Santana previously wrestled for TNA from 2017 to 2019, followed by a run in AEW from 2019 to 2024, where he was primarily part of a tag team with Ortiz. He returned to TNA in 2024 and experienced his most successful singles run, holding the TNA World Championship on two occasions. During his prior TNA tenure, Santana made several appearances for WWE in NXT due to a working relationship between the promotions. He notably faced Trick Williams in a TNA World Championship match, which Williams won. Given his prior NXT exposure, Santana is considered a potential immediate contender for the NXT Championship and could be a significant boost to the men's division, which has seen several call-ups to the main roster recently.

Gunther vs. Aldis Reportedly Planned for SummerSlam

Following a backstage confrontation after Night of Champions, Gunther and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis are reportedly slated to face each other in the ring. WWE is reportedly planning for 13 or 14 matches over the two-night SummerSlam premium live event on August 1 and 2, with Gunther versus Aldis being one of the expected bouts. Gunther had recently vied for the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match against Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn at Night of Champions, a match which Zayn won by pinning Rhodes.

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