IMPACT Wrestling Bound For Glory 2021: 10 Things That Must Happen
4. Deonna Purrazzo Shows Respect To Mickie James
Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mickie James has made for a superlative feud throughout the summer months, but it's undeniably going to end at Bound For Glory, ideally with Deonna maintaining her position over the knockouts division.
The match is going to be as personal as they get. The rivalry as a whole has kept this up throughout its entirety; you're hardly going to see an ROH-style Code Of Honor respected. This should happen after the match, though.
It's crucial that Deonna remains a heel coming away from this regardless, but there's room for her to briefly show a babyface side by displaying respect to Mickie James. It can be put across as her respecting a legend of the business that made it possible for her to reach the highs she's reached. A simple handshake, a hug, or even just a nod would suffice here.
There's little that could be done with Mickie James as the Knockouts Champion, given that Mercedes Martinez is cemented as the next challenger, and Mickie absolutely shouldn't be beating her this early on. A valiant effort will be displayed by her, of course, but ultimately, a 'Virtuosa' title retention is the right call.
Then, Deonna vs. Mercedes at Turning Point on 20 November?