Steve Maclin isn’t holding anything back when it comes to how much his wife, AEW star Deonna Purrazzo, means to him. The former TNA World Champion celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on November 10, 2026, with an emotional Instagram post that included a deeply personal admission about how she helped keep him alive.
Maclin shared a black-and-white photo from their wedding day, showing the couple laughing together. Alongside the picture, he wrote a lengthy message explaining how Purrazzo has changed his life and continues to push him to become a better person. He started by thanking his wife for believing in him, even during times when he struggled to believe in himself.
“Happy anniversary to the woman who makes me a better man every single day.
You see me for who I am, you push me to be better even when you don’t realize it, you believe in me when I don’t believe in myself, and most importantly, you make me laugh every single day.”
However, the message took a much more serious turn when Maclin admitted that he doesn’t believe he would still be alive without Purrazzo in his life. He didn’t explain exactly what he was referring to, but made it clear that his wife has been there for him through some extremely difficult moments.
“I know you hate when I say it, but the truth is, I wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for you. Through every high, every low, every crazy idea, and every chapter of this journey, you’ve been right there beside me.”
Maclin wrapped up the tribute by telling Purrazzo how much he loves her and how fortunate he feels to have her as his wife.
“I love you more than you’ll ever truly know. I’m a better man because of you, and I’m lucky to call you my wife.
Happy Anniversary”
The couple got married on November 10, 2022, after announcing their engagement earlier that year. The wedding date was especially meaningful to Maclin, a former United States Marine, because it also falls on the Marine Corps’ birthday. Purrazzo previously explained why they chose that date, noting that it allowed several Marines involved in their wedding to attend.
While Maclin and Purrazzo have spent much of their wrestling careers working in different promotions, their relationship has remained a constant. Maclin’s latest message makes it clear that behind his tough-guy wrestling persona is someone who credits his wife with helping him through some of the hardest moments of his life.
What started as a simple anniversary tribute ended up becoming one of Maclin’s most personal public messages. His admission about not being alive without Purrazzo says plenty about the impact she’s had on him, and it’s a side of the former TNA World Champion that wrestling fans don’t often get to see.
What do you think about Steve Maclin’s emotional anniversary message to Deonna Purrazzo? Were you surprised by how personal he got about his wife’s impact on his life? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
