Nic Nemeth name-drops John Cena and Randy Orton on TNA Impact
Nic Nemeth is the new world champion in TNA, and that brought out pompous bravado on Impact (July 2, 2026). So much so that Nemeth name-dropped John Cena and Randy Orton on the broadcast.
Why would Nemeth refer to WWE legends on a TNA show? They are on the list of your favorite pro wrestlers that Nemeth has put down in the ring. Ryan Nemeth unrolled an actual list with fancy script. In addition to Cena and Orton, Nemeth also called out Ultimo Dragon, Kane, Evan Bourne, Cody Rhodes, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, John Morrison and his many last names, and more victims.
NEW TNA World Champion @NicTNemeth lists all of your favorite wrestlers that he's put down over the years. #TNAiMPACT @ryrynemnem @KCwrestles pic.twitter.com/9jME8wjklY
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) July 3, 2026
I was curious who would step up as Nemeth’s first challenger for the world title, and I’m not sure we have an answer yet. Mike Santana and Moose were not on the program. Elijah teased that he
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