October 19, 2023
Memphis, TN – Graceland Live
Commentary – Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Before The Impact pre-show: KiLynn King defeated Jody Threat via King’s Curse (pinfall)
- “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated Samuray del Sol via Ultima Weapon (pinfall)
- Kenny King defeated Heath via Royal Flush (pinfall)
- No Disqualification match – Crazzy Steve defeated Black Taurus via Belladonna Kiss (pinfall)
- Moose & Brian Myers defeated Rhino & PCO via Spear (pinfall)
- Trinity & Mickie James defeated Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans via Mick-DT (pinfall)
Samuray del Sol vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
.@SpeedballBailey gets the win just 48 hours before his match with @WillOspreay at #BoundForGlory! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/YFWTvMqAYg
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Mike Bailey looks to tune up for his match against Will Ospreay at Bound For Glory but can he overcome the high-flying offense of Samuray Del Sol? Bailey dives through the ropes but lands hard on the floor. Del Sol gains the early advantage with a springboard Moonsault. Bailey turns the tide with a flurry of kicks, then hits a running Shooting Star for two. Both men are down following double dropkicks in the middle of the ring. The fight spills to the floor and it happens again. Bailey soars with a springboard corkscrew, taking out Del Sol on the outside. Bailey connects with the Tornado Kick, followed by Ultima Weapon to win.
Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey via Pinfall.
Video: Dirty Dango, Alpha Bravo, Oleg Prudius
.@DirtyDangoCurty had a lot to say on #IMPACTonAXSTV…@JohnEBravo1st @WWEKozlov pic.twitter.com/1yHaKrdLiX
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Dirty Dango introduces his newest associate, Oleg Prudius, who helped him earn the right to enter the Call Your Shot Gauntlet at #20.
Backstage: ABC
.@DashingChrisBey & @The_Ace_Austin are ready to challenge the Rascalz for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles THIS SATURDAY at #BoundForGlory! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/4CpN6hGGSy
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
ABC says that their rivalry with the Rascalz is personal and this Saturday at Bound For Glory, they are going to teach them a lesson they will never forget.
Kenny King vs. Heath
.@KennyKingPb2 defeats @HEATHXXII thanks to @SheldonJean_ on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/D0MMfVnYy7
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Kenny King seeks vengeance on Heath after he played a role in the demise of King’s Digital Media Title reign! Heath drives him face-first into the apron. Jean provides a distraction at ringside but Heath makes him pay with a right hook. Heath hits King with a suplex from the apron into the ring. Moments later, both men go toppling over the top rope to the floor and Heath tweaks his ankle in the process. King targets the injured left ankle, using the bulk of the referee’s five count on the ropes. Heath creates separation, then soars with a top rope clothesline. Both men are down following a mid-ring collision. Heath fights through the pain to deliver a thunderous powerslam for two. The referee catches King with his feet on the ropes. Heath connects with a Spinebuster for another near fall. Heath knocks Jean off the apron but the distraction allows King to hit the Royal Flush for three.
Winner: Kenny King via Pinfall.
Video: Frankie Kazarian
A FIRED UP @FrankieKazarian had words for @TheEddieEdwards LAST WEEK on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/JfYMh9YkKL
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
After their grueling 2 Out of 3 Falls Killer IMPACT match last week, Frankie Kazarian says that Eddie Edwards has no choice but to respect him.
No Disqualification Match
Crazzy Steve vs. Black Taurus
.@steveofcrazzy had haunting words for @THETOMMYDREAMER after defeating @Taurusoriginal! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/1uFrhBaood
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Former friends have turned into bitter enemies as the unhinged Crazzy Steve battles Black Taurus with no disqualifications! Steve assaults Taurus with multiple steel chairs shots to the back. Steve hits a side Russian leg sweep into the hardest part of the ring, then smashes Taurus with a trash can. Moments later, Taurus drives him spine-first into two steel chairs. Taurus hits a pair of Slingblades but Steve bounces back and spikes him into the mat. Steve hits a back body drop, sending Taurus over the top rope into a pile of chairs on the floor. Steve pulls a fork out of his Feast or Fired briefcase but Taurus fights him off. Steve rakes the eyes instead, then uses his briefcase as a weapon. Steve hits Belladonna’s Kiss to win.
Winner: Crazzy Steve via Pinfall.
After the match, Steve looks into the camera and says that he is going to take Tommy Dreamer’s Digital Media Championship, even if he has to pry it out of his cold, dead hands.
Video: Call Your Shot Gauntlet Hype Package
Who will emerge victorious in the CALL GAUNTLET at #BoundForGlory LIVE THIS SATURDAY, October 21st at 8pm ET from Cicero Stadium!
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Order #BFG on FITE: https://t.co/g3K7qqfQZ4 pic.twitter.com/rrFRL4aGYx
Brian Myers, Eric Young, Dirty Dango, Bully Ray, Jake Something, Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, KiLynn King, Kenny King, Jody Threat, Gisele Shaw and Eddie Edwards declare victory in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet this Saturday at Bound For Glory.
Backstage: Mickie James, Trinity
.@MeanGiaMiller caught up with @TheTrinity_Fatu and @MickieJames ahead of their Tag Team Main Event TONIGHT on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/dp05iUOHab
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Gia Miller interviews Knockouts World Champion Trinity and Mickie James. At Bound For Glory, they face off for the first time ever but tonight, they team up against Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans. Both Trinity and James are confident that they will be able to work together tonight.
Moose & Brian Myers vs. Rhino & PCO
.@Rhyno313 was just one GORE away from victory when @SteveMaclin interfered, costing him the match. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/dOAYO3GyKY
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Before Rhino, PCO, Moose and Steve Maclin collide in Monster’s Ball at Bound For Glory, we get a preview of what’s to come in tag team action! Moose and PCO exchange chops in the corner but PCO gains the upper-hand with a side Russian leg sweep. Rhino repeatedly drives Moose head-first into the turnbuckle pad. Myers provides a distraction, allowing Moose to seize control from Rhino. Moose hits a strong Irish whip into the corner but can’t suplex the “War Machine”. Rhino creates separation with a suplex of his own, then makes the tag to PCO. The pace quickens as PCO goes on the attack. PCO hits Myers with a Lungblower, followed by a leg drop off the second rope. Moose saves Myers from the PCOsault. Rhino is setting up for the Gore when Steve Maclin pulls him out of the ring. In a shocking turn of events, Bully Ray comes to the aid of Rhino. Back in the ring, Moose spears PCO to win.
Winner: Moose & Brian Myers via Pinfall.
Video: MK Ultra
The Knockouts World Tag Team Champions @Kelly_WP and @mashaslamovich had chilling words for @DeonnaPurrazzo and @RealTSteelz ahead of their championship match at #BoundForGlory! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/qnXspGI0HD
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
The Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, MK Ultra, send a chilling message to their Bound For Glory challengers, Deonna Purrazzo and Tasha Steelz.
Video: “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Will Ospreay
The Aerial Assassin, @WillOspreay, takes on the innovative powerhouse, @SpeedballBailey. Watch the epic showdown at #BoundForGlory LIVE THIS SATURDAY, October 21st at 8pm ET from Cicero Stadium!
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Order on FITE: https://t.co/g3K7qqfQZ4 pic.twitter.com/mO64GMYg2C
Will Ospreay takes on Mike Bailey this Saturday at Bound For Glory.
Backstage: Bully Ray, Rhino
.@Rhyno313 doesn't need @bullyray5150! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/5lP7fK5Dlw
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Rhino confronts Bully Ray in the back and tells him that he doesn’t need his help.
Backstage: Alex Shelley, Josh Alexander
.@WalkingWeapon is on a mission to reclaim the IMPACT World Title from @AlexShelley313 THIS SATURDAY! Witness the explosive sit-down interview mediated by @ScottDAmore in its entirety as tensions reached a boiling point before #BFG!
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Order on FITE: https://t.co/g3K7qqfQZ4 pic.twitter.com/6Ginc5sEBH
IMPACT President Scott D’Amore moderates a sit-down interview between IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley and his challenger at Bound For Glory, Josh Alexander. Shelley and Alexander are in separate rooms due to the recent physicality between them. Tensions continue to escalate as they argue over who the face of IMPACT Wrestling is. Shelley accuses Alexander of wanting to go into Bound For Glory less than 100% so that he has an excuse to lose. Alexander claims that Shelley is insecure, paranoid and about to crack under the pressure of being IMPACT World Champion. Alexander calls Shelley a transitional champion, prompting Shelley to leave stand up and leave. D’Amore tells the truck to go to commercial.
Back from the break, Shelley is attacking Alexander before D’Amore breaks things up.
Bound for Glory 2023 Card Rundown
Don’t miss the biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory, LIVE THIS SATURDAY at 8pm ET on pay-per-view! Alex Shelley defends the IMPACT World Title against Josh Alexander. Mickie James challenges Trinity for the Knockouts World Title. Will Ospreay goes one-on-one with Mike Bailey. Chris Sabin defends the X-Division Title against KENTA. Moose, PCO, Rhino and Steve Maclin collide in Monster’s Ball. 20 competitors vie for a title shot of their choosing in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet. The IMPACT World Tag Team Titles are up for grabs as the Rascalz defend against ABC. Deonna Purrazzo and Tasha Steelz challenge MK Ultra for the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles. Plus, it all begins on Countdown to Bound For Glory streaming LIVE and FREE at 7:30pm ET on YouTube, IMPACT Plus (live player) and FITE where Mike Tenay, Don West and Traci Brooks will be inducted into the IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans vs. Trinity & Mickie James
#BoundForGlory opponents STAND TALL on #IMPACTonAXSTV! BUT! The question is, will it be @TheTrinity_Fatu or @MickieJames who walks out as the #BFG Knockouts World Champion?
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 20, 2023
Order #BFG on FITE: https://t.co/g3K7qqfQZ4 pic.twitter.com/84VB0V7JHb
Just 48 hours before they face off for the Knockouts World Championship, Trinity and Mickie James join forces to battle Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans! Shaw and Evans jump them from behind before the opening bell. Trinity and James quickly turn the tide as they take their opponents down with a pair of Thesz presses. Shaw gets involved from the apron, allowing Evans to pummel Trinity with a clothesline. Moments later, Trinity connects with a Hurricanrana on Shaw, then tags out to James. James hits Shaw with a neckbreaker but it’s only enough for a one count. Vidal pulls Shaw to safety but Trinity takes out both him and Shaw with a slingshot crossbody do the outside. Evans pulls Trinity’s hair as Shaw gains control with a superkick. Shaw knocks James off the apron. An incensed James inadvertently distracts the referee as she tries to illegally enter the match. In turn, this provides Shaw and Evans with a double team opportunity on Trinity. Trinity creates separation with a springboard kick to Evans, then makes the tag to James. The pace quickens as James goes on the attack. James soars with her signature seated senton on Shaw. Shaw and Evans deliver a backbreaker dropkick combo to James but Trinity breaks the pin attempt. Trinity takes Shaw out of the equation with a slingshot Facebuster. James puts Evans away with the MickDT for three.
Winner: Trinity & Mickie James via Pinfall.
After the match, Trinity and James celebrate their victory as both grab hold of the Knockouts World Title.