Future for Mike Santana addressed and TNA Knockouts TV Title Brackets Relased
By Scott Herrin on 1 July 2026
Some big news emanating from TNA wrestling today. Most germane, according to multiple reports, Mike Santana (Mike Sanchez) is finished with TNA wrestling. His last day was Slammiversary and is not scheduled to appear at the latest tapings in Albany, New York. Santana wrestled for TNA for two years before heading to AEW (as part of Chris Jericho’s Inner Circle) before returning in 2024. In a statement published in “Celebrate Wrestling,” Santana thanked the fans. He also thanked TNA for the last two years in helping him re-create himself. He said he felt like he was able to accomplish a lot of things in TNA, both in the ring and out. Santana mentioned the TV deal with AMC as part of that. He talked about wanting to keep wrestling and continue his growth – an example he wanted to impart on his daughter.
Reports have WWE showing interest in the two-time TNA World Champion and four-time TNA Tag Team Champion with long time partner Ortiz (Miguel Molina.)
In other news, the brackets for the new TNA Knockouts TV title have been released in social media, starting with two matches on Thursday – Tasha Steelz vs. Mara Sade and a match with roots from Sunday’s Knockouts Tag Team title match with Allie vs. Heather by Elegance To help fill out the 16-woman tournament, competitors from NXT and Evolve are set to compete.
The brackets read as follows:
Indi Hartwell vs. Vicki Venuto Jada Stone vs. Alisha Edwards
Harley Hudson vs. Thea Hail Jody Threat vs. Gabby Forza
Elayna Black vs. Wendy Choo Mara Sade vs. Tasha Steelz
M by Elegance vs. Rosemary Heather By Elegance vs. Allie