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TNA Cuts Steve Maclin, Myla Grace Amid Pay Discontent

6/8/2026

Summary

Maclin, Grace Released

TNA Wrestling announced on June 7, 2026 that Steve Maclin and Myla Grace were released.
Maclin said he asked for his release because of “STACK BODIES” and then hosted a Brave charity event at Rahway Recreation Center.
Grace requested her release on June 4, 2026, prompting speculation that AEW or WWE may sign her.
Sources said performers were frustrated with TNA’s direction and pay after the move to AMC.

Summary

Grace Signs

The “Battle for the Brave” show took place in New Jersey on June 7, 2026, raising funds for Tunnel to Towers, supporting military workers, first responders and families.
Former Marine Steve Maclin co-hosted with wife Deonna Purrazzo while the Hardy Boyz beat The Verdict and Richard Holliday won the Cup Gauntlet.
Myla Grace’s TNA contract lacked a non-compete clause, so she signed after her June 7, 2026 release as TNA shifts to American Movie Classics (AMC) broadcast era.

Summary

Dakich TNA

TNA posted a release notice on its website with the terse statement “ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH.”
Maclin (wrestler) was the inaugural TNA International Champion, held it twice, and is a former Impact World Champion.
Grace (wrestler) never won a TNA championship and suffered a March 2026 taping loss to Elayna Black (wrestler).
As of the announcement, Grace (wrestler) had not issued any public comment regarding her release.

History

Historical Context

After WCW folded in 2001, Jeff and Jerry Jarrett launched NWA-TNA on June 19 2002, delivering 111 weekly pay-per-views from Nashville’s “Asylum.” The promotion later shifted to televised programming with Impact! and, after Anthem’s 2017 acquisition, secured a 2025 agreement with AMC. The network debut on January 15 2026 continues TNA’s pattern of expanding reach through new broadcast partners.

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Maclin, Grace Released

TNA Wrestling announced on June 7, 2026 that Steve Maclin and Myla Grace were released.
Maclin said he asked for his release because of “STACK BODIES” and then hosted a Brave charity event at Rahway Recreation Center.
Grace requested her release on June 4, 2026, prompting speculation that AEW or WWE may sign her.
Sources said performers were frustrated with TNA’s direction and pay after the move to AMC.

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