Or they learned profit margins from WWE lol also it was a throwaway Meltzer line so I wouldn't rate it too high, just means at least one said no to a pay cut and who knows about the rest. Kushida, Jade, and Rhino all have other reasons that make sense to leave, tho Rhino I could see not wanting a pay cut and can see why they'd offer it bc he doesn't have a lot left in the ring either.
I know you jest but I am quite certain TNA knows what profit margins are and ya usually, in wrestling, people don't generally take pay cuts unless the company is doing bad and they want to help.
That being said, I would rather believe if someone was offered a pay cut, I would think it's more of "we would like you to to re sign with us and therefor will offer you less so you can leave on your own accord" .
re:Rhyno , if he is the guy that is a bit different, hes a lifer and u dont low ball those guys, a bit disrespectful to the legacy. but i also understand not being in the red for a guy who brings not a whole lot. id have offered him a backstage role. mb he still thinks he can go tho, u know how wrestlers b