Mike Santanas unexpected disappearance from TNA Turning Point has taken a sharp turn, and now speculation is running wild that his loss to Frankie Kazarian wasnt just about dropping the titleit may have been the start of his exit.
Initially, Santana was reported as missing from the event entirely. He didnt show up for call time at Full Sail Live, scheduled for 1 PM Eastern, and was still absent an hour later. He also skipped his scheduled meet-and-greet following his TNA World Title loss the night before. At first, this led to concerns that Santana had no-showed the event without warning.
But according to new reports from PWInsiders Elite section, the situation might be part of something much bigger. With Santanas contract reportedly coming to an end soon, there is now internal speculation that the entire situationhis disappearance, the title loss, and the silencecould be TNAs way of writing him out as he prepares to make a move to WWE NXT. However, WWE sources have not confirmed whether this move is actually happening.
Despite the uncertainty, whats become clear is that many people within TNA now believe the situation is part of a storyline. As the day has progressed, the theory that Santanas absence is being used to fuel a new angle has gained serious traction backstage.
TNA has not made any official comments, and Santana himself remains off the radar, but the situation is generating the exact kind of attention a promotion would want if it were indeed a storyline twist.
Is Mike Santana truly leaving TNA for WWE, or is this a masterclass in blurring the lines between fiction and reality? Let us know what you think in the comments.
