Mike Santana Reacts To TNA Slammiversary Centerpiece Loss
Mike Santana thanks individuals following his loss at TNA Slammiversary.
With TNA Slammiversary happening in Elmont (Long Island), New york city, many fans were rooting for Mike Santana, a local of neighboring New York City, to claim the TNA World Champion at the event. In the last moments of his centerpiece title match, Santana appeared on the edge of doing so when he hit Joe Hendry with a Spin the Block. Before Santana could take advantage of the move, nevertheless, Trick Williams tossed him out of the ring and recorded a pinfall on Hendry to maintain the title.
On the heels of his loss, Santana has actually penned a lengthy message on Twitter/X, noting his appreciation for his fans, good friends, household, and TNA associates. While at first disappointed in the result of Slammiversary, Santana included that it is now sustaining him to continue the chase.
“It’s been a long 3 days. I needed the time to myself to rest, recover, and reflect. But before entering into how I’ve been feeling. I wish to show some thankfulness,” Santana wrote. “Most importantly, I want to thank God and My family. Looking back on the last couple of years of my life. Both have played such an important roll in getting me to where I am today. God for continuing to guide and supervise me. And my family for their limitless support and encouragement. Like most of us who do this at a top level, we compromise a lot. But they’ve stood there with open arms whenever I have actually made my method back.
“To the whole group at @ThisIsTNA From the locker space to everyone behind the electronic cameras. Last Sunday was a celebration for all the unlimited hard work we’ve put in to make this happen. The front office, the camera/production team, the males and females in the ring, and every dept that puts in work. I want to personally THANK YOU.”
Mike Santana Makes A Promise To The TNA Allegiant
Santana continued his series of thanks with a nod of gratitude to the fans, whom he partly credits with getting him to the main event of Slammiversary. According to him, that is something he will treasure forever. Now looking ahead, Santana pledges to make the people happy by ending up being the TNA World Champion.
“Now to how I’m feeling … I lost … in front of my family, good friends, city, and culture. I felt the air drained pipes right out of the room when the 3 count took place and it wasn’t me with my hand raised. I was SO CLOSE and had it ripped right out of my hands. The disappointment from the fans in the arena and at home. The unhappiness that my household felt. And the tears that my child shed … all did something to me. IT MADE ME WANT IT EVEN MORE.They always say, it’s the journey that matters one of the most. And the trip that I have actually been on with all of you on my back, has actually been an unique one. I WILL BE YOUR CHAMP,” he wrote.
Following his exit from AEW, Santana returned to TNA in April 2024, starting with a triumph over Steve Maclin, a previous TNA World Champ. Since then, he’s gradually elevated his position on the card, with fans now eyeballing Bound for Splendor as a potential world title rematch for Santana.
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