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Steve Maclin Reveals He Suffered Broken Fibula 10 Weeks Before Battling Adam Copeland at MLP Northern Rising
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Steve Maclin battled AEW’s Adam Copeland in the main event of MLP Northern Rising earlier this month with a major injury.
Ten weeks before the match, Steve suffered a broken fibula while competing against Isaiah Broner at NCG Drive to Glory. He suffered the injury while hitting a Choke Backbreaker onto his knee. The match was subsequently stopped, with medical officials rushing to check on Maclin.
Maclin initially thought he had just rolled or, worse, fractured his ankle. As it turned out, he had suffered a broken fibula. He underwent extensive rehab for the next 10 weeks to get ready for the dream match against Adam Copeland.
“Instead of a traditional new episode of Boots to Boots this week, we’re giving you an inside look at one of the biggest moments of @stevemaclin’s career. On July 24th, just days after learning he would face Adam Copeland at @mapleleafprowrestling Northern Rising, Steve suffered a broken fibula. With just 10 weeks until the match, the race to recovery was on. From the emergency room to Maple Leaf Gardens, we documented it all. The setbacks, the uncertainty, the rehab, and the determination to make the most of an opportunity Steve waited years for. ???? STEVE MACLIN: 10 WEEKS TO ADAM COPELAND | JOURNEY TO NORTHERN RISING PART 1 is available NOW on the Boots to Boots YouTube channel!” Maclin wrote.
Despite his best efforts, Adam Copeland defeated Steve Maclin in the Chicago Street Fight. Later, Copeland put over Maclin, calling him one of the most-sought-after free agents currently.
