Former All-Elite Wrestling standout Mike Santana surprised her WWE debut at tonight’s NXT Battleground Premium Live event on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, signaling a key new chapter in his career.
During the NXT Battleground broadcast, Santana was featured in a behind-the-scenes interview segment conducted by Sarah Schreiber. His first WWE appearance was quickly interrupted by the arrival of the No Quarter Catch Crew. This led to a tense conflict and a heated oral exchange, especially with the crew’s Tavion Heights.
Officials confirmed that Santana will compete in “first match on WWE TV” on “next week’s NXT episode,” which led to an argument that he will face Heights.
Santana, who left AEW in 2024, has since been a prominent figure on independent circuits and TNA wrestling, with a prominent behind the scenes interaction with Trick Williams.
