TNA Bound For Glory 2026 Ticket Sales Update (Low Sales) And Current Card

TNA’s biggest event of the year is drawing closer, and a new ticket sales update has been released for Bound For Glory 2026.

According to the latest figures from WrestleTix, the October 11 pay-per-view at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida has distributed 734 tickets. That marks an increase of 12 tickets since the previous update four days earlier.

The current setup has approximately 2,444 seats available for sale, with 1,710 tickets still remaining. While the venue can reportedly hold around 9,440 fans for a wrestling event, TNA has only opened a portion of the building at this stage. The lowest-priced standard ticket is currently listed at $59.35.

The show will be headlined by Nic Nemeth defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Leon Slater. Slater earned the opportunity by exercising Option C after vacating the X-Division Championship at TNA Lockdown.

With the X-Division title now vacant, a six-way scramble match will determine the new champion. Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Fabian Aichner, Ryan Nemeth, and KC Navarro have already qualified through tournament victories. The final spot will go to the winner of an upcoming match between Mr. Elegance and BDE.

Also scheduled is the annual Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. The winner receives the Call Your Shot Trophy, which can be redeemed for a championship opportunity at a time of their choosing. Bear Bronson, Frankie Kazarian, and Avery Styles have been announced for the match so far.

Elsewhere on the card, Xia Brookside will put the TNA Knockouts Championship on the line against Indi Hartwell, while Eddie Edwards is set to face Ricky Sosa in singles competition.

TNA Bound For Glory 2026 takes place on Sunday, October 11, and will stream live on pay-per-view and TNA+.

People has attributed the poor ticket sales to what seems like WWE backing away from their partnership with TNA. Their is currently no WWE talent scheduled to appear on the pay-per-view.

Recent Slowdown (2026): On-screen crossovers between the active rosters slowed significantly through 2026, with TNA talent notably absent from events like the WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

The last time an active WWE NXT star appeared on a TNA show was when Thea Hail appeared on the July 16, 2026, episode of TNA Impact (in a match that was taped two weeks prior).

WWE SmackDown Preview 9/25/2026

WWE SmackDown live tonight at 8/7c on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix for international fans from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • WWE United States Championship Cage Match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Baron Corbin
  • Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend
  • Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Finn Balor vs. CM Punk vs. Gunther

AEW All Out 9/26/2026 (Card)

AEW All Out – Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Now Arena in Chicago, Illinois

Main Card

  • AEW World Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Jon Moxley
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. FTR vs. The Young Bucks
  • AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Chicago Street Fight: The Brawling Birds (c) vs. The Divine Dominion
  • AEW World Trios Championship Match: Swerve Strickland & New Level (c) vs. Hangman Page & Brodido
  • AEW International Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
  • AEW National Championship Match: Andrade El Idolo (c) vs. PAC
  • AEW Women’s World Championship #1 Contenders Match: Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match: Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher
  • AEW TBS Championship – Open Challenge: Persephone (c) vs. TBA

Tailgate Brawl

  • Tornado Tailgate Brawl: The Bang Bang Gang vs. Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, Clark Connors & David Finlay
  • Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata

Joseph Sawyer & Samuel Shaw (FKA Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) Arrive On TNA Thursday Night iMPACT!

Joseph Sawyer & Samuel Shaw (FKA Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) Arrive On TNA Impact

Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw, known to WWE fans as Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, made their arrival on last night’s live episode of TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC.

The reveal came after several weeks of mystery attacks backstage, including an assault on Jeff Hardy. Determined to uncover who was responsible, Matt Hardy continued investigating the incidents. Last week’s episode established that two individuals were behind the attacks, setting the stage for this week’s confrontation.

With Jeff Hardy back by his side, The Hardys came to the ring and called out the attackers. Moments later, the arena lights flickered and a fight broke out. When the lights came back on, two masked men were standing over Matt and Jeff.

The pair then removed their masks and were revealed to be Sawyer and Shaw.

Adding to the debut, the Titantron displayed the name “Syx,” seemingly introducing a new identity for the duo while also nodding to their time as members of the Wyatt Sicks faction in WWE.

Shaw also debuted a different appearance, sporting short hair and a mustache reminiscent of his pre-Wyatt Sicks look.

The arrival marks a return to familiar territory for Shaw, who previously competed in TNA under the Samuel Shaw name. For Sawyer, however, the appearance represents his first run with the promotion.

With the mystery attackers now revealed, TNA has added another notable team to its roster and placed them immediately in the orbit of The Hardys.

Tony Khan Says Proposed Paramount-WBD Merger Could Strengthen AEW

The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has cleared a significant legal hurdle, and AEW President Tony Khan remains optimistic about what the deal could mean for the company.

Following reports that Paramount reached a settlement with California and other states challenging the acquisition, Khan discussed the development during a social media stream on September 23.

Khan noted that he has publicly supported the transaction for months and believes a combined Paramount-WBD company could create opportunities for AEW in the future.

He also praised Paramount CEO David Ellison, citing previous interactions through NFL-related business relationships and describing him as a strong supporter of sports and professional wrestling.

While Khan expressed confidence about the direction of the deal, the acquisition has not yet been completed. The proposed merger still faces additional steps before it can officially close.

For AEW, the situation remains noteworthy because Warner Bros. Discovery is the promotion’s longtime media partner, with AEW programming airing across TNT, TBS, and HBO Max.

Khan said he is encouraged by the broader changes taking place in the media industry and believes AEW fans have reason to be optimistic if the transaction is ultimately finalized.

Credit to Rindside News

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 9/24/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! live tonight at 9/8c on AMC from the Boeing Centre in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Rich Swann & BDE vs. The Righteous
  • Elijah vs. Eddie Edwards
  • Four-Way Match: Elayna Black vs. Jada Stone vs. Harley Hudson vs. Gabby Forza (Winner gets a shot at the TNA Knockouts TV Title)
  • TNA International Championship — Triple Threat Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. Trey Miguel vs. Jason Hotch
  • The Hardys to call out the mystery attackers

Former WWE stars Joe Gacy (Joseph Sawyer) and Dexter Lumis (Sam Shaw) are expected to join TNA Wrestling and may be revealed as the mystery attackers behind recent backstage assaults on TNA iMPACT

AEW Dynamite & Collision Preview 9/23/2026

AEW Dynamite & Collision 3-Hour Special live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO from the Fishers Events Center in Fishers, Indiana. This special is the go-home for this Saturday’s All Out pay-per-view.

  • AEW World Trios Championships Match: New Level & Swerve Strickland (c) vs. The Demand
  • AEW TBS Championship Match: Persephone (c) vs. Hyan
  • Renee Paquette interviews The Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion – Face-To-Face
  • AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Dezmond Xavier

Kota Ibushi Says Wrestling Return Appears Unlikely Following Second Femur Surgery

Kota Ibushi is facing one of the toughest challenges of his career after revealing that doctors have given him a discouraging outlook regarding a potential return to professional wrestling.

The former AEW star recently underwent a second surgery following the broken femur he suffered during a match with Josh Alexander on AEW Collision. According to Ibushi, medical professionals have warned that stepping back into the ring could carry significant long-term risks.

Doctors reportedly told Ibushi that while he should be able to recover enough to live a normal daily life, the demands of professional wrestling present a high likelihood of re-injuring the leg. He noted that the metal plate inserted during surgery is expected to remain in place permanently, and another break could have serious consequences for his mobility.

The update marks another setback in what has been a difficult stretch for Ibushi. Prior to the leg injury, he spent an extended period on the sidelines dealing with a major shoulder issue that kept him out of action for nearly two years.

Speaking about his current condition, Ibushi acknowledged that the road back appears extremely difficult. He admitted that a return to the ring feels close to impossible and said he no longer feels physically at the same level he once did.

Despite the grim prognosis, Ibushi has not completely closed the door on wrestling again. He stated that he has no intention of giving up on the possibility of a comeback and remains determined to keep working toward a return, even if the odds are stacked against him.

If he is eventually cleared to compete again, Ibushi indicated that he would approach his career differently and avoid pushing his body to the same extremes that defined much of his in-ring style over the years.

For now, however, Ibushi’s focus remains on recovery as he continues rehabilitating from one of the most serious injuries of his career.

WWE NXT Preview 9/22/2026

WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW.

  • Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Matches: Competitors TBA
  • La Catalina & Thea Hail vs. Kelani Jordan & Zaria
  • Zilla Fatu, Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux vs. Uriah Connors, Lexis King & Stacks Lorenz

Report: Mara Sadè  Has Signed With AEW

Former WWE and TNA talent Mara Sadè  has reportedly signed with AEW.

Speculation about Sadè’s future surfaced recently when her personal website briefly listed her as being with AEW before the reference was removed. However, Fightful Select has since reported that Sadè has officially signed with the company, with sources indicating the deal had been in the works for several months.

According to the report, AEW sources had expected Sadè  to join the promotion during the summer, and her contract reportedly became effective last week. The deal is said to be a full-time salaried agreement rather than a tiered contract.

Prior to signing with AEW, Sadè reportedly held discussions with WWE after becoming a free agent and also received an offer to remain with TNA. She ultimately finished her TNA run without a contract while competing in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament, where she defeated Tasha Steelz before falling to Heather By Elegance in the quarterfinals.

Sadè began her wrestling career after signing with WWE in 2022. Performing as Jakara Jackson, she became a member of Meta-Four alongside Lash Legend on NXT before departing the company in April 2025.

She later returned to NXT through WWE’s crossover with TNA, competing under both the Jakara Jackson and Mara Sadè names before becoming a free agent.

AEW has not officially announced the signing, but Fightful’s report indicates Sadè is now under contract with the promotion.