TNA Wrestling is going through a big change with Scott D’Amore leaving the company. There were some conflicting reports about who is running the creative side of things, but that was cleared up. Still, a former World Champion may be on their way out as well, because Steve Maclin could be moving on.
Steve Maclin’s TNA Wrestling Contract Status
A former World Champion’s contract might soon reach its end. Steve Maclin, who performed under the name Steve Cutler in WWE, could be on his way out.
According to reports from Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select, Steve Maclin, a former IMPACT World Champion, is nearing the expiration of his contract with TNA, set for May.
Details regarding discussions between Maclin and TNA regarding a possible contract extension are currently not available. It will be interesting to see if he joins his wife, Deonna Purrazzo, in AEW.
Fightful Select has learned that former IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin’s contract with TNA is currently set to expire in May. Maclin joined the company in 2020 after being released by WWE, and quickly established himself as a top star in the company.
Steve Maclin in WWE
Steve Maclin joined Impact Wrestling in 2020 following his release from WWE, and swiftly rose to prominence within the organization.
Having spent nearly seven years under the WWE banner, primarily in NXT, Maclin and Wesley Blake were promoted to the main roster but were subsequently sidelined from television due to Jaxson Ryker’s controversies. While Ryker remained with WWE before eventually being released, Maclin and Blake found themselves released.
Although things didn’t work out for him in WWE, due to many reasons, things went well for him in TNA Wrestling. In 2023, Maclin enjoyed a notable period of success in the ring, delivering what many considered to be some of the year’s finest matches in IMPACT.
Josh Alexander May Be Out
Josh Alexander also heavily implied that he may be out of TNA Wrestling soon as well. He posted an hourglass emoji to Twitter/X. That garnered some serious attention.
Will Ospreay then replied to the Walking Weapon, as he suggested that he go to NJPW. Only time will tell if he does depart from TNA as well.
Get this man on the lion mark
Get this man on the lion mark https://t.co/2u9nDdkXa0
— Will Ospreay • ????????? (@WillOspreay) February 19, 2024
Alexander’s TNA Wrestling contract status is not known at this time. The rumor mill is certainly churning that a couple members of the locker room may decide to make their exit in light of circumstances within the company.
TNA Wrestling’s talent are not happy about Scott D’Amore’s forced departure. They signed off on a letter to the company, one where they were quite detailed in their demands. It was also stated during a mandatory talent meeting that release requests may be addressed if talent want out of their deals.
Update on Josh Alexander
Alexander inked a contract extension with TNA Wrestling on Feb 20th. You can click here to find more information on the Walking Weapon.