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In this engaging conversation, Steve Maclin shares insights from his journey as a Marine Corps veteran turned professional wrestler.
He discusses the influence of his military background on his wrestling persona, the evolution of TNA wrestling, and the importance of character development in the industry.
Maclin reflects on memorable matches, the lessons learned from both wrestling and military experiences, and the significance of personal growth in his career.
Throughout the episode, Martin and Steve cover a range of topics, including:
➡︎ Significance of building relationships in both the military and pro wrestling.
➡︎ How Steve's military background shapes his work ethic and wrestling approach.
➡︎ His journey from being a fan of wrestling to becoming a TNA World Champion.
➡︎ Insights into his memorable matches and how they draw from real-life experiences.
Steve also opens up about:
➡︎ The importance of character development, both in life and in wrestling.
➡︎ The mental and physical disciplines required in his dual careers.
➡︎ His take on the booming future of TNA heading into 2025.
➡︎ Fun anecdotes and personal stories that highlight the intersection of his past and present li
Whether you’re a wrestling fan, a military enthusiast, or someone interested in personal development, this episode has something for you.
Don’t miss out on our in-depth conversation that blends life lessons with the high-flying world of professional wrestling.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
1:59 Why Life is great right now
5:12 What got Steve Maclin into pro wrestling
7:57 Military background shaping wrestling persona
10:01 In-ring psychology
12:07 Military experience specifically influencing in-ring moments
14:51 Marvel Superhero Name
19:18 Merging Military and Pro Wrestling Character Development
22:18 One thing in Pro Wrestling that reminds him of the miliary
23:11 Most unexpected military lesson that has helped him today
23:56 What wrestling community can do to support the veteran community
27:35 Common misconceptions about Marine Veterans and Pro Wrestling
29:51 Background impacted ability to build relations and first impressions
31:50 Tips to not only survive criticism, but grow from it
34:21 Best negative criticism he received and how he grew from it
36:29 Unusual practices in his personal creative process
38:00 Name Game
43:35 When thinking of a movie image depicting leadership
44:16 Something people would be surprised to learn about him
45:52 Billboard message for the world to see
50:36 Where to find Steve
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Passing The Torch episode #70
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Mentioned:
@ChrisVanVliet
@tnawrestling
Bret Hart
Roddy Piper
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Shawn Michaels
Eric Young
Paul Walter Hauser
Josh Alexander
Trey Miguel
Drew McIntyre
Montez Ford
Gene Hackman
D'Lo Brown
Deonna Purrazzo
@JoeHendry
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Quotes:
“Your decisions shape your destiny.”- Chris Van Vliet
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Keywords
Steve Maclin, pro wrestling, military background, TNA, character development, wrestling psychology, memorable matches, life lessons, wrestling journey, personal growth, wrestling, veterans, military, advocacy, misconceptions, relationships, criticism, creativity, leadership, personal insights
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