Scott Steiner Reflects On The Unexpected Popularity Of His TNA “Steiner Math” Promo

WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner shared his thoughts on the enduring popularity of his legendary “Steiner Math” promo, a moment that has cemented itself as one of the most unforgettable in TNA history.

The infamous promo took place in 2008 as Scott Steiner attempted to calculate Samoa Joe’s odds of retaining the TNA World Championship at Sacrifice. The match, a three-way bout featuring Steiner, Joe, and Frankie Kazarian, led to Steiner producing a wildly complex equation that concluded Joe had only an 8 1/3% chance of winning, while Steiner himself had an astonishing 141 2/3% chance of victory. Looking back on the moment, Steiner embraced the unexpected reaction and his newfound reputation as a math expert during an interview on Going Ringside.

“It made sense, I’m a mathematical wizard apparently.”

Despite the promo’s lasting impact, Steiner admitted he never anticipated it becoming such a phenomenon.

“Man, you know you can’t predict that stuff. You never know what people are going to latch on to. Plus, it made sense.”

Over the years, “Steiner Math” has transcended wrestling, inspiring countless memes, fan tributes, and even classroom discussions. Steiner revealed that many fans have told him his unique take on probability actually helped them academically.

“So many people come up to me and say I helped them with their math throughout high school and college.”

In an amusing turn, even educators have examined the math behind the promo, with one finding that, despite its chaotic delivery, parts of Steiner’s calculations surprisingly hold up.

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