10 Ups & 4 Downs From IMPACT Wrestling Bound For Glory 2021

by Adam Morrison

1. A Prince Becomes A King

It took him nine attempts, but Trey Miguel has finally struck gold by winning the X Division Title, doing so in a legitimate Match of the Year contender vs. Steve Maclin and El Phantasmo.

This felt huge. It would have received a transcendent reaction regardless, but because IMPACT waited all this time to finally pull the trigger on crowning him as the champion, the moment's meaning was raised, helped by Trey's golden gear and special Bound For Glory entrance. He became a bundle of tears upon the bell sounding to signify the title change, with an outpouring of support instantly appearing on social media, namely from his former Rascalz teammates, Wes Lee and Nash Carter.

The match itself was a grand affair. Trey himself had a few highlights, namely his Paige Turner/Muta Lock combination and deaflift Brainbuster, but he, like El Phantasmo acted better when in danger. You see, Steve Maclin was a completely different machine throughout. He felt the marquee stage more than anyone, upping the ante at numerous points to the extent that he caught Trey mid-handspring with a Spear, sending both crashing down to ringside. It was an intense spot that very easily could have went wrong.

In the aftermath of Josh Alexander's legendary title reign, the X Division remains in safe hands with Trey Miguel as its kingpin. The quality of matches will remain grandiose moving forward.

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