IMPACT Wrestling Bound For Glory 2021: 10 Things That Must Happen
6. Jake Crist Wins The Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match
Jake Crist never got a fair chance in IMPACT.
He was constantly part of factions, be it oVe or Cancel Culture, the latter of which ended before it could take off for valid reasons. He is, however, a former X Division Champion, with that title bringing him back to IMPACT for one night during their August television tapings. He answered Josh Alexander's open challenge in a match aired on 2 September that ruled.
IMPACT is a perfect fit for him. That he received a positive reaction when he emerged for that match is a testament to that. They know who he is, they enjoy his work, and, presumably, they'd like to see more of him.
Right now, the X Division needs a new boost. It lost Josh Alexander in favour of the World Title, a man who's just come off the back of a legendary run with the championship. It needs fresh faces to keep the momentum moving swiftly in the immediate aftermath of Bound For Glory, where either Trey Miguel, Steve Maclin, or El Phantasmo will sit as champion.
The full-time addition of Jake Crist would benefit the division immensely, whether he wins the title a second time or not.