11 Biggest Stories From IMPACT's Bound For Glory And What They Mean Going Forward
Austin Aries walks out, a former WWE Superstar answers an open challenge, and more.
Impact Wrestling has seen an upswing in attention in 2018 with the help of two prior pay-per-view events -- Redemption in April and Slammiversary in July - and Sunday night's Bound For Glory proved a successful albeit somewhat controversial event.
Johnny Impact’s quest for the World Championship quickly turned personal thanks to comments made by Austin Aries in regard to his opponent’s fiancée, Taya Valkyrie. By the pay-per-view’s end, Austin’s status with the company and just how real things had become between the two wrestlers was left in question.
Meanwhile, former stars Abyss and Tommy Dreamer made surprise appearances to great ovations. Newcomers like Willie Mack proved their worth and veterans like King’s villainous OGz were finally vanquished. Shockingly, the previously unstoppable force of Brian Cage was overcome, and Allie battled former champion Su Yung in a captivatingly bizarre segment that saw the return of Rosemary, while Tessa Blanchard continued her dominance over the Knockouts Division.
Let's break down everything that happened at Bound For Glory, as well as the fallout from Sunday’s pay-per-view in New York City and where Impact Wrestling is headed next, including their “Homecoming” to Nashville’s Asylum.
11. Abyss Enters The Hall Of Fame And A Wild Brawl Erupts After
.@TherealAbyss dedicates his Hall of Fame induction to all his fellow IMPACT Wrestling originals. #IMPACTHoF pic.twitter.com/swotzuKLlk
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 14, 2018
The Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame was started in 2012 to highlight important individuals in the history of the promotion. Sting was the original inductee into the then-TNA establishment and the HOF has also seen the likes of Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle, and Team 3D, among others.
The night before Bound For Glory, at McHale’s Pub in New York City, Impact veteran and the longest tenured member of the roster, Abyss, was added to the hallowed hall. The former monster gave a heartwarming speech during the ceremony, thanking many others that helped him and the company throughout the years.
However, Abyss’ honor was overshadowed when the night quickly turned sour as the Impact Champion took the microphone to lambast Johnny Impact for going on TMZ Live to discuss their ongoing feud both in and out of the ring - including Austin Aries’ controversial remarks on Twitter about Taya Valkyrie. The two men quickly erupted in a shoving and shouting match as Impact officials and wrestlers, including Abyss, attempted to separate the them before Aries was finally forced outside.