3- TNA Knockouts World Champion Léi Ying Lee
Léi Ying Lee is the current TNA Knockouts World Champion. She dethroned Kelani Jordan for the gold at NXT Gold Rush. Formerly known as Xia Li during her time in WWE, the returning star could receive a warm reception as a returning WWE face but with new acclaim. The perfect moment to highlight TNA Wrestling, the appearance could lead to more main roster crossovers in the future.
2- Tie – Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth
I have to put Santana and Nemeth on the same level. First, Mike Santana could become the new TNA World Champion at Thursday Night iMPACT premiere, only if he retains the title at Genesis 2026 two days later. Second, Nic Nemeth is the co-Call Your Shot Gauntlet winner. He could cash in his shot whenever he wants, and so become the TNA World Champion.
After having received a warm reception during his losing bout against Solo Sikoa in the Last Time Is Now tournament to determine John Cena’s final opponent, the former Dolph Ziggler could make his way back in 2026. Gaining acclaim in TNA Wrestling under his actual name, Nic Nemeth, in 2026, WWE fans see more from the longtime star, but in a crossover capacity.
Santana has impressed every time he’s featured on NXT. Bringing veteran-level experience along with a captivating character from the jump, Santana could prove to be a valuable asset for WWE, even if he continues to make sporadic appearances rather than signing with the company full-time. Likely to anchor TNA on the AMC Network, Mike Santana could build up his name further by appearing in the 2026 Royal Rumble.
