Mike Santana retains TNA World Championship, appears set for Slammiversary match vs Nic Nemeth

Young earned a guaranteed title shot with a battle royal win a few weeks ago. He made a statement against Santana last week when he hit the TNA world champion with a piledriver. Young was on a tear against the champion but continuous two counts nearly forced his hand against the referee.

But taking his eye off the prize ultimately hurt Young. Santana nailed a huge double underhook toss from the top rope against Young. A Santana bulldog and rolling cutter put him back in full control. Though, he couldn't get Young to stay down either. The referee did get caught in the middle of the match, as Young hit him inadvertently.

Santana hit Spin the Block but the referee was down. He tried to get the referee back up as quickly as possible. He picked up Young back to a vertical base and Young kicked him in the groin. Young nailed Santana with the TNA World Championship and then nailed a piledriver.

As the referee was counting, Santana somehow got his hand on the rope to break the count. Young was about to finish off Santana when Ricky Sosa appeared and distracted Young long enough for Santana to roll up Young.

Santana retained the TNA World Championship.

Nic Nemeth's music hit and it looked like he was going to call his shot and get a title match on "Impact." Nemeth grabbed the mic and said he could call his shot and win the title, but he wanted to wait until Slammiversary.

Nemeth then hit Santana with a Danger Zone. Santana was right not to trust Nemeth ahead of their match at Slammiversary.

Moose said he will take on Edwards in a match at Slammiversary.