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JNPO: October 2025 wrestling year in review | Real injuries & not-so non-competes

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The Josh Nason’s Punch-Out 2025 pro wrestling year in review series begins its descent with a stop in October and returning guest Mike Gilbert of The Mike & JD Show and Brace For Impact.

Mike and Josh go over a ton of stuff during this 31-day stretch including:

  • Months after Seth Rollins feigned an injury as part of a storyline, he actually got badly hurt at WWE Crown Jewel
  • AEW WrestleDream featured a heel turn and a match that got one ex-AEW employee talking on X afterward
  • TNA holding their biggest event of the year, capped by a title win that would be erased two months later
  • The best in Japan, Mexico, the indies, and more

If it happened in October, it’s all here.

Click here to listen for free or stream free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (search Wrestling Observer).

TNA Bound for Glory actual attendance & live gate revealed

Posted on by Josh Nason

Some new information has been revealed regarding last month’s TNA Bound for Glory attendance and live gate.

On the night of the show, TNA had claimed a North American record of 7794 for the October 12 pay-per-view from the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachussetts, with new data from Wrestlenomics Monday painting a slightly different picture.

Venue operator Oak View Group provided a sold ticket number of 5554, a turnstile count of 6137, and verified it as a record attendance for a sporting event. Comps were not included in the breakout.

Listed capacity for the arena is 7484 which includes 243 premium seats which is still less than the announced attendance.

TNA spokeperson Ross Forman’s explanation for the number is as follows:

“Beyond our ticketed attendees, we also had many seats and standing room only occupied by TNA credentialed guests, media, staff, VIPs, and other groups that brought the total attendance to 7,794,” he said, later noting the 225 arena workers were not counted in their tally.

Wrestlenomics reported the live gate was $390,348 with $122,156 generated from food and beverage which the venue said was among the highest in their history. It cost $45,000 for TNA to use the facility.

WOR: Seth Rollins, Ridge Holland, NJPW, RAW, TNA PPV, more!

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the big angle at the end of RAW, what is going on with Seth Rollins, TNA PPV and King of Pro Wrestling recap, AEW and NXT previews, the full RAW report, Kota Ibushi, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: More on shock WWE Raw ending
12:18: Bryan Alvarez’s TNA Bound for Glory recap
22:40: Ridge Holland being let go by WWE while injured
31:42: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Konosuke Takeshita thoughts from NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, what’s going on with Andrade, Dave’s KOPW thoughts
53:46: NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups, Kota Ibushi breaks femur
57:22: Darby Allin on Ariel Helwani
1:03:26: WWE Raw recap
1:14:27: UFC notes

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Report: WWE had ‘significant say’ in TNA Bound for Glory match finish

Posted on by Josh Nason

On a Sunday night that saw several finishes and occurrences that had fans complaining both in the arena and online, news has emerged about WWE’s involvement in one of those finishes from TNA Bound for Glory.

SI’s Jon Alba reported on Monday that in regard to the finish between TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater and NXT’s Je’Von Evans, WWE “had a significant say in the booking direction for the match.”

The match ended in a 20-minute draw followed by what was supposed to be a five-minute overtime. However, that extra time was broken up by NXT faction Darkstate which didn’t sit well with those in attendance and on social media.

Alba noted that according to TNA head Carlos Silva, creative is a shared process for wrestlers which they share like Joe Hendry. sources have indicated WWE especially has “a lot of pull” when its talents are utilized on TNA programming.

However, Alba wrote, “It is worth noting, though, that sources have indicated WWE especially has “a lot of pull” when its talents are utilized on TNA programming.”

Alba wrote that even before the finish, it was expected the two were going to have a rematch, possibly at NXT Halloween Havoc.

Mike Santana wins World title at TNA Bound for Glory

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Mike Santana can now call himself a singles champion in a major promotion after defeating Trick Williams for the TNA World title in the main event of Sunday’s TNA Bound for Glory from Lowell, Massachussetts.

Santana picked up the win after Williams charged in for a Trick Shot, but Santana ducked. Santana blocked another uranage, hit a flying lariat, and then hit his discus lariat to get the pin and win.

As TNA head Carlos Silva was going to present Santana with his title, Nic Nemeth teased cashing in his Call Your Shot gauntlet title shot. The lights went out and Elias returned from injury to take out Nemeth. Co-winner Frankie Kazarian then was also going to try and cash in, but he wasn’t able to since he didn’t have the trophy. Santana took him out with a lariat, was presented with his title, and then handed the belt to his daughter in the ring.

Prior to the match, Santana found AAA’s Konnan in the crowd and brought him down to the ring for his entrance.

Santana previously failed to win the title in a three-way with Williams and Joe Hendry at July’s Slammiversary which surprised some fans since it was held on Long Island, New York. He kept picking up wins and was later announced as challenging Williams one-on-one.

The loss ends the 140-day reign of NXT’s Williams who defeated Hendry for the gold at this past May’s NXT Battleground. He had six successful defenses going into Sunday.

TNA Bound for Glory quick results:

  • The IInspiration defeated The Elegance Brand to retain the Knockouts Tag Team titles
  • Kelani Jordan defeated Indi Hartwell to retain the TNA Knockouts title
  • Tessa Blanchard defeated Gia Miller
  • Nic Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian were co-winners of the Call Your Shot gauntlet
  • The System defeated Order 4 in a Hardcore War match
  • X-Division Champion Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans went to a no contest
  • TNA & NXT Tag Team Champions The Hardys defeated Team 3D in a tables match to retain
  • Mike Santana defeated Trick Williams for the TNA World title

TNA Bound for Glory notes: Hall of Fame, Xia Brookside, Chris Bey, record attendance

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Here’s a few news items from TNA’s Bound for Glory on Sunday:

Chris Bey made a special appearance to announce an attendance of 7,794 which TNA said is their North American record.

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As is tradition, TNA held its annual Hall of Fame ceremony prior to Bound for Glory which featured several familiar faces appear on camera.

For Mickie James’ induction, husband and current WWE SmackDown GM Nick Aldis appeared on camera as did current NXT star Jordynne Grace whom James notably feuded with near the end of her TNA run. Former WWE & TNA wrestler Victoria/Tara also appeared to give James the original Knockouts title belt. For the Beautiful People’s induction, Awesome Kong made a video appearance.

Former TNA star and fellow Hall of Famer Traci Brooks was the host for the ceremony.

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It was announced during the broadcast that Xia Brookside had to miss the Call Your Shot gauntlet match due to an illness. No other details were given. Her tag team partner Lei Ying Lee did compete in the match.

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In a bit of a surprise, NXT’s Kelani Jordan retained the TNA Knockouts title by defeating Indi Hartwell. Jordan won the title at September’s Victory Road by defeating the aforementioned Lee for the title vacated by Ash by Elegance. As noted on commentary, Hartwell’s family was in attendance after a four-flight journey to be there.

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Spike Dudley walked out with Team 3D for their final match with The Hardys for the NXT & TNA Tag Team titles.

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There will be an “After The Glory” special following this Thursday’s TNA Impact which is a show already taped.

End of X-Division title match at TNA Bound for Glory draws ire of fans

Posted on by Josh Nason

For 20 minutes, TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater and young NXT star Je’Von Evans put on a show at TNA Bound for Glory that ended in a draw, bringing out Director of Authority Santino Marella to add another five minutes.

Then, things fell apart when NXT’s Darkstate came out to attack both men, drawing boos from the North American record crowd as well as those online. After Evans hit a Spanish Fly in overtime and went for the cover the lights went out and the heel faction attacked both men, drawing “f**k these guys” chants.

The match was then declared a no contest.

The angle is assumed to be leading to a match with Evans and Slater joining forces against the faction, but that wasn’t what fans wanted to see unfold on Sunday.

With the decision, Slater retains the title he first won at July’s Slammiversary.

TNA Bound for Glory ongoing quick results:

  • The IInspiration defeated The Elegance Brand to retain the Knockouts Tag Team titles
  • Kelani Jordan defeated Indi Hartwell to retain the TNA Knockouts title
  • Tessa Blanchard defeated Gia Miller
  • Nic Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian were co-winners of the Call Your Shot gauntlet
  • The System defeated Order 4 in a Hardcore War match
  • X-Division Champion Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans went to a no contest

Steve Maclin wins International title at TNA Bound for Glory

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Steve Maclin is now a two-time TNA International Champion after regaining the title at Sunday’s TNA Bound for Glory.

Maclin defeated Frankie Kazarian in the pay-per-view opener, hitting the KIA after a shoulderblock in the corner for the pinfall. He and his mother celebrated afterward, both flipping off the camera.

Maclin is also a former TNA World Champion, having held the title for 54 days in 2023.

The 38-year-old Maclin was the inaugural champion, winning the title in April’s Unbreakable in a three-way. In his tenth defense of the gold at September’s Victory Road, Kazarian ended his run but never defended the title before Sunday.

Kazarian’s night was not done, however. He entered the Call Your Shot gauntlet match and was the co-winner along with Nic Nemeth after a double pin which the live crowd didn’t like.

TNA Bound for Glory ongoing results:

  • The IInspiration defeated The Elegance Brand to retain the Knockouts Tag Team titles
  • Kelani Jordan defeated Indi Hartwell to retain the TNA Knockouts title
  • Tessa Blanchard defeated Gia Miller
  • Nic Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian were co-winners of the Call Your Shot gauntlet

WOL: WWE Crown Jewel recap, previews & weekend news

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On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian recaps all the news and results from WWE Crown Jewel from Perth, Australia.

He explains whether he thought it was a good or bad show and his personal highlight: John Cena vs. AJ Styles.

He then talks Friday’s WWE SmackDown and all the returns like Tama Tonga and Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, Zelina Vega aligned herself with her real-life husband, Aleister Black, which led to a fireball on WWE TV for the first time in years.

He also recaps AEW Collision and the devastating injury to Kota Ibushi that looks to be pretty serious.

He also preview next Saturday’s AEW WrestleDream and tonight’s TNA Bound for Glory, the latest WWE releases/departures, and more.

Click here to listen or watch below on YouTube

YouTube star to debut at TNA Bound for Glory

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Popular YouTuber BDE will make his TNA in-ring debut this Sunday at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view, announced by the promotion Friday.

He will participate in the Call Your Shot gauntlet match where the winner earns an anytime, anywhere World title shot.

BDE (Brandon Collymore) made his wrestling debut this past January for Wrestling Revolver. He has 14 matches under his belt thus far and is the current WR Remix Champion.

His YouTube channel boats 1.4 million subscribers and features interviews, opinions, and reaction videos.

TNA Bound for Glory lineup | Sunday, October 12

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • TNA and NXT Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) defend against Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) in a tables match
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan defends against Indi Hartwell
  • Hardcore War: Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Special Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC, Alisha Edwards)
  • TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Steve Maclin
  • X-Division Champion Leon Slater defends against Je’Von Evans
  • Call Your Shot Gauntlet match
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller
  • Pre-show: Knockouts Tag Team Champions The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) defend against The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance)

TNA Bound for Glory card finalized, new title match set

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TNA has finalized the card for Sunday’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view, with a new title match set for the Countdown to Bound for Glory pre-show.

After winning the Knockouts Tag Team titles on last week’s Impact show, The IInspiration will defend their titles in a rematch against former champs Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance on Sunday’s Countdown to Bound for Glory.

The new match added brings the total number of bouts for Sunday’s card to nine, with eight set for the main show.

The Countdown show streams for free on TNA’s YouTube and digital media channels beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, with the main card to kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern time.

TNA Bound for Glory, Sunday, October 12 —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • TNA and NXT Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) defend against Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) in a tables match
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan defends against Indi Hartwell
  • Hardcore War: Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Special Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC, Alisha Edwards)
  • TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Steve Maclin
  • X-Division Champion Leon Slater defends against Je’Von Evans
  • Call Your Shot Gauntlet match
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller
  • Pre-show: Knockouts Tag Team Champions The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) defend against The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance)

NXT Tag Team titles to be defended at TNA Bound for Glory

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A date has already been set for Matt & Jeff Hardy’s first NXT Tag Team title defense.

TNA has announced that The Hardys vs. Dudleys at Bound for Glory this Sunday will now be for both the TNA and NXT Tag Team title belts. The bout — which is a tables match — is being promoted as the last time the Attitude Era rivals will ever face each other.

Matt & Jeff Hardy were already the TNA Tag Team Champions going into last night’s NXT vs. TNA Showdown special. They added the NXT belts to their collection with a victory over Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin of DarkState. Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley watched the match from the front row — and they stared The Hardys down after it was over.

This is the first time Matt & Jeff Hardy have ever held the NXT Tag Team titles. They’re on their fourth reign as TNA tag champs, having won the belts at Slammiversary this July.

The Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts is hosting Bound for Glory, which is traditionally TNA’s biggest event of the year. Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship will headline the pay-per-view.

TNA Bound for Glory 2025 (Sunday, October 12) —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • Tables match: TNA & NXT Tag Team Champions The Hardys defend against The Dudleys
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan defends against Indi Hartwell
  • TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater defends against Je’Von Evans
  • TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Steve Maclin
  • Hardcore War: Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler & Tasha Steelz vs. Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC & Alisha Edwards
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller
  • Call Your Shot gauntlet match
  • Mickie James and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame

New TNA Bound for Glory match announced

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A new match has been announced for TNA’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view set for Sunday, October 12.

Tessa Blanchard and Gia Miller will go one-on-one at the company’s biggest show of the year in a new bout added to the card during Thursday’s TNA Impact episode.

Miller cut a promo on Blanchard during Thursday’s Impact in response to Blanchard attacking her at Victory Road. Primarily a backstage interviewer, Miller promised to beat Blanchard within an inch of her life at Bound for Glory.

Blanchard cut her own promo on Miller on Impact detailing the backstory to their match and how Blanchard originally broke Miller in to wrestling training.

The updated card for Bound for Glory:

TNA Bound for Glory, Sunday, October 12 —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy) defend against Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) in a tables match
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan defends against Indi Hartwell
  • TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater defends against Je’Von Evans
  • TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Steve Maclin
  • Hardcore War: Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, and Tasha Steelz vs. Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC, and Alisha Edwards
  • Call Your Shot gauntlet match
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller

New match, stipulation announced for TNA Bound for Glory

Posted on by Ethan Renner

A new match is official for TNA Bound for Glory, and another match on the card has a new stipulation.

The Call Your Shot gauntlet match will make its return at Bound for Glory, with the winner of the 20-person intergender gauntlet earning a shot at a championship of their choosing for up to one year.

On Thursday’s TNA Impact, Mance Warner and Lei Ying Lee became the first qualifiers for Call Your Shot by being the final two participants in a qualifying battle royal. Warner won the match and will enter the gauntlet last, while Lee will enter first.

The TNA Tag title match at Bound for Glory also has a new stipulation, as The Hardys and Team 3D agreed to make their title bout at the pay-per-view a tables match.

The updated lineup:

TNA Bound for Glory, Sunday, October 12 —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy) defend against Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) in a tables match
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Ash by Elegance defends against Indi Hartwell
  • Hardcore War: Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, and Tasha Steelz vs. Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC, and Alisha Edwards
  • Call Your Shot gauntlet match

Hardcore War set for TNA Bound for Glory

Posted on by Ethan Renner

A new match is official for TNA Bound for Glory set for Sunday, October 12.

The feud between The System and Order 4 will reach its climax at Bound for Glory in a Hardcore War in a bout made official during a wild brawl between the two factions on Thursday’s Impact.

At BFG, it will be Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, and Tasha Steelz of Order 4 against Moose, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, JDC, and Alisha Edwards in a five-on-five, anything goes matchup.

Lowell, Massachusetts will host this year’s Bound for Glory, traditionally TNA’s biggest show of the year. The updated lineup:

TNA Bound for Glory, Sunday, October 12 —

  • TNA World Champion (Trick Williams or Oba Femi) defends against Mike Santana
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion (Ash by Elegance or Masha Slamovich) defends against Indi Hartwell
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) defend against Team 3D (Bully Ray & Brother Devon)
  • Hardcore War: Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) vs. The System (Moose, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, JDC, Alisha Edwards)