Person Behind WWE’s Cruz Montana Trademark Identified

TLDR
WWE has confirmed that Mike Santana is behind the newly trademarked name 'Cruz Montana,' which was filed on July 24, 2026. Santana appeared on NXT under the Cruz Montana identity after Tony D'Angelo's title defense without speaking, and he has now confirmed he will speak under the new name on the next NXT episode. The move comes after Santana had previously appeared on NXT television as TNA World Champion under his real name.
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