8 Huge IMPACT Wrestling Bound For Glory 2021 Predictions You Need To Know
2. Knockouts Title: Deonna Purrazzo (c) Vs. Mickie James
Deonna Purrazzo and Mickie James have worked
expertly well to craft such a personal feud that is deserving of the main event
spot on this card, but sadly won’t receive it given the magnitude of the actual
main event. Alas, they’ll have a hoot nonetheless.
IMPACT has done a transcendent job with this one. They’ve already had a number of pull-apart brawls and beatdowns instigated by Deonna, so by imposing a no-touch clause last week ahead of the pay-per-view, you’re keeping the match feeling fresh. A relief, really, as the last thing you want after spending months building such an intense rivalry is a mundane blowoff.
The key aspect that’ll separate this from the remainder of the card will be determined on if IMPACT treats Mickie as this legendary figure who doesn’t quite have what it takes anymore. She displayed this vs. Savannah Evans on this week’s IMPACT broadcast, being undermined by Savannah early on. She’s not wrestled too much in the last three years, so it’s an effective use of her ahead of Bound For Glory.
As for the ending, Deonna retaining makes sense. She’s on an epic run right now, one that must be used to build a younger star. Giving the win to Mickie just because would be a waste.
Winner: Deonna Purrazzo