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TNA Bound For Glory 2011
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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH EXCLUSIVE
IMPACT WRESTLING'S BOUND FOR GLORY LIVES UP TO THE HYPE
October 16th, 2011 - Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Attendance: 3585
The night of nights in professional wrestling lived up to its promise as Impact Wrestling's Bound for Glory delivered a thrilling card from start to finish. In front of a packed house at the Liacouras Center, the TNA roster put on a show that will be remembered for years to come.
X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Austin Aries defeated Brian Kendrick in a high-flying match that showcased both men's incredible aerial skills. The bout was a back-and-forth affair, with Kendrick giving Aries all he could handle. In the end, however, it was Aries who emerged victorious, pinning Kendrick after a beautiful 450 Splash to retain his Impact X-Division Championship.
FULL METAL MAYHEM MATCH Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn went to war in this unpredictable match. The two veterans of the ring used every trick in the book to gain an advantage, from diving off the top rope to using the ring apron as a launching pad. In the end, RVD's signature five-star frog splash proved too much for Lynn, allowing him to secure the win.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH The triple threat match between Crimson, Matt Morgan, and Samoa Joe was an absolute barnburner. The three men traded blows and slams throughout the match, with each one looking like they had the upper hand at various points. In the end, it was Crimson who emerged victorious, pinning Morgan after a devastating spear.
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH Mr. Anderson and Bully Ray went to war in this wild and woolly match. The two men took their battle outside the ring, using the arena's concourse and various obstacles to their advantage. In the end, it was Anderson who emerged victorious, pinning Ray after a vicious microphone shot.
IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TITLE FOUR CORNERS MATCH Velvet Sky defeated Winter, Madison Rayne, and Mickie James in an incredible four-way match that showcased the talents of all four competitors. The bout was fast-paced and unpredictable, with each woman getting her chance to shine. In the end, it was Sky who emerged victorious, pinning Winter after a Thesz Press.
I QUIT MATCH AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels put on a clinic in this I Quit match. The two men used every trick in the book to gain an advantage, from submission holds to high-flying moves. In the end, it was Styles who emerged victorious, forcing Daniels to submit after a series of vicious kicks.
SINGLES MATCH Sting and Hulk Hogan faced off in a singles match that brought back memories of the legendary feud between these two icons. The bout was a slow-burning affair, with both men trading holds and blows throughout. In the end, it was Sting who emerged victorious, pinning Hogan after a Scorpion Death Drop.
IMPACT WORLD TITLE MATCH Kurt Angle defeated Bobby Roode in an incredible match that showcased the best of both competitors. The bout was a back-and-forth affair, with each man giving it their all. In the end, it was Angle who emerged victorious, pinning Roode after a vicious Angle Slam to retain his Impact World Championship.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Bound for Glory 2011 will go down in history as one of the greatest pay-per-view events of all time. The card delivered on every level, featuring matches that were both thrilling and unpredictable. If you missed it, do yourself a favor and pick up a replay - you won't regret it.
Card Details
- Date: 16 Oct 2011
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Liacouras Center
- Attendance: 3585
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 Oct 2011
Matches
Austin Aries
(C)
defeat Brian Kendrick in a Impact X-Division Title Match
Match Time: 10:27Rob Van Dam defeat Jerry Lynn in a Full Metal Mayhem Match
Match Time: 13:13Crimson defeat Matt Morgan and Samoa Joe in a Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 07:11Mr. Anderson defeat Bully Ray in a Falls Count Anywhere Match
Match Time: 14:34Velvet Sky
(C)
defeat Winter, Madison Rayne and Mickie James in a Impact Knockouts Title Four Corners MatchAJ Styles defeat Christopher Daniels in a I Quit Match
Match Time: 13:50Sting defeat Hulk Hogan in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:43Kurt Angle
(C)
defeat Bobby Roode in a Impact World Title Match
Match Time: 14:17