WWE CCO Triple H Might Sign Ortiz as His AEW Deal Nears Expiration
Ortiz, widely recognized for his tag team partnership with Mike Santana, has been a prominent figure in professional wrestling. The duo, known as Proud and Powerful, achieved notable success as a tag team. However, their partnership came to an end when Santana expressed a desire to pursue a singles career. Unfortunately, this split did not lead to favorable outcomes for either wrestler.
Recently, the 34-year-old Ortiz revealed that he has been working as a backstage coach and producer for AEW. He also mentioned that his contract with AEW has only one year remaining. Meanwhile, Mike Santana has found success as a singles competitor and currently holds the TNA World Championship. Santana also makes occasional appearances on NXT, thanks to the WWE-TNA working relationship.
If AEW owner Tony Khan decides to release Ortiz in the future, WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H should consider signing him. Ortiz could make a strong debut on NXT and potentially reunite with Santana, provided they choose to put their real-life differences aside. The reunited duo could be a dominant force on the TNA tag team division and significantly boost its profile.
The Story Behind Ortiz and Mike Santana’s Split in AEW
Proud and Powerful worked hard to ascend the AEW tag team rankings. However, with AEW signing several top stars, the competition intensified, making it challenging for them to maintain their momentum. In 2023, the team officially parted ways.
During a recent appearance on the Shining Wizards Podcast, Ortiz opened up about the reasons behind their split. He revealed that it was Santana’s decision to break up the team because he wanted to pursue singles success.
“Unfortunately, it wasn’t the company’s call to split us. Me and Santana just couldn’t get it together personally and he was just very adamant about not working with me anymore,” Ortiz explained. He added, “It was supposed to happen more than once. But just due to stuff out of our control, out of my control, it just never seemed to pan out.”
What’s Next for Ortiz?
With his contract nearing its end and his extensive experience both in-ring and behind the scenes, Ortiz’s future remains uncertain. Whether he continues with AEW, transitions to WWE’s NXT, or explores other opportunities, wrestling fans will certainly be watching closely to see what comes next for this talented performer.
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