Nic Nemeth says he sees it as part of his job as TNA World Champion to defend the title even outside of TNA’s own events. Nemeth is currently in the midst of his second reign with the championship, having won it back at Slammiversary after ending Mike Santana’s six-month run with the belt.
Speaking with Fightful, Nemeth explained the mindset behind taking the title on the road to non-TNA shows, including two separate defenses at Adrenaline events in August. “There’s a responsibility that you have as champ,” Nemeth said, framing title defenses outside the company as a way to keep the championship’s value visible to a wider audience.
Nemeth’s current reign began when he dethroned Mike Santana at Slammiversary, ending Santana’s six-month hold on the TNA World Championship. Since then, Nemeth has continued to defend the title in multiple settings, a pattern he says reflects his approach to carrying the company’s top belt.
Nemeth’s Title History With Santana
The Slammiversary victory over Mike Santana marked a turning point in the championship picture, with Nemeth reclaiming the title after Santana’s six-month reign. TNA has not detailed further specifics of that match in the material provided, but the outcome shifted the championship back to Nemeth for his second stint as champion.
