Steve Maclin and Myla Grace Released From TNA Wrestling

TNA Wrestling announced on June 7, 2026, that it has granted releases to Steve Maclin and Myla Grace, effective immediately. The departure follows Maclin’s final appearance on May 15, where he challenged Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship, and concludes a tenure marked by a high-stakes “pink slip” storyline.

Why did Steve Maclin and Myla Grace leave TNA?

TNA Wrestling confirmed the departures of both performers through an official statement published on its website on June 7, 2026. The company stated that it had reached terms for the releases of both Maclin and Grace.

TNA Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Myla Grace & Steve Maclin, effective immediately. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful also reported the news via social media on June 7, 2026, noting that Steve Maclin has been granted his release from TNA.

When was Steve Maclin’s last match with the company?

Maclin’s final outing for the promotion took place on May 15 during a series of tapings at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. He competed in a match for the TNA World Championship, which he lost to Mike Santana.

This match served as the conclusion of his active role in the company following a period of injury and storyline volatility.

What health issues affected Maclin’s recent tenure?

Before his May 15 appearance, Maclin suffered a frightening incident on March 27 during the main event of TNA Sacrifice. Early in the bout, Maclin appeared to be knocked unconscious by a superkick. The match was stopped by officials after two minutes and 18 seconds.

Despite the appearance of a severe knockout, it was later revealed that Maclin had not suffered a concussion.

How did the Feast or Fired storyline impact his status?

Maclin’s status with the company had been a central plot point throughout 2026. During the Feast or Fired match, Maclin won a briefcase that contained a “pink slip,” a storyline device that typically mandates the wrestler’s immediate termination from the roster.

However, subsequent narrative developments allowed Maclin to keep his job. Instead of being fired, the outcome was shifted to grant him a TNA World title match against Mike Santana at Sacrifice on March 27.

The timing of this final release is notable when compared to his contract history. Maclin had reportedly signed a new agreement with TNA in January 2026, though the specific length of that deal was never disclosed. This means his departure on June 7, 2026, comes only five months after that reported contract renewal.