Kazarian Named Special Guest Referee for World Title Match & Much More Set for Bound For Glory – Following the October 17 episode of TNA iMPACT!, several key matches were announced for TNA Bound For Glory, building up what looks to be an exciting event.
In a notable development, Frankie Kazarian will serve as the special guest referee for the TNA World Title match between Joe Hendry and Nic Nemeth. After Nemeth’s victory over Matt Cardona in the main event, Kazarian attacked Nemeth, only for Hendry to intervene and make the save. Kazarian then revealed his role as the special guest referee for the title bout. Hendry had earned this opportunity by defeating Kazarian on the September 26 episode of iMPACT!
Additionally, TNA Wrestling confirmed that the Call Your Shot Gauntlet will take place during the Bound For Glory Countdown show. The winner will have the ability to challenge for any title of their choosing, adding unpredictability to the event.
Steve Maclin is set to face Josh Alexander at Bound For Glory, a match fueled by intense animosity. The Northern Armory (Alexander, Sinner, and Saint) ambushed Maclin on iMPACT!, with Alexander delivering a C4 Spike while Maclin was restrained, setting the stage for a brutal confrontation.
In other major news, Vikingo will challenge “Speedball” Mike Bailey for the TNA X-Division Championship. After Bailey’s successful defense against Leon Slater on iMPACT!, a video package aired hyping Vikingo as the next contender for Bailey’s title.
The TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships will also be on the line at Bound For Glory, as Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) are set to defend their titles against Wendy Choo & Rosemary, further expanding the card for the highly anticipated pay-per-view.
Here is the updated lineup for TNA Bound for Glory:
- TNA World Heavyweight Championship – Special Guest Referee: Frankie Kazarian
Nic Nemeth (c) vs. Joe Hendry - TNA Tag Team Championships – Full Metal Mayhem
The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) (c) vs. The Hardy Boys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) vs. ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) - TNA Knockouts Championship
Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Masha Slamovich - Mike Santana vs. Moose
- TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship – Monsters Ball Match
PCO (c) vs. Matt Cardona - TNA X-Division Championship
“Speedball” Mike Bailey (c) vs. Vikingo - TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships
Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) (c) vs. Wendy Choo & Rosemary - Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin
Countdown Show
- Rhino and Bob Ryder to be inducted into TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Call Your Shot Gauntlet
Kazarian Named Special Guest Referee for World Title Match & Much More Set for Bound For Glory