Mike Santana Defeats Steve Maclin To Retain World Title On TNA Impact

Mike Santana was able to put away Steve Maclin in a proper match this time, defeating his rival to retain ther TNA World Title on TNA Impact. Santana put his title on the line against Maclin on Thursday’s show in a rematch of their battle at TNA Sacrifice, which had been cut short after Maclin was unable to continue shortly into the fight.

Santana and Maclin went a little over 17 and a half minutes this time, as they battled back and forth. Maclin came close to winning the match and title on a number of occasions, but the champion was able to kick out each time. Santana ultimately hit a giant flying clothesline followed by Spin the Block in order to pin Maclin and retain his championship.

The match between the two at Sacrifice in late March was stopped after the challenger was caught with a kick that knocked him loopy. Maclin had issues with getting to his feet and the match was ruled a no contest, with Eddie Edwards coming down to attack Santana and getting put through a table to send the crowd home happy.

You can see highlights from the TNA Impact match below.

These are the kinds matches that make #TNAiMPACT on @AMC_TV MUST SEE every single week. LET'S GO! #TNAiMPACT @SteveMaclin @Santana_Proud pic.twitter.com/Cwa74YDPSL

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026

Visions of #TNASacrifice just flashed before @SteveMaclin's eyes but this time he was ready. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/QuY15IRHHM

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026

High risk, high reward as @Santana_Proud wipes out @SteveMaclin with a dive over the post. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/rBzjapgJaJ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026

If at first you don't succeed – Rolling Buck 50 CONNECTS! #TNAiMPACT @Santana_Proud pic.twitter.com/hB3zArj1bn

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026

.@SteveMaclin showing INCREDIBLE resilience to kick out after crashing through a table and @Santana_Proud connecting with the Papi Spash. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/xg1z9UjH6h

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026

AND STILL TNA World Champion – @Santana_Proud. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/dX08nwLH0n

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 22, 2026