The landscape of the TNA World Championship picture shifted dramatically on the March 5th edition of Thursday Night iMPACT! The reigning champion, Mike Santana, took matters into his own hands, demanding that Director of Authority Santino Marella officially reinstate his bitter rival, Steve Maclin.
A Grudge Match Set for Sacrifice
Maclin had previously been “fired” from the promotion as a consequence of the high-stakes Feast or Fired match. However, on what was supposed to be his final night with TNA, Maclin launched a vicious, targeted assault on Santana, continuing to terrorize his former friend despite his terminated status. Seeking definitive retribution inside the ring, Santana demanded Maclin’s return.
Fellow authority figure Daria Rae emerged on the stage to confirm Maclin’s reinstatement, but she added a caveat: the date for their inevitable clash would be determined by management. Santino Marella then joined the mix to make it official. He announced that Santana will defend the TNA World Championship against the newly reinstated Maclin at the upcoming Sacrifice event. The premium live event is scheduled for March 27th at the John A. Alario Event Center in Westwego, Louisiana, setting the stage for a violent conclusion to their deeply personal feud.
