TNA Wrestling presented their Against All Odds 2025 event on June 6, and it was quite a show. The Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona was packed, and tickets sold very well. One match in particular would go on to shape the future of the company.
Santino Marella was appointed the Director of Authority in TNA Wrestling. That was quite a position for the former WWE Superstar to receive. At Against All Odds, he put that role on the line.
This match went on second to last of the night at Against All Odds. Matt Cardona was on hand as the matchs special guest referee as well. Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard stood in Robert Stones corner, while Santinos daughter, Ariana Grace, stood in his.
This match got started after Matt Cardona checked competitors for weapons, and that included having some words with Stone, because he found some brass knuckles on the heel. As soon as the bell rang, Stone powdered out of the ring to prolong his first match in TNA in eight years.
When the match finally got started, Santino Marella used his wrestling skills to bring Robert Stone to the mat. Stone was able to mount some offense, but Santino had a ton of momentum with the fans behind him. This match ended up on the floor as the two fought through the packed building.
Once the match got back into the ring, Matt Cardona received some hateful chants as the contest continued. Santino pulled out the Cobra, but Tessa Blanchard stole it. Stone made the cover, and he had his feet on the ropes, but Cardona didnt make the count, despite being paid by Robert Stone to throw the match for him.
While Stone had Cardona preoccupied, Victoria Crawford ran in and nailed Santino with an axe kick. Then Stone pinned Cardona for a two count. Victoria tripped up Santino, and Stone nailed a low blow for another near fall. Ariana Grace had a backup cobra, and she gave it to her father before he nailed Robert Stone with it for the win.
We will have to see how this shapes the future of TNA Wrestling. After all, the Director of Authority is a very prominent position for the companys television product.
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