Steve Maclin has avoided a concussion diagnosis after a mid-match injury scare on Friday night at TNA Sacrifice.
Jon Alba of The Takedown on SI.com reported that medical staff evaluated the wrestler at a local hospital. TNA President Carlos Silva told the outlet that Maclin cleared all medical tests, was not diagnosed with a concussion, and was released to return to his hotel.
I've been given a positive update on Steve Maclin's health after the TNA Sacrifice world title match came to an abrupt halt ⬇️ #TNA https://t.co/hKG7BjH53G
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) March 28, 2026
The incident occurred during the main event of TNA Sacrifice in New Orleans when TNA Heavyweight Champion Mike Santana inadvertently struck Maclin with a heavy kick to the jaw early in their match.
Maclin collapsed to the mat. Referee Alice Lane quickly recognized the issue and signaled for medical assistance. Eddie Edwards ran to the ring to brawl with Santana while officials helped Maclin from the ringside area.
Subsequently, announcer McKenzie Mitchell declared the match a no-contest.
TNA has not announced a timeline for his return to in-ring action.
