Mike Santana has broken his silence following the frightening incident involving Steve Maclin during the TNA Sacrifice main event on March 27 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The TNA World Championship match between Santana and Maclin was stopped just minutes after it began. Maclin appeared disoriented after taking a stiff superkick, prompting an immediate response from officials and medical personnel. The bout was called off on the spot due to concerns over his condition.
The moment drew comparisons to the infamous incident involving Goldberg and Bret Hart in WCW, where a similar kick led to the end of Hart’s in-ring career.
Initial reports following the show indicated that Maclin was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a concussion. However, later updates clarified that he passed all medical tests and was not diagnosed with a concussion, easing early concerns.
On Sunday morning, Santana took to social media to release a full statement addressing the situation.
“Needed some time to myself before speaking on this…
Every time I’m getting ready to head out for a match, I always find a corner and take a moment to myself.
I kneel and pray to God to protect me and my opponent. To watch over us as we head out to give the fans an escape and something worth what they pay their hard earned money for.
But as we all know, freak accidents happen that are sometimes out of our control and in the moment. That’s the unfortunate reality of what we do. All we can do is learn from it and take preventative measures moving forward, so that we can avoid making the same mistakes.
I will say, I’m truly proud of how TNA handled the situation. And even more proud of referee Alice Lane. Her elite professionalism and quick thinking saved us. We were truly blessed to have had her out there with us.
I’m glad that Steve is safe and doing well. He’s one of the toughest guys I know and someone I’ve considered a close friend for a long time. At the end of the day, our health and well-being come first and we showed exactly that.
Thank you everyone.”
Santana’s message highlights both the risks involved in professional wrestling and the importance of quick action in dangerous situations. He specifically praised referee Alice Lane for her response, crediting her with helping manage the situation effectively.
While the incident was alarming, the latest updates on Maclin’s condition have provided reassurance. With no concussion diagnosed, attention now shifts to when he will be cleared to return to in-ring action.
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