History of Mike Santana in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2025

Mike Santana, born Mark Sanchez, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He also competes in House of Glory (HOG), where he holds the HOG Heavyweight Championship. Santana is a prominent figure in the professional wrestling circuit.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 4, 1991: Mike Santana's Birth

On February 4, 1991, Mark Sanchez, now known as professional wrestler Mike Santana, was born.

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2007: Debut in wrestling

In 2007, Sanchez debuted in professional wrestling, primarily competing in New York and New Jersey.

2012: Formation of EYFBO

In 2012, Mike Sanchez formed a tag team with Angel Ortiz, known as EYFBO, and competed on the independent circuit.

March 16, 2017: Impact Wrestling Debut as Santana

On March 16, 2017, Santana debuted on Impact Wrestling as part of The Latin American Xchange (LAX), attacking Decay, Laredo Kid, Garza Jr., and Reno Scum, and establishing himself as a heel.

2017: Joining Impact Wrestling and Forming LAX

In 2017, Mike Draztik and Angel Ortiz joined Impact Wrestling, renamed themselves Santana and Ortiz, and became members of Konnan's Latin American Xchange (LAX).

May 24, 2018: King joins LAX

On May 24, 2018, King became the newest member of LAX in Impact Wrestling, taking over leadership after Konnan's attack and Homicide and Diamante's disappearance.

July 5, 2018: Konnan Confronts King

On July 5, 2018, Konnan confronted King in Impact Wrestling, who admitted to orchestrating the attack on Konnan, leading to a confrontation where Santana and Ortiz sided with Konnan, and Hernandez and Homicide returned to attack them.

January 12, 2019: Lucha Bros win Impact Tag Titles

On January 12, 2019, The Lucha Bros defeated Santana and Ortiz to win the Impact World Tag Team Championships.

August 31, 2019: AEW Debut at All Out

On August 31, 2019, Santana and Ortiz debuted in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at All Out, attacking the Lucha Brothers and Nick Jackson.

2019: Departure from Impact and Joining AEW

In 2019, Santana and Ortiz departed Impact Wrestling and joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW), becoming part of Chris Jericho's Inner Circle stable.

November 18, 2020: Konnan reunites with Santana and Ortiz in AEW

On November 18, 2020, Konnan reunited with Santana and Ortiz during an Inner Circle party in Las Vegas on AEW Dynamite.

March 2021: Inner Circle Feud with The Pinnacle

In March 2021, Santana and Ortiz, as part of The Inner Circle, began feuding with The Pinnacle in AEW, turning them into fan favorites.

February 9, 2022: Inner Circle Team Meeting on AEW Dynamite

On February 9, 2022, on AEW Dynamite, the Inner Circle had a team meeting that ended with Sammy Guevara walking out.

March 9, 2022: Inner Circle Disbands

On March 9, 2022, the Inner Circle disbanded on AEW Dynamite after Jericho and Hager attacked Santana and Ortiz and formed an alliance with 2point0 and Daniel Garcia.