Steve Maclin opens up about asking for his release from TNA Wrestling.
Speaking on the Boots to Boots podcast, former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin explained his decision to ask for his release from the promotion last month. He was working on a per-appearance deal and noted that he chose to leave after the company cut his dates, but still paid talent to work for other promotions while still on contract.
“I asked for it a week prior, before our show. It was something I had been wanting for a while. It was just trying to keep calm about it, be professional, and make things work creatively to see if things could happen, and it wasn’t happening. Once you hit my pocket and our family — when you’re cutting dates on pay, that’s where it hurts,” Maclin said.
Steve Maclin couldn’t take TNA paying its talent to work for other promotions, while he made the company his priority
“I can’t do that when other people are getting paid to go work elsewhere while still getting paid by the company, whether it’s full payment or not; they were still doing it while I’m making this company a priority. That’s a problem for me. As somebody who was on a per date contract and not a salary, it was a hard pill to swallow,” Maclin went on.
“Here I am committing to you and giving every bit of me. My last match being against Mike (Santana), and me being his first match back, it’s better than anything that would’ve happened if I did stay and finish up through Slammiversary. Carlos (Silva) was nice enough to graciously grant me my release. Tried to make some changes, but there was no going back (at that point). Once I put my foot down and close the door, it’s gone,” Steve Maclin said. [H/T Fightful]
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