TNA Bound For Glory Preview!

It's time to do my TNA Bound For Glory Predictions!

I wanna say, I haven't given up on watching WWE. It's like I said before, WWE has been doing some ridiculous things lately, but I remember how good that company used to be and I keep watching, hoping it will get better. But right now, I'm enjoying the product TNA has. They have familiar faces, new, fresh faces, better wrestling, and better feuds. I believe WWE has an overall better roster, but the difference is booking. TNA's booking is better. They give the title to the guy who's hot, and they give their fans what they want. 

But if you guys, however you do it, watch Bound For Glory this Sunday, you won't be disappointed. Even if you're a first time viewer, if you like good pacing in wrestling matches and high flying matches, you will love this pay-per-view. Maybe I have high expectations, but this is TNA's WrestleMania, and the card they put together is fantastic. 

For the WWE Fans out there, if you wanna catch up and be interested in these matches and the stories behind them, you still have time. There's still full TNA shows on YouTube you can watch where you can catch up on it. I suggest starting from October 3rd and on. It's only 3 shows. The Go-Home show for Bound For Glory was very well done. 

For the TNA fans out there, I'm gonna go through each match and give my predictions. 

Pre-Show Tag Team Gauntlet #1 Contenders Match

The BroMans vs Eric Young & Joseph Park vs Bad Influence vs Chavo & Hernandez

This match will be on the TNA Pre-Show on Spike TV at 7pm. The BroMans will enter the gauntlet last and the winning team will face James Storm & Gunner on the Bound For Glory pay-per-view. I believe The BroMans take this one for a few reasons. 

First, as much as I would like to see Bad Influence win and put on a great match with Storm & Gunner, they've held the belts a few times. It doesn't really do anything for them anymore because they're already an established tag team. I don't think the belts do anything for Chavo & Hernandez either. I don't think Park & EY will be together that long, but I don't think they need the belts anyway. If they wanna establish The BroMans and push them to the next level, which I think they should, they should win this watch. They're a traditional tag team that haven't held the belts yet and a Tag Team Title match

would put them over.

Prediction: The BroMans win the Gauntlet match and get a Tag Title Shot

Kurt Angle gets inducted into TNA Hall of Fame

Also, on the preshow, Kurt Angle will the first inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame. Kurt Angle has done so much for this company over the last 7 years. He deserves it. 

And NOW, we move on to the Main Show. I think the match order is KEY on this pay-per-view. There's so many good matches, you have to place them just right. So, I'm gonna go through the matches in the order I think they might happen.

Ultimate X Match for the X-Division Championship

Austin Aries vs Manik (c) vs Chris Sabin vs Jeff Hardy vs Samoa Joe

The X-Division is pretty much the cruiserweight division, but their motto was always, "No Limits" and pretty much anybody can compete. These X-Division matches are always so fast pace and full of high flying and when you these 5 guys in a match of this caliber, then you have a match that's gonna bring the people out of their seats. This will be an amazing way to open up the show. 

The Ultimate X Match has been known for it's fair share of "HOLY S**T!" moments. Guys like Aries, Sabin, Samoa Joe, and Manik have been in this match. This is Jeff Hardy's first Ultimate X Match. For the fans that have followed TNA, they know how good Ultimate X matches can be with the right people. These 5 guys can put on an epic match. Joe is big, but can move so good, you wouldn't know it. Aries is a phenomenal wrestler and balance high-flying and mat wrestling and make it like a work of art. That man is too good. Sabin is also a great worker. The WWE fans know how crazy Jeff Hardy is in high-risk matches so you know he's gonna do something crazy. And then you Manik who is so athletic and can pull of great high flying moves, like a luchador. Sorta like a Rey Mysterio in his prime.

As far as my prediction, I either give it to Manik, or Sabin. Austin Aries is a main event talent. I believe he's in this match because he has nothing else to do at the show. The X-Division is below him, in my opinion, but he's there to add star power and add a layer to this match. Same with Joe. I don't think Joe needs the title. Jeff Hardy has never been X-Division Champion, but I don't think he needs it either. He's above that division as well. He's more of a main eventer. I think Manik is gonna retain here. I believe TNA is ready to push Manik as a great talent. I don't think Sabin needs the belt at this moment. Having Manik go over Sabin, Joe, Hardy & Aries would establish him as a great X-Division Champion and make that title look so much more prestigious. 

These 5 guys are gonna open the show and tear the F'n house down. 

Prediction: Manik retains the X-Division Championship

The Debut of Ethan Carter III

Quickly, here's a promo video of Ethan.

For a few weeks now, they've been showing these vignetter saying "Ethan Is Coming" constantly and now they're saving his debut for Bound For Glory. The guy is Derrick Bateman, a former WWE talent. I think he's being booked as having a relation to TNA owner Dixie Carter. Bateman is good, funny on the mic with some good charisma, and he's solid in the ring. Look up some of his stuff in NXT. I'm not so sure who he'll face, or how he'll enter of whatever, but I see some potential in him. I'm not too sure of his gimmick, like a Movie Star, or something? Either way, I say his debut goes on second, get it out of the way quick and let's see what we can do.

Magnus vs Sting

I'm pretty sure wrestling fans know who Sting is. But this Magnus guy, he's pretty damn good. He's built, athletic, doesn't botch a lot, executes moves good and he just flows in the ring. He's a Manchester, England native and you can hear it in his mic work, in which he is great. His mic delivery is great. Getting into the match, the story is a classic "passing of the torch" moment. Magnus wants to prove himself by beating one of the greatest in the business, Sting. 

Even at his age, Sting can still put on some good matches. I believe Magnus and Sting are good enough to go out there and put on a great match. I believe there's gonna be some good storytelling in this match with solid in-ring work. The win should go to Magnus here. I believe TNA is ready to push Magnus to that upper echelon main event level. He's got the look, mic work, and wrestling ability to be the face of TNA and this is just the beginning. Sting should put Magnus over clean and pass the torch. I don't think they'll turn Magnus heel at the end, but a handshake, or show of respect at the end would work too.

Prediction: Magnus defeats Sting

Triple Threat Match for the TNA Knockouts Championship

ODB (c) vs Gail Kim vs Brooke Tessmacher

You see, unlike WWE, TNA actually gives a crap about their female wrestling division. You've got three great female wrestlers competing for the Championship. Gail Kim, most of you might remember from WWE, is far and away the best female wrestler right now. Her in-ring work is on another level. Brooke and ODB are equally as good in the ring. ODB won the belt from Mickie James last month and Gail Kim and Brooke had to win matches to earn a shot at the title. I think these females will get, at most, 10 minutes, or more to go out there and put on a good female wrestling match. Gail and Brooke are technical and ODB is more a mix of that and a powerhouse.

If it was up to me, I say ODB drops the belt to Gail Kim. Gail has put over a lot of women and it's time she wins the Knockouts Championship. I don't think Brooke needs the belt right now anyway and ODB hasn't really done much with the belt. The only way I see TNA having ODB keep the belt is if they want her to face off with Lei'D Tapa, that giant Amazon looking woman who's been attacking the knockouts as of late.

I think the Knockouts Championship should change hands and it should go to Gail Kim. But I can see them having ODB leave with the belt still in her possession. 

Prediction: Gail Kim wins the TNA Knockouts Championship

Kurt Angle vs Bobby Roode

When you think of matches with the potential to steal the show, you go back to WrestleMania 21 where Kurt Angle stole the show with Shawn Michaels. This is going to be the best wrestling match on the card. Kurt Angle is still at a level where he can put on fantastic matches, and Bobby Roode is such a great talent in the ring. It's hard to really pinpoint everything because he's so damn good in the ring. The way he carries himself, the way he tells a story in the ring, ring psychology, etc. Like his gimmick says, he truly is The "It Factor" of professional wrestling. His in-ring work is amazing.

But the story behind this match is how Roode thinks he should be in the TNA Hall of Fame over Kurt Angle. Their promo exchange last Thursday, and even the week before sold me on this match. We already know how great these two are in the ring, but they sold the match even more with their mic work. If they give these guys 25-30 minutes in the ring, they can go out there and put on phenomenal match. These two can tell a story, work the crowd, keep a good pace, and have fluid exchanges. If these two work a long match, it can be a potential Match of the Year Candidate. 

I see Angle winning. He gets inducted into the Hall of Fame on the pre-show and after his return, it's hard to see him losing. But of course, there are ways to make Angle win and still have Bobby Roode look strong. Just like they did with Angle and HBK at Mania 21 and like HBK/Y2J at Mania 19, for example. If the Ultimate X Match doesn't steal the show, then this definitely will.

Prediction: Kurt Angle defeats Bobby Roode

TNA Tag Team Championship Match

Gunner & James Storm vs Preshow Gauntlet Winners

I already gave my prediction for the Gauntlet Match and had The BroMans winning so it'll be Gunner & Storm vs The BroMans for the tag titles. Gunner & Storm are a badass looking duo with the wrestling ability to back it up, especially Gunner. Storm is good in the ring, but Gunner has a cool factor to him.

But the way they've been booking The Tag Titles recently, it's time Gunner and Storm dropped them. They don't looked like they're getting a push. The titles, at this point, would do more for The BroMans than for Gunner & Storm. But I think some fishy will go down. BroMans gotta win in heel fashion due to an interference by another of some sort. Maybe Bad Influence come down and screw Storm & Gunner out of the tag titles. BroMans win the belts and move on to Park & EY as they've been feuding recently. 

Prediction: The BroMans win the TNA Tag Team Championship

No Disqualification Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship

AJ Styles vs Bully Ray (c)

It all leads to this. AJ Styles challenges Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. AJ Styles won the Bound For Glory Series, is going through a side feud with TNA Owner Dixie Carter, and now has to face Bully Ray. Bully Ray has been the best heel in the wrestling business. Whenever he gets on the mic, he is GOLD. He's able to get himself over as a heel, the way he carries himself, his violent actions, and overall charisma, energy and delivery on the mic makes the best heel in the business. He's not watered down and was booked as a dominant heel Champion. The way he is makes him look like nobody would mess with him.

And the you have AJ Styles. In my opinion, he's the best wrestler in TNA. His moveset is out of this world. He used to be all about high-flying spots and phenomenal moves, giving him his name, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Now, his current "I Stand Alone" gimmick, made him more aggressive in the ring, mixing mat wrestling and his Phenomenal moveset. Styles is my favorite wrestler in the company and has come a long way. This is a true redemption storyline. His life was in shambles, he left for a while, and came back as a different person and now he's battled back to fight The World Heavyweight Champion.

Bully Ray is great at execution, ring psychology, and takes solid bumps. But because of his character, he thrives in a match where anything goes, hence why this match has a No DQ stipulation. The way they've built this match will make the storytelling in the ring something to see. I expect these guys to go all out. I expect AJ to pull out all the stops and I expect Bully Ray to put on the best match of his career with this guy. But who wins?

The TNA Bound For Glory Series winner has won the last 2 years, but it has been far too obvious that they're gonna go for a 3-peat. I feel like something fishy will happen. Dixie might get involved, the rest of the Aces an 8's might get involved, but I don't think after all this that Bully will walk out with the title. I wanna call this now; Mr. Anderson will return and cost Bully ray the title. If they don't wanna have AJ go over clean, then I think this is the route to go. After Anderson got piledriven on the stage, that scenario popped in my head. So, if they want AJ to go over clean, let him go over clean. If not, I want to see that scenario happen.

Either way, this is AJ's Time.

Prediction: AJ Styles wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship

I normally don't do blog posts about TNA, but ever since this past Summer, I've gotten back into watching TNA after not watching it for 4 years before hand. THIS is the show you're gonna want to see. I know I'm gonna watch it this Sunday because I expect TNA to put on a 5 Star Show. For those, that are looking for something different than WWE, I promise you won't be disappointed by this show. TNA knows what time it is and this their chance to make some noise if they haven't already. 

For those who are gonna order it, Enjoy the show!

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By: Gerald "Showstopper" Prophete