Former TNA World Champion says he requested his release
Summary
– Steve Maclin confirmed he requested his release from TNA before the company announced his exit
– TNA announced Maclin and Myla Grace were both released effective immediately on June 7
– Maclin thanked TNA for five years but made it clear he is ready for his next move
Steve Maclin is making it clear that his TNA departure was not a surprise to him.
After TNA announced Maclin’s release alongside Myla Grace on June 7, 2026, the former TNA World Champion addressed the situation himself. Maclin confirmed that he had requested his release from the company the week before the announcement.
TNA kept its statement brief, saying it had reached an agreement on the releases of Maclin and Grace, effective immediately. The company also wished both wrestlers well in their future endeavors.
Maclin’s name stood out because he had been one of TNA’s most featured stars during his five-year run. He also held the TNA World Championship, which made his exit one of the more surprising roster moves from the company.
After the announcement, Maclin thanked TNA for his time there and said he put everything he had into his work over the past five years. He also made it clear that he is already looking ahead.
Maclin’s exit also follows reports that he had been frustrated with TNA’s creative direction. Pay structure and shorter-term contracts have also reportedly been discussed internally among talent.
Grace’s release had already been expected after she reportedly asked to leave the company. Maclin’s situation became clearer once he confirmed that he had also requested his release.
Maclin is now officially done with TNA, and his next move will be watched closely by fans across the wrestling world.
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 🥃
— Steve Maclin (@SteveMaclin) June 7, 2026
