Mike Santana Reflects On Losing TNA Title, ‘There Are Going To Be Times Where Things Happen And I Don’t Like It’

Mike Santana captured the TNA World Heavyweight Title at TNA Bound For Glory, defeating Trick Williams in the main event.

Santana held the title for one month, though TNA was off television for the entire month. When the promotion returned to first-run television, Santana lost the title on a live episode of TNA iMPACT! when Frankie Kazarian cashed in his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy.

TNA ran an angle where Santana showed up late to Turning Point the following night and speculated on his whereabouts leading into the event.

Speaking to BCP+, Santana was asked about losing the title and how he was feeling after the show.

“It was tough. I said it in the promo, ’30 days ago I was at the highest point of my career and life aside from my daughter being born. 30 days later, it was all swiped from me.’ If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself, it’s that I thrive in those trenches. David Goggins used to say this thing where he would build himself up to the highest point that he can, and then he would purposely knock himself down. It’s in that grind where character and real strength is built. I feel like that. In pro wrestling, it’s up and down. You gotta love it when it’s good and bad. That’s what separates good from great. I love this, and I’m going to continue to love it. This is how I feed my daughter and how I give her an amazing life. There are going to be times where things happen, and I’m not going to like it. Thankfully, I’m at a point in my life where I have learned a set of tools to help me maneuver through the good times and bad. That night was one of those moments where I had to take to myself, get myself in check, and make sure I put those tools to work. Thankfully, I did. If there is one thing I realize, it’s that sobriety has given me more than active addiction ever will. I have a very healthy fear of that person that I was. I know where that person is leading me, and it’s nowhere nice. I just keep going. One day at a time,” said Santana.

Santana will take on Charlie Dempsey at TNA Final Resolution on Friday.

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