Nic Nemeth praises rival Mike Santana's WWE NXT debut
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth shared his support for former rival Mike Santana following Santana's debut on WWE NXT. After losing to Nemeth at TNA Slammiversary, Santana's unexpected appearance on NXT captivated fans when he confronted champion Tony D'Angelo. Nemeth highlighted Santana's contributions to TNA and expressed excitement about his transition to WWE, emphasizing the potential for increased interest in NXT due to Santana's name recognition. The discussion took place during an episode of Busted Open Radio.
- •Mike Santana debuted on WWE NXT after leaving TNA.
- •Nemeth and Santana previously competed for the TNA title.
- •Santana confronted NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo.
- •Nemeth praised Santana's performance and character.
- •Discussion occurred on Busted Open Radio.
- 11:42 PMWrestling Inc — TNA Champ Nic Nemeth Reacts To Former Rival Mike Santana Debuting On WWE NXT
"TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth sang the praises of former rival, TNA star Mike Santana, on "Busted Open Radio" after Santana's debut on "WWE NXT."
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