Steve Maclin

{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1987)}}

{{Redirect|Steve Cutler (wrestler)|other people|Steve Cutler (disambiguation){{!}}Steve Cutler}}

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{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name = Steve Maclin

|image = Steve Cutler April 2018.jpg

|image_size =

|caption = Maclin in 2018

|birth_name = Stephen Kupryk{{cite web|last=Wong|first=Calvin|url=https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/79651/borne-battle-214-marine-veteran-stephen-kupryk-wwe-superstar/|title=Borne the Battle #214: Marine Veteran Stephen Kupryk, WWE Superstar|date=October 5, 2020|access-date=December 25, 2021}}

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|05|26|mf=y}}

|birth_place = Rutherford, New Jersey U.S.{{cite web|title=Profile of Steve Maclin|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14710|website=Cagematch|language=en|access-date=December 23, 2021}}

|names = Steve Cutler{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/steve-cutler|title=Steve Cutler - WWE|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210638/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/steve-cutler|archive-date=December 4, 2020|url-status=live}}
Steve Maclin{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/steve-maclin/|title=Steve Maclin - IMPACT Wrestling|publisher=Impact Wrestling|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216133852/https://impactwrestling.com/steve-maclin/|archive-date=December 16, 2021|url-status=live}}
Tommy Maclin

|height = 6 ft 1 in

|weight = 227 lb

|spouse = {{marriage|Deonna Purrazzo|November 10, 2022}}

|billed = Rutherford, New Jersey

|trainer = Danny Cage
Larry Sharpe
WWE Performance Center

|debut = January 26, 2013

{{Infobox military person

| embed = yes

| embed_title = Military service

| allegiance = {{flag|United States}}

| branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}}

| serviceyears = 2007–2011

| rank = Corporal

| unit = Second Battalion, Eighth Marine

| awards =

| battles = War in Afghanistan

}}

}}

Stephen Kupryk (born May 26, 1987) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he performs under the ring name Steve Maclin, and is a former TNA World Champion and the inaugural TNA International Champion. He is also known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Steve Cutler.

Early life

Stephen Kupryk was born on May 26, 1987, in Rutherford, New Jersey. In 2007, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, being deployed twice in the War in Afghanistan as a machine gunner with the Second Battalion, Eighth Marine division.{{cite web|url=https://news.va.gov/118912/veteranoftheday-marine-stephen-kupryk/|title=

  1. VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Stephen Kupryk|work=VA News|date=May 2, 2023|access-date=December 9, 2024}}

Professional wrestling career

= Early career (2013–2014) =

Kupryk began training in professional wrestling after completing his military enlistment. He made his debut on January 26, 2013, at a Monster Factory Pro Wrestling (MFPW) event under the ring name Tommy Maclin, where he defeated Anthony Bennett.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=153875|title=MFPW event - January 26, 2013|website=Cagematch|access-date=January 1, 2022}} In MFPW, he won the MFPW Heavyweight Championship and the MFPW Tag Team Championship.

= WWE (2014–2021) =

In 2014, Kupryk signed a contract with the WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center. He made his debut under the ring name Steve Cutler on the July 3 episode of NXT, losing to CJ Parker.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2014-07-03/wwe-nxt-results-2014-07-03|title=WWE NXT results - July 3, 2014: Sami Zayn ambushed by Kidd & Gabriel, BFFs break up|publisher=WWE|date=July 3, 2014|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918120930/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2014-07-03/wwe-nxt-results-2014-07-03|archive-date=September 18, 2020|url-status=live}} In February 2018, he began teaming with Jaxson Ryker and Wesley Blake as the villainous stable The Forgotten Sons.{{cite web|last=Wahl|first=Brendan|title=WWE NXT Live Event Results (02/15/18) - Tampa, FL|url=https://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe/wwe-nxt-live-event-results-02-15-18-tampa-fl|website=Wrestling News World|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042209/https://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe/wwe-nxt-live-event-results-02-15-18-tampa-fl|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} The trio made their first televised appearance the August 29 episode of NXT in a backstage segment with general manager William Regal.{{cite web|last=Rueter|first=Sean|title=NXT results, live blog (Aug. 29, 2018): Undisputed ERA vs. Ricochet & Pete Dunne|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/8/29/17791124/nxt-results-live-blog-aug-29-2018-undisputed-era-vs-ricochet-pete-dunne-aleister-black-attack|website=Cageside Seats|date=August 29, 2018|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042205/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/8/29/17791124/nxt-results-live-blog-aug-29-2018-undisputed-era-vs-ricochet-pete-dunne-aleister-black-attack|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} Cutler and Blake represented the group in the 2019 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, where they defeated Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan in the first round{{cite web|last=Bristout|first=Ralph|title=The Forgotten Sons def. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-06/article/the-forgotten-sons-def-oney-lorcan-danny-burch|website=WWE|date=March 6, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042356/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-06/article/the-forgotten-sons-def-oney-lorcan-danny-burch|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} and Moustache Mountain in the semi-finals{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=Forgotten Sons def. Moustache Mountain in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semifinals|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-13/article/forgotten-sons-def-moustache-mountain|website=WWE|date=March 13, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042255/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-13/article/forgotten-sons-def-moustache-mountain|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} before losing to Aleister Black and Ricochet in the final.{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=Aleister Black & Ricochet def. The Forgotten Sons to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-27/article/ricochet-aleister-black-def-forgotten-sons-dusty-rhodes-tag-team|website=WWE|date=March 27, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042255/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-03-27/article/ricochet-aleister-black-def-forgotten-sons-dusty-rhodes-tag-team|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} At NXT TakeOver: XXV, Cutler and Blake competed in a fatal four-way ladder match for the vacant NXT Tag Team Championship, and despite interference from Ryker, the two were unsuccessful in winning.{{cite web|last=Bristout|first=Ralph|title=Street Profits won a Fatal 4-Way Ladder Match to capture the vacant NXT Tag Team Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-xxv/article/nxt-tag-team-title-ladder-match-results|website=WWE|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209205957/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-xxv/article/nxt-tag-team-title-ladder-match-results|archive-date=December 9, 2021|url-status=live}} The group entered the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but were eliminated in the first round by Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel).{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Imperium def. Forgotten Sons in the first round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-08/article/imperium-def-forgotten-sons-in-the-first-round-of-the-dusty-rhodes|website=WWE|date=January 8, 2020|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042202/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-08/article/imperium-def-forgotten-sons-in-the-first-round-of-the-dusty-rhodes|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}}

On the April 10, 2020, episode of SmackDown, The Forgotten Sons made their main roster debut, defeating Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).{{cite web|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|title=The Forgotten Sons def. The Lucha House Party|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-04-10/article/the-forgotten-sons-def-the-lucha-house-party|website=WWE|date=April 10, 2020|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042428/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-04-10/article/the-forgotten-sons-def-the-lucha-house-party|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} On the May 1 episode of SmackDown, they defeated SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston).{{cite web|title=5/1 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler and Mandy Rose vs. Carmella in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin, Big E and Kofi Kingston vs. The Forgotten Sons|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/01/5-1-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-otis-vs-dolph-ziggler-and-mandy-rose-vs-carmella-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-daniel-bryan-vs-king-corbin-big-e-and-kofi-kingston-v/|last=Barnett|first=Jake|date=May 1, 2020|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042206/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/01/5-1-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-otis-vs-dolph-ziggler-and-mandy-rose-vs-carmella-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-daniel-bryan-vs-king-corbin-big-e-and-kofi-kingston-v/|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} This led to a fatal four-way tag team match also involving Lucha House Party, and John Morrison and the Miz for the title at Money in the Bank, where The New Day retained.{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day won a Fatal 4-Way Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/new-day-wins-fatal-4-way-smackdown-tag-team-titles|website=WWE|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042612/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/new-day-wins-fatal-4-way-smackdown-tag-team-titles|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of the Climb The Corporate Ladder MITB matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt for the WWE Universal Championship, Bayley vs. Tamina for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/10/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-climb-the-corporate-ladder-mitb-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-bray-wyatt-for-the-wwe-unive/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201141546/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/10/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-climb-the-corporate-ladder-mitb-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-bray-wyatt-for-the-wwe-unive/|archive-date=December 1, 2021|url-status=live}} The Forgotten Sons began portraying themselves as American patriots, with Cutler and Ryker highlighting their services in the Marines. However, the gimmick was dropped due to a controversial tweet by Ryker supporting President Donald Trump in the middle of the Black Lives Matter movement and the George Floyd protests, which led to backlash from backstage, social media, and within the fan base. The Forgotten Sons were then taken off television as a result.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/details-forgotten-sons-being-removed-wwe-tv-backstage-reaction-exclusive|title=Details On Forgotten Sons Being Removed From WWE TV, Backstage Reaction|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|website=Fightful|date=June 15, 2020|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042206/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/details-forgotten-sons-being-removed-wwe-tv-backstage-reaction-exclusive|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} On the December 4 episode of SmackDown, Cutler and Blake, now known as The Knights of the Lone Wolf, made their return by accompanying King Corbin to the ring as they helped him defeat Murphy.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/04/12-4-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-big-e-rey-mysterio-and-daniel-bryan-vs-sami-zayn-dolph-ziggler-and-robert-roode-in-a-pat-patterson-memorial-six-man-tag-roman-reigns/|title=12/4 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Big E, Rey Mysterio, and Daniel Bryan vs. Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, and Robert Roode in a Pat Patterson Memorial Six-Man Tag, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens and Otis, King Corbin vs. Murphy|date=December 4, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 1, 2022}} However, on February 4, 2021, Cutler was released from his WWE contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/steve-cutler-released|title=Steve Cutler released|publisher=WWE|date=February 4, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212109/https://www.wwe.com/article/steve-cutler-released|archive-date=June 2, 2021|url-status=live}}

= Impact Wrestling/Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2021–present)=

== Early feuds (2021–2022)==

On June 3, 2021, it was announced that Kupryk, using the ring name Steve Maclin, signed a contract with Impact Wrestling.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/steve-maclinsteve-cutler-coming-impact-wrestling-343176|title=Steve Maclin/Steve Cutler coming to Impact Wrestling|last=Nason|first=Josh|website=F4WOnline.com|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042214/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/steve-maclinsteve-cutler-coming-impact-wrestling-343176|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}} He made his in-ring debut as a heel on the June 17 episode of Impact!, defeating Jason Page.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=6/17 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Powell's review of Sami Callihan's future decided, Steve Maclin's Impact in-ring debut, Tenille Dashwood vs. Rachel Ellering, Rhino vs. Satoshi Kojima, X Division Champion Josh Alexander vs. Madman Fulton in a non-title match, TJP vs. Black Taurus|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/06/18/6-17-impact-wrestling-tv-results-powells-review-of-sami-callihans-future-decided-steve-maclins-impact-in-ring-debut-tenille-dashwood-vs-rachel-ellering-rhino-vs-satoshi-kojima/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629065754/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/06/18/6-17-impact-wrestling-tv-results-powells-review-of-sami-callihans-future-decided-steve-maclins-impact-in-ring-debut-tenille-dashwood-vs-rachel-ellering-rhino-vs-satoshi-kojima/|archive-date=June 29, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1240163-steve-maclin-successful-in-his-impact-wrestling-debut|title=Steve Maclin Successful In His IMPACT Wrestling Debut|website=Mandatory|date=June 17, 2021|access-date=December 24, 2021}} Maclin started a feud with Petey Williams, defeating him at Emergence and on the September 9 episode of Impact!.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/08/20/emergence-on-impact-plus-results/|title=Emergence on IMPACT Plus Results|author=Impact Wrestling Staff|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=August 20, 2021|access-date=December 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825014611/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/08/20/emergence-on-impact-plus-results/|archive-date=August 25, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-9-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-rich-swann-vs-karl-anderson-in-a-bunkhouse-brawl-moose-vs-eddie-edwards-steve-maclin-vs-petey-williams-chris-bey-vs-david-finlay-rosema/|title=9/9 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of Rich Swann vs. Karl Anderson in a Bunkhouse Brawl, Moose vs. Eddie Edwards, Steve Maclin vs. Petey Williams, Chris Bey vs. David Finlay, Rosemary vs. Tasha Steelz|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Moore|first=John|date=September 10, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911231701/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-9-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-rich-swann-vs-karl-anderson-in-a-bunkhouse-brawl-moose-vs-eddie-edwards-steve-maclin-vs-petey-williams-chris-bey-vs-david-finlay-rosema/|archive-date=September 11, 2021|url-status=live}} Maclin then entered a tournament to determine the new X Division Champion, where he defeated Williams and Black Taurus in the first round, only to lose to Trey Miguel in the final at Bound for Glory, when he pinned New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) talent El Phantasmo.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/10/23/bound-for-glory-2021-live-results/|title=Bound For Glory 2021 Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=Impact Wrestling Staff|date=October 23, 2021|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129053818/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/10/23/bound-for-glory-2021-live-results/|archive-date=November 29, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=10/23 Moore's Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory live review: Christian Cage vs. Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mickie James for the Knockouts Title, Steve Maclin vs. Trey Miguel vs. El Phantasmo for the vacant X Division Title, Call Your Shot gauntlet|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/23/10-23-moores-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-live-review-christian-cage-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knockouts-title-steve-maclin/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 23, 2021|access-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122175318/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/23/10-23-moores-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-live-review-christian-cage-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knockouts-title-steve-maclin/|archive-date=November 22, 2021|url-status=live}} He got another chance at the title by defeating then-number one contender Laredo Kid on the November 18 episode of Impact!, making it a three-way match at Turning Point, but lost to Miguel again when he pinned Kid.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/19/11-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-minoru-suzuki-vs-josh-alexander-knockouts-tag-champions-the-iinspriration-vs-kimber-lee-and-brandi-lauren-in-a-non-title-match-doc-g/|title=11/18 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Minoru Suzuki vs. Josh Alexander, Knockouts Tag Champions The IInspriration vs. Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren in a non-title match, Doc Gallows vs. Hikuleo, Steve Maclin vs. Laredo Kid with X Division Title match ramifications for Turning Point|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Moore|first=John|date=November 19, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120161237/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/19/11-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-minoru-suzuki-vs-josh-alexander-knockouts-tag-champions-the-iinspriration-vs-kimber-lee-and-brandi-lauren-in-a-non-title-match-doc-g/|archive-date=November 20, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/11/20/turning-point-2021-live-results/|title=Turning Point 2021 Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=November 20, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416025408/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/11/20/turning-point-2021-live-results/|archive-date=April 16, 2022|url-status=live}} In December, Maclin kidnapped Miguel backstage and received another shot at the X-Division title at Hard To Kill, with the added stipulation that if Maclin lost, he would not get another title opportunity as long as Miguel was champion.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/17/12-16-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-contract-signing-for-moose-vs-matt-cardona-vs-w-morrissey-at-hard-to-kill-trey-miguel-vs-john-skyler-for-the-x-division-title-josh-alexan/|title=12/16 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of the contract signing for Moose vs. Matt Cardona vs. W Morrissey at Hard To Kill, Trey Miguel vs. John Skyler for the X Division Title, Josh Alexander vs. Rohit Raju, Tenille Dashwood vs. Jessie McKay, Chris Bey vs. Laredo Kid|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Moore|first=John|date=December 17, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219160719/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/17/12-16-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-contract-signing-for-moose-vs-matt-cardona-vs-w-morrissey-at-hard-to-kill-trey-miguel-vs-john-skyler-for-the-x-division-title-josh-alexan/|archive-date=December 19, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/12/23/x-division-champ-trey-miguel-goes-one-on-one-with-steve-maclin-to-settle-the-score-at-hard-to-kill/|title=X-Division Champ Trey Miguel Goes One-on-One With Steve Maclin to Settle the Score at Hard To Kill|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=December 23, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224044433/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/12/23/x-division-champ-trey-miguel-goes-one-on-one-with-steve-maclin-to-settle-the-score-at-hard-to-kill/|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/07/1-6-impact-wrestling-tv-results-powells-review-of-deonna-purrazzo-vs-mercedes-martinez-karl-anderson-vs-heath-for-the-advantage-in-the-hardcore-war-match-tasha-steelz-lady-frost-and/|title=1/6 Impact Wrestling TV results: Powell's review of the Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mercedes Martinez, Karl Anderson vs. Heath for the advantage in the Hardcore War match, Tasha Steelz, Lady Frost, and Chelsea Green vs. Jordynne Grace, Rosemary, and Rachael Ellering, final hype for the Hard To Kill pay-per-view|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=January 7, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108004230/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/07/1-6-impact-wrestling-tv-results-powells-review-of-deonna-purrazzo-vs-mercedes-martinez-karl-anderson-vs-heath-for-the-advantage-in-the-hardcore-war-match-tasha-steelz-lady-frost-and/|archive-date=January 8, 2022|url-status=live}} At Hard To Kill, Maclin failed to beat Miguel, and could no longer challenge for the X Division Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/8 Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill results: Mickie James vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a Texas Death Match for the Knockouts Title, Moose vs. W. Morrissey vs. Matt Cardona for the Impact World Championship, Jonathan Gresham vs. Chris Sabin for the original ROH Championship, Josh Alexander vs. Jonah|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/08/1-8-impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-mickie-james-vs-deonna-purrazzo-in-a-texas-death-match-for-the-knockouts-title-moose-vs-w-morrissey-vs-matt-cardona-for-the-impact-world-championship-j/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 8, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416083555/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/08/1-8-impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-mickie-james-vs-deonna-purrazzo-in-a-texas-death-match-for-the-knockouts-title-moose-vs-w-morrissey-vs-matt-cardona-for-the-impact-world-championship-j/|archive-date=April 16, 2022|url-status=live}}

On the January 20, 2022, episode of Impact!, Maclin fought Jonathan Gresham for the ROH World Championship in a losing effort.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/21/1-20-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-jonathan-gresham-vs-steve-maclin-for-the-original-roh-title-josh-alexander-vs-charlie-haas-tasha-steelz-vs-chelea-green-doc-gallows/|title=1/20 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Jonathan Gresham vs. Steve Maclin for the original ROH Title, Josh Alexander vs. Charlie Haas, Tasha Steelz vs. Chelea Green, Doc Gallows and Joe Doering vs. Heath and Rhino, W Morrissey vs. Zicky Dice and VSK, Tennille Dashwood and Madison Rayne vs. Rosemary and Havok|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Moore|first=John|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214193645/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/21/1-20-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-jonathan-gresham-vs-steve-maclin-for-the-original-roh-title-josh-alexander-vs-charlie-haas-tasha-steelz-vs-chelea-green-doc-gallows/|archive-date=February 14, 2022|url-status=live}} At No Surrender, he was part of Team Impact in a 10-man tag team match against Honor No More, but failed to win after Eddie Edwards betrayed them.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/02/19/no-surrender-2022-live-results/|title=No Surrender 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=February 19, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220170552/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/02/19/no-surrender-2022-live-results/|archive-date=February 20, 2022|url-status=live}} On March 5, at Sacrifice, Maclin interfered in Rhino's match with Edwards after hitting the former with a kendo stick.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/03/05/sacrifice-2022-live-results/|title=Sacrifice 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=March 5, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306161143/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/03/05/sacrifice-2022-live-results/|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live}} At Rebellion, he defeated Chris Sabin and Jay White in a three-way match.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/23/4-23-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-moose-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-taya-valkyrie-for-the-aaa-reina-de-reinas-title-jonah/|title=4/23 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Moose vs. Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Taya Valkyrie for the AAA Reina De Reinas Title, Jonah vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Trey Miguel vs. Ace Austin vs. Mike Bailey for the X Division Title, Jay White vs. Steve Maclin vs. Chris Sabin|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 23, 2022|access-date=April 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425022724/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/23/4-23-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-moose-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-taya-valkyrie-for-the-aaa-reina-de-reinas-title-jonah/|archive-date=April 25, 2022|url-status=live}} On the May 5 episode of Impact!, Maclin lost against NJPW talent Tomohiro Ishii.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/05/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-5-2022/|title=IMPACT! On AXS TV Results: May 5, 2022|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=May 5, 2022|access-date=August 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601150827/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/05/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-5-2022/|archive-date=June 1, 2022|url-status=live}} Two days later, at Under Siege, he lost to Sabin.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/07/under-siege-2022-live-results/|title=Under Siege 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=May 7, 2022|access-date=August 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508132432/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/07/under-siege-2022-live-results/|archive-date=May 8, 2022|url-status=live}} On the Slammiversary pre-show, Maclin competed in the Reverse Battle Royal, but was eliminated by Chris Bey.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/19/6-19-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eric-young-for-the-impact-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-championship-queen-of-the-mo/|title=6/19 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young for the Impact World Championship, Ultimate X match for the X Division Championship, Queen of the Mountain match for the Knockouts Title, The Briscoes vs. Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson for the Impact Tag Titles|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 19, 2022|access-date=August 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620132043/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/19/6-19-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eric-young-for-the-impact-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-championship-queen-of-the-mo/|archive-date=June 20, 2022|url-status=live}} On July 1, at Against All Odds, Maclin interfered in the Clockwork Orange House of Fun match by attacking Sami Callihan and helped Moose get the victory.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/07/01/against-all-odds-2022-live-results/|title=Against All Odds 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=July 1, 2022|access-date=August 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702104446/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/07/01/against-all-odds-2022-live-results/|archive-date=July 2, 2022|url-status=live}} On August 12, at Emergence, he lost against Callihan in a no disqualification match.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/08/12/emergence-2022-live-results/|title=Emergence 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=August 12, 2022|access-date=September 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814172947/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/08/12/emergence-2022-live-results/|archive-date=August 14, 2022|url-status=live}} Six days later, Maclin competed in a six-way elimination match to determine the number one contender to the Impact World Championship, which was won by Edwards.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/19/8-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-eddie-edwards-vs-steve-maclin-vs-moose-vs-sami-callihan-vs-bandido-vs-rich-swann-in-an-elimination-match-for-a-shot-at-the-impact-world-champi/|title=8/18 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Eddie Edwards vs. Steve Maclin vs. Moose vs. Sami Callihan vs. Bandido vs. Rich Swann in an elimination match for a shot at the Impact World Championship at Bound For Glory, Mike Bailey vs. Chris Bey for the X Division Title, Kenny King vs. Heath|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=August 19, 2022|access-date=September 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708201733/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/19/8-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-eddie-edwards-vs-steve-maclin-vs-moose-vs-sami-callihan-vs-bandido-vs-rich-swann-in-an-elimination-match-for-a-shot-at-the-impact-world-champi/|archive-date=July 8, 2022|url-status=live}} On September 23, at Victory Road, he won a three-way Barbed Wire Massacre against Callihan and Moose.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/09/23/victory-road-2022-live-results/|title=Victory Road 2022 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=September 23, 2022|access-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924152927/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/09/23/victory-road-2022-live-results/|archive-date=September 24, 2022|url-status=live}} At Bound for Glory, Maclin competed in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet, where the winner could choose any championship match of their choice, being the runner-up in the match after losing to the returning Bully Ray.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/10/07/bound-for-glory-2022-live-results/|title=Bound For Glory 2022 Full Results|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008055312/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/10/07/bound-for-glory-2022-live-results/|archive-date=October 8, 2022|url-status=live}}

== Impact World Champion (2023) ==

On January 13, 2023, at Hard To Kill, Maclin defeated Rich Swann in a Falls Count Anywhere match.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/13/impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-in-a-full-metal-mayhem-match-for-the-impact-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-mickie-james-in-a-knocko/|title=Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill results: Powell's live review of Josh Alexander vs. Bully Ray in a Full Metal Mayhem match for the Impact World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Mickie James in a Knockouts Title vs. career match, Trey Miguel vs. Black Taurus for the X Division Championship, four-way for the Impact Tag Titles|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=January 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114033148/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/13/impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-in-a-full-metal-mayhem-match-for-the-impact-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-mickie-james-in-a-knocko/|archive-date=January 14, 2023|url-status=live}} On February 24, at No Surrender, Maclin defeated Brian Myers, PCO and Heath, who Maclin pinned, in a four-way match to become the number one contender for Josh Alexander's Impact World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/02/24/no-surrender-2023-live-results/|title=No Surrender 2023 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=February 24, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225095108/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/02/24/no-surrender-2023-live-results/|archive-date=February 25, 2023|url-status=live}} On March 24, at Sacrifice, Maclin replaced an injured Alexander to team with Swann and Frankie Kazarian, facing Time Machine (Shelley, Sabin, and Kushida) in a losing effort.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/03/24/sacrifice-2023-live-results/|title=Sacrifice 2023 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=March 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325144123/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/03/24/sacrifice-2023-live-results/|archive-date=March 25, 2023|url-status=live}} On April 16, at Rebellion, Maclin defeated Kushida to win the vacant Impact World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/16/4-16-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-steve-maclin-vs-kushida-for-the-vacant-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-vacant-knockouts-title-ace-a/|title=4/16 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Steve Maclin vs. Kushida for the vacant Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace for the vacant Knockouts Title, Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. MCMG in a Ultimate X for the Impact Tag Titles, Trey Miguel vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bailey in an elimination match for the X Division Title|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=April 16, 2023|access-date=April 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417162719/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/16/4-16-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-steve-maclin-vs-kushida-for-the-vacant-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-vacant-knockouts-title-ace-a/|archive-date=April 17, 2023|url-status=live}} On the May 11 episode of Impact!, Maclin made his first successful title defense against Rhino.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/11/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-11-2023/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: May 11, 2023|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512022738/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/11/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-11-2023/|archive-date=May 12, 2023|url-status=live}} On May 26 at Under Siege, Maclin successfully retained the title against PCO in a no disqualification match. After the match, Maclin and Bully Ray put Scott D'Amore through a flaming table.{{cite web|first=Josiah|last=MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|website=F4WOnline.com|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=May 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527031056/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|archive-date=May 27, 2023|url-status=live}} On June 9 at Against All Odds, Maclin lost the title to Alex Shelley, ending his reign at 54 days.{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|title=IMPACT Against All Odds Results: Alex Shelley Wins World Title, Chris Sabin Wins 9th X-Division Title|last=Siino|first=John|website=Post Wrestling|date=June 9, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610034003/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|archive-date=June 10, 2023|url-status=live}} On June 30, Maclin got his title rematch against Shelley during Night One of Impact's Down Under Tour, but failed to win.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-down-under-live-results-alex-shelley-vs-steve-maclin-world-title-rematch|title=Impact Down Under live results: Alex Shelley vs. Steve Maclin World title rematch|last=Gronemann|first=Markus|website=F4WOnline.com|date=June 30, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017000552/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-down-under-live-results-alex-shelley-vs-steve-maclin-world-title-rematch|archive-date=October 17, 2023|url-status=live}}

Maclin was set to team with Bully Ray to face Scott D'Amore and a mystery partner at July's Slammiversary, but Impact announced that Maclin is unable to compete due to a "serious injury" he got during their Down Under Tour, which was revealed to be a groin tear.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/07/08/major-change-confirmed-for-slammiversary-match-on-saturday-july-15/|title=Major Change Confirmed For Slammiversary Match On Saturday, July 15|type=press release|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017001021/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/07/08/major-change-confirmed-for-slammiversary-match-on-saturday-july-15/|archive-date=October 17, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/steve-maclin-reflects-recent-groin-tear-injury-and-being-forced-miss-impact-slammiversary|title=Steve Maclin Reflects On Recent Groin Tear Injury And Being Forced To Miss IMPACT Slammiversary|last=Defelice|first=Robert|website=Fightful|date=September 7, 2023|access-date=October 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015032655/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/steve-maclin-reflects-recent-groin-tear-injury-and-being-forced-miss-impact-slammiversary|archive-date=October 15, 2023|url-status=live}} On August 27, at Emergence, Maclin made his return from injury and went after Josh Alexander.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Vetter|title=Impact Wrestling Emergence (8/27) results: Vetter's review of Trinity vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Kushida, and Josh Alexander vs. Bully Ray, Moose, Brian Myers, and Lio Rush|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/28/impact-wrestling-emergence-8-27-results-vetters-review-of-trinity-vs-deonna-purrazzo-for-the-knockouts-championship-alex-shelley-chris-sabin-kushida-and-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-moose/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 27, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909210901/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/28/impact-wrestling-emergence-8-27-results-vetters-review-of-trinity-vs-deonna-purrazzo-for-the-knockouts-championship-alex-shelley-chris-sabin-kushida-and-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-moose/|archive-date=September 9, 2023|url-status=live}} On September 8, at Victory Road, Maclin lost to Alexander in the main event.{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/09/08/victory-road-2023-live-results/|title=Victory Road 2023 Full Results|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=September 8, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918071856/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/09/08/victory-road-2023-live-results/|archive-date=September 18, 2023|url-status=live}} Maclin would then be a part of a three way feud between Moose, Rhino, and PCO. This would lead to a 4-man Monster's Ball match at Bound for Glory, which would be won by PCO.{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory results: Moore's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Mike Bailey, Trinity vs. Mickie James for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/21/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-mike-bailey-trinity-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knoc/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=February 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029060746/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/21/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-mike-bailey-trinity-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knoc/|archive-date=October 29, 2023|url-status=live}}

== Various feuds (2024–2025) ==

On January 13, 2024 at Hard To Kill, Maclin would compete in the first match for the newly rebranded TNA, defeating Rich Swann.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=TNA Hard To Kill results: Powell's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Moose for the TNA Title, Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 13, 2024|access-date=February 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114005013/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|archive-date=January 14, 2024|url-status=live}} On the January 18 episode of Impact!, Maclin began a feud with Nic Nemeth. Maclin would then begin a partnership with The Rascalz to counter Nemeth's partnership with Mike Bailey and Trent Seven. After weeks of trading blows with each other, Maclin finally faced off against Nemeth at Sacrifice, where he lost.{{cite web|last=Vetter|first=Chris|title=TNA Sacrifice results (3/8): Vetter's review of Moose vs. Eric Young for the TNA World Championship, Nic Nemeth vs. Steve Maclin, Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/09/tna-sacrifice-results-3-8-vetters-review-of-moose-vs-eric-young-for-the-tna-world-championship-nic-nemeth-vs-steve-maclin-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 9, 2024|access-date=October 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310083110/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/09/tna-sacrifice-results-3-8-vetters-review-of-moose-vs-eric-young-for-the-tna-world-championship-nic-nemeth-vs-steve-maclin-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|archive-date=March 10, 2024|url-status=live}} On the March 14 episode of Impact!, Maclin and The Rascalz would lose to Nemeth and Speedball Mountain, ending their feud. Following this, Maclin and The Rascalz would go their separate ways.{{cite web|last=Wrestling Staff|first=TNA|title=TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV Results: March 14, 2024|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/03/14/tna-impact-on-axs-tv-results-march-14-2024/#:~:text=Hendry%20hits%20an%20impressive%20powerslam,with%20the%20Chokeslam%20to%20win.|work=TNA Wrestling|date=March 14, 2024|access-date=April 14, 2024}} On April 20 at Rebellion, Maclin was defeated by a returning Mike Santana.{{cite web|title=TNA Rebellion results (4/20): Powell's review of Moose vs. Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Steph De Lander for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/20/tna-rebellion-results-4-20-powells-review-of-moose-vs-nic-nemeth-for-the-tna-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-steph-de-lander-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 20, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613035305/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/20/tna-rebellion-results-4-20-powells-review-of-moose-vs-nic-nemeth-for-the-tna-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-steph-de-lander-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|archive-date=June 13, 2024|url-status=live}}

On May 3 at Under Siege, Maclin teamed with Frankie Kazarian and lost to Eric Young and Josh Alexander.{{cite web|title=TNA Under Siege 2024 Results|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/05/03/tna-under-siege-2024-live-results/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=May 3, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505030852/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/05/03/tna-under-siege-2024-live-results/|archive-date=May 5, 2024|url-status=live}} On June 14 at Against All Odds, Maclin teamed with Santana to defeat The Rascalz.{{cite web|title=TNA Against All Odds 2024 Results|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/06/14/tna-against-all-odds-2024-live-results/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=June 14, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615204910/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/06/14/tna-against-all-odds-2024-live-results/|archive-date=June 15, 2024|url-status=live}} On the June 27 episode of Impact!, Maclin defeated Sami Callihan in a "Road to Slammiversary" qualifier, entering a six-way elimination match for the TNA World Championship.{{cite web|title=TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV Results: June 27, 2024|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/06/27/tna-impact-on-axs-tv-results-june-27-2024/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=June 27, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628140059/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/06/27/tna-impact-on-axs-tv-results-june-27-2024/|archive-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=live}} At the event, he was the first one eliminated by Moose.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=TNA Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Moose vs. Joe Hendry vs. Josh Alexander vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Steve Maclin in an elimination match for the TNA Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/20/tna-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-moose-vs-joe-hendry-vs-josh-alexander-vs-nic-nemeth-vs-frankie-kazarian-vs-steve-maclin-in-an-elimination-match-for-the-tna-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723203858/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/20/tna-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-moose-vs-joe-hendry-vs-josh-alexander-vs-nic-nemeth-vs-frankie-kazarian-vs-steve-maclin-in-an-elimination-match-for-the-tna-championship/|archive-date=July 23, 2024|url-status=live}} On August 30 at Emergence, Maclin lost to Young, and would shake his hand afterwards, turning face for the first time in his career.{{cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/30/tna-emergence-2024-live-results/|title=TNA Emergence 2024 Results|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=August 30, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831165029/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/30/tna-emergence-2024-live-results/|archive-date=August 31, 2024|url-status=live}} On September 13 at the "Countdown to Victory Road", Maclin teamed with Young to defeat Hammerstone and Jake Something.{{cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/09/13/tna-victory-road-2024-live-results/|title=TNA Victory Road 2024 Results|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=September 13, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914145633/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/09/13/tna-victory-road-2024-live-results/|archive-date=September 14, 2024|url-status=live}}

On the October 10 episode of Impact!, Steve Maclin and Eric Young would begin a feud with Josh Alexander and The Northern Armory. After The Northern Armory took out Young, Maclin would challenge Alexander to a match at Bound for Glory, which he lost.{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Bound For Glory results: Moore's live review of Nic Nemeth vs. Joe Hendry for the TNA World Title with referee Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/26/tna-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-tna-world-title-with-referee-frankie-kazarian-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 26, 2024|access-date=April 19, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108222734/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/26/tna-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-tna-world-title-with-referee-frankie-kazarian-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|archive-date=November 8, 2024|url-status=live}} At Turning Point, Maclin would defeat Alexander in a no disqualification match.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/tna-turning-point-11292024-results-23-falls-match-nic-nemeth-hardys-joe-hendry-more|title=TNA Turning Point (11/29/2024) Results: 2/3 Falls Match, Nic Nemeth, The Hardys, Joe Hendry, More|first=Luis|last=Pulido|website=Fightful|date=November 29, 2024|access-date=April 14, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211150611/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/tna-turning-point-11292024-results-23-falls-match-nic-nemeth-hardys-joe-hendry-more|archive-date=December 11, 2024|url-status=live}} On December 13, at Final Resolution, Maclin competed in a four-way match to determine the number one contender to the TNA World Championship, which was won by Joe Hendry.{{cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/12/13/tna-final-resolution-2024-live-results/|title=TNA Final Resolution 2024 Results|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=December 13, 2024|access-date=April 19, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214163021/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/12/13/tna-final-resolution-2024-live-results/|archive-date=December 14, 2024|url-status=live}}

==Inaugural TNA International Champion (2025–present) ==

On April 17, 2025 at Unbreakable, Maclin entered the tournament to crown the inaugural TNA International Championship, defeating Eddie Edwards and Ace Austin in a triple threat match in the preliminary round. Later in the show, he defeated A. J. Francis and Eric Young to become the inaugural TNA International Champion.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/17/tna-unbreakable-results-powells-review-of-joe-hendry-and-masha-slamovich-vs-frankie-kazarian-and-tessa-blanchard-inaugural-tna-international-champion-mooses-x-division-title-open-challenge/|title=TNA Unbreakable results: Powell’s review of Joe Hendry and Masha Slamovich vs. Frankie Kazarian and Tessa Blanchard, inaugural TNA International Champion, X Division Champion Moose’s open challenge|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 17, 2025|access-date=April 18, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250418110616/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/17/tna-unbreakable-results-powells-review-of-joe-hendry-and-masha-slamovich-vs-frankie-kazarian-and-tessa-blanchard-inaugural-tna-international-champion-mooses-x-division-title-open-challenge/|archive-date=April 18, 2025|url-status=live}}

Personal life

In 2020, Kupryk started dating fellow professional wrestler and New Jersey native Deonna Purrazzo.{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/deonna-purazzo-y-steve-cutler-son-novios|title=Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Culter are dating|last=Beltran|first=William|website=Súper Luchas|date=July 7, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101012514/https://en.superluchas.com/deonna-purazzo-y-steve-cutler-son-novios|archive-date=January 1, 2022|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/steve-maclinsteve-cutler-coming-impact-wrestling-343176|title=Steve Maclin/Steve Culter coming to Impact Wrestling|last=Nason|first=Josh|website=F4WOnline.com|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224042214/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/steve-maclinsteve-cutler-coming-impact-wrestling-343176|archive-date=December 24, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/deonna-purrazzo-believes-impact-bound-glory-2021-was-steve-maclin-s-breakout-moment|title=Deonna Purrazzo Believes IMPACT Bound For Glory 2021 Was Steve Maclin's Breakout Moment|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|website=Fightful|date=December 12, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219205123/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/deonna-purrazzo-believes-impact-bound-glory-2021-was-steve-maclin-s-breakout-moment|archive-date=December 19, 2021|url-status=live}} They were married on November 10, 2022.{{cite tweet|number=1492640820226404354|user=DeonnaPurrazzo|title=LOOK AT MY FIANCÉ 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭|date=February 12, 2022}}

Championships and accomplishments

  • Destiny World Wrestling
  • Destiny Wrestling World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=2663|title=Destiny World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009055425/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=2663|archive-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=360730|title=Destiny New Beginnings - Event @ Don Kolov Arena in Mississauga, Ontario|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 29, 2023|access-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713015938/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=360730|archive-date=July 13, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • Monster Factory Pro Wrestling
  • MFPW Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2989|title=MFPW Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018090802/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2989|archive-date=October 18, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • MFPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mike Spanos{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2990|title=MFPW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018090958/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2990|archive-date=October 18, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
  • TNA World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=557|title=Impact World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=April 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417164624/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=557|archive-date=April 17, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • TNA International Championship (1 time, inaugural, current)
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Ranked No. 41 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2023{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2022.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2022|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=September 14, 2022}}
  • The Wrestling Revolver
  • Revolver Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4008|title=REVOLVER Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=October 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018090006/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4008|archive-date=October 18, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/season-finale-de-revolver-albergo-tres-cambios-titulares/|title=Resultados completos de REVOLVER Season Finale|last=Indi|first=Rafael|website=Súper Luchas|language=es|date=December 5, 2022|access-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713015832/https://superluchas.com/season-finale-de-revolver-albergo-tres-cambios-titulares/|archive-date=July 13, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • PWR Tag Team Championship (2 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3571|title=PWR Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=July 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018090517/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3571|archive-date=October 18, 2023|url-status=live}} – with Westin Blake (1), Alex Colon and Rickey Shane Page (2){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=340087|title=REVOLVER Swerve's House - Pay Per View @ Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 16, 2022|access-date=July 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731050908/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=340087|archive-date=July 31, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=341389|title=REVOLVER Cage Of Horrors - Pay Per View @ Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 9, 2022|access-date=July 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004014100/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=341389|archive-date=October 4, 2023|url-status=live}}
  • Elimination Games with - Alex Colon, Rickey Shane Page and Killer Kelly

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