Mike Santana is no longer the TNA World Champion.
TNA is back with its weekly show for the first time since the Bound for Glory pay-per-view on October 12th, broadcasting this Thursday’s episode of Impact live from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.
The show’s main event featured Santana defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Ryan Nemeth. During the bout, Nick Nemeth’s entrance music played, and he was spotted walking through the backstage area.
Before reaching ringside, Santana was ambushed by an attack led by Robert Stone, who introduced an NXT invasion team made up of several developmental wrestlers. They all launched a coordinated assault on Santana.
After severely injuring Santana, the NXT group departed, clearing the way for Frankie Kazarian to cash in his Call Your Shot Trophy. Despite Santana’s brave effort to continue, the damage was too great, and Kazarian secured the victory with a roll-up pin after Santana missed his finishing discus lariat move.
This dramatic ending capped off the night, especially since Santana had only recently won the title from Trick Williams at last month’s Bound for Glory event and this was his inaugural title defense.
The future of the former AEW star remains uncertain following this surprising defeat, with speculation already swirling that his TNA tenure may end similarly to Joe Hendry’s. Fans can follow updates on Hendry’s status for more context.
Fan Take: This shocking title change and the NXT invasion storyline inject fresh energy and unpredictability into TNA Wrestling, revitalizing interest among fans. It could mark the beginning of a new era of cross-promotion and high-stakes drama that elevates the sport’s profile and excitement.
