IMPACT Bound For Glory 2023FRIDAY, WEEK 4 OF OCTOBER 2023
LIVE FROM THE
CICERO STADIUM IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S.
2000 FANS IN ATTENDANCE
OVERALL RATING :
65***
∙ 39% — A freestyle segment called 'Hannifan & Rehwoldt open the show and send us straight to the ring' featuring Alex Shelley, Ace Austin, Gisele Shaw, Masha Slamovich, Deonna Purrazzo, Trinity, Josh Alexander and Will Ospreay.
∙ 46% — A freestyle segment called 'Mickie's partner is... KANA!!!' featuring Taylor Wilde, KiLynn King, Mickie James and Kana.
∙ 62% — IMPACT KNOCKOUTS WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, TAG TEAM MATCH
The Coven (KiLynn King & Taylor Wilde) (chs) vs. Kana & Mickie James — 09:20- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Kana & Mickie James defeated The Coven in 9:20 when Kana pinned Taylor Wilde with a Spin Kick. Kana & Mickie James win the IMPACT Knockouts World Tag Team titles. Kana carried the match in terms of in-ring performance.
∙ 36% — A freestyle segment called 'Gia asks Moose about his return, says he was willing to give his shot to someone, winks at Gia' featuring Gia Miller and Moose.
∙ 38% — A freestyle segment called 'Shots of Shelley w/ The Impact and ABC arriving at the arena earlier today' featuring Alex Shelley, Trey Miguel, Yuya Uemura, Ace Austin and Chris Bey.
∙ 39% — A freestyle segment called 'Package for Bey v Sabin, a record might be broken tonight' featuring Chris Bey and Chris Sabin.
∙ 67% — IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Chris Bey (ch) vs. Chris Sabin — 11:46- MATCH:
In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Chris Bey defeated Chris Sabin in 11:46 by pinfall with an Art of Finesse. Chris Bey makes defence number two of the IMPACT X-Division title.
∙ 37% — A freestyle segment called 'Deonna says she might not have the title, but it's still the Age of Virtuosa and she welcomes Trinit' featuring Gia Miller and Deonna Purrazzo.
∙ 43% — A freestyle segment called 'Trinity is not alone... Tasha is with her and they are B.A.D Girls Club!' featuring Deonna Purrazzo, Trinity and Tasha Steelz.
∙ 63% — SINGLES MATCH
Deonna Purrazzo vs. Trinity (w/ Tasha Steelz) — 11:11- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Trinity defeated Deonna Purrazzo in 11:11 by submission with a Starrstruck.
∙ 38% — A freestyle segment called 'ALS can't believe it, but Design appears... Deaner says he's not coming for her, Taurus is, on Thurs' featuring PCO, ALS, Deaner, Big Kon, Angels and Taurus.
∙ 33% — A freestyle segment called 'Eddie says nothing can distract him from annihilating Maclin' featuring Gia Miller and Eddie Edwards.
∙ 65% — CALL YOUR SHOT GAUNTLET MATCH
Bhupinder Gujjar vs. Breeze vs. Brian Myers vs. DANGO vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Eli Theseus vs. Fallah Bahh vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Heath vs. Jai Vidal vs. Jody Threat vs. Joe Coffey vs. Joe Hendry vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Kenny King vs. Killer Kelly vs. Mandy Sacs vs. Mike Bailey vs. Sheldon Jean vs. Steve Maclin vs. Taurus vs. TJP vs. Trey Miguel vs. Yuya Uemura vs. Zachary Wentz vs. 5 Unannounced Participants — 27:10- MATCH:
In a decent match, Bobby Lashley won a battle royal in 27:10. The other members of the 'final four' were Joe Hendry, Trey Miguel and Steve Maclin, with Joe Hendry being the final elimination. Trey Miguel got the most eliminations over the course of the match.
Bobby Lashley, Low Ki & Homicide, El Phantasmo and Gia Miller were the surprise entrants.
∙ 43% — A freestyle segment called 'Veda Scott takes over Gia's role! Itws the champs, who are not thrown off by the VE's attitude' featuring Veda Scott, Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich.
∙ 8% — A freestyle segment called 'SUBCULTURE are ringside and watching closely for the match' featuring Mark Andrews and Morgan Webster.
∙ 60% — IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, TAG TEAM MATCH
Certified Bad Boys (Joey Janela & nZo) (chs) vs. The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) — 07:53- MATCH:
In a decent match, The Von Erichs defeated Certified Bad Boys in 7:53 when Marshall Von Erich submitted Joey Janela with an Iron Claw after interference from Nick Aldis. The Von Erichs win the IMPACT World Tag Team titles.
∙ 27% — A freestyle segment called 'Aldis is back and seems to be the VE's new mentor, but SUBCULTURE jumps over and confront the champs' featuring Nick Aldis, Marshall Von Erich, Ross Von Erich, Mark Andrews and Morgan Webster.
∙ 36% — A freestyle segment called 'Veda officially announces KK7, Gisele wants to be the headliner bc she's the Quintessential Champion' featuring Veda Scott, Gisele Shaw, Jai Vidal and Alpha Female.
∙ 34% — A freestyle segment called 'The ref sends Shawtourage in the back on Ray's behalf! Shaw kinda panicks' featuring Gisele Shaw, Masha Slamovich, Jai Vidal and Alpha Female.
∙ 52% — IMPACT KNOCKOUTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Gisele Shaw (ch) vs. Masha Slamovich — 10:43- MATCH:
In a decent match, Masha Slamovich defeated Gisele Shaw in 10:43 by pinfall with a Snow Plow. Masha Slamovich wins the IMPACT Knockouts World title.
∙ 40% — A freestyle segment called 'Masha is finally champ!' featuring Masha Slamovich.
∙ 56% — A freestyle segment called 'Bey is excited for Ace to become World Champ so they can start their era on the 1000th ep' featuring Ace Austin and Chris Bey.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Ospreay doesn't do it for a dream match, he does it to brag and show off' featuring Veda Scott and Will Ospreay.
∙ 77% — IWGP UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Will Ospreay (ch) vs. Josh Alexander — 24:23- MATCH:
In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, Josh Alexander defeated Will Ospreay in 24:23 by pinfall with a C4 Spike. Josh Alexander wins the IWGP United States Heavyweight title.
∙ 50% — A freestyle segment called 'Josh shut Ospreay's mouth as he is now the IWGP US Heavyweight Champ!' featuring Josh Alexander.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Shelley says tonight is a celebration of his legacy, his upbringing, what he built' featuring Veda Scott and Alex Shelley.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Package of everything that transpired around the World Title this year' featuring Alex Shelley, Ace Austin, Chris Sabin, KUSHIDA and Josh Alexander.
∙ 69% — IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Alex Shelley (ch) vs. Ace Austin — 15:09- MATCH:
In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, Ace Austin defeated Alex Shelley in 15:09 by pinfall with The Fold. Ace Austin wins the IMPACT World title.
∙ 53% — A freestyle segment called 'Confettis drop... Ace Austin made the Inevitable happen and is now World Champion!' featuring Ace Austin and Chris Bey.