Morning Daily News Update: July 1, 2026 – Mike Santana Reportedly Done With TNA Following Slammiversary

Morning everyone!

It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve got a couple of new blog posts from yesterday, also:

Garth Holmberg uploaded a new Fan-Cam Files for WWF in Anaheim, California, from June 17, 1995
Niz posted the review of last night’s episode of WWE NXT

Report: Mike Santana Finishes Up With TNA

Mike Santana has reportedly finished with TNA following his main event loss to Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at Slammiversary. According to PWInsider, Santana is not scheduled to appear at this week’s television tapings in Albany, New York, and his contract is set to expire in the coming days, with expectations that he will become a free agent in mid-July. With WWE heavily rumoured to be his next destination, Santana appears poised to begin a new chapter after a successful TNA run that saw him become a two-time World Champion, establish himself as a singles star, and transform both his career and personal life through sobriety.

AEW Dynamite Lineup Confirmed For July 1, 2027

Check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Mercedes Mone Reveals When She Will Return To WWE

Mercedes Mone has joked that she will only return to WWE when the company inducts her into the WWE Hall of Fame. Responding to a fan on Instagram who asked when she would come back, the former Sasha Banks replied that a Hall of Fame induction would be the reason for her return. Mone has continued to thrive since leaving WWE in 2022, building a successful career in AEW, NJPW and the independent scene. Most recently, she became the first two-time winner of the Owen Hart Cup at Forbidden Door, earning a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In.

Eric Bischoff Believes WWE Star Will Be A Fixture For The Next Decade

Eric Bischoff believes Danhausen is only at the beginning of a long and successful WWE career, praising the former AEW star’s rapid rise since his debut earlier this year. Speaking on the 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff said he was “so happy” for Danhausen and predicted he would become a WWE fixture for the next decade. After a divisive debut at Elimination Chamber 2026, Danhausen has become one of WWE’s top merchandise sellers, with the company also trademarking his popular “Human Monies” catchphrase as his popularity continues to grow.