In one of the most shocking cross-promotional moments in recent wrestling history, Trick Williams made headlines by capturing the TNA World Championship this past Sunday night at WWE NXT Battleground, defeating Joe Hendry in a historic clash that stunned both WWE and TNA audiences alike.
As previously reported by PWMania.com, Williams’ victory marks the first time an active NXT star has won the TNA World Title, solidifying his meteoric rise while igniting major conversations about the future of the iconic championship.
Not everyone is taking the moment in stride, however.
TNA star Mike Santana took to Twitter/X following the title change to share a bold and emotional message — one that signals his intent to step up and reclaim pride for his home promotion.
“Woke up this morning feeling like I need to save @ThisIsTNA. AND I WILL,” Santana wrote, sparking immediate buzz across social media.
With this declaration, Santana appears to be positioning himself as a potential challenger to Trick Williams — or at least a key figure in whatever comes next in this unprecedented WWE-TNA dynamic.
Woke up this morning feeling like I need to save @ThisIsTNA.
AND I WILL.
— Mike SANTANA🇵🇷 (@Santana_Proud) May 26, 2025
Interestingly, Santana won’t have to wait long to make a statement. He’s set to compete on tonight’s episode of WWE NXT, where he will face Tavion Heights of the No Quarter Catch Crew. Fans will be watching closely to see if Santana uses the platform to further his “Save TNA” mission or issue a direct challenge to the new champion.
As WWE and TNA continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern wrestling collaboration, the fallout from Battleground is only just beginning.
Stay with PWMania.com for full coverage of tonight’s NXT, the future of the TNA World Title, and more cross-brand developments.
