Nic Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler, made headlines at TNA Emergence by successfully defending the TNA World Championship against Josh Alexander in a thrilling 60-minute Iron Man match. Following his victory, WWE Hall of Famer JBL made a surprise appearance, whispering to Nemeth, although the content of their exchange remains a mystery. In an interview, Nemeth expressed his reluctance to defend his title on WWE's NXT, arguing that he has already achieved that and would only consider it if there were significant benefits for both companies. He also called out Moose as his next challenger, aiming for a title defense at TNA Victory Road on September 13. Despite the ongoing collaboration between TNA and WWE, Nemeth showed no interest in competing on NXT while holding the TNA title, stating that he is open to unique opportunities elsewhere. The wrestling landscape, according to Nemeth, is thriving, which he believes benefits the industry as a whole.