Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Mike Santana Wants To Be The Next TNA Champion, NXT Debut, Slammiversary, Shawn Michaels, Sobriety

Aug 5, 2025
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Mike Santana
Mike Santana, a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA, shares insights from his remarkable career. He discusses his rapid return to TNA and his WWE debut in NXT, reflecting on his dreams of becoming a TNA World Champion. Santana opens up about his journey to sobriety and the pivotal role it plays in his life and career. He shares personal anecdotes about fatherhood, the challenges of reintegrating into everyday life after rehab, and the emotional impact of loss, emphasizing growth and gratitude throughout his experiences.
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ANECDOTE

Solo Mindset Transforms Santana

  • Mike Santana shares how his solo wrestling mindset differs from his earlier tag team days.
  • He highlights the importance of doing what's best for himself rather than a team dynamic.
ANECDOTE

Addiction as Escape from Pain

  • Mike Santana admits addiction stemmed from unhappiness and pain from personal losses.
  • He used substances as an escape every day, not for fun.
ADVICE

Discipline Drives Physical Transformation

  • Santana transformed his body and cardio after a tough 25-minute match with Josh Alexander.
  • He hired a trainer, Cesar, and stuck to disciplined nutrition and training.
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