Steve Maclin: I Saw The Writing On The Wall In TNA, It Was Time To Leave

Steve Maclin officially got his release from TNA on June 7 after five years with the company.

Maclin joined the promotion in 2021 and was a TNA World Champion and TNA International Champion during his run.

Speaking to MuscleMan Malcolm, Maclin explained his decision to leave.

“People were shocked I asked for my release, but five years is a long time in a company, and we’re in the territory area again when it’s a global territory for pro wrestling. I saw the writing on the wall; it was time for me to leave, and maybe come back later down the road.

“I went through three different regimes with Scott D’Amore, Ariel (Schrener) and now Carlos Silva. I was taken well care of. In the D’Amore era, I was built up nicely and got to the World Title and proved to the world who Steve Maclin is. I knew my worth then, and I got to show the world. I think people know my worth now, which is why I want to pop up anywhere. For five years, that locker room is the number one key in pro wrestling. I’ve never been in a bad locker room, but there is a different vibe with TNA and that locker room. It’s family-oriented. When you’re done, everyone is chilling and hanging out in the hotel. That was the one thing I let people know, ‘I asked for my release and was granted it.’ It hurt to feel like I let some of the guys and girl down, but I think everyone understood why.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Maclin commented on his future outside of TNA. You can find his full comments here.

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