Steve Maclin Reinstated, Challenging Mike Santana For TNA World Title At Sacrifice

Maclin returns to TNA after being 'fired' in Feast or Fired match

Mar. 6, 2026 at 4:34am

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Steve Maclin has been officially brought back to TNA Wrestling and is now set to challenge Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship at the Sacrifice event on March 27th in Westwego, Louisiana. Maclin was previously 'fired' from TNA as part of the Feast or Fired match, but has now been reinstated by Director of Authority Daria Rae.

Why it matters

This match marks Maclin's return to TNA after a controversial 'firing' and sets up a high-profile title bout between two top stars in the promotion. The Sacrifice event is one of TNA's biggest pay-per-views of the year, making this a significant championship match.

The details

During the March 5th edition of TNA Thursday Night iMPACT, reigning TNA World Champion Mike Santana asked for Director of Authority Santino Marella to reinstate Steve Maclin. Daria Rae, a fellow authority figure, then reinstated Maclin but said the date for his match against Santana was up to her. Santino Marella then set the date for Maclin versus Santana at the Sacrifice event on March 27th at the John A. Alario Event Center in Westwego, Louisiana.

  • Maclin was 'fired' from TNA as part of the Feast or Fired match.
  • Maclin was reinstated by Daria Rae on the March 5th edition of TNA Thursday Night iMPACT.
  • Maclin will challenge Santana for the TNA World Championship at the Sacrifice event on March 27th.

The players

Steve Maclin

A professional wrestler who has been reinstated to TNA Wrestling after previously being 'fired' as part of the Feast or Fired match.

Mike Santana

The reigning TNA World Champion who requested that Steve Maclin be reinstated so he could challenge for the title.

Daria Rae

A Director of Authority in TNA Wrestling who reinstated Steve Maclin but set the date for his title match against Santana.

Santino Marella

A Director of Authority in TNA Wrestling who set the date for the Maclin vs. Santana TNA World Championship match at the Sacrifice event.

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What they’re saying

“We must reinstate Steve Maclin so he can challenge me for the TNA World Title at Sacrifice.”

— Mike Santana, TNA World Champion

What’s next

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The takeaway

This match marks a significant return for Steve Maclin to TNA Wrestling and sets up a high-profile championship bout at one of the promotion's biggest pay-per-views of the year. The reinstatement of Maclin and booking of this title match highlights the ongoing power struggles and drama within TNA's leadership.