The world of professional wrestling is buzzing with anticipation as Mike Santana is seemingly set to clash with Ridge Holland in an impending match at Victory Road. This development unfolds amidst the escalating TNA vs. NXT rivalry, which took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when Ridge Holland made a surprise return by attacking Santana with a vicious cradle DDT during an Impact! promo.
The ambush comes ahead of Santana’s significant match against Trick Williams at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view on October 12th. While initially, the reasons behind Holland’s attack were unclear, the NXT star later revealed that he had struck a deal with Trick Williams. The agreement offered Holland a golden opportunity: eliminate Santana, and in exchange, receive a shot at the TNA World Title. Holland emphasized that his actions weren’t personal but purely business-driven, expressing that Santana was simply a stepping stone on his path back to the main event spotlight.
Although a match between Mike Santana and Ridge Holland hasn’t been officially announced, indications strongly suggest this is the direction for Victory Road. Holland, who hasn’t been seen on NXT television since May following his stint in WWE’s Evolve, is eager to reignite his career. After failing to secure a contender spot for the NXT Championship in a high-stakes battle royal, Holland is looking at this confrontation as a pivotal moment for his return to prominence.
This looming showdown comes at a time of heightened tensions following Santana’s altercation with the TNA World Champion, sparking a broader WWE vs. NXT conflict. Amidst this backdrop, Holland appears to be just the first opponent Santana must overcome in this intensifying wrestling war.
Wrestling fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on TNA Impact! as the storyline continues to unfold, promising to deliver high-octane drama and thrilling matches that keep audiences at the edge of their seats.