Steve Maclin says he deliberately made his rivalry with Adam Copeland personal because he wants Copeland to show up at his absolute best when the two collide in a singles match. Maclin and Copeland are set to headline Maple Leaf Pro’s second Northern Rising event on Saturday, October 3, according to Fightful and Wrestling Headlines.
In the build-up to the match, Maclin has escalated the rivalry, including attacking Copeland during an appearance, per both outlets. Explaining his approach, Maclin said he wants “the ultimate opportunist” version of Copeland for their showdown, framing the personal edge as a way to draw out Copeland’s sharpest form rather than a lesser version of him.
Northern Rising marks Maple Leaf Pro’s second event under that banner, with the Copeland-Maclin singles match positioned as the top attraction for the October 3 card. Neither Fightful nor Wrestling Headlines detailed the specific incident that first sparked the rivalry beyond the reported attack during Maclin’s appearance, and no further stipulations for the match have been confirmed.
