REPORT: WWE Holds “Strong Interest” In Former World Champion; Signing Expectedly Imminent

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It was recently reported by PWInsider that Mike Santana’s Total Nonstop Action Wrestling days were done after he dropped the World Title to Nemeth at Slammiversary. His contract is slated to run out in the next few days, with WWE having shown a “strong interest” in signing the former AEW star since 2025.

Other reports also seem to suggest that the TNA star could be on his way to the Triple H-led company after his deal runs out. Interestingly, Santana appeared on WWE television several times last year, owing to the talent-sharing partnership between the two promotions.

Santana had a notable feud with current SmackDown Superstar Trick Williams. The latter was still in NXT when the TNA star’s path collided with him. They feuded over the Nashville-based promotion’s World Title, with each star winning the title from the other.

WWE Target Mike Santana recently addressed his time in TNA

Mike Santana joined AEW in 2019, and after a five-year stint with the promotion, he requested a release in 2024 and was granted his wish.

This brought about his second stint with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in April of that year. He had a lucrative two-year spell during his run and became a top singles star. He also held the promotion’s World Championship twice.

Santana recently appeared on the McGuire on Wrestling podcast and had a few heartfelt words to share about TNA as he looks to say goodbye:

“I’m thankful for the opportunity that TNA gave me the last two years as far as being able to reinvent myself and rebuild myself. Just looking back on these last two years, I’ve been able to accomplish a lot of things and do a lot of great things. I don’t take it for granted, and being a part of why the company is where we’re at today and having this new TV deal and all this stuff and just being on the forefront of that, it feels great and it’s something that I take very serious.”

It remains to be seen if the 35-year-old star does indeed join WWE in the weeks ahead.