Wrestler Profile

Steve Maclin

Steve Maclin is TNA's war machine — a Marine Corps veteran whose scarred-forehead intensity and Caught in the Crosshairs elbow gave the promotion its most convincing tough guy of the 2020s. After a WWE run as Steve Cutler of the Forgotten Sons, his 2021 TNA arrival unlocked the career his look always promised.

He captured the TNA World Championship in 2023, defeating Kushida in the decision match, and later added Digital Media and International reigns. His KIA — a jackhammer variation — and busted-crimson matches against PCO and Moose built a highlight reel of pure hostility.

Maclin wrestles like the last man defending a position, which is roughly the character and entirely the appeal. WrestleRanks voters rank him on menace-per-minute: few in TNA deliver more.

Promotions

Steve Maclin is associated with TNA (2025–2026).

PWI rankings history

Steve Maclin has been ranked in the PWI 500 4 times, first at No. 268 in 2022 and most recently at No. 51 in 2025. The highest placement is No. 41, reached in 2023.

Placements by year: 2022 (No. 268), 2023 (No. 41), 2024 (No. 101), 2025 (No. 51).

Compiled from the annual rankings published by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. See the 2025 edition.

Steve Maclin in the WrestleRanks rankings

Steve Maclin is tracked as a hard-hitting competitor on WrestleRanks. WrestleRanks standings are decided one week at a time, from fan voting and editor input. Read more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the Steve Maclin ranking page.

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