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Frankie Kazarian Cashes In to Win TNA World Title After NXT Invasion

The opportunistic cash-in followed a live-ring invasion that injured Mike Santana, ending a 32-day reign.

Overview

  • An on-screen NXT contingent led by Robert Stone stormed the Nov. 13 live Impact main event and targeted Mike Santana’s arm with a chair stomp.
  • Before the run-in, a hooded attacker ambushed Call Your Shot co-winner Nic Nemeth backstage as he arrived with his trophy.
  • With Santana compromised, Frankie Kazarian invoked his Call Your Shot opportunity, overcoming a brief fightback to secure the pin via roll-up.
  • The win marked Kazarian’s first TNA World Championship and was presented by TNA as a career milestone, with the veteran later taunting critics in a digital exclusive saying, "I bathe in your tears."
  • TNA booked an immediate Turning Point tag bout for Nov. 14: Santana and Steve Maclin vs. Kazarian and Nic Nemeth.