Deonna Purrazzo Talks Steve Maclin’s Contract Situation, ‘It’s Nerve Wrecking And Also Exciting’

Deonna Purrazzo talks Steve Maclin’s contract.

Back in February, Fightful Select reported that Steve Maclin’s contract with TNA Wrestling will expire in May. Many fans have began to speculate on Maclin’s future in the business, especially due to the fact that his wife, Deonna Purrazzo, recently left the company to sign with AEW.

While speaking to Fightful for a new interview, Purrazzo talked about Maclin’s contract, noting that it’s both exciting and nerve wrecking.

“I think it’s both. I think it’s nerve wrecking and it’s also exciting. It’s always good to know that you’re wanted and that you’ve earned the right to ask for a little more or you proved that you’re worth a little bit more. I think the Steve Maclin you saw coming into IMPACT a few years ago versus the Steve Maclin that he is today is two completely different people. I think that his confidence has grown and he now is finding the ability to stand up for himself and say, ‘I deserve a little bit more,’ and not be walked on as much.”

Purrazzo went on to say that from a wife standpoint, she just wants to see Maclin live out his dreams.

“Because Steve Kupryk in real life is so sweet and is a teddy bear and is so kind that sometimes he needs that nudge, ‘Hey, stand up for yourself,’ ‘Hey, is this really the best situation for you to be in. Think about it.’ I think he’s taking that role really well. I’m really excited from a business standpoint, because obviously that helps our family, right? But then also, just a wife standpoint, ‘I want to see you live your dreams, too. I want to see you do whatever you think is best for you and is going to make you happy.’ So, yeah, it’s exciting.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Purrazzo talked about TNA picking up the option year in her contract back in 2022. Fans can learn more here.

Fans can check out Fightful’s full interview with Purrazzo in the video linked at the top of this article.