Steve Maclin’s TNA exit is now making more sense, thanks to comments from Matt Hardy. TNA announced on June 7 that Maclin and Myla Grace had both been released effective immediately. Maclin later confirmed that he had requested his own release the week before, ending a five-year run that included a TNA World Championship reign.
During a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Hardy said he had expected Maclin to still be around TNA a bit longer.
According to Hardy, Maclin had been in negotiations with the company but both sides could not reach an agreement that worked for everyone, so Maclin chose to ask for his release. Hardy also revealed that he only found out about the departure on the same day as TNA’s ‘Battle for the Brave’ event, which added to the surprise.
Hardy praised Maclin as talented, hardworking, and well-liked across the locker room. As for where Maclin lands next, WWE and AEW have already been mentioned. Hardy also brought up Ring Of Honor as a possibility and noted that Maclin has a strong relationship with ex-TNA President Scott D’Amore.