Steve Maclin says TNA Wrestling went public with news of his departure without consulting him first. The wrestler had hoped to keep the news quiet, but the promotion announced his exit via a press release before he could control the message.
Maclin’s release from TNA was reported and later confirmed by the company over the weekend. According to Maclin, he requested the release himself but did not want it made public the way it was.
Maclin addressed the situation directly in a statement posted to social media.
“Last week I requested my release from TNA. I put my blood, sweat, and tears into everything I’ve done over the last 5 years and I’ll always be thankful for my time there. But now, it’s time to STACK BODIES. See you soon,” Maclin wrote.
The friction here is over how the announcement was handled. Maclin wanted to keep word of his departure quiet, but TNA issued a press release confirming the news without consulting him beforehand.
During his run with the promotion, Maclin became the first-ever TNA International Champion at Unbreakable. His full departure from the company was covered when TNA confirmed his release alongside Myla Grace.
Maclin’s closing line, teasing that it’s “time to STACK BODIES,” suggests he already has his next move in mind, though no future plans have been announced.
