TNA announced the signing of Mike Santana following Santana’s return. TNA issued the following:
Mike Santana Returns To TNA Wrestling, Focused On Singles Championship Gold
One of the most decorated and accomplished tag team wrestlers in TNA Wrestling history, Mike Santana, has signed a contract with TNA Wrestling, it was confirmed today by company executives.
Santana made his surprise return to TNA on Saturday, April 20, during the Rebellion pay-per-view in Las Vegas. He defeated former World Champion Steve Maclin in an impromptu match, scoring the victory with a discus lariat.
Santana last wrestled in a TNA ring in 2019 and what a legacy he has. He is a 4-time TNA World Tag Team Champion as half of the team LAX – and their combined 662 days as champions is the most in company history by more than 100 days over Beer Money, Inc. (Bobby Roode & James Storm) who were a record 5-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
“One by one, you all fallen to the nastiest ever,” Santana said in a TNA digital exclusive interview after his Rebellion victory. “The best part about it is that I’ve done it all on my terms. I took my career in my hands, like a man. Look at me now. Back home, back in TNA, and I just put down a former world champion and one of the best this company has to offer. One of the best. What bigger statement do I need to make? What bigger statement do I need to make?”
Santana has made it crystal clear: he wants championship gold, in singles.
“I’m here for the top spot,” he said. “So, everybody watching, everybody that’s sitting high in their tree, everybody that’s sitting comfortably, take a look at me. I’m gonna be real, I’m gonna say it to you now so that there’s no he said, she said.
“There’s no bullshit that needs to be spewed, you heard it from the source himself. I am coming for your @#$% spots. I’m coming for your spots. Now feast your eyes. You just witnessed the return of the mother@#$% realest.”
A New York native who still lives in The Bronx, Santana made his pro wrestling debut in 2007.
The stars of TNA Wrestling will be in action on Friday & Saturday, May 3-4. at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York. The action kicks off Friday with Under Siege, which will air live on the TNA+ app, including title matches for the TNA World Championship, the Knockouts World Championship and much, much more. Then, on Saturday, the TNA television trucks will be in Albany to capture all the in-ring action for upcoming episodes of the company’s flagship weekly TV show that airs at 8 p.m. EST every Thursday night (AXS TV in the U.S., Fight Network in Canada).
Tickets for both Albany shows are now on-sale at Ticketmaster.com or TNAWrestling.com.
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About TNA Wrestling:
A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world’s top wrestling brands, producing over 200 hours of original content annually and televised in over 200 countries including AXS TV in the United States. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling’s deep library of premium content is streamed across the world on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku SamsungTV Plus and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+©. TNA Wrestling has a powerful social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across all major services. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship.
Mike Santana Returns to TNA Wrestling, Focused on Singles Championship Gold
TNA Wrestling has announced the signing of Mike Santana, one of the most decorated and accomplished tag team wrestlers in the company’s history. Santana made a surprise return to TNA during the Rebellion pay-per-view event in Las Vegas on April 20. He defeated former World Champion Steve Maclin in an impromptu match, showcasing his skills and determination.
Santana’s last appearance in a TNA ring was in 2019, where he left behind a remarkable legacy. As half of the team LAX, he is a four-time TNA World Tag Team Champion. Their combined reign of 662 days as champions surpasses any other team in company history by over 100 days, including the record-holding team Beer Money, Inc. (Bobby Roode & James Storm), who were five-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
In a post-match interview, Santana expressed his satisfaction with his victory and his desire for singles championship gold. He stated, “I’m here for the top spot. So, everybody watching, everybody that’s sitting high in their tree, everybody that’s sitting comfortably, take a look at me. I’m gonna be real, I’m gonna say it to you now so that there’s no he said, she said. There’s no bullshit that needs to be spewed, you heard it from the source himself. I am coming for your @#$% spots. I’m coming for your spots. Now feast your eyes. You just witnessed the return of the mother@#$% realest.”
Santana’s determination and confidence make him a formidable contender for any singles championship title in TNA Wrestling. Fans can expect to see him compete for the top spot in future events.
TNA Wrestling will be hosting live shows on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York. The action-packed events include title matches for the TNA World Championship, the Knockouts World Championship, and much more. Friday’s event, Under Siege, will be aired live on the TNA+ app. The TNA television trucks will also be present to capture all the in-ring action for upcoming episodes of the company’s flagship weekly TV show.
Tickets for both Albany shows are now available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com or TNAWrestling.com.
About TNA Wrestling:
TNA Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, is one of the world’s top wrestling brands. It produces over 200 hours of original content annually, televised in over 200 countries, including AXS TV in the United States. With a deep library of premium content, TNA Wrestling is streamed worldwide on key OTT platforms such as Pluto TV, Roku SamsungTV Plus, and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+. The brand has a significant social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across major platforms. In addition to wrestling events, TNA Wrestling also engages in merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship ventures.