Santino Marella Triumphs at TNA Against All Odds 2025
TNA Against All Odds 2025 Event Highlights
The TNA Against All Odds 2025 event took place on June 6, 2025, at the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, featuring several NXT Superstars. The event was streamed live on TNA+, showcasing a highly anticipated WWE vs. TNA match that would determine the new TNA Director of Authority.
In this pivotal match, Santino Marella, the current TNA Director of Authority, accompanied by his daughter Arianna Grace, was set to compete against WWE NXT's Robert Stone, who had Tessa Blanchard in his corner. The winner would take charge of TNA's Thursday night programming.
Prior to the match, Marella and Grace delivered a promo, which was interrupted by Stone, who was accompanied by Alicia Fox and Tessa Blanchard. Stone made a bold claim that he would turn Arianna Grace into his maid after his victory, expressing confidence that she would be the reason for her father's defeat.
TNA Against All Odds 2025: The IInspiration Makes Surprising Return At PPV Show
TNA Against All Odds 2025: Matt Cardona's Role as Guest Referee
The atmosphere shifted when Matt Cardona entered the scene, announcing that he would serve as the special referee for the Marella vs. Stone match, as per TNA management. He also pointed out that Stone had overlooked a crucial detail in the contract, which allowed Marella's Cobra finisher to be used legally.
During the match, Santino Marella, with Arianna Grace by his side, emerged victorious against Robert Stone, who was accompanied by Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford (formerly Alicia Fox). Cardona played a significant role, discovering brass knuckles on Stone before the match commenced. Marella also revealed a hidden pipe from his tights.
In the match's climax, Blanchard attempted to hand Stone a badge, but Cardona intervened. This distraction allowed Crawford to deliver an axe kick to Marella, nearly securing a win for Stone. As Stone climbed to the top rope for a move, Arianna Grace intervened, providing her father with a 'backup' Cobra, ultimately leading to Marella's victory at TNA Against All Odds 2025.