“I asked for my release” – Popular wrestler breaks silence after exit

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Maclin recently sat down for an interview with MuscleManMalcolm, where he broke his silence about his recent release by TNA. He said several people were surprised at his decision to depart from the company, but noted that it had been five years and he felt it was the right time to move on.

“I know a lot of people were kind of shocked I asked for my release, but five years is a long time in a company. Especially-we’re in the territory era again, where it’s a global territory for pro wrestling. So for me it’s just like, alright cool. I saw the writing on the wall. It was time for me to leave and maybe come back later down the road,” Maclin said.

He didn’t count out a return to TNA someday, but felt he might have let down some of the guys and girls in the locker room with his decision to ask for a release. He lauded the family atmosphere of the promotion’s locker room and felt most people understood his reasons for wanting a change.

“When I was leaving, that was the one thing that hurt the most was-kinda letting people know, ‘Hey, just so you know, I won’t be at work anymore. I asked for my release. I was granted my release.’ And it hurts to kind of feel like I let some guys down, some of the girls. But at the same time, I think everyone understood why,” Maclin added.

You can check out his interview in the video below:

Released Wrestler’s Wife Also Reacted To His Departure

After wrestler Steve Maclin departed from TNA on June 8, his wife, AEW star Deonna Purrazzo, wrote a heartfelt tribute to him on social media.

She took to X/Twitter and wrote:

“You are the epitome of a professional. You gave more blood than anyone I’ve ever seen. You have more heart than anyone I know. And you made the most of every minute you were given. This kind of feels like the end of era… but I know it’s the start of something even more magical. I love you.”

For now, it remains to be seen what is next for the popular wrestler and where he lands up next.

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