Mustafa Ali Returns to TNA With World Title Ambitions

Summary

– Mike Santana calls himself “the new standard of TNA” after making Josh Alexander say “I Quit” at Genesis

– Santana sets his sights on becoming TNA World Champion in 2025

– Mustafa Ali makes a surprise return, announcing he has signed with TNA and launching a campaign for the World Title

Mike Santana opened this week’s episode of TNA Impact with a bold statement, declaring himself the “new standard of TNA” after his brutal I Quit match victory over Josh Alexander at Genesis. Santana acknowledged Alexander’s contributions to the company but made it clear that he’s now ready to take the next step toward the TNA World Championship.

Since day one, my father always taught me to be a man of my word. And since stepping back into TNA Wrestling, I’ve done exactly that, Santana told the San Antonio crowd. I went toe-to-toe with one of the very best, and not only did he pass me his torch, but I also made the man say the two words he swore he’d never say—I Quit.

Before Santana could leave, the arena erupted as Mustafa Ali made a shocking return to TNA. The former X-Division Champion wasted no time making an impact, announcing that he had officially signed with TNA and had his own championship aspirations.

TNA needs great leadership, and I am that great leader, Ali declared. So, ladies and gentlemen, I am launching a campaign—a campaign to become the next World Heavyweight Champion.

Ali’s return adds even more intrigue to the TNA World Title picture, with both men now eyeing the top prize. With TNA heating up in 2025, Santana and Ali could be on a collision course sooner rather than later.