Steve Maclin comments after TNA Sacrifice injury scare
Steve Maclin addresses the injury scare at TNA Sacrifice labeling it as ‘one of the scariest moments in his career’.
Maclin took to Instagram to highlight the aftermath of the incident at TNA Sacrifice on March 27. Maclin faced Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship in the main event at Sacrifice. However, barely a few minutes into the match, Santana delivered a superkick that appeared to knock him out, forcing the match to be stopped. He initially wanted to push through and complete the match but he could hear Ace Steel’s voice telling him it was over. Maclin wrote that he has been back in the ring training for the first time in the last two weeks under Steel’s guidance.
“TNA Sacrifice was one of the scariest moments of my career. My first instinct was to keep going, push through, and finish the match. Because that’s just who I am, how Marines are hardwired. But it only took one voice to protect me from myself. Ace looked at me, calm as ever, and said, “You’re done.” No hesitation. No debate. I said “yes sir.” Sometimes you need that coach, that dad voice, someone you have the upmost respect for, to make the call you won’t make yourself. I got back in the ring today for the first time in 2 weeks under Ace’s supervision. I can’t thank you enough. You might have dropped me but you CAN’T FU*KING KILL ME. #MACLIN”
He was immediately rushed to hospital after the scare and TNA President Carlos Silva updated that Maclin had passed all medical evaluations. Even Santana issued a statement after it happened.
Maclin was also set to appear at Maple Leaf Pro Uprising the following day but was unable to attend.
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