Overview
- WWE NXT-associated talents including Robert Stone, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe swarmed the ring and targeted Mike Santana’s arm with a chair stomp.
- Seizing the opening, Kazarian activated his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy for an immediate match and pinned Santana after the champion’s injured arm failed on a Spin The Block attempt.
- TNA’s updated Turning Point lineup features Kazarian with Nic Nemeth versus Santana with International Champion Steve Maclin, Kelani Jordan defending the Knockouts title against M by Elegance, and Leon Slater vs. Rich Swann for the X-Division championship.
- A report that Santana no-showed Turning Point or cut off contact was later disputed by Fightful Select, which said a TNA official attempted to feed outlets a false story to work fans.
- Kazarian addressed fan backlash in a TNA digital exclusive and on Busted Open, vowed a long reign, and notched Grand Slam and Triple Crown distinctions with his first TNA World Championship.