Steve Maclin talks about IMPACT Wrestling rebranding back to TNA Wrestling.
Steve Maclin has been a huge part of IMPACT for several years, even reaching the pinnacle of success in the organization and becoming the IMPACT World Champion.
Speaking to Sean Ross Sapp in a recent interview, Maclin revealed when he learned about the rebranding and suspected that the rebrand was coming while filming the commercial for the upcoming TNA Hard To Kill pay-per-view.
"No. I was told, ‘Hey, we’re just gonna do this.’ ‘Oh, what’s it for?’ ‘Oh, it might be for the Hard to Kill.’ ‘Okay, cool.’ Then once we’re all sitting there for the moment, and everyone was setting up lights and the cameras, I was like, ‘Oh, okay.’ I kind of have an idea that something is happening. I was like, either it’s a big announcement for a new TV deal or we’re changing back to TNA. I was kind of right. I looked at D and I was like, ‘Oh, we’re gonna be TNA again.’ But it was one of those things, too, where it’s always been talked about behind the scenes, and it’s funny ‘cause anytime anyone asks, ‘Oh, who do you work for?’ ‘IMPACT Wrestling.’ ‘I’ve never heard of them.’ ‘Do you remember TNA Wrestling?’ They go, ‘Oh, I loved TNA Wrestling.’ ‘Well, that’s TNA.’ I’ve had enough of those conversations where I go, ‘Okay, this makes sense.’"
Maclin also spoke about his goal of winning the TNA Wrestling World Championship in 2024.
"With TNA coming back, the TNA World Title, it’s in my sights and then also back to the X-Division. If I win the X-Division title, it gives me the option C, which I can go after the World title. I always say it in every interview, if you’re not after the World title, then what are you doing in the business?"
The TNA Wrestling rebrand will begin with TNA Hard To Kill 2024. Check out that full pay-per-view card here.
Learn more about the rebrand of IMPACT Wrestling back to TNA Wrestling here.
