TNA Bound for Glory PPV Results Coverage, Reactions & Highlights for October 21, 2023

Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory will go down tonight and Ringside News has got you covered with live play-by-play results coverage for the October 21, 2023 event.

Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory coverage will start at 8:00 PM EST with match-by-match highlights and results from the show will take place on this very page. Feel free to leave any reactions in the comment section below. You can check out the lineup below.

Bound for Glory (10/21/2023) Lineup:

• Will Ospreay vs. Mike Bailey
• Chris Sabin vs Kenta – X Division Championship
• MK Ultra (Killer Kelly and Masha Slamovich) (c) vs. Deonna Purrazzo and Tasha Steelz – Knockouts Tag Team Titles
• The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) (c) vs. ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) – Impact Tag Team Championships
• Call Your Shot Gauntlet: Jake Something, Dirty Dango, Champagne Singh, Eric Young, Jordynne Grace, Brian Myers, Shera, KiLynn King, Jody Threat, Bully Ray, Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, Kenny King, Gisele Shaw, Eddie Edwards.
• PCO vs. Rhino vs. Steve Maclin vs. Moose – Monster’s Ball Match
• Trinity (c) vs. Mickie James – Knockouts Title
• Alex Shelley (c) vs. Josh Alexander – Impact World Title

Bound for Glory (10/21/2023) Results:

The Countdown program kicked off as Matthew Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan extended a warm welcome to the audience. Without delay, they proceeded to present the Traci Brooks Hall of Fame induction video.

Gail Kim stepped forward to induct Traci Brooks, and she expressed the challenge of finding the right words to honor her friend. She recalled how Traci was the first person she met when she entered wrestling school, and Traci warmly welcomed her. Traci’s welcoming spirit extended to every locker room she was a part of throughout her career. Gail reminisced about their time on the road when they were married until Beth Phoenix entered the picture. She noted how wrestling had come a long way since then, as they experienced their first bikini contest and hardcore match together. Gail humorously mentioned that after a certain incident on the road, she needed a new car, hinting at some untold stories.

Traci Brooks wore many hats in her wrestling career, from being a wrestler, manager, Knockout law, referee, and, most notably, the original Knockout.

Gail Kim then introduced Traci, who entered with her husband and son. Traci thanked Gail for not revealing the entire car story and expressed her gratitude to Eric Tomkins for creating her video package. She acknowledged her parents for instilling a strong work ethic in her and her brothers, whom she apologized to for all her photo shoots.

Traci expressed deep appreciation for her husband, Frankie Kazarian, acknowledging his greatness as a wrestler, husband, and father. She encouraged their son, Rebel, to pursue his dreams, just as she and Frankie did when they were his age.

Traci extended her gratitude to Gail Kim and all the Knockouts, both past and present, for making the women’s division in wrestling the best in the business. She individually thanked ODB, Jackie Moore, Christy Hemme, Socal Val, Mickie James, Molly Holly, and many others who had a significant impact on her career over the years.

In a heartfelt moment, Traci emphasized that Impact Wrestling had become like a family to her, both past and present, and she thanked the fans for their support throughout her journey. She expressed her appreciation for the cheers and boos and reflected on her humble beginnings as a farm girl from St. Marys, Ontario, Canada, who had become a wrestling star. It was a touching and memorable speech.

Following Traci Brooks’ induction, the program proceeded to honor Don West and Mike Tenay with their induction ceremony.

Impact Wrestling President Scott D’Amore took the stage to offer his congratulations to Traci Brooks and to pay tribute to Don West and Mike Tenay. He emphasized how crucial Don and Mike were to Impact Wrestling and the broader history of professional wrestling with their iconic commentary.

Scott D’Amore shared a personal anecdote about his arrival at Impact Wrestling when Mike Tenay welcomed him and assured him that he would love working with Mike’s partner. D’Amore noted that Mike and Don had a unique talent for making everyone feel welcome, which was a testament to their character.

D’Amore expressed his belief that Mike Tenay doesn’t receive the level of respect he truly deserves, highlighting how Mike actively contributed to creating the memorable moments he called. When discussing Don West, D’Amore praised his incredible hustle, passion, and sense of humor. He recounted a memorable story of Don West auctioning off one of D’Amore’s jackets and humorously dubbed him the greatest salesperson of all time, anywhere. D’Amore also extended appreciation to Mike Tenay’s wife, Karen, and Don West’s wife and family for their support.

Scott D’Amore then introduced Mike Tenay, and the crowd responded with chants of “Thank you, Mike.” Mike reciprocated the thanks to the audience and expressed his gratitude to D’Amore and Eric Tomkins for the video package.

Mike Tenay noted the significance of paying tribute to Don West in Chicago, emphasizing Don’s larger-than-life personality. He mentioned how TNA executives noticed Don West at Shop at Home and recognized that he would be a perfect fit for professional wrestling. Although some purists initially had doubts about Don, he won them over with his hard work and genuine personality. Mike pointed out that Don was so beloved that his passing was acknowledged by both AEW and WWE, even though he had never worked for those companies.

Mike Tenay continued his speech by reflecting on his incredible ten-year partnership with Don West, highlighting that they never had any disagreements, only a genuine and lasting friendship. He expressed his joy at having Don’s family present at the induction ceremony.

Tenay then shifted the focus to his various broadcast partners over the years and paid tribute to the legendary Bobby Heenan, who was also a Chicago native. He shared a captivating story about an incident where Heenan was shot at by a fan in Chicago.

Mike Tenay expressed his gratitude to Eric Bischoff for giving him the opportunity to be on the air, even when he was relatively inexperienced. He also acknowledged the contributions of The Jarrett family, the late Zane Breslov, Konnan, and Keith Mitchell, all of whom played significant roles in his career.

He extended congratulations to Traci Brooks on her well-deserved induction and thanked his family, including his granddaughter, who jokingly asked if he should now be called “Mr. Hall of Fame.”

In a heartfelt moment, Tenay expressed his deepest appreciation for his wife of 36 years, Karen, stating that she is the true Hall of Famer in the Tenay family. He concluded by thanking everyone on behalf of himself and Don West, expressing gratitude for the support and memories they had created throughout their careers in professional wrestling.

An introductory video package for Bound for Glory (BFG) played…

Commentary duties were handled by Tom Hanifan and Matthew Rehwoldt, with Dave Penzer serving as the ring announcer…

X-Division Champion Chris Sabin vs. KENTA

The entrances for the X Division Championship match began. Hannifan highlighted that Kenta had gone undefeated for the past three months, with the last person to pin him being Kazuchika Okada…

The match got off to an exciting start, with both KENTA and Sabin delivering some intense action. Within just a few minutes, KENTA sported a bloodied lip as a result of the physicality.

Sabin initially took control, but he was abruptly cut off on the outside and forcefully shoved backward into the ring apron. Upon returning to the ring, KENTA applied a side headlock and unleashed a barrage of kicks on Sabin. Sabin found himself taken down and trapped once again in KENTA’s side headlock. However, Sabin fought back with a series of forearm strikes and then executed a well-timed leg lariat.

Sabin attempted a charging elbow in the corner but missed, only to recover with a forearm strike and a missile dropkick from the top rope.

Sabin then followed up with a running boot in the corner and executed a tornado DDT, securing a two-count pin attempt. KENTA retaliated with a tornado DDT of his own, snapping Sabin across the top rope. KENTA tried to finish it off with a top-rope maneuver, but Sabin managed to kick out at two.

KENTA then delivered a powerful running dropkick in the corner and climbed to the top turnbuckle for a stomp. However, Sabin rolled out of harm’s way, allowing KENTA to stomp nothing but canvas. Sabin capitalized on the opportunity by hitting a well-timed step-up enziguiri. He attempted to execute his signature Cradleshock maneuver, but KENTA cleverly used the referee as a shield to escape. KENTA continued the assault with a series of strikes and a DDT, followed by a significant double stomp, which earned him a close two-count near fall.

As the match reached its climax, KENTA attempted to execute his devastating Go To Sleep (GTS) finisher, but Sabin managed to slip out of it. KENTA responded by unleashing a barrage of hard-hitting strikes and slaps on Sabin, trying to regain control.

However, Sabin countered with a stunning kick that left KENTA momentarily dazed. Seizing the opportunity, Sabin quickly set up for his finishing move, the Cradleshock.

In a dramatic turn of events, they found themselves in the corner, and Sabin took advantage, cleaning house with a powerful clothesline. With KENTA reeling, Sabin successfully executed the Cradleshock, securing the pinfall victory.

The result: Your winner and still X-Division Champion, Chris Sabin!

Steve Maclin vs. PCO vs. Rhino vs. Moose

The competitors had endured a grueling 24-hour period without access to food, water, or light, and their physical condition was visibly weakened.

As the match began, Maclin launched a surprise attack on Rhino as he was making his entrance. However, Moose quickly intervened, using his Feast or Fired Briefcase to attack both Maclin and Rhino. PCO made his entrance last, and the chaos escalated immediately.

PCO delivered a punishing Cactus clothesline to Maclin, sending him over the top rope and crashing onto a ladder positioned on the floor, resulting in a brutal impact. The ring quickly became a battleground filled with various weapons and objects.

Maclin continued to wreak havoc by using a trash can to wipe out everyone in his path. He followed up with a spinebuster, slamming Moose into the can that was placed in the corner. Maclin then demonstrated his ruthlessness by executing a suplex on PCO, sending him crashing onto the broken ladder outside the ring.

Amidst the mayhem, Maclin unleashed a relentless assault with a chair, repeatedly striking his opponents. However, he miscalculated one of his chair shots, hitting the ropes and inadvertently injuring himself in the process.

Seizing the opportunity, PCO fought back by chokeslamming Maclin and then launched himself with a tope con hilo, diving over the top rope and crashing onto Rhino on the outside. The match was characterized by its intense and high-impact moments, with each competitor pushing their limits in pursuit of victory.

PCO displayed incredible resilience and strength as he caught Maclin and delivered a lung blower, followed by a legdrop from the ropes. He continued to unleash a barrage of chest-thumping shots on Maclin. PCO then nailed the Deanimator from the top rope, crashing down across Maclin, showing his dominance in the chaotic encounter. Moose attempted to halt PCO’s momentum with an attack, but PCO refused to stay down, keeping the match filled with entertaining mayhem.

Moose took things to a sadistic level by introducing thumbtacks and spreading them over a group of cinderblocks on the floor. He then powerbombed PCO onto the thumbtacks, subjecting him to an excruciating and painful experience.

Maclin capitalized on the opportunity and struck Moose with the SCUD missile before tossing him back into the ring. Maclin hung Moose upside down and connected with the Crosshairs. He followed up with an attempt at the KIA, but Rhino intervened and broke it up. The crowd eagerly chanted for Rhino to deliver his signature move, the Gore, but Rhino had different plans and called for tables instead. He retrieved a barbed wire-wrapped table and set it up in the aisle, indicating his intention to inflict even more pain.

However, Maclin took advantage of the situation by attacking Rhino and slamming him into the ring post. Maclin then ruthlessly targeted Rhino’s leg, repeatedly striking it with a chair. The situation took a shocking turn when Bully Ray made an appearance, and as Maclin climbed to the top rope, Ray shoved him backward off the ropes, causing him to crash through the barbed wire table. The impact was brutal, and it looked like a devastating crash. Bully Ray taunted Maclin, asking him who was soft now, and then walked away, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

In the aftermath of the chaotic encounter, Moose and PCO, with tacks still embedded in his head, continued their battle inside the ring. The two warriors exchanged blows and maneuvers, demonstrating their resilience and determination despite the brutal punishment they had endured.

At one point, Moose was hit with a DDT, but he managed to cut off PCO with a chair as PCO attempted to ascend to the top rope for a high-risk move. Moose wielded the chair menacingly, but before he could strike, he was suddenly gored by Rhino. However, in the process of delivering the Gore, Rhino unintentionally knocked himself out by hitting the chair.

Seizing the opportunity, PCO climbed to the top rope and nailed a swanton bomb on Moose, securing the pinfall victory.

The surprising result: Your winner, PCO!

This outcome was unexpected as PCO was rumored to be on his way out. Nonetheless, the match delivered an exceptionally entertaining and fun hardcore showdown, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Impact Wrestling Tag Team Champions The Rascalz vs. ABC

The match continued with a series of incredible back-and-forth exchanges. Chris Bey and Trey Miguel thwarted each other’s finishers, showcasing their defensive prowess. Ace Austin tagged in, and the duo known as ABC unleashed a coordinated assault on Trey Miguel with a barrage of kicks and strikes.

Dezmond Xavier (Wentz) entered the fray, delivering a stunner on the ropes and following it up with a slingshot codebreaker. The Rascalz displayed their trademark quick and agile moves, attempting to secure a nearfall on Ace Austin. However, Ace fought back with a flurry of strikes while perched on the apron.

Trey Miguel demonstrated his agility and precision by hitting Ace with a Scorpion Kick and a neckbreaker on the apron. Wentz focused on Ace’s shoulder with a series of elbow strikes. Trey tagged back in, engaging in a fierce exchange of right hands with Ace. Trey managed to avoid an enzuigiri and disrupted Chris Bey on the apron to prevent a tag from being made.

Ace retaliated with a dropkick that sent Trey off the apron, and then he proceeded to hit both Rascalz with a Fosbury Flop. Chris Bey tagged in and took control, dumping Miguel to the ringside area. Bey targeted Wentz with a clothesline, followed by a chop and uppercut. In an impressive display of strength, Bey executed a Flatliner and DDT simultaneously on both Rascalz.

Bey furthered his offense with a Brainbuster on Wentz, nearly securing the victory. Wentz avoided a dive from Bey, and Ace tagged back in. ABC combined their efforts with a devastating Disaster Kick-TKO combo, but Wentz managed to kick out at two.

Wentz evaded an assisted Cutter attempt and delivered a PK (penalty kick). Trey catapulted Ace into Wentz’s superkick, followed by a double stomp. Wentz then gave Bey a diving attack on the outside.

Chris Bey intervened with a dive of his own, breaking up Trey’s pinfall attempt. Amidst the excitement and adrenaline, Trey introduced a spray paint can into the match, but a mishap occurred as Wentz accidentally sprayed Trey in the face with paint.

Ace and Bey regained control, hitting both of their opponents with Savate Kicks. Bey executed an assisted cutter, and Ace followed up with The Fold to secure the victory and become the new Impact Tag Team Champions.

Result: ABC defeated The Rascalz via pinfall to become the new Impact Tag Team Champions.

Will Ospreay vs. Mike Bailey

The match between Will Ospreay and Mike Bailey kicked off with an explosive start, with both competitors basking in the chants of “Holy sh**” from the enthusiastic crowd. Ospreay opened the action with a stiff chop, setting the tone for the hard-hitting encounter.

Ospreay used his boots to launch Speedball (Bailey) into the air, and Bailey responded with a draping axe kick combo. Bailey showcased his agility with a springboard Triangle Moonsault, catching Ospreay off guard with an elbow. Ospreay retaliated with a Flapjack and a big boot, attempting to slow down the pace of the match as he worked on Bailey with a series of chops.

Ospreay continued to target Bailey, hitting him with a backbreaker for a one-count. Bailey countered an abdominal stretch with a hip toss, showcasing his technical prowess. However, Ospreay struck back with a stiff chop, and Bailey answered with Muay Thai roundhouse kicks.

Bailey executed a standing Shooting Star for a two-count, impressing the crowd with his high-flying abilities. Ospreay countered some of Bailey’s chambered kicks but fell victim to a delayed Buzzsaw Kick. Bailey followed up with a Frankensteiner, and Ospreay retaliated with a Yakuza Kick and Cheeky Nandos in the corner.

Bailey escaped a powerbomb attempt and countered an Os-Cutter with a backslide. Rapid kicks and a Poison Rana from Bailey kept the momentum flowing in his favor. Bailey also connected with a sweep kick on the apron. Ospreay used a boot to shove Bailey into the ring post before hitting him with an Os-Cutter on the apron.

Both competitors showcased their resilience, as Bailey kicked out at two. The crowd showered them with chants of “both these guys.” Ospreay continued to mock Bailey by toying with him, shoving him with his boots and delivering methodical forearms.

Bailey demonstrated his fighting spirit, engaging in a forearm exchange with Ospreay. The two wrestlers traded Kawada Kicks and superkicks, leaving both men battered and bruised. Ospreay attempted a Hidden Blade, but Bailey cleverly crumpled to avoid the strike, keeping the match alive.

The “Fight Forever” chant from the crowd highlighted the epic nature of the contest. Ospreay responded with a Buzzsaw Kick combo, but Bailey blocked an Os-Cutter with a Lungblower. Bailey unleashed a powerful Ultima Weapon on Ospreay for a nearfall, thrilling the audience.

Ospreay countered a Tornado Kick with an elbow strike, and Bailey answered with a Frankendriver. Bailey executed a Standing Ultima Weapon, dragging Ospreay to the top rope and attempting Meteorain (Super Flip Fisherman Buster), a move named after a Final Fantasy 7 technique.

Ospreay managed to kick out at two, showcasing his resilience once again. Bailey stunned Ospreay with a 720 Tornado Kick, but Ospreay countered a Flamengo Driver into a Styles Clash, leaving Bailey in awe. Bailey kicked out for another thrilling nearfall.

Ospreay continued the assault with a Storm Driver, but Bailey kicked out, keeping the match alive and further fueling the crowd’s excitement. The referee checked on Bailey when Ospreay set up for the Hidden Blade. Ospreay successfully landed the Hidden Blade and followed it up with the Stormbreaker, securing the hard-fought victory.

Result: Will Ospreay defeated Mike Bailey via pinfall in an incredible and highly competitive match that left the crowd in awe and appreciation of both competitors’ performances.

Josh Alexander was depicted in a stairwell, visibly psyching himself up for what lay ahead. Meanwhile, Alex Shelley was diligently engaged in resistance band workouts in another room, preparing himself physically for the challenges that awaited him.

As the anticipation continued to build, Tom Hannifan directed the show towards the Call Your Shot Gauntlet hype video, further heightening the excitement surrounding this upcoming match.

Call Your Shot Gauntlet

The Call Your Shot Gauntlet match kicked off with the first two competitors, Eddie Edwards and Jake Something, engaging in a back-and-forth battle. The intensity was palpable as they vied for dominance, with Something attempting to eliminate Edwards by executing an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.

As the match continued, the anticipation grew with the arrival of the third entrant, Kenny King, adding another dynamic to the unfolding action. The action unfolded with Eddie Edwards and Jake Something locking horns in a back-and-forth battle. Their struggle saw Something attempting to eliminate Edwards with a powerful overhead belly-to-belly suplex.

Kenny King was the third competitor to enter the fray, and he quickly engaged in combat with Edwards and Something. During the match, Edwards and King hinted at a reunion of Honor No More members.

The fourth participant, Juventud Guerrera, received a massive ovation from the crowd as he entered the ring. All the wrestlers continued to battle with each other.

Johnny Swinger made his entrance as the fifth participant but found himself on the receiving end of attacks from Kenny King and Juventud Guerrera. Guerrera managed to eliminate King with a head scissors takedown. Swinger attempted to align with Juventud, but Crazzy Steve, who wasn’t part of the match, attacked them. Security attempted to remove Steve from the ring area.

Gisele Shaw entered the match as the sixth competitor and promptly eliminated Johnny Swinger by tossing him over the top rope. Crazzy Steve, still at ringside, produced a fork, but Tommy Dreamer intervened, leading to a brawl between the two.

The seventh entrant, Jody Threat, engaged in battle with Gisele Shaw, executing a back suplex. Threat managed to dropkick Shaw off the apron, but Jai Vidal and Savannah Evans intervened, saving her. Shaw returned to the ring, delivering a potent strike to Threat.

Kilynn King was the eighth participant to enter the match, and Eddie Edwards eliminated Juventud Guerrera by sending him to the floor.

The debut of Sonny Kiss as the ninth entrant was met with an enthusiastic response from the crowd, who chanted their name immediately. Sonny Kiss eliminated Gisele Shaw from the match.

Bully Ray made his entrance as the tenth participant and faced off with Sonny Kiss, who began dancing. Ray joined in, showcasing his old Buh Buh Ray Dudley dance moves. Sonny embraced Ray, and Ray had a change of heart.

The eleventh participant, Matt Cardona, returned to the ring, further adding to the excitement of the Gauntlet match.

As the Call Your Shot Gauntlet match continued to evolve, several more competitors entered the fray, creating a chaotic yet entertaining spectacle:

Upon Matt Cardona’s entrance, he was immediately slammed by Bully Ray, setting up the comical “Wazzup” headbutt with Sonny Kiss. Ray called for tables, and a brawl ensued.

The twelfth entrant, Jordynne Grace, received a significant pop from the crowd. She confronted Bully Ray, and they engaged in a heated argument. However, before they could come to blows, the chaos escalated, with all participants brawling.

Eric Young made his entrance as the thirteenth competitor and delivered a piledriver to Matt Cardona. He engaged in a chop battle with Eddie Edwards, and although Young was nearly eliminated, he managed to save himself. Unfortunately, Edwards was eventually eliminated.

The fourteenth entrant, Joe Hendry, wasted no time going after Matt Cardona, reigniting their old Digital Media title feud.

Brian Myers entered as the fifteenth participant and faced off with Cardona, but they eventually embraced. Sonny Kiss attacked them and slammed their heads together. She charged at them, but Cardona and Myers sent her to the floor, eliminating her from the match.

Kazarian entered as the sixteenth entrant, joining the ongoing fray.

Rich Swann made his entrance as the seventeenth participant, and chaos continued to ensue with everyone battling inside the ring.

The eighteenth entrant was Jonathan Gresham, who faced off with his wife, Jordynne Grace, in a tense moment.

Dirty Dango was the twentieth entrant, but he was immediately tossed by Jake Something. Oleg Prudius then entered the ring and announced everyone’s presence, but security intervened, making Prudius, Johnny Bravo, and Dango exit the ring.

The Major Players, Brian Myers and Matt Cardona, eliminated Kazarian.

Gresham and Grace briefly tried to eliminate each other before working together to try and toss Jody Threat.

Bully Ray worked over Rich Swann in the corner.

Jake Something was worked over by the Major Players, who eventually teamed up to toss him. Cardona immediately turned on Myers and eliminated him as well.

With Ray, Threat, Cardona, and Grace as the final four participants, they continued to battle fiercely. Cardona and Threat were tossed, leaving it down to Jordynne Grace and Bully Ray. The final fall would be determined by pinfall or submission, adding even more drama to the match’s conclusion.

Bully remained unfazed by shoulder tackles, showing no reaction. Grace similarly shrugged off a chop from Bully. Hannifan pointed out that this marked the longest duration a woman had ever survived in the Call Your Shot Match. Bully brought Grace down with a powerful chop, but Grace skillfully evaded an elbow strike in the corner. Bully followed up with a massive boot, but Grace managed to dodge a diving senton attempt by Bully.

Grace retaliated by landing spinning backfists on Bully, who surprisingly remained on his feet and countered with a head slam to take Grace down. Grace evaded an elbow drop and continued to assault Bully with spinning back fists. She skillfully avoided another chop and ultimately secured the victory with the Grace Driver, pinning Bully.

Winner: Jordynne Grace defeated Bully Ray via pinfall, emerging as the winner of the Call Your Shot Battle Royal.

Bully, showing signs of shock, kicked out after the count of three. Grace chose not to pick up the newly designed and improved trophy. Hannifan highlighted that Grace now had the opportunity to challenge for any championship of her choosing. Taking the microphone, Grace expressed her love for making history and clarified that she would be “calling her shot” for a title opportunity at the Knockouts World Championship during the Hard to Kill PPV.

Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Trinity vs. Mickie James

This marks their inaugural one-on-one encounter.

The match began with both women engaging in a display of respectful chain wrestling. Hannifan pointed out that Trinity had arrived in Chicago ahead of time to train at a local wrestling school, showing her dedication to the match. Trinity managed to execute the first slam of the contest and secured a two-count with a backslide pin attempt. However, James thwarted Trinity’s Starstruck move. Notably, Trinity’s boots were equipped with lightbulbs, adding a unique element to the bout.

A Test of Strength ensued between Mickie and Trinity, with Mickie gaining the upper hand. Trinity skillfully reversed the pressure with a bridge but remained in the Test of Strength position as Mickie slammed her to the mat. Trinity resiliently kicked out while still trapped in the Test of Strength. Trinity later reversed the situation with a Thesz Press and followed up with a split-leg drop for a nearfall. Mickie managed to kick out of multiple pin attempts stemming from the Test of Strength.

As Mickie got to her feet, she delivered a striking combination to Trinity. Trinity evaded a lariat with a matrix dodge, but Mickie caught her with a Superkick for a nearfall. Trinity responded with a well-executed Disaster Kick. Both women then traded huracanranas and engaged in a heated exchange of fighting spirit strikes in the center of the ring. They dodged each other’s strikes and simultaneously took each other down with stereo crossbodies. Hannifan pointed out that this move might have aggravated Mickie’s rib injury, which had previously forced her to relinquish the Knockouts title.

Both competitors managed to beat the referee’s ten-count, preventing a countout. They continued to exchange forearm strikes in the center of the ring. Trinity caught Mickie with a Rear View for a two-count. She followed up with a standing stink face, to which Mickie responded by playfully licking her fingers and forming a V sign. The match continued with a series of roll-up attempts by both women. Trinity landed an enzuigiri on Mickie and then executed a split-legged Moonsault for another two-count.

Mickie threw Trinity into the corner and hit her with the Mick Kick, but Trinity kicked out at the last moment. Trinity escaped a Mick DT attempt and countered with a Seated Atomic Drop for a nearfall. Trinity employed a body scissors, which Rehwoldt noted was targeting Mickie’s injured ribs. Mickie managed to hit Trinity with a Tornado DDT for a nearfall.

Mickie avoided an X Factor from Trinity and attempted a roll-up, which seemed like a possible botch. Both competitors then exchanged high kicks. Mickie tossed Trinity onto the apron and executed a draping Pedigree, a move Rehwoldt noted was borrowed from Trinity. The referee checked on the seemingly unconscious Trinity. However, Trinity reversed a Mick DT attempt with a shove and locked Mickie in the Starstruck submission hold. Mickie tried to escape by rolling up Trinity, but Trinity adjusted her position to maintain the submission. Eventually, Mickie was forced to tap out.

Trinity defeated Mickie James via submission, successfully retaining the Impact Knockouts Championship.

In the backstage area, Moose made it clear that he intended to vie for the World title at the upcoming Hard to Kill event.

Impact Wrestling Championship: Alex Shelly vs Josh Alexander

A Tale of the Tape segment was broadcast, providing a comparison of the two competitors in the World Title Match. Following this, the entrances for the World Title Match took place, with Dave Penzer conducting the formal in-ring championship introductions.

The match saw a continuous exchange of wrestling maneuvers as both competitors carefully assessed each other, aiming to avoid any critical errors. Shelley managed to seize control and skillfully manipulated his opponent’s fingers and joints, asserting his dominance in the bout.

The match between Alexander and Shelley commenced amidst the crowd’s alternating chants, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The initial stages of the bout consisted of ground chain wrestling, with both competitors attempting to gain an advantage while avoiding costly mistakes. This back-and-forth wrestling eventually led to a stalemate. Shelley took control by applying a wristlock, but Alexander countered with a wristlock slam. Shelley responded with a rope-assisted hammerlock, showcasing his technical prowess. They also countered each other’s finishers, with Shelley wisely grabbing the ropes to thwart an ankle lock attempt.

Shelley took a brief respite at ringside before returning to the ring and employing a side headlock on Alexander. Alexander managed to break free by forcing Shelley against the ropes and, in turn, applied a side headlock of his own. Shelley used his boots to extricate himself from the hold and then focused on manipulating Alexander’s joints. He almost pinned Alexander’s shoulders to the mat for a two-count before delivering a disrespectful right hand. However, Alexander rebounded with a shoulder tackle.

Shelley countered with a series of paintbrush boots, but Alexander swiftly retaliated with a chop. Hannifan pointed out that Alexander had not lost a singles match in two years, except for his defeat to Moose for the World Title at Bound for Glory 2021. Alexander continued his offensive by executing a big elbow and a big boot, culminating in a one-count pin attempt. He further worked on Shelley with a butterfly stretch.

Shelley managed to escape the hold, placing Alexander on the apron, and executed a jawbreaker. Shelley then targeted Alexander’s arm with a slingshot stomp. However, Alexander gained the upper hand by slamming Shelley’s legs into the apron and subsequently subjected him to a buckle-assisted Figure Four submission.

Both competitors engaged in a sequence of counters in the corner, during which Shelley removed the buckle cover. Alexander unleashed a barrage of suplexes on Shelley, who responded with a slap and an enzuigiri. Rehwoldt and Hannifan noted that Shelley deliberately aimed his kick at Alexander’s arm. Shelley then transitioned into La Mistica, followed by a Border City Stretch, but Alexander managed to reach the bottom rope for a rope break. Shelley appeared unfazed by Alexander’s right hands and reversed a Shell Shock attempt with a neckbreaker.

Shelley continued to apply pressure by subjecting Alexander to a straitjacket stretch, converting it into a backstabber. Alexander countered Shelley’s PK and gained a brief respite after landing a clothesline. Both competitors executed quick counters, with Alexander concluding the sequence with a Belly-to-Belly suplex on Shelley. Shelley used a series of kicks to block Alexander’s advances and delivered an STO into the bottom buckle, marking 17 minutes into the match.

Shelley executed a Snap German Suplex and attempted Sliced Bread, which Alexander countered into a Bridged Chaos Theory for a nearfall. Shelley kept a low base to prevent a C4 Spike and reached the ropes for a break. Alexander struck Shelley with a Dragon Screw against the ropes. Shelley, however, thwarted Alexander’s crossbody at ringside and executed Shell Shocked into the guardrail.

Back in the ring, Shelley hit Alexander with a Sliced Bread at ringside and then tossed him to break the countout. Shelley followed up with a Frog Splash for a two-count. He quickly transitioned into a Border City Stretch, but Alexander managed to break free with a rollup and locked Shelley in an Ankle Lock, grapevining Shelley’s leg. Shelley escaped with overhead slaps and countered with a PK to Alexander’s back.

Both competitors exchanged fatigued strikes and holds, clearly worn down by the intense contest. They even traded discus elbows and managed to evade each other’s finisher attempts. In a crucial moment, Shelley caught Alexander with Shell Shocked, followed by a Superkick and another Shell Shocked for a clean and decisive victory.

In the end, Alex Shelley defeated Josh Alexander via pinfall to successfully retain the Impact World Championship.

Hannifan astutely observed that Shelley had solidified his championship reign by defeating the man who had never lost the title. Following the match, Alexander displayed a remarkable show of sportsmanship as he knelt in the ring and extended his hand for a handshake. Shelley graciously accepted the gesture, and the two competitors shared a heartfelt hug. Alexander then reverently placed the championship belt on Alex Shelley, signifying the passing of the torch. Shelley celebrated his title victory with elation, while Alexander, filled with respect, took a seat in the corner of the ring to reflect on the match and his time as champion.

To conclude the show, Impact Wrestling presented a captivating video featuring their stars gathering in a remote wooded area. In a symbolic move, they expressed their belief that professional wrestling needed a transformation, prompting them to return to where it all began. However, the surprising twist came when it was revealed that, effective January 1st, Impact Wrestling would cease to exist, and the iconic TNA Wrestling brand would make its return. It was a shocking revelation, defying expectations and leaving fans astounded. As the broadcast returned to the live venue, fans in attendance enthusiastically chanted the TNA name, signaling a new and exciting era in the world of professional wrestling. This unexpected turn of events left everyone eagerly anticipating the unfolding of this intriguing story.