As TNA Wrestling gears up for its biggest event of the year, fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups and potential surprises in store. Bound For Glory 2024 is set to take place on October 26, 2024, at the Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s dive into our predictions for this star-studded event.

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Main Event: TNA World Heavyweight Championship

The main event of Bound For Glory 2024 is expected to be a hard-hitting contest for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Current champion Nic Nemeth will defend his title against Joe Hendry in what promises to be an intense battle. 

Adding to the drama, Frankie Kazarian has been announced as the special guest referee, bringing an extra layer of intrigue to this high-stakes match.

Prediction: Nic Nemeth retains

While Joe Hendry presents a formidable challenge, Nic Nemeth’s momentum and star power make him the favorite to retain the championship. The wildcard here is Frankie Kazarian as referee, which could lead to some unexpected twists in the match outcome.

TNA Bound For Glory – Tag Team Championship Match: Full Metal Mayhem

The TNA Tag Team Championships will be on the line in a Full Metal Mayhem match, featuring The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) defending against The Hardy Boys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) and ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey).

Prediction: The Hardy Boys capture the gold

This match has all the ingredients for a show-stealer. The Hardy Boys’ experience in high-risk matches gives them an edge, and a title win would be a fitting highlight for the legendary duo.

Knockouts Championship

Jordynne Grace will put her Knockouts Championship on the line against the fierce Masha Slamovich2. This clash of styles promises to be a hard-hitting affair.

Prediction: Jordynne Grace retains

Grace’s reign has been impressive, and while Slamovich will push her to the limit, expect the champion to emerge victorious in a closely contested match.

X-Division Championship

“Speedball” Mike Bailey defends the X-Division Championship against the high-flying Vikingo. This match has the potential to be a show-stealer with its fast-paced, high-risk action.

Prediction: Mike Bailey retains

Bailey’s technical prowess combined with his agility makes him a tough champion to dethrone. Expect an incredible display of athleticism from both competitors.

Monsters Ball Match: Digital Media and International Heavyweight Championships

In a unique stipulation, PCO puts both the Digital Media and International Heavyweight Championships on the line against Matt Cardona in a Monsters Ball match2.

Prediction: Matt Cardona wins

The unpredictable nature of the Monsters Ball match favors Cardona, who could walk away with both titles in a shocking turn of events.

TNA Bound For Glory: Knockouts Tag Team Championship

Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) defend their Knockouts Tag Team Championships against the intriguing pairing of Wendy Choo & Rosemary.

Prediction: Spitfire retains

The chemistry of the established team Spitfire should give them the edge in this encounter, though expect a strong showing from the challengers.

TNA Bound For Glory: Other Notable Matches

• Mike Santana vs. Moose: A grudge match that could steal the show2.
• Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin: Two of TNA’s top talents collide in what should be a technical masterpiece.

Shelton Benjamin’s next AEW opponent is Sammy Guevara. The match is scheduled for Wednesday’s Dynamite and was announced during a video package that aired on Collision. Guevara emphasized his pride as an AEW original and his goal to create memorable moments in the ring. He said he personally requested the match with Shelton Benjamin from Tony Khan. He praised the WWE alum, saying he has admired him since childhood, and promised fans another standout moment on Dynamite.

Also announced on Sunday, Queen Aminata will take on Kamille.

Matches & Segments Announced for October 23 AEW Dynamite

Here’s the updated card for Wednesday’s Dynamite on TBS:

• ROH World Title Ladder War Match: Mark Briscoe (c) vs. Chris Jericho
• Six-Man Tag Team Match: Daniel Garcia & Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy) vs. The Elite (Jack Perry, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)
• Sammy Guevara vs. Shelton Benjamin
• Queen Aminata vs. Kamille
• House of Black scheduled for in-ring action

Plus, Kyle Fletcher will address Will Ospreay.

Frankie Kazarian is set to serve as the special guest referee for the World title match between Joe Hendry and Nic Nemeth at TNA Bound for Glory pay-per-view. TNA made the announcement during Thursday’s TNA iMPACT!

Kazarian had lost the title opportunity after losing the one contender’s match as Hendry won the bout. Kazarian is now seeking revenge as the special guest referee after losing to Hendry.

The veteran star launched an assault on the champion after the latter defeated Matt Cardona on last night’s edition of TNA iMPACT! However, Hendry came to the aid of Nemeth and Kazarian announced that he would be the special guest referee for the World Title match next weekend at TNA Bound for Glory. Another match was also announced on the show.

Nic Nemeth became the World Champion at TNA Slammiversary in July when he defeated Moose, Josh Alexander, Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian, and Joe Hendry in a Six-way elimination match. His latest title defense took place against Moose at TNA Victory Road. 2024

The Bound for Glory 2024 will be the 20th annual of the show. This year, the show is set to emanate from the Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan.

Lineup for TNA Bound for Glory

• TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth defends against Joe Hendry w/Frankie Kazarian as special guest referee
• TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Masha Slamovich
• Full Metal Mayhem for the TNA Tag Team Championship: ABC vs. The Hardys vs. The System
• Monster’s Ball match for the TNA Digital Media and International Wrestling Championships: PCO defends against Matt Cardona
• TNA X-Division Champion Mike Bailey defends against El Hijo del Vikingo
• TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Spitfire defend against Wendy Choo & Rosemary
• Call Your Shot gauntlet match
• Moose vs. Mike Santana

TNA Wrestling star Steph De Lander is officially on the mend following neck fusion surgery. De Lander surprised fans at Victory Road in September when she disclosed her neck injury and announced that surgery would be necessary, an operation that would involve the fusion of her C5 and C6 vertebrae.

This week, De Lander shared a positive update on social media, humorously noting that she now has a “brand new neck.” The former WWE NXT Superstar jokingly adding that she might as well have gotten a BBL while she was at it.

De Lander previously shared that she expects to be out of action for at least six months, meaning she will miss the remainder of 2024. Fans are already eagerly anticipating her return to the ring once she’s fully healed. De Lander’s work alongside ‘Indy God’ Matt Cardona has proven to be a hit with fans, as the two often assist one another in matches and rile up fans.

Injuries are an occupational hazard for any professional wrestler and right now, De Lander is prioritizing her long-term health by focusing on getting fully healed. We here at eWrestlingNews would like to wish Steph De Lander a full and speedy recovery.

Here’s the updated card for TNA Bound for Glory 2024:

• TNA World Championship Match: Nick Nemeth (c) vs. Joe Hendry

• TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship – Monsters Ball Match: PCO (c) vs. Matt Cardona

• TNA World Tag Team Championship – Three-Way Full Metal Mayhem Match: The System (c) vs. The Hardys vs. ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey)

• TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich

• X-Division Championship Match: “Speedball” Mike Bailey (c) vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo

• Singles Match: Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin

• Countdown to Bound for Glory: Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match

TNA Bound for Glory takes place on October 26, 2024, live from Detroit, MI. The event streams live on pay-per-view. Additional matches or adjustments may be announced leading up to the event.

Since 2012, TNA Wrestling has welcomed some of its premier stars into its Hall of Fame with Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, and Abyss all receiving the honor. This year, the ‘Man-Beast’ Rhino will receive his spot in the TNA Hall of Fame alongside Bob Ryder.

Rhino

Rhino joined TNA Wrestling in July 2005, just over a month after exiting WWE following that year’s One Night Stand pay-per-view. At that year’s Bound for Glory, Rhino would reach the top of the mountain, dethroning Jeff Jarrett as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Rhino is also a two-time TNA World Tag Team Champion and won the 2008 Turkey Bowl contest.

Outside TNA, Rhino is known for being the final ECW Champion of the original promotion, where he also held the World TV Championship twice. In WWE, Rhino held the Hardcore title three times, the WCW U.S. Championship once, and was one-half of the inaugural WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Bob Ryder

Concerned over WWE’s monopoly of wrestling in the U.S. following the demise of WCW and ECW, Ryder co-founded TNA Wrestling in 2002 alongside Jeff and Jerry Jarrett. Ryder was TNA’s first employee and became the company’s longest-tenured employee in history as he remained with TNA until his passing in 2020. During his tenure, Ryder held several roles with the company, including working as the Director of Travel Operations.

Before co-founding TNA, Ryder proved himself for years as an innovator in the wrestling media. At WrestleMania 11, Ryder became the person to conduct an online interview for the WWF when he fired questions as opponents Shawn Michaels and Diesel. In a statement after his passing, TNA referred to him as “the heart and soul of the promotion.” Eric Young, a friend of Ryder’s will induct and receive the honor on his behalf.

Rhino and Ryder will be inducted as part of the Countdown to Bound for Glory on October 26, from Wayne State University Fieldhouse in Detroit, MI (Rhino’s hometown.) Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Bound for Glory including live results and breaking news.

Jordynne Grace is set to become a free agent earlier than first thought and it opens up the possibility for some very exciting developments for the female star’s career.

The Knockouts Champion signed a 2-year deal with her current employers when she returned to the company in August 2023.

This meant that Grace’s contract would have expired sometime in the Summer of 2025 but Fightful Select is now reporting that the current champion had her deal amended at some point and it now expires in January 2025.

The 28-year-old is not the only one whose deal is coming to an end at the time and her husband, Jonathan Gresham’s deal will reportedly also conclude around the same time.

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What’s Next For Jordynne Grace

While the exact date when Jordynne Grace’s contract expires is unknown, the January timeline will make it possible for her to make an appearance at the 2025 Royal Rumble event set for February 1 this time.

Grace has been a featured star on NXT in their extended partnership with TNA Wrestling and Gresham has also said to have made a good impression with WWE officials in the past.

This is not to say that Tony Khan or All Elite Wrestling would not be an interested party. Especially as WWE beat them to signing Stephanie Vaquer after her Forbidden Door 2023 match, the competing promotion would definitely be interested in further strengthening their female roster by bringing in a star such as Grace.

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Joe Hendry will not be changing homes anytime soon despite recent speculations.

The TNA star has been going viral in recent months for his songs but he made headlines earlier yesterday for a different reason.

While responding to a fan claiming Hendry had fallen off the radar, the 36-year-old declared that the tweet will age very poorly ‘in about 4 months.’

With WWE’s continued interest in the Scottish star, many believed that this was an indication of Hendry making an appearance at Royal Rumble from Indianapolis, Indiana on February 1, and potentially even signing with the company.

While the former may still be something that is in the works, the latter is not possible as Joe Hendry’s current TNA contract runs at least until late 2025 per Fightful Select.

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TNA officials have even come to an agreement that allows Hendry to train at the WWE PC but there is no indication that they’ll let him out of his deal early. According to the report, Hendry is expected to be the focal point of their shows in 2025.

Joe Hendry is set to challenge Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming Bound For Glory PPV on October 26. Many within the promotion are pushing for him to win the title.

His last NXT match came at the No Mercy special on September 1 where Hendry unsuccessfully challenged Ethan Page for the NXT title. There is no word on when the former ROH star may make his return to the brand. 

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TNA Bound for Glory 2024 will take place on October 26, 2024, from the Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan. The show will be the 20th Bound for Glory show, and the first under the TNA branding since 2016, following on from TNA’s relaunch earlier this year.

The show already features a stacked card, including a triple-threat tag-team Full Metal Mayhem match between ABC, The Hardys, and TNA World Tag Team Champions The System. Now, that match has undergone a change, as for the first time in close to a decade, the match will be won when the victors capture the titles from above the ring. In recent years, the match has been contested under pinfall and submission rules, and this change will add a new layer of excitement to the bout.

On the surface, this stipulation favors the Hardys, who are no strangers to Full Metal Mayhem, TNA’s answer to the TLC match. Jeff Hardy has appeared in five FMM matches, including the very first match of its card back at TNA Against All Odds 2005. Matt has been in three Full Metal Mayhem matches but has yet to win the contest.

While Bryan Myers has yet to compete in Full Metal Mayhem, his tag-team partner Eddie Edwards is a regular in the contest with four appearances and two wins to his name. Both Ace Austin and Chris Bey of ABC have yet to compete under the stipulation.

TNA Bound For Glory 2024

Here is the card as it currently stands for TNA Bound for Glory 2024.

• TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match:
  Nic Nemeth vs. Joe Hendry
• TNA Tag Team Championship Full Metal Mayhem Match:
  The System vs. The Hardys vs. ABC
• TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Monsters Ball Match:
  PCO vs. Matt Cardona
• TNA Knockouts Championship Match:
  Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich
• Mike Santana vs. Moose

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from TNA Bound for Glory 2024, including breaking news and live results.

In 2017, Kurt Angle made his long-awaited return to WWE, close to eleven years after leaving, to be inducted into that year’s Hall of Fame. Angle would wrestle a handful of times after his return, but never felt truly appreciated by the company during this run.

Speaking on Notsam Wrestling, Kurt reflected on his comeback and believes that leaving WWE in 2006 and subsequently joining TNA Wrestling was why he wasn’t appreciated.

“I just felt that my second time in WWE, I wasn’t so much appreciated. I think it has a lot to do with me leaving the company high and dry in 2006 and going straight to TNA. I was supposed to go back to WWE in six months. Vince [McMahon] wanted me to take six months off and come back. So literally, when I left his office and I quit, I called TNA and got a contract that day.“

Angle added that upon returning to WWE, management wanted to “teach him a little lesson” for opting to join TNA rather than return to WWE six months after his exit. In his TNA documentary DVD Kurt Angle: Champion, the Olympian said he asked for his release from WWE because he could not take time off and was working severely hurt.

Kurt’s WWE return saw him wrestle 19 times for WWE, amassing a 10-9 win/loss record before his WrestleMania 35 loss to Baron Corbin in 2019. While Kurt continues to make appearances, his return to the ring in WWE left a lot to be desired, and according to Angle, that’s all thanks to him making the choice to leave in the first place.

In 2024, the partnership of WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling has provided exciting moments and matches, in addition to demonstrating how different WWE is post-Vince McMahon. TNA was once again represented on this week’s launch of WWE NXT on The CW, and this partnership could be one fans could witness for years to come, according to Shawn Michaels.

Speaking with The Ringer, Michaels gushed about NXT’s work with TNA Wrestling, and hopes that what we’ve seen is just the beginning.

“I look at this and hope it is a long-standing relationship… we’re enjoying this partnership, and we’re enjoying different matchups than we thought we’d be able to see here in just a short amount of time.”

Michaels, who officially serves WWE as the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative, added that “nothing is off the table in WWE” and that is certainly the case in NXT. He concluded by saying that when it comes to the TNA relationship, “we want to go lower as opposed to faster.”

Jordynne Grace, Hammerstone, Joe Hendry, and The Rascalz have all come to NXT from TNA, while Tatum Paxley, Wendy Choo, Sol Ruca, and the No Quarter Catch Crew have all ‘crossed the line’ into TNA Wrestling. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on the NXT-TNA Wrestling partnership, a collaboration that fans can seemingly expect for a very long time to come.

TNA has made the executive decision to cancel their upcoming tapings in Spartansburg, SC due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The company has gone full force in promoting the weekend having The Hardy Boyz doing media rounds this week, but the company released a statement notifying fans that the tapings will not happen.

Due to the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene, TNA Wrestling is canceling both shows scheduled for Spartanburg, S.C.

The safety and well-being of our TNA wrestlers, staff, crew and fans are top priority.

TNA will provide an update on refunds for the Spartanburg shows, as well as an update on future/additional shows.

We wish the best to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene.

TNA joins MLW as the latest promotion to cancel their upcoming weekend events. MLW announced Friday afternoon that they’d not be putting on their show in St. Petersburg, FL on October 4.

Fightful Select has further details on TNA’s cancellation and a potential audible for what they may do regarding their future tapings. The plan for the company was to tape Friday through Tuesday, but TNA crew members who were already on site were experiencing power issues at their hotel. There were several lack of vacancies in the Spartanburg area and many crew members had to charge phones from their car.

TNA is trying to build for their Bound For Glory PPV, and some discussions involve possibly taping at Skyway Studios in Nashville, TN, the same place where they taped during the pandemic. As for what may air this week, the gameplan may involve a “Best Of Bound For Glory” episode.

Several wrestlers expressed their disappointment in not being able to participate in their tapings, including Joe Hendry, Tasha Steelz, AJ Francis and South Carolina’s own Jon Skyler.

The last few years have been trying for Jeff Hardy but his mental health has improved tremendously after quitting drugs and alcohol.

The Hardy Boyz were guests on Busted Open Radio, sitting down with fellow legends Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer. They talked about things such as their AEW run, working in TNA, where they want to retire and more.

Jeff was asked about his mental health and how his current state is different than other times when he’s felt that he was in a good place. Hardy revealed that he is feeling like he felt during his childhood:

“Oh, clear-minded. To be a sober, innovative Jeff Hardy, I mean, it just…it’s almost childlike, the feeling of how it felt before I ever gave into drugs or alcohol. We were obsessed with pro wrestling. That was it.

That’s what, that was our main concern. That obsession became our dream that came true as pro wrestlers. So I feel like I’m back there in an older body. I think a lot more with my heart now, instead of my mind. I try my best not to let my mind play tricks on me.”

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It’s Like A High of Some Kind: Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy also revealed his new obsession that is helping him stay off drugs and alcohol – ice baths. He takes one every morning and according to the former world champion, it’s almost like a high of its own:

“The ice baths have been helping incredibly. I’m totally addicted to ice baths now, instead of alcohol or drugs and I love it. The first time I went underwater in an ice bath, I said, ‘Whoa, there’s something.’

It was the strangest thing ‘Whoa, there’s something to this.’ It was almost like a high of some kind. Every morning I’m in the ice bath, and that’s the biggest difference is just a clean and sober Jeff Hardy. Shoot, the moon, the sky, the stars are the limit.”

The Charismatic Enigma made a surprise TNA appearance at the Against All Odds event in June. He reunited with his brother Matt Hardy at the show and the legendary tag team has been on an exciting run in the promotion ever since.

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Zachary Wentz held the TNA X Division Championship for just a couple of weeks, but the high-flying wrestler remains proud of his brief title reign.

Wentz won the Ultimate X match to capture the TNA X Division Championship at TNA Emergence. He even appeared as the X Division Champion at NXT No Mercy, where he defeated his former Rascalz teammate Wes Lee. However, his reign came to an end at TNA Victory Road when he was defeated by ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey.

In an interview with 3W-Wrestling, Wentz shared what the title run meant to him. He explained that the X Division, known for its high-flying, high-risk, and fast-paced matches, perfectly aligns with his wrestling style. He also expressed his belief that the X Division has significantly impacted the broader world of professional wrestling.

“I mean, it [TNA X Division Title] means a lot because if you look at my style of wrestling, it is very much X Division Championship-style wrestling,” Wentz said. “I feel like the X Division is the division in professional wrestling, and its style has completely influenced professional wrestling as a whole. If you look at matches now, they’re very much X Division-type matches. So, it definitely meant a lot to me.”

Wentz also reflected on the significance of the title beyond its duration.

“Especially, like I said before, look at all the legends that have held the title—not just them, but my brother Trey [Miguel], he’s held that title. And he was a great champion, so it meant a lot to me. Sure, it may have been a short reign, but that’s okay because I made history. At the end of the day, people aren’t going to focus on how short it was. They’re going to remember that I made history as the first X Division Champion to be featured on WWE television. So, it means a lot to me.”

Wentz recently ignited a feud with NXT’s Wes Lee after the latter betrayed his Rascalz teammate. The two are set to clash at the NXT on CW premiere on October 1st.

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In 2024, WWE NXT’s collaboration with TNA Wrestling has excited fans and allowed for talent from both sides to step through the ‘prohibited portal.’ NXT Superstars have become regulars on TNA programming and vice versa, and could this partnership be represented in WWE’s next video game, WWE 2K25?

During a recent Q&A on Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp was asked if TNA talent could be included in WWE 2K5. Sapp explained that it would require approval from TNA, as well as separate agreements with both 2K and WWE.  As independent contractors, TNA talents cannot be licensed without proper approval from the appropriate bodies.

TNA’s last video game was 2011’s TNA iMPACT on iOS and Android devices, while the company’s most recent console release was also TNA iMPACT, released in 2010. With that said, Jordynne Grace, who’s proven to be pivotal in the NXT-TNA collaboration, provided mocap for Ivy Nile in WWE 2K23 and described the American Made member as “dope.”

WWE 2K4 was released in March of this year to positive reviews by critics and players alike as the hit series continues to deliver a stacked roster and new features. While it remains to be seen if Grace, Joe Hendry, Moose, or The Rascalz appear in the next installment, WWE’s partnership with TNA has shown that no idea is off limits to Paul Levesque and his team.

TNA has been forced to re-schedule its latest TV taping from Spartanburg, S.C. due to disturbance caused by Hurricane Helene.

The wrestling promotion was set to record the latest set of its weekly TV shows from the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium this Friday, September 27 & Saturday, September 28.

The company released a statement, however, announcing that due to severe weather forecasts throughout the Southeast, the tapings will now be held on Sunday, September 29, & Monday, September 30.

TNA fans can use the tickets for Friday and Saturday’s tapings on Sunday and Monday respectively. A start time for the re-scheduled events will be announced on their social media pages.

Names such as Nic Nemeth, Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, Eric Young, Ash By Elegance and Moose are expected to appear at the TV tapings.

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Latest On Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is a category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region at about 11:10 p.m. on Friday, according to NBC News.

61 out of Florida’s 67 counties have declared a state of emergency because of it. Florida Highway Patrol is reporting that a driver was killed in Tampa on Friday night after a sign fell onto the driver’s car.

President Joe Biden has approved the emergency declaration in South Carolina and ordered for federal resources to be made available to deal with the Hurricane. Almost 700,000 homes and businesses are said to be without power as authorities continue the rescue efforts.

Affected personnel can contact the State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) at (800) 342-3557 for details on resources and assistance. The Florida Governor’s office has also released an update on the response efforts which can be found here.

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TNA Wrestling is back tonight with an all-new episode of TNA Impact! broadcasting on AXS TV at 8/7C.

This week’s episode takes place from San Antonio, Texas at the Boeing Center At Tech Port. We’ll see a #1 contender’s match, a debut and more involvement from NXT talent.

Confirmed Matches and Segments:

• #1 Contender’s Match: Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian (Winner challenges Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Title at Bound For Glory)
• Zachary Wentz & ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs. Leon Slater, Kushida & Mike Bailey
• Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace & Mystery Partner from NXT
• Heather Reckless vs. Xia Brookside
• Jonathan Gresham vs. Laredo Kid
• Ying Lee (formerly Xia Li) debuts

Plus, we’ll hear from former TNA Champion Josh Alexander.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for more news from TNA Wrestling in the lead-up to TNA Bound for Glory on Saturday, October 26.

Highlights from Last Week’s TNA Impact (9/19/24)

The road to Bound for Glory begins:

Ahead of TNA Victory Road 2024, Steph De Lander revealed that she will be undergoing neck fusion surgery, nixing plans for a tag-team match on the pay-per-view. Appearing on the That’s Cooked podcast, De Lander gave details about her upcoming operation and how long she expects to be out of the ring.

“It’s going to be a fusion of a C5-C6. Is it career-ending? Absolutely not. How long am I going to be out? Probably six-plus months, maybe a little bit longer, and that’s just the way it is.”

De Lander has spoken with other wrestlers who’ve undergone neck fusion surgery, who have gushed about feeling “like a million bucks” after the operation. The TNA star admitted to being relieved to hear this, stating “People have really positive experiences, which is what I need to hear.”

C5-C6 Neck Fusion Surgery

The type of surgery De Lander is set to undergo aims to treat compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots and is typically used when non-invasive methods have failed. In 2022, Robert Roode underwent surgery on his C5 and C6 vertebrae and can be found these days working as a producer for WWE. While Roode hasn’t wrestled for WWE in years, he is greenlit to compete, proving that this surgery is not a career-ender.

De Lander’s career has risen quickly over the past few years, thanks in part to her partnership with ‘Indy God’ Matt Cardona. Now, the former WWE NXT Superstar is prioritizing her health and well-being, and we here at SEScoops would like to wish Steph De Lander the very best in her neck fusion surgery and her recovery.

The relationship between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling has proven to be a hit this year with fans excited to see who steps through the ‘prohibited portal.’ At the latest tapings of TNA iMPACT, this partnership was on full display as more names from WWE NXT made appearances for the other promotion.

Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright from NXT participated in the latest TNA tapings. Bright signed with WWE in November 2022 while Grey inked a deal with the company two months later in January 2023.

The appearance of Grey and Bright comes shortly after TNA Victory Road which saw even more of the NXT-TNA partnership. On the show, NXT’s Wendy Choo unsuccessfully challenged Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. The two have been at odds on TNA and NXT programming with Choo recruiting Rosemary to her side.

Victory Road also saw NXT’s Arianna Grace appear as the official liaison of the WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling partnership. Grace was able to share a segment with TNA’s on-screen authority figure (and her real-life father) Santino Marella.

Grace tried to remain professional, despite her very excited father’s delight at seeing her succeed in WWE NXT. On Twitter, the official TNA-NXT liaison again tried to keep things all-business with her dad.

The partnership between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling will continue forward, as Zachary Wentz will compete in a street fight with Wes Lee on WWE NXT’s debut on The CW. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from NXT, TNA, and this popular alliance.

TNA Wrestling presented Victory Road 2024 on Friday night. The sold-out show was TNA’s highest-attended U.S. event of the year, another great sign of momentum for the company. Here are the results

KUSHIDA defeated Slater: Both wrestlers traded early offense, with KUSHIDA focusing on submission holds. Slater gained control with an enziguri but missed a high-flying move. KUSHIDA turned things around with a Spanish Fly into an armbar, forcing Slater to tap out for the win.

Hammerstone & Jake Something defeated Eric Young & Steve Maclin: The match began with a brawl before the bell. Hammerstone and Something took control early, but Young got the hot tag, firing up the crowd. A blind tag allowed Hammerstone to hit the Into the Void to win.

The Hardys defeated First Class (AJ Francis & KC Navarro): The Hardys controlled much of the match, countering First Class’s attempts to mock them. Jeff Hardy hit a top-rope Swanton Bomb on Francis for the win.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated Zachary Wentz to become X-Division Champion. A back-and-forth contest saw Wentz targeting Bailey’s arm. Bailey responded with high-impact moves and ultimately hit the Flamingo Driver to capture the gold.

Spitfire defeated Masha Slamovich & Tasha Steelz: Spitfire’s Jody Threat and Dani Luna were initially isolated but made a strong comeback with double-team maneuvers. They won the match and we’ve got new Knockouts Tag-Team Championships.

Joe Hendry defeated Josh Alexander: Alexander dominated with submissions and power moves, but Hendry fought back. After some interference and near-falls, Hendry applied an ankle lock, forcing Alexander to tap out.

The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defeated ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey): The System utilized frequent tags to isolate Bey. Despite ABC’s attempts to rally, Alisha Edwards’ interference led to a Boston Knee Party, allowing The System to recapture the TNA Tag-Team Championships.

Jordynne Grace (c) defeated Wendy Choo: Grace maintained control despite Choo’s tactics. After a series of power moves, Grace hit the Juggernaut Driver to retain the Knockouts title.

Nic Nemeth (c) defeated Moose: In a chaotic main event, JBL made a surprise appearance and unleashed a few Clotheslines from Hell. This distraction led Moose to gain a near-fall, but Nemeth eventually hit his Danger Zone finisher to retain the World title to end the show.

The goal of any wrestling talent is generally to get to a bigger promotion and continue growing their brand but Moose has a different mindset.

The 3-time TNA World Champion has spent the majority of his wrestling career working for the Anthem-owned promotion and his plan is to continue wrestling for them until the time comes to hang his boots.

The wrestling star recently appeared on the Battleground podcast to promote tonight’s Victory Road PPV event. He is set to challenge Nic Nemeth for the world title in the main event of the show.

During the interview, the former champion explained that in time he wants people to think of himself when they think of TNA, just like they think of AJ Styles right now.

This is why he has dedicated his career to the company instead of going elsewhere. Unlike many other wrestlers who continue competing long after their prime, the 40 year old plans to retire with the promotion once his current contract ends:

“That’s the plan. I’m not one of those guys that wants to keep wrestling until he’s 50 or 60, I want to hang those boots up and ride into the sunset and enjoy some of this money I made with pro wrestling and pro football.”

After retiring from professional football, Moose started training under Mr. Hughes. He made his pro wrestling debut in 2012 and he was competing for promotions such as ROH and NJPW by 2015.

He has been a regular part of the Impact roster since making his debut in 2016. He has won a number of titles in the promotion since then while also winning the company’s signature matches such as Call Your Shot Gauntlet.

The former NFL star confirmed that he signed a new 5-year deal with Impact back in February 2024. Barring any injuries or other unforeseen circumstances, that would put the timeline of his retirement sometime in early 2029.

TNA Wrestling presents TNA Impact tonight on AXS TV at 8/7c, marking the final build before tomorrow’s TNA Victory Road 2024 pay-per-view event. Tonight’s episode brings several interesting matchups and appearances that will set the stage for Friday night.

Here is the confirmed lineup for the show:

• Tornado Tag Match: ABC vs. First Class

• Singles Match: Ash by Elegance vs. Xia Brookside

• Singles Match: Heather Reckless vs. Gisele Shaw

• Singles Match: Steve Maclin vs. Alex Hammerstone

• Tag Team Match: The Hardys vs. The System

• Segment: Joe Hendry will address the audience.

• Segment: Jordynne Grace will also make an appearance to share her thoughts.

Head over to our TNA section for more news about TNA Impact and Victory Road ’24.

What Happened Last Week

Catch up on what went down on last week’s show, featuring Jordynne Grace’s open challenge for the Knockouts World Championship, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana vs. Moose & JDC.

In recent weeks, Tony D’Angelo’s family has hit a proverbial brick wall in the form of Oba Femi, who has overcome all the Don has done, including besting D’Angelo at No Mercy. On this week’s WWE NXT, D’Angelo turned to some outside help, resulting in an epic crossover from a star of TNA Wrestling.

In the run-up to this week’s show, it was confirmed that the reigning NXT North American Champion, was set to face a mystery opponent, sparking speculation about who would step up to challenge him. To the surprise of fans, TNA’s Hammerstone answered the call. Despite a strong showing, he too fell short against the dominant Nigerian Superstar.

With Hammerstone unable to secure the win, the spotlight remains on Oba Femi and his reign as NXT North American Champion. The question now is who will step up next to challenge the seemingly unstoppable champion.

Hammerstone wasn’t the only TNA name on last night’s show, as TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace was back in WWE NXT. The Juggernaut saw better fortunes than her TNA counterpart as she retained her title in an open challenge against Sol Ruca.

TNA Wrestling’s Rich Swann is no stranger to controversy and has had run-ins with the law in the past. Earlier this year, the former Impact World Champion was arrested and charged with disorderly public intoxication and causing a disturbance, and there’s now been an update in his case.

Swann appeared in court this week and submitted a “no contendere plea,” an alternative to pleading guilty or not guilty, PW Insider reports. The term means he neither admitted guilt nor contested the charges. The court subsequently found Swann guilty, issuing a fine of $203 and placing him on six months of probation. He was also ordered to pay an additional $285.38 in related fees. Upon completion of his probation and the payment of all fines, the case will be officially closed.

Swann’s arrest on June 9, 2024, occurred after he attempted to enter a nearby apartment, mistakenly believing it to be his own. The armed homeowner confronted Swann before he left the property but opted not to press charges. Additionally, a woman reported that Swann followed her to her door after she had asked him to stop.

Following his arrest, TNA Wrestling suspended Swann pending the legal investigation into that night and said in a statement that Swann was “responsible for his own personal actions.” Swann has voluntarily entered into a substance abuse rehabilitation program.

Rich Swann’s Previous Issues

Swann was charged with the same offense in September 2022 after he allegedly caused a disturbance while intoxicated at his apartment complex. In 2017, Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Florida and charged with false imprisonment, a felony, as well as simple domestic battery, which is a misdemeanor. Those charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence, but Storm was released from WWE two months later.

For years, Gisele Shaw has been a prominent figure in TNA’s Knockouts division, engaging in feuds with top talents such as Jordynne Grace and Tasha Steelz. However, her time with the promotion is officially coming to an end, and the Filipino-Canadian wrestler has expressed gratitude to those who supported her during her tenure.

On Twitter, Shaw thanked her fans and colleagues for their messages following the news of her departure from TNA. She also thanked the company for the opportunities provided to her. Shaw is excited for the future and the adventures that lie ahead for her in the wrestling industry.

Shaw wrapped up her time with TNA at the latest tapings after requesting her release from the promotion, Fightful Select reports. TNA management granted the request on the condition that Shaw worked through the tapings and put someone ‘over’ on her way out. Shaw did both and it’s reported that her exit went very smoothly from both sides.

What’s Next for Gisele Shaw?

Shaw will appear for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling at the promotion’s upcoming shows on October 19, and 20, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The show will see Shaw reconnect with other TNA names including Josh Alexander, ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey, KUSHIDA, and former TNA President (now Maple Leaf Pro owner) Scott D’Amore.

Some in All Elite Wrestling were interested in Shaw before she signed with TNA Wrestling, PW Insider Elite adds. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Gisele Shaw now that the wrestler is ready for her next chapter in the ring post-TNA Wrestling.

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