Matt Hardy would not be shocked to see TNA star move to WWE
TNA and former WWE star Matt Hardy recently discussed Mike Santana and the rumors that he could be leaving TNA when his contract is up. Speaking on his Matt Hardy podcast, Hardy said that we would not be shocked if Santana heads to WWE:
“I mean that, that, that wouldn’t surprise me. I would guess that’s probably Mike Santana’s ultimate goal [is] to work for WWE. You know, most kids who grew up loving wrestling, their goal is to work for WWE at some point, have a WrestleMania moment, whatever else. That [him going to WWE] wouldn’t shock me at all.”
It was reported last week that Santana’s TNA contract is set to expire sometime this July. WrestleVotes also recently revealed that there is “interest from the WWE side” in acquiring Santana, who is said to be well-regarded for his professionalism along with his work in the ring. The report says, while it isn’t known which brand he would land on if he does sign, WWE would like him to be on the main roster before the end of 2026.
Matt Hardy on TNA vs NXT vs AEW and NJPW
Hardy also discussed the fact that AEW Forbidden Door, TNA Slammiversary and NXT Great American Bash 2026 will all be taking place on Sunday, June 28th:
“What about that? TNA announces Slammiversary, then Forbidden Door is announced, and then TNA, we move earlier in that day, which is the right move for us, no doubt. We’re going on at four. And then all of a sudden, there’s NXT… Holy sh*t. There’s going to be three premium live events, what a night.”
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