Steve Ma Clin Officially Returns to Impact World Order
TNA Wrestling confirmed that former world champion and "Bulletproof" wrestler Steve Maclin is back under contract following his reinstatement last week, officially re-signing the day after he caused chaos by punching commentator Tom Hannifan. This development marks a significant return for the 38-year-old performer who was previously fired in storyline fashion before being brought into TNA's fold to challenge current champion Mike Santana at their upcoming Sacrifice event on March 27, where Maclin is set to receive his world title shot as part of this renewed agreement.
Key Points
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1Steve Maclin is confirmed to have signed a new contract extension after being previously fired and reinstated.
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2Maclin, the former world champion who was suspended for pulling his 'fired' sign over Tom Hannifan's head during an iMPACT segment on Thursday Night Impact!, has officially re-signed with TNA Wrestling. The promotion announced this news via social media statements released Monday morning following Maclins reinstatement last week.
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3Maclin is scheduled to challenge current world champion Mike Santana for the title at a March 27 Sacrifice event, marking his return as an active competitor in professional wrestling.
Developments
Perspectives
Steve Maclin played a dramatic storyline arc in TNA that took him from being fired to causing chaos, punching commentator Tom Hannifan, and eventually reinstated with the promise of receiving his first world title shot before officially re-signing for another contract.
— (Cagesideseats)TNA Wrestling has confirmed on Monday morning through social media that Steve Maclin is back under a new agreement following his recent reinstatement, setting up an upcoming challenge to the TNA World Champion Mike Santana at their Sacrifice event in March 27.
— (Postwrestling)The promotion had previously announced weeks ago via Thursday Night iMPACT! that Maclin was back under contract after his kayfabe firing, which he experienced by pulling the 'I'm fired' sign before being reinstated and re-signed officially.
— (Ewrestlingnews)Steve Maclin has officially renewed his contract and been reinstated after a storyline involving firing, chaos creation, punching commentator Tom Hannifan, and subsequent mockery of promoter Mike Santana's booking decisions for Santino Marella (Santana). He is now scheduled to challenge the TNA World Champion at #TNASacrifice on March 27 in New Orleans.
Steve Maclin has officially renewed his contract to challenge Mike Santana for a title match at the March 27 Sacrifice event. Although he was previously let go from TNA earlier in the year and reinstated, it remains unclear if this new agreement is an extension of or distinct from one reported last January; its specific length also hasn't been confirmed yet as Maclin has worked with promotion since joining their roster after his WWE departure in 2021.