Terrell failed to notice Kim's foot under the ropes.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA GENESIS PPV RESULTS 1/13: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Hardy defends TNA Title against two foes, two title matches, #1 contender matches|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_67844.shtml|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420124631/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_67844.shtml|archive-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> Kim was defeated on the February 21 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', in a fatal four-way elimination match for the Knockouts Championship against champion Tara, Miss Tessmacher, and Velvet Sky after physical involvement from referee Taryn Terrell.<ref name="pwinsider">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74978/tna-impact-spoilers-for-214-and-221.html?p=1|title=TNA IMPACT SPOILERS FOR 2/14 AND 2/21 | PWInsider.com|publisher=pwinsider.com|access-date=May 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129222534/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74978/tna-impact-spoilers-for-214-and-221.html?p=1|archive-date=January 29, 2013}}</ref>
On March 10 at Lockdown, Kim unsuccessfully challenged Sky for her Knockouts Championship, after interference by referee Taryn Terrell. Kim then attacked Terrell backstage during an interview.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA LOCKDOWN PPV RESULTS 3/10: Live, in-person coverage from San Antonio – Hardy vs. Ray TNA Title match, Lethal Lockdown, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_69158.shtml|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414102411/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_69158.shtml|archive-date=April 14, 2013}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Terrell was placed on probation due to her actions. Later that night, Kim and Tara were defeated by Mickie James and Velvet Sky in a match officiated by Terrell, after Terrell violated her probation by slapping Kim.<ref name=Probation>{{cite web|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – 3/14/13 (Sting vs. Aries)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40333-tna-impact-wrestling-results-3-14-13-sting-vs-aries|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=March 14, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316115856/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40333-tna-impact-wrestling-results-3-14-13-sting-vs-aries|archive-date=March 16, 2013}}</ref> On the March 21 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Terrell was terminated as Knockouts referee by Brooke Hogan, who then immediately signed Terrell to the Knockouts roster.<ref name=ResignedKnockout>{{cite web|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – 3/21/13 (#1 Contender Match)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40456-tna-impact-wrestling-results-3-21-13-4-way-1-contender-match|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=March 21, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324233050/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40456-tna-impact-wrestling-results-3-21-13-4-way-1-contender-match|archive-date=March 24, 2013}}</ref> On the April 4 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim and Tara defeated Terrell and Sky, with Kim pinning Terrell for the win.<ref name="TNAIn-RingDebut">{{cite web|last=Boutwhell|first=Josh|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – 4/4/13 (Hogan confronts Styles)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40729-tna-impact-wrestling-results-4-4-13|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=April 4, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406114720/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/40729-tna-impact-wrestling-results-4-4-13|archive-date=April 6, 2013}}</ref> The rivalry between Kim and Terrell culminated in a Last Knockout Standing match on June 2 at Slammiversary XI, which Terrell won.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA SLAMMIVERSARY PPV RESULTS (Hour 2): Hall of Fame inductee revealed, new Tag & TV champions|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_71025.shtml#.Ua0wEEDVDCc|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629211902/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_71025.shtml#.Ua0wEEDVDCc|archive-date=June 29, 2015}}</ref>
On the July 11 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim defeated Terrell in a ladder match to become the number one contender to the Knockouts Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact from Las Vegas – Rampage Jackson joins Mafia, Dest. X hype, BFG Series gauntlet|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71884.shtml#.UeA6BEFOPz4|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808235924/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71884.shtml#.UeA6BEFOPz4|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Kim received her title opportunity on the July 25 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', against champion Mickie James; Kim lost the match and afterwards, confronted referee ODB after she failed to see a dirty pin, beginning a feud between the two.<ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Chris Sabin's first show as TNA Champion, Ultimate X|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72262.shtml#.UfKTjY1OPz4|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017021100/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72262.shtml#.UfKTjY1OPz4|archive-date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> On August 15 at ''Impact Wrestling: Hardcore Justice'', ODB pinned Kim in a three-way hardcore match, which also included James.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice" Impact – TNA Title cage match, BFG Series matches, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml#.UhEr55JOPz4|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819022303/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml#.UhEr55JOPz4|archive-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> Kim and ODB faced off once again in a number one contender two out of three falls match on the August 29 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', which ODB won after making Kim submit for the first time ever in her career, to score the last fall.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/29: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact – Hogan returns, Styles tries to explain himself, BFG Series continues, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73026.shtml#.UiDuOxtOPz4|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902230357/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73026.shtml#.UiDuOxtOPz4|archive-date=September 2, 2013}}</ref> On October 20 at Bound for Glory, Kim defeated ODB and Brooke in a three-way match, following interference from her new ally Lei'D Tapa, to win her third TNA Knockouts Championship.<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA BFG PPV RESULTS 10/20 (Hour 2): Angle vs. Roode featured match, KO Title match, ECIII debuts|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_74031.shtml#.UmxJmvlOOCs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021075044/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_74031.shtml#.UmxJmvlOOCs|archive-date=October 21, 2013}}</ref>
Kim made her first televised defense on the October 31 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', defeating ODB in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 10/31: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Halloween Impact – Angle "injured" again, TNA Title decision, two title matches, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_74285.shtml#.Un0g4flOOCs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715154147/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_74285.shtml#.Un0g4flOOCs|archive-date=July 15, 2014}}</ref> When Kim and Tapa attacked ODB on the December 12 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim's former tag team partner Madison Rayne returned to help ODB.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 12/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of TNA Impact – Feast or Fired, X Title match, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_75081.shtml|website=pwtorch.com|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=August 29, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018040133/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_75081.shtml|archive-date=October 18, 2014}}</ref>
Rayne received her championship match on January 16 at ''Impact Wrestling: Genesis'', which she won, ending Kim's reign at 88 days.<ref name=Genesis14>{{cite web|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|title=LIVE, ONGOING IMPACT WRESTLING – GENESIS 2014 COVERAGE: A SOLID HALF HOUR OF TALKING TO START THE SHOW|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/82894/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-genesis-2014-coverage.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=January 16, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218225100/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/82894/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-genesis-2014-coverage.html?p=1|archive-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref> The rivalry between Kim and Rayne continued as the two competed in a street fight on the February 20 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', which Kim won after a distraction by Tapa.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cladwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 2/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Manchester Night 2 – TNA Title match, Roode's "decision" turns into Dixie's offer, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_76469.shtml#.UxH04Pl_tps|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=February 21, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224044744/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_76469.shtml#.UxH04Pl_tps|archive-date=February 24, 2014}}</ref> At Lockdown, Kim was unsuccessful in regaining the Knockouts Championship in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_76886.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA LOCKDOWN RESULTS 3/9: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from Miami – Magnus vs. Joe for TNA Title, Lethal Lockdown, more|date=March 9, 2014|access-date=March 9, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310130528/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_76886.shtml|archive-date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> On the March 13 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', tension between Kim and Tapa began to show when Kim lost to the debuting Brittany after Tapa accidentally attacked Kim. After the match, a brawl between Kim and Tapa ensued, disbanding their alliance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|title=LIVE, ONGOING IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: JOE BATTLES ABYSS, A FORMER KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION RETURNS|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/84248/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-report-joe-battles-abyss-a-former-knockouts-champion-returns.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=March 14, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314044837/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/84248/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-report-joe-battles-abyss-a-former-knockouts-champion-returns.html?p=1|archive-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref>
Kim saved Rayne from an attack from The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) on the April 24 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' turning face, but later lost a tag team match against The Beautiful People with Rayne as her partner.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=SPOILERS: TNA Impact Wrestling tapings for 4/17 and 4/24|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-news/47899-spoilers-tna-impact-wrestling-tapings-for-4-17-4-24|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=April 13, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154701/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-news/47899-spoilers-tna-impact-wrestling-tapings-for-4-17-4-24|archive-date=April 13, 2014|date=April 12, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – 4/24/14 (Abyss vs. Magnus)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/48144-tna-impact-wrestling-results-4-24-14-abyss-vs-magnus|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=April 28, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427024903/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/48144-tna-impact-wrestling-results-4-24-14-abyss-vs-magnus|archive-date=April 27, 2014|date=April 25, 2014}}</ref> Kim and Love continued their feud, attacking each other on different occasions.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Orlando Impact – PPV fall-out, EY title defense, Bully teases putting Dixie through a table, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78120.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=May 2, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503192024/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78120.shtml|archive-date=May 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Orlando Impact – show-closing heel turn, title ladder match, Angle "injured," Menagerie debut, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78270.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=May 9, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513115837/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78270.shtml|archive-date=May 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/22: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Orlando Impact – the MVP, Kenny King, and Bobby Lashley Show leads to intimidated babyface roster|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78568.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=May 23, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524023833/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78568.shtml|archive-date=May 24, 2014}}</ref> On the June 12 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim defeated Brittany and Madison Rayne to become the number one contender to Love's championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 6/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final hype for Slammiversary – PPV main event airs, #1 contender match, Abyss & Brooke return, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78986.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=June 13, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618060223/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_78986.shtml|archive-date=June 18, 2014}}</ref> Kim faced Love for the championship on June 15 at Slammiversary, but she was unsuccessful in winning the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA SLAMMIVERSARY PPV RESULTS 6/15: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Eric Young defending title against TBD opponents, Hall of Fame, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_79037.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=June 16, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714230831/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_79037.shtml|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref>
Kim received a rematch against Love for the Knockouts Championship on the July 3 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', where Kim won the championship for a fourth time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_79385.shtml#.U7aZIfl_vtU|title=IMPACT NEWS: TNA Title match result, new KO champion, title matches next week, Dest-X Impact date IMPACT NEWS: TNA Title match result, new KO champion, title matches next week, Dest-X Impact date|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 3, 2014|access-date=July 4, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224025/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_79385.shtml#.U7aZIfl_vtU|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_79392.shtml#.U7aZuPl_vtU|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of TNA Title re-match, new KO champion, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 3, 2014|access-date=July 4, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717162346/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_79392.shtml#.U7aZuPl_vtU|archive-date=July 17, 2014}}</ref> In her first title defense, Kim successfully retained her championship against Love, Madison Rayne and Brittany in a four-way match on the July 10 episode of ''Impact Wrestling''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Calldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Kurt Angle's title night|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_79524.shtml#.U7_9ufl_vtU|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=July 10, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714230417/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_79524.shtml#.U7_9ufl_vtU|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref> On the July 31 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim successfully defended her championship against Taryn Terrell after the match went to a no-contest due to interference from The Beautiful People.<ref name="tireball">{{cite web|url=http://tireball.com/wwe/2014/07/31/tna-impact-wrestling-results-for-july-31-2014-spoilers/|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results for July 31, 2014 *Spoilers* | Tireball WWE Wrestling News, Rumors, Gossip and Opinions|date=July 31, 2014|publisher=tireball.com|access-date=May 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193039/http://tireball.com/wwe/2014/07/31/tna-impact-wrestling-results-for-july-31-2014-spoilers/|archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> Following a backstage attack by Love, on a special Hardcore Justice edition of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim ended her feud with The Beautiful People when she defeated Love in a Last Knockout Standing match with her Knockouts Championship on the line.<ref name="prowrestling2">{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/article.php?8-20-Shore-s-TNA-Impact-Wrestling-live-coverage-Hardcore-Justice-themed-show-Samoa-Joe-vs.-Low-Ki-for-the-X-Division-Championship-Gail-Kim-vs.-Angelina-Love-in-a-Last-Knockout-Standing-match-for-the-Knockouts-Championship-38560|title=8/20 Shore's TNA Impact Wrestling live coverage: Hardcore Justice themed show, Samoa Joe vs. Low Ki for the X Division Championship, Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love in a Last Knockout Standing match for the Knockouts Championship|publisher=prowrestling.net|access-date=May 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193101/http://prowrestling.net/article.php?8-20-Shore-s-TNA-Impact-Wrestling-live-coverage-Hardcore-Justice-themed-show-Samoa-Joe-vs.-Low-Ki-for-the-X-Division-Championship-Gail-Kim-vs.-Angelina-Love-in-a-Last-Knockout-Standing-match-for-the-Knockouts-Championship-38560|archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 8/20: First Wednesday night episode features "Hardcore Justice" theme|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_80334.shtml|website=pwtorch.com|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=August 29, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903110909/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_80334.shtml|archive-date=September 3, 2014}}</ref>
Kim successfully defended her title against Taryn Terrell on the September 3 episode of ''Impact Wrestling''. After the match, Kim and Terrell were both attacked by the debuting Havok.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6046-IMPACT-Coverage-New-1-Contenders-for-Heavyweight-and-X-Division-Titles%2C-Havoc-Unleashed%2C-Champions-Showcase-and-More/6046-IMPACT-Coverage-New-1-Contenders-for-Heavyweight-and-X-Division-Titles%2C-Havoc-Unleashed%2C-Champions-Showcase-and-More?start=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120414/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6046-IMPACT-Coverage-New-1-Contenders-for-Heavyweight-and-X-Division-Titles,-Havoc-Unleashed,-Champions-Showcase-and-More/6046-IMPACT-Coverage-New-1-Contenders-for-Heavyweight-and-X-Division-Titles,-Havoc-Unleashed,-Champions-Showcase-and-More?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+impactwrestling%2Fnews+%28Impact+Wrestling+%7C+Latest+News%29&start=1 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |title=IMPACT Coverage: New #1 Contenders for Heavyweight and X Division Titles, Havoc Unleashed, Champions Showcase and More! - Page 2 |last=James |first=Bobby |work=Impact Wrestling |date=September 3, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> In September, Kim suffered a separated shoulder and torn ligaments during a pre-match brawl with Havok. Going against doctor's advice, Kim defended her title later that night and lost her championship to Havok.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6108-Breaking-News-Gail-Kim-Out-Indefinitely|title=Breaking News: Gail Kim Out Indefinitely|access-date=October 14, 2014|publisher=IMPACTWRESTLING.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008084102/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6108-Breaking-News-Gail-Kim-Out-Indefinitely|archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> Kim returned to ''Impact Wrestling'' in November, demanding her rematch for the Knockouts title against Havok, which Kim ultimately lost.<ref name="impactwrestling">{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6188-IMPACT-RESULTS?start=5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107093625/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6188-IMPACT-RESULTS?start=5|archive-date=November 7, 2014|url-status=dead|title=IMPACT RESULTS: Roode Defends Heavyweight Title, Knockouts Championship Match, Tag Title #1 Contender and More!|access-date=May 18, 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Gail Kim TNA Knockouts Champion-2.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Kim as TNA Knockouts Champion in 2015]] On the January 30, 2015, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', in a three-way match for the Knockouts Championship, Kim and Madison Rayne lost to the defending champion, Taryn Terrell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/52836-tna-impact-wrestling-results-1-30-15-tna-title-main-event|title=TNA IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS – 1/30/15 (TITLE MAIN EVENT)|author=James, Bobby|website=WrestleView|date=January 31, 2015|access-date=February 3, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203033803/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/52836-tna-impact-wrestling-results-1-30-15-tna-title-main-event|archive-date=February 3, 2015}}</ref> On the May 1 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim started an alliance with Awesome Kong to feud with Terrell, Jade and Marti Bell, collectively known as The Dollhouse. The following week, Kim and Kong were defeated by The Dollhouse in a three–on–two handicap match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/54369-tna-impact-wrestling-results-5-8-15-bully-ray-returns|title=TNA IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS – 5/8/15 (BULLY RAY RETURNS)|author=James, Bobby|website=WrestleView|date=May 8, 2015|access-date=May 9, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511163229/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/54369-tna-impact-wrestling-results-5-8-15-bully-ray-returns|archive-date=May 11, 2015}}</ref> Kim sustained an arm injury on the May 29 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', after unsuccessfully challenging Terrell for the Knockouts Championship in a steel cage match and being attacked by The Dollhouse afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/54630-tna-impact-wrestling-results-5-29-15-i-quit-match|title=TNA IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS – 5/29/15 ("I QUIT" MATCH)|author=James, Bobby|website=WrestleView|date=May 29, 2015|access-date=May 30, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530142632/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/54630-tna-impact-wrestling-results-5-29-15-i-quit-match|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>
After some hiatus, Kim returned on the July 15 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', portraying a superhero-like character and attacking Jade, which allowed Brooke to win the Knockouts Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_86578.shtml|title=TNA news: Impact spoilers – more developments from Wednesday's Impact TV taping|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 29, 2015|access-date=July 30, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804010922/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_86578.shtml|archive-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> On the September 16 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim won her fifth Knockouts Championship by winning a four-way match also involving Brooke, Lei'D Tapa and Awesome Kong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_87534.shtml#.VfrIsd9Viko|title=MCMAHON'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/16: Team TNA vs. Team GFW for control of TNA, new Knockouts champion, more; Overall Reax|author=McMahon, Mike|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 16, 2015|access-date=September 17, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918090813/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_87534.shtml#.VfrIsd9Viko|archive-date=September 18, 2015}}</ref> Kim successfully retained the championship against Kong at Bound for Glory on October 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6772|title=BFG Results: Knockouts Championship Match – Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong|website=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|author=James, Bobby|date=October 4, 2015|access-date=October 5, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007015348/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6772|archive-date=October 7, 2015}}</ref> During October and November (taped in July), she participated in the TNA World Title Series, where she ended first of her block, tied with Awesome Kong, advancing to the finals. on the December 2 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim lost to the then current TNA X Division Championship Tigre Uno and was eliminated from the TNA World Title Series. On January 19, 2016, Kim defended her title against Kong. She then lost her title to Jade in a three-way match also involving Madison Rayne after Maria hit Kim with her title belt on the April 5.
On the May 10 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim faced Jade for the Knockouts championship, which she lost by DQ after Sienna attacked them. On the May 24 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Kim defeated Sienna to keep her job, only to be attacked by Sienna and Maria. A week after, with EC3 as a manager for the night, Kim received a match against Maria at Slammiversary. At Slammiversary, her match with an injured Maria turned into a Triple Threat match for the Impact Knockouts Championship between her, Jade and Sienna (who eventually won the match).
==== Hall of Famer (2016–2017) ==== [[File:Gail Kim BFG Knockout Champ.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Kim as the Knockouts Champion at Bound for Glory in November 2017]] On June 14, 2016, Kim was the first female inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. Shortly after, on October 2 at Bound for Glory she defeated Maria Kanellis for the Impact Women's Knockout Championship, winning the title for the record-tying sixth time which she had to vacate a week later after sustaining a back injury that forced her to take a few months off in-ring competition, during which Kim made a few appearances in November and December as she showed her support for Jade who feuded with Rosemary for the vacant championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105915/ongoing-impact-wrestling-report-eli-drake-cashes-in-his-title-shot-the-road-to-a-new-1-contender-begins-jeff-and-reby-try-to-jog-matt-hardys-memory.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: ELI DRAKE CASHES IN HIS TITLE SHOT, THE ROAD TO A NEW #1 CONTENDER BEGINS, JEFF AND REBY TRY TO JOG MATT HARDY'S MEMORY, THE DCC FINALLY REVEALS THEMSELVES, AND MORE|author=Stuart Carapola|date=November 10, 2016|access-date=November 10, 2016|publisher=PWInsider|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401193823/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/105915/ongoing-impact-wrestling-report-eli-drake-cashes-in-his-title-shot-the-road-to-a-new-1-contender-begins-jeff-and-reby-try-to-jog-matt-hardys-memory.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/106059/complete-impact-wrestling-report-reby-tries-to-jog-matt-hardys-memory-a-new-1-contender-to-the-tna-world-title-is-determined-ec3-has-an-offer-eli-drake-cant-refuse.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: REBY TRIES TO JOG MATT HARDY'S MEMORY, A NEW #1 CONTENDER TO THE TNA WORLD TITLE IS DETERMINED, EC3 HAS AN OFFER ELI DRAKE CAN'T REFUSE|author=Stuart Carapola|date=November 17, 2016|access-date=November 17, 2016|publisher=PWInsider|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401193240/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/106059/complete-impact-wrestling-report-reby-tries-to-jog-matt-hardys-memory-a-new-1-contender-to-the-tna-world-title-is-determined-ec3-has-an-offer-eli-drake-cant-refuse.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/106304/complete-impact-wrestling-report-time-for-a-heel-turn-with-no-build-ec3-and-eddie-edwards-have-a-face-to-face-ahead-of-their-title-match-next-week-rosemary-and-jade-battle-in-six-sides-of-steel-for-the-knockouts-title-in-the-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: TIME FOR A HEEL TURN WITH NO BUILD, EC3 AND EDDIE EDWARDS HAVE A FACE TO FACE AHEAD OF THEIR TITLE MATCH NEXT WEEK, ROSEMARY AND JADE BATTLE IN SIX SIDES OF STEEL FOR THE KNOCKOUTS TITLE IN THE MAIN EVENT, AND MORE|author=Stuart Carapola|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016|publisher=PWInsider|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401193340/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/106304/complete-impact-wrestling-report-time-for-a-heel-turn-with-no-build-ec3-and-eddie-edwards-have-a-face-to-face-ahead-of-their-title-match-next-week-rosemary-and-jade-battle-in-six-sides-of-steel-for-the-knockouts-title-in-the-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the July 6, 2017, episode of the recently rebranded ''GFW Impact!'', Kim returned to state her (legit) intention to retire at the end of 2017. A month later, on August 17, at Destination X, Kim faced Sienna for the Unified GFW Knockouts Championship which she was unsuccessful to win due to interference by the return of her old rival Taryn Terrell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/111700/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-destination-x-report-youll-never-guess-whos-back-in-the-knockouts-division.html|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING - DESTINATION X REPORT: YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHO'S BACK IN THE KNOCKOUTS DIVISION, YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHO'S RUNNING GFW NOW, YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHO'S BACK IN THE X DIVISION, AND YOU'LL DEFINITELY NEVER GUESS WHICH EX-WWE GUY IS COMING IN|date=August 17, 2017|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=August 17, 2017|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920045456/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/111700/live-ongoing-impact-wrestling-destination-x-report-youll-never-guess-whos-back-in-the-knockouts-division.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112172/complete-gfw-tna-fto-impact-wrestling-report-konnan-actually-cuts-a-pretty-funny-promo-on-laxs-next-challengers-taryn-terrell-returns-to-the-ring-more-triplemania-coverage-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-yes-including-that-footage-more-filler-than-a-box-of-jelly-donuts-sydal-gets-his-shot-at-the-global-title-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE (GFW? TNA? FTO?) IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: KONNAN ACTUALLY CUTS A PRETTY FUNNY PROMO ON LAX'S NEXT CHALLENGERS, TARYN TERRELL RETURNS TO THE RING, MORE TRIPLEMANIA COVERAGE THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT (YES, INCLUDING THAT FOOTAGE), MORE FILLER THAN A BOX OF JELLY DONUTS, SYDAL GETS HIS SHOT AT THE GLOBAL TITLE, AND MORE|date=September 7, 2017|access-date=September 7, 2017|publisher=PWInsider|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143809/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112172/complete-gfw-tna-fto-impact-wrestling-report-konnan-actually-cuts-a-pretty-funny-promo-on-laxs-next-challengers-taryn-terrell-returns-to-the-ring-more-triplemania-coverage-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-yes-including-that-footage-more-filler-than-a-box-of-jelly-donuts-sydal-gets-his-shot-at-the-global-title-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 5 at Bound for Glory (in what was supposed to be a fatal–four-way match between Kim, Sienna, Allie and Terrell but reverted to a three–way after Terrell's release from the company<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/921390470395318273|title=Update: @IAmTarynTerrell & #IMPACT are mutually parting ways. Taryn would like to pursue other career options and she has our full support. We wish Taryn well in whatever she does next.pic.twitter.com/3PzY541t2udate=October 20, 2017|access-date=February 17, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023149/https://twitter.com/impactwrestling/status/921390470395318273|url-status=live}}</ref>) Kim competed in her final match where she won the Impact Knockouts Championship for a record-breaking seventh time.<ref name="BFG2017">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=11/5 Powell's Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory live review: Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact Wrestling Championship, OVE vs. LAX in a 5150 Street Fight for the IW Tag Titles, Sienna vs. Gail Kim vs. Allie for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/05/115-powells-impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-review-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-impact-wrestling-championship-ove-vs-lax-5150-street-fight-iw-tag-titles-sienna-vs-gail/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025836/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/05/115-powells-impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-review-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-impact-wrestling-championship-ove-vs-lax-5150-street-fight-iw-tag-titles-sienna-vs-gail/|archive-date=November 7, 2017}}</ref> The next night, she retired from professional wrestling and vacated the title in the process.
====Producer and departure (2018–2025)==== thumb|left|upright|Kim working as a special referee in 2019 Kim wrestled what was supposed to be the final match of her career on February 3, 2018, for Southside Wrestling in Stevenage, United Kingdom, where she defeated Kasey Owens in the main event of the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ringsidenews.com/2018/02/03/former-wwe-diva-gail-kim-wrestles-final-match/|title=Former WWE Diva Gail Kim Wrestles Final Match|access-date=February 4, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205072744/http://www.ringsidenews.com/2018/02/03/former-wwe-diva-gail-kim-wrestles-final-match/|archive-date=February 5, 2018|date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> After this retirement, Kim returned to Impact Wrestling as a producer and agent (talent development roles in which a seasoned, active or retired performer is a behind-the-scenes coach to active wrestlers on how to improve, and how to handle the day-to-day demands of being a wrestler).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2017/10/02/gail-kims-farewell-match-smash-wrestling/|title=Gail Kim's Farewell Match Set in Toronto|access-date=January 26, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127084438/http://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2017/10/02/gail-kims-farewell-match-smash-wrestling/|archive-date=January 27, 2018|date=October 2, 2017}}</ref>
In late–November, Kim was inserted in the feud between Taya Valkyrie and Tessa Blanchard, after the latter had retained her title by attacking the referee.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: THE NEW DESI ARNAZ HIT SQUAD DEBUTS, ALLIE STRUGGLES WITH THE DEMON LIVING WITHIN HER, HOMICIDE BATTLES PENTAGON JR, AND MORE|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/121467/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-new-desi-arnaz-hit-squad-debuts-allie-struggles-with-the-demon-living-within-her-homicide-battles-pentagon-jr-and-more.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|date=November 1, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330181749/https://pwinsider.com/article/121467/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-new-desi-arnaz-hit-squad-debuts-allie-struggles-with-the-demon-living-within-her-homicide-battles-pentagon-jr-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: FALLAH BAHH & KM LOSE IT ALL IN VEGAS, WE VISIT EDDIE EDWARDS IN THE MENTAL HOSPITAL, ELI DRAKE & TOMMY DREAMER TAKE IT TO THE EXTREME & MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122140/complete-impact-wrestling-report-fallah-bahh-km-lose-it-all-in-vegas-we-visit-eddie-edwards-in-the-mental-hospital-eli-drake-tommy-dreamer-take-it-to-the-extreme-more.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|date=November 29, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205246/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122140/complete-impact-wrestling-report-fallah-bahh-km-lose-it-all-in-vegas-we-visit-eddie-edwards-in-the-mental-hospital-eli-drake-tommy-dreamer-take-it-to-the-extreme-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, in order to prevent any shenanigans from their upcoming match, Kim was introduced as the guest referee for the next encounter between the two Knockouts, that was set for January 6, 2019, at ''Impact Wrestling Homecoming''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: RICH SWANN IS SCARED TO DEATH OF SAMI CALLIHAN, ELI DRAKE VISITS RAVEN IN THE NUT HOUSE (AND TRIES TO CONVINCE HIM TO DOWNLOAD THE GWN APP), EDDIE EDWARDS FINDS HIS WAY BACK TO IMPACT (STILL WEARING HIS HOSPITAL CLOTHES)|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/122467/complete-impact-wrestling-report-rich-swann-is-scared-to-death-of-sami-callihan-eli-drake-visits-raven-in-the-nut-house-and-tries-to-convince-him-to-download-the-gwn-app-eddie-edwards-finds-his-way-back-to-impact-still-wearing-his-hospital-clothes.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|date=December 13, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330181740/https://pwinsider.com/article/122467/complete-impact-wrestling-report-rich-swann-is-scared-to-death-of-sami-callihan-eli-drake-visits-raven-in-the-nut-house-and-tries-to-convince-him-to-download-the-gwn-app-eddie-edwards-finds-his-way-back-to-impact-still-wearing-his-hospital-clothes.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, after she attacked Kim multiple times, Blanchard lost the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship to Valkyrie after Kim used her finishing move ''"Eat Defeat"'' on Tessa Blanchard.<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=IMPACT VS. CAGE, LAX VS. LUCHA BROTHERS STEALS THE SHOW, NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED & MORE: COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING HOMECOMING PPV COVERAGE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123002&p=3|work=PWInsider|date=January 6, 2019|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330181752/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123002&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref> Throughout the next few months, the feud between Kim and Blanchard progressed even further as both attacked each other inside and outside the ring (including at the restaurant of Kim's husband).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/123144/complete-impact-wrestling-pursuit-tv-debut-johnny-impact-faces-killer-kross-in-a-no-dq-match-tessa-sends-a-message-to-gail-kim-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING - PURSUIT TV DEBUT: JOHNNY IMPACT FACES KILLER KROSS IN A NO DQ MATCH, TESSA SENDS A MESSAGE TO GAIL KIM, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=January 11, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162947/https://pwinsider.com/article/123144/complete-impact-wrestling-pursuit-tv-debut-johnny-impact-faces-killer-kross-in-a-no-dq-match-tessa-sends-a-message-to-gail-kim-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123354/complete-impact-wrestling-report-scarlett-announces-the-winner-of-her-talent-search-brian-cage-is-on-the-rampage-lax-might-just-have-crossed-the-line-with-the-lucha-bros-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: SCARLETT ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF HER TALENT SEARCH, BRIAN CAGE IS ON THE RAMPAGE, LAX MIGHT JUST HAVE CROSSED THE LINE WITH THE LUCHA BROS, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=January 19, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162946/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123354/complete-impact-wrestling-report-scarlett-announces-the-winner-of-her-talent-search-brian-cage-is-on-the-rampage-lax-might-just-have-crossed-the-line-with-the-lucha-bros-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123785/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-lucha-bros-earn-another-tag-title-shot-a-fun-new-tag-team-is-formed-fallah-bahh-takes-on-psycho-clown-impact-and-cage-take-on-kross-and-moose-in-the-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: THE LUCHA BROS EARN ANOTHER TAG TITLE SHOT, A FUN NEW TAG TEAM IS FORMED, FALLAH BAHH TAKES ON PSYCHO CLOWN, IMPACT AND CAGE TAKE ON KROSS AND MOOSE IN THE MAIN EVENT, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162950/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123785/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-lucha-bros-earn-another-tag-title-shot-a-fun-new-tag-team-is-formed-fallah-bahh-takes-on-psycho-clown-impact-and-cage-take-on-kross-and-moose-in-the-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124195/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-mexico-trip-ends-with-some-great-wrestling-aaa-vs-impact-in-the-2019-world-cup-impact-defends-the-title-in-a-four-way-a-brutal-end-to-the-tayatessa-war-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: THE MEXICO TRIP ENDS WITH SOME GREAT WRESTLING, AAA VS IMPACT IN THE 2019 WORLD CUP, IMPACT DEFENDS THE TITLE IN A FOUR WAY, A BRUTAL END TO THE TAYA-TESSA WAR, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=February 15, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162944/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124195/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-mexico-trip-ends-with-some-great-wrestling-aaa-vs-impact-in-the-2019-world-cup-impact-defends-the-title-in-a-four-way-a-brutal-end-to-the-tayatessa-war-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124387/complete-impact-wrestling-report-johnny-impact-finds-himself-unable-to-move-on-sami-callihan-visits-rich-swann-in-the-hospital-the-laxlucha-bros-feud-takes-the-turn-we-all-knew-it-would-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: JOHNNY IMPACT FINDS HIMSELF UNABLE TO MOVE ON, SAMI CALLIHAN VISITS RICH SWANN IN THE HOSPITAL, THE LAX-LUCHA BROS FEUD TAKES THE TURN WE ALL KNEW IT WOULD, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=February 22, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162950/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124387/complete-impact-wrestling-report-johnny-impact-finds-himself-unable-to-move-on-sami-callihan-visits-rich-swann-in-the-hospital-the-laxlucha-bros-feud-takes-the-turn-we-all-knew-it-would-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124563/complete-impact-wrestling-report-reno-scum-returns-kiera-hogan-makes-a-deal-with-the-demon-johnny-impact-suffers-an-unfortunate-injuryor-does-he-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: RENO SCUM RETURNS, KIERA HOGAN MAKES A DEAL WITH THE DEMON, JOHNNY IMPACT SUFFERS AN UNFORTUNATE INJURY...OR DOES HE?, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=March 1, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162943/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124563/complete-impact-wrestling-report-reno-scum-returns-kiera-hogan-makes-a-deal-with-the-demon-johnny-impact-suffers-an-unfortunate-injuryor-does-he-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124729/complete-impact-wrestling-report-rich-swann-makes-his-decision-ace-austin-debuts-womens-lib-is-apparently-dead-konnan-has-a-message-for-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: RICH SWANN MAKES HIS DECISION, ACE AUSTIN DEBUTS, WOMEN'S LIB IS APPARENTLY DEAD, KONNAN HAS A MESSAGE FOR PENTAGON JR & FENIX, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=March 8, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162949/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124729/complete-impact-wrestling-report-rich-swann-makes-his-decision-ace-austin-debuts-womens-lib-is-apparently-dead-konnan-has-a-message-for-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/124894/complete-impact-wrestling-report.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162947/https://pwinsider.com/article/124894/complete-impact-wrestling-report.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/125075/complete-impact-wrestling-report-johnny-impact-and-taya-valkyrie-explain-themselves-swann-and-sami-have-their-showdown-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: JOHNNY IMPACT AND TAYA VALKYRIE EXPLAIN THEMSELVES, SWANN AND SAMI HAVE THEIR SHOWDOWN, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=March 22, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162945/https://pwinsider.com/article/125075/complete-impact-wrestling-report-johnny-impact-and-taya-valkyrie-explain-themselves-swann-and-sami-have-their-showdown-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to a match between the two, at ''Impact Wrestling Rebellion'' on April 28,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125254/complete-impact-wrestling-against-all-odds-report-featuring-the-single-most-insane-closing-segment-of-all-time.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING - AGAINST ALL ODDS REPORT, FEATURING THE SINGLE MOST INSANE CLOSING SEGMENT OF ALL TIME|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=March 29, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162948/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125254/complete-impact-wrestling-against-all-odds-report-featuring-the-single-most-insane-closing-segment-of-all-time.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125691/complete-impact-wrestling-report-willie-mack-makes-a-new-friend-the-north-has-arrived-johnny-impact-pulls-another-one-over-on-brian-cage-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: WILLIE MACK MAKES A NEW FRIEND, THE NORTH HAS ARRIVED, JOHNNY IMPACT PULLS ANOTHER ONE OVER ON BRIAN CAGE, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=April 12, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162949/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125691/complete-impact-wrestling-report-willie-mack-makes-a-new-friend-the-north-has-arrived-johnny-impact-pulls-another-one-over-on-brian-cage-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/125879/complete-impact-wrestling-report-a-turning-point-in-the-budding-partnership-of-eli-drake-and-eddie-edwards-desmond-xavier-scores-a-major-upset-madman-fulton-crushes-tommy-dreamer-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: A TURNING POINT IN THE BUDDING PARTNERSHIP OF ELI DRAKE AND EDDIE EDWARDS, DESMOND XAVIER SCORES A MAJOR UPSET, MADMAN FULTON CRUSHES TOMMY DREAMER, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=PWInsider|date=April 19, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162949/https://pwinsider.com/article/125879/complete-impact-wrestling-report-a-turning-point-in-the-budding-partnership-of-eli-drake-and-eddie-edwards-desmond-xavier-scores-a-major-upset-madman-fulton-crushes-tommy-dreamer-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> in which Blanchard defeated Kim in what was officially Kim's last match. After the match the two women embraced and in a backstage interview Kim confirmed that she is still going to work as a producer for the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126052&p=2|title=NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED, TESSA VS. GAIL AND MORE: COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REBELLION PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|work=PWInsider|date=April 28, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=April 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424100417/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126052&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> By February 2024, her backstage roles expanded to include working as a member of the creative team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=The Actual Truth on TNA Creative Going Forward, Who is in Charge and More |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/180457/the-actual-truth-on-tna-creative-going-forward-who-is-in-charge-and-more.html?p=1 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider |access-date=February 21, 2024|date=February 16, 2024}}</ref> On March 25, 2025, she was fired from TNA, ending her 14-year tenure with the company.<ref name="TNA-Creative">{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=MAJOR CHANGES WITHIN TNA TODAY, NEW HEAD OF CREATIVE, SHOCKING DEPARTURES & MORE |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/194328/major-changes-within-tna-today-new-head-of-creative-shocking-departures-more.html?p=1 |website=PWInsider |access-date=March 25, 2025}}</ref>
==Legacy== Kim has been praised as one of the greatest female wrestlers ever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/649905-mick-foley-on-gail-kim-in-my-opinion-no-discussion-of-all-time-great-female-wrestlers-is-complete-without-the-inclusion-of-her-name|title=Mick Foley on Gail Kim: "In My Opinion, No Discussion of All-Time Great Female Wrestlers is Complete Without the Inclusion of Her Name"|work=Wrestlezone|first=Nick|last=Paglino|date=December 8, 2015|access-date=November 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902110142/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/649905-mick-foley-on-gail-kim-in-my-opinion-no-discussion-of-all-time-great-female-wrestlers-is-complete-without-the-inclusion-of-her-name|archive-date=September 2, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/sanada-praises-gail-kim-best-female-wrestler-he-s-ever-seen-kim-responds|title=Sanada Praises Gail Kim as the Best Female Wrestler He's Ever Seen, Kim Responds|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=September 6, 2023|access-date=November 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007121559/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/sanada-praises-gail-kim-best-female-wrestler-he-s-ever-seen-kim-responds|archive-date=October 7, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Former Knockouts Champion ODB named Kim "the greatest Knockout ever".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/odb-discusses-impact-return-greatest-knockout-her-legacy/|title=ODB Discusses Her Impact Return, Greatest Knockout of All-Time, What She Wants Her Legacy to Be|work=411Mania|first=Jeremy|last=Thomas|date=February 18, 2021|access-date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=February 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219061320/https://411mania.com/wrestling/odb-discusses-impact-return-greatest-knockout-her-legacy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer commented that Kim "was so ahead of her time."<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1388977442677673986|title=Gail Kim was so ahead of her time|user=davemeltzerWON|date=May 3, 2021|access-date=May 3, 2021}}</ref> Although references of Kim were ultimately dropped by WWE following her second departure, in 2021, WWE Network included her in a list of Top 50 female performers in the history of the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-top-50-female-superstars-wwe-releases-the-list-of-all-time-top-50-greatest-female-superstars/|title=WWE Top 50 Female Superstars: WWE releases the list of all time top 50 Greatest female superstars|author=Gupta, Rohit|publisher=Insider Sport|access-date=June 1, 2021|date=April 2, 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213938/https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-top-50-female-superstars-wwe-releases-the-list-of-all-time-top-50-greatest-female-superstars/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Kim married celebrity chef Robert Irvine on May 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25550-thurs-update-tons-more-on-king-mo-tnabellator-details-cena-divorce-ufc-sales-in-calgary-faber|title=Thurs. update: Tons more on King Mo TNA/Bellator details, Cena divorce, UFC sales in Calgary, Faber|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=May 10, 2012|access-date=May 11, 2012|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513021607/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25550-thurs-update-tons-more-on-king-mo-tnabellator-details-cena-divorce-ufc-sales-in-calgary-faber|archive-date=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20594687,00.html|title=Robert Irvine Marries Professional Wrestler|last=Pham|first=Thailam|date=May 11, 2012|access-date=May 11, 2012|work=People|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514014127/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20594687,00.html|archive-date=May 14, 2012}}</ref> The couple met on the set of ''Dinner: Impossible''.<ref name=espn>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/index?id=6890919|title=Robert Irvine talks new season and working out|access-date=October 22, 2011|publisher=ESPN.GO.com|date=August 24, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129091559/http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=6890919|archive-date=November 29, 2014}}</ref> On October 10, 2017, Kim became an American citizen, and now holds dual Canadian/US citizenship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gailkimITSME/status/922477671656951808|title=Look what I just got! Yay!pic.twitter.com/5zqhDZq7OQ|first=Gail|last=Kim-Irvine|access-date=December 20, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219072903/https://twitter.com/gailkimITSME/status/922477671656951808|archive-date=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
==Other media== Kim posed topless for a cell phone ad campaign in South Korea.<ref name="highspots">{{cite video|title=Gail Kim Shoot Interview|publisher=HighSpots|date=August 2006|medium=DVD}}</ref> In 2007, Kim was listed on ''Forbes''<nowiki>'</nowiki> top 40 list of "America's Most Eligible Bachelorettes".<ref name="Forbes">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/2007/08/22/most-eligible-bachelorettes-forbeslife-singles07-cx_ee_0822bachelorette_slide_32.html?thisSpeed=undefined|title=America's Most Eligible Bachelorettes|first=Lee|last=South|access-date=September 5, 2010|magazine=Forbes|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102173706/http://www.forbes.com/2007/08/22/most-eligible-bachelorettes-forbeslife-singles07-cx_ee_0822bachelorette_slide_32.html?thisSpeed=undefined|archive-date=November 2, 2012}}</ref> In 2009, Kim was a part of the cast of the independent psychological thriller entitled ''Royal Kill''.<ref name="SLAMbio"/> On October 13, 2011, Gail Kim, along with The Miz, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, Heath Slater and Eve Torres appeared on a special WWE edition of ''Family BrainSurge''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_54227.shtml|title=WWE stars & former WWE Diva appearing on Nickelodeon show tonight|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 13, 2011|access-date=August 19, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015174841/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_54227.shtml|archive-date=October 15, 2011}}</ref> On August 18, 2012, Kim's and Robert Irvine's wedding ceremony was documented on an episode of Irvine's ''Restaurant: Impossible'' program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_64378.shtml|title=TNA KO's wedding on TV tonight|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 18, 2012|access-date=August 19, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822043420/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_64378.shtml|archive-date=August 22, 2012}}</ref> Gail also appeared with her husband, Robert, on an episode of Guy's Family Road Trip.
In March 2020, Kim, along with Lita and Christy Hemme, launched "KAYfABE", a new wrestling show inspired by true events which blends scripted drama with pro wrestling.
Kim appeared in the video games ''WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010'' and ''WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011'' during her second and final run with WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/svr2010/roster/gail-kim|title=Gail Kim – WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 Roster|access-date=January 4, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124025455/http://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/svr2010/roster/gail-kim|archive-date=November 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/svr2011/roster/gail-kim|title=Gail Kim – WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Roster|access-date=January 4, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016224525/http://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/svr2011/roster/gail-kim|archive-date=October 16, 2016}}</ref>
In July 2023, Kim and fellow wrestler, Gisele Shaw, took part in the ninth season of ''The Amazing Race Canada'', in which they were eliminated first.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bianchini |first1=Elisabetta |title='The Amazing Race Canada' says goodbye to pro-wrestling duo Gail Kim and Gisele Shaw |url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/the-amazing-race-canada-gail-kim-gisele-shaw-193512316.html |website=Yahoo! News |access-date=December 1, 2024 |date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> Kim was then a contestant on the second season of ''The Traitors Canada'' in October 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Woodward |first1=Hamish |title=Gail Kim Joins The Cast Of The Traitors Canada |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/gail-kim-joins-cast-traitors-135004930.html |website=Yahoo! News |access-date=December 1, 2024 |date=September 6, 2024}}</ref>
== Filmography == '''Film and Television''' {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- | rowspan="2" |2009 |''Royal Kill'' |Assassin | |- |''Dinner: Impossible'' | rowspan="4" |Herself |Episode: “WWE: A Mission on the Mat” |- |2011 |''BrainSurge'' |episode 314 |- |2012 |''Restaurant: Impossible'' | |- |2017 |''Ballerina I’m Not'' |Documentary |- |2018 |''Love'' |Marge’s Opponent |Episode: “Bertie’s Birthday” |- |2020 |''Learning The Ropes'' | rowspan="3" |Herself |Documentary |- |2023 |''The Amazing Race Canada'' |Contestant; Season 9 |- |2024 |''The Traitors Canada'' |Contestant; Season 2 |}
'''Podcasts''' {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2019-2024 |''Ring The Belle'' |Herself |4 episodes |}
==Championships and accomplishments== [[File:Gail Kim TNA CHAMP.jpg|thumb|280px|Kim is the inaugural and record seven-time TNA / Impact Knockouts Champion (right hand) and a one-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion]] * '''Apocalypse Wrestling Federation''' ** Diva of the Year (2001)<ref name=felina/> ** ABC Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1568|title=ABC Women's Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=January 4, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819071447/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1568|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''''The Baltimore Sun''''' ** Woman of the Year (2007)<ref name="Baltimore">{{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2007 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2007-12-2007_awards-story.html|work=The Baltimore Sun|date=December 30, 2007|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026135318/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2007-12-2007_awards-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Funkin' Conservatory''' ** FC Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>[http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/201097-the-truth-behind-gail-kim-being-stripped-of-the-tv-womens-title Gail Kim stripped of Bang TV Women's Title] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031130713/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/201097-the-truth-behind-gail-kim-being-stripped-of-the-tv-womens-title |date=October 31, 2013 }} Wrestlezone. August 24, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2013.</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=December 2017}} * '''Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame''' ** Class of 2025 - Female Wrestler<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cpwhof.cwnonline.ca/2025-class/ | title=2025 Class – Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame presented by CWN }}</ref> * '''Cauliflower Alley Club''' ** Women's Wrestling Award (2015)<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Jeffrey|title=2015 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion Winners and Photos|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/2015-cauliflower-alley-club-reunion-winners-and-photos/|work=411Mania|date=April 19, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2020|archive-date=November 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122164426/https://411mania.com/wrestling/2015-cauliflower-alley-club-reunion-winners-and-photos/|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Imperial Wrestling Revolution''' ** IWR Diamond Championship (1 time, inaugural)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2813|title=IWR Diamond Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=January 4, 2017|archive-date=June 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603221250/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2813|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''''Pro Wrestling Illustrated''''' ** Stanley Weston Award (2024) ** Ranked No. 1 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''PWI Female 50'' in 2012<ref name="PWI50">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27951-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-and-why-there-were-two-scripts-written-hell-in-cell-main-event-not-decided-as-of-this-morning-hogan-lawsuit-mania-economic-impact-ufc-fight-result-changed-roh-star-may-need-surgery-|title=Mon. update: Tonight's Raw & why there were two scripts written, Hell in Cell main event not decided as of this morning, Hogan lawsuit, Mania economic impact, UFC fight result changed, ROH star may need surgery|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 15, 2012|access-date=October 15, 2012|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017234448/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27951-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-and-why-there-were-two-scripts-written-hell-in-cell-main-event-not-decided-as-of-this-morning-hogan-lawsuit-mania-economic-impact-ufc-fight-result-changed-roh-star-may-need-surgery-|archive-date=October 17, 2012}}</ref> * '''Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling''' ** TNA / Impact Knockouts Championship (7 times, inaugural)<ref name=TurningPoint2011/> ** TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Madison Rayne<ref name=Impact110311/> ** Gauntlet for the Gold (2007, 2016 – Knockouts)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_23166.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA BOUND FOR GLORY REPORT 10/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106021611/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_23166.shtml|archive-date=November 6, 2015}}</ref> ** Queen of the Knockouts (2013) ** World Cup (2015) – with Jeff Hardy, Gunner, Rockstar Spud, Davey Richards, and Crazzy Steve ** TNA Hall of Fame (2016) ** TNA Year End Award (1 time) *** Knockout of the Year (2007)<ref name="PWTorchImpact012408"/> * '''World Wrestling Entertainment''' ** WWE Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/women/3044541321211121161|title=Women's Championship – Gail Kim – June 30, 2003 – July 28, 2003|access-date=September 5, 2011|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622091832/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/women/3044541321211121161|archive-date=June 22, 2012}}</ref>
== ''Luchas de Apuestas'' record == {{see also|Lucha libre#Luchas de apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}} {|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align: center" !width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager) !width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager) !width=20% scope="col"|Location !width=20% scope="col"|Event !width=15% scope="col"|Date !class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes |- |Gail Kim (hair) || Roxxi Laveaux (hair) || Orlando, Florida || Sacrifice || {{dts|2008|05|11}} || <ref group=note>This was a ladder match.</ref><ref name=Sacrifice2008>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25556.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Sacrifice PPV report 5/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 11, 2008|access-date=April 17, 2011|publisher=PWTorch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728073636/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25556.shtml|archive-date=July 28, 2011}}</ref> |}
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