Stay updated with the latest TNA, WWE/NXT, and indy wrestling news, rumors, spoilers, and match results on Mike Santana. From his explosive return to singles stardom in TNA Slammiversary main events to WWE NXT appearances and past AEW exit, follow each major update from this versatile former tag-team star.
Santana debuted in November 2007 on the Northeastern indie scene as Mike Draztik before forming the tag team EYFBO with Angel Ortiz in 2012. The duo transitioned to TNA in 2017, joining The Latin American Xchange (LAX) under Konnan—where they became four-time Impact World Tag Team Champions, holding the titles a combined 662 days
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They later moved to AEW in 2019, aligning with The Inner Circle, before disbanding in 2024 after both Santana and Ortiz pursued singles paths, with Santana announcing his AEW exit shortly after.
Following his departure in 2024, Santana signed with TNA Wrestling and debuted at TNA Rebellion, facing Steve Maclin. In May 2025, he appeared in WWE NXT as part of their TNA brand partnership, starting as a singles competitor.
Santana, hailing from the Bronx, dedicated nearly two decades to wrestling before achieving mainstream success. He has been open about demanding more creative growth, stating that he “asked for my release multiple times” from AEW due to feeling creatively stifled—a request that AEW eventually granted
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He sees himself as a brand, committed to constant evolution and refusing to settle for just a paycheck.
TNA Wrestling held their Genesis tonight, and it was a wild night. The Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas hosted the show,…
Mike Santana isn’t ruling out a future with WWE—but he’s not rushing into anything either. The reigning TNA World Champion recently appeared…
The January 15, 2026 episode of TNA Wrestling ended in a massive moment for the company—and for Mike Santana. After a hard-fought…
TNA Wrestling star Mike Santana started 2026 with a deeply personal message, taking to X/Twitter on January 1 to honor his late…
After a full day of confusion, missed appearances, and behind-the-scenes whispers, Mike Santana finally resurfaced at TNA Turning Point—and he’s got something…
After nearly half a day of speculation and behind-the-scenes drama, the mystery surrounding Mike Santana has finally taken a turn. According to…
Mike Santana’s unexpected disappearance from TNA Turning Point has taken a sharp turn, and now speculation is running wild that his loss…
Date of Birth: February 4, 1991
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York, USA
Billed Height: 5"10
Billed Weight: 197 lbs
Debut: November 2007
Promotions Worked: NXT, AEW, TNA, AAA, PROGRESS
Earlier today, reports spread that Mike Santana was missing from TNA Turning Point and hadn’t returned messages from company officials. Now, there’s…
Tonight’s TNA Turning Point pay-per-view may be dealing with a major problem: former TNA World Champion Mike Santana has not arrived to…
TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory 2025 ended with a career-defining moment for Mike Santana. The October 12 pay-per-view from the Tsongas Center…
TNA iMPACT delivered another surprise during the September 18 episode when Ridge Holland showed up and blindsided Mike Santana after his victory…
TNA World Champion Trick Williams isn’t losing sleep over Joe Hendry and Mike Santana teaming up against him—at least not according to…
Mike Santana parted ways with AEW back in March last year and now he’s revealed that he asked for his release multiple…
Mike Santana may still be signed with TNA, but that hasn’t stopped WWE NXT officials from taking notice—and fast. Following his strong…
Mike Santana isn’t holding back when it comes to Trick Williams walking around with the TNA World Championship. During his May 2025…
The May 27th edition of NXT saw Mike Santana make his debut as he duked it out with Tavion Heights in singles…
Mike Santana just made a statement—and a big one. The longtime TNA star officially made his WWE debut on the May 27…
Things just got real between Mike Santana and Josh Alexander, and there’s no turning back now. On the January 16 episode of…
Mike Santana left AEW earlier this year and wasted no time making his return to TNA Wrestling at TNA Rebellion. While he’s…
