Overview
- Mike Santana left TNA after Slammiversary and spent July teasing a WWE move on social media before appearing on NXT.
- WWE publicly acknowledged Santana’s arrival and he interrupted NXT’s main event to stare down champion Tony D'Angelo, positioning him as a likely challenger.
- Santana’s entrance at the WWE Performance Center drew only a tepid crowd reaction during the taping, according to reports.
- Santana posted on social media after the show saying “shit just got real,” and outlets report he appears to have signed with WWE for now.
- Media sources say WWE may plan to move Santana to the main roster later this year, but that outcome is unconfirmed and has not been announced by the company.