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TNA Bound For Glory 2026 Results, Erick Redbeard Helps Syx

TNA Bound For Glory 2026 Results: Leon Slater Wins World Championship, Amazing Red Captures X-Division Title

TNA Wrestling presented Bound For Glory on October 11, 2026, with several championship changes and major developments throughout the night. Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth to become TNA World Champion, while Amazing Red returned to the X-Division spotlight by winning a seven-way match. Frankie Kazarian also won the Call Your Shot Gauntlet for the third consecutive year.

The event featured additional title changes, a surprise appearance from Erick Redbeard, and a big victory for Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano in the Knockouts tag team division.

TNA Bound For Glory 2026 Match Results

  • Singles Match: Ricky Sosa def. Eddie Edwards.
  • TNA X-Division Championship — Seven-Way Match: Amazing Red def. Cedric Alexander, Fabian Aichner, Rich Swann, KC Navarro, BDE and Ryan Nemeth to win the vacant title.
  • TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano def. Allie and Kiera Hogan (c) to win the titles.
  • Call Your Shot Gauntlet: Frankie Kazarian won by last eliminating Trey Miguel.
  • TNA International Championship — Four-Way Match: Jason Hotch def. Mustafa Ali (c), John Skyler and Agent Zero to win the title.
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Indi Hartwell def. Xia Brookside (c) to win the title. Mickie James served as special guest referee.
  • Singles Match: Moose def. Max Caster.
  • Falls Count Anywhere Match: Syx def. The Hardys.
  • TNA World Championship: Leon Slater def. Nic Nemeth (c) to win the title.

Hall of Fame Ceremony

The pre-show Hall of Fame ceremony honored Amazing Red, Konnan and ODB.

Frankie Kazarian inducted Red, who revealed that he would compete for the X-Division Championship later that night. Mike Santana inducted Konnan, who was not present for the ceremony and did not deliver a speech. Al Snow and Traci Brooks inducted ODB.

Ricky Sosa Defeats Eddie Edwards

Ricky Sosa opened the pay-per-view with a victory over Eddie Edwards in a competitive match that featured interference from Alisha Edwards.

Alisha helped Eddie gain control early, but Sosa rallied with high-flying offense, including a springboard cutter. Eddie answered with a Tiger Driver and nearly finished the match with the Boston Knee Party. However, Sosa countered with a Michinoku Driver before catching Alisha’s attempted dive and turning it into a Blue Thunder Bang.

Eddie had another opportunity to win after landing the Boston Knee Party, but he hesitated while checking on his wife. That decision proved costly. After Eddie missed a moonsault, Sosa connected with two running uppercuts to secure the pinfall victory.

The two wrestlers shook hands after the match.

Amazing Red Wins the X-Division Championship

Amazing Red captured the vacant TNA X-Division Championship in a seven-way match against Cedric Alexander, Fabian Aichner, Rich Swann, KC Navarro, BDE and Ryan Nemeth.

The title had been vacated after Leon Slater exercised Option C, putting the championship up for grabs in a fast-paced contest.

Navarro came close to winning after hitting Sliced Bread on Aichner, but Nemeth pulled the referee out of the ring to stop the count. Later, Red battled Navarro on the turnbuckles before gaining the advantage with an avalanche Spanish Fly. Red followed up with the Code Red to pin Navarro and claim the championship.

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano Win the Knockouts Tag Team Titles

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano defeated reigning champions Allie and Kiera Hogan to capture the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.

Baszler established control early with her technical wrestling, and the challengers spent much of the match targeting Hogan’s legs. Hogan eventually made the tag to Allie, who came alive with a backbreaker inspired by The Butcher.

The champions struggled to regain momentum as Serrano and Baszler worked together to isolate Allie. Serrano landed a Codebreaker before launching Allie into a knee strike from Baszler. Baszler then locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing Allie to pass out and bringing the title reign to an end.

Frankie Kazarian Wins the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Again

Frankie Kazarian won the Call Your Shot Gauntlet for the third consecutive year, last eliminating Trey Miguel to secure the victory.

The match featured several notable moments, including M by Elegance accidentally eliminating Heather by Elegance while tossing Harley Hudson from the ring. Ben Bishop also attempted to take Jada Stone’s place in the match, only for Stone to eliminate him shortly afterward.

AJ Francis made his TNA debut during the gauntlet and played a major role late in the contest, eliminating Avery Styles from the final four. Kazarian, meanwhile, remained loyal to Styles rather than turning on his partner.

The final two came down to Kazarian and Miguel. After a rapid exchange of roll-ups, Kazarian trapped Miguel for the three-count.

Following his victory, Kazarian addressed speculation about how he would use his Call Your Shot opportunity. Rather than targeting the TNA World Championship, he revealed that he intends to challenge for the TNA tag team titles alongside Avery Styles.

Order of entrance: 1. Trey Miguel, 2. Avery Styles, 3. Bear Bronson, 4. Frankie Kazarian, 5. Dutch, 6. LJ Cleary, 7. Gabby Forza, 8. Matthew Rehwoldt, 9. Heather by Elegance, 10. Vincent, 11. Harley Hudson, 12. AJ Francis, 13. Elijah, 14. M by Elegance, 15. Home Town Man, 16. Brian Myers, 17. Mr. Elegance, 18. Elayna Black, 19. Jada Stone & Ben Bishop, 20. Joe Alonzo.

Order of elimination: LJ Cleary by Bear Bronson, 2. Matthew Rehwoldt by Heather by Elegance, 3. Dutch by Bear Bronson, 4. Vincent by Brian Myers, 5 & 6. Harley Hudson and Heather by Elegance both tossed by M by Elegance, 7. M by Elegance by Gabby Forza, 8. Bear Bronson by Gabby Forza, 9. Ben Bishop by Jada Stone, 10. Jada Stone by Brian Myers, 11. Brian Myers by Home Town Man, 12. Home Town Man by AJ Francis, 13. Gabby Forza by AJ Francis, 14. Joe Alonzo by Avery Styles, 15. Mr. Elegance by Avery Styles, 16. Elayna Black by AJ Francis, 17. Elijah by Frankie Kazarian, 18. Avery Styles by AJ Francis, 19. AJ Francis by Trey Miguel, 20. Trey Miguel by Frankie Kazarian, Winner: Frankie Kazarian.

Jason Hotch Captures the TNA International Championship

Jason Hotch defeated Mustafa Ali, John Skyler and Agent Zero in a four-way match to win the TNA International Championship.

Agent Zero initially used his power advantage to dominate the competition. Ali eventually convinced Hotch and Skyler to work together against the powerhouse, leading to a major table sequence involving Tasha Steelz and Mila Moore.

Ali hit a 450 splash through the table, but the competitors couldn’t capitalize before Zero returned to the action. Zero then overwhelmed Skyler and nearly put Hotch away with a chokeslam.

Hotch escaped and rallied with a superkick, a spinning torture rack bomb and a flying stomp. Ali appeared poised to steal the victory with another 450 splash, but Hotch countered the pin attempt into a crucifix roll-up to win the championship.

Indi Hartwell Wins the Knockouts Championship

Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as the special guest referee.

Brookside resorted to cheating throughout the match, including thumbing Hartwell in the eye. When James confronted the champion over her actions, Brookside shoved and slapped the referee. James responded with a punch that knocked Brookside to the mat.

The finish centered on an exposed turnbuckle. Brookside escaped Hurts Donut and sent Hartwell into the steel before connecting with her lifting DDT, but Hartwell kicked out.

Brookside attempted the move again, only for Hartwell to reverse the situation and send the champion into the exposed turnbuckle. Hartwell followed with a flying elbow drop and Hurts Donut to score the pinfall and win the title.

Moose Defeats Max Caster

Moose defeated Max Caster in a competitive singles match that went beyond the usual antics associated with Caster’s entrance and microphone work.

Caster found openings by driving Moose into the steel steps and countering a spear attempt with a back body drop onto the steps. He also made it clear that he wanted to win in the ring rather than rely on a count-out.

Moose eventually rallied, connecting with a headbutt, a uranage and a senton. Caster avoided one spear attempt, but Moose found his opening when he raised his knees to block Caster’s flying Mic Drop elbow.

Moose then landed the spear to earn the victory. The two exchanged respect after the match.

Syx Defeats The Hardys in Falls Count Anywhere Match – Erick Redbeard Helps Syx

Syx defeated The Hardys in a wild Falls Count Anywhere match featuring tables, ladders and chairs.

The fight moved throughout the venue, including the crowd and merchandise area. One of the night’s biggest spots saw Jeff Hardy leap from a balcony with a Swanton Bomb, driving Samuel Shaw through tables.

The action later reached the stage, where The Hardys hit a pair of Twists of Fate before setting up ladders and tables for another high-risk sequence.

As Matt and Jeff encouraged the crowd, Erick Redbeard (A.K.A. Erick Rowan), appeared on stage. Redbeard chokeslammed Matt through a table and powerbombed Jeff through another, turning the match in Syx’s favor.

Syx then worked together to bring The Hardys back to the ring. Joseph Sawyer powerbombed Shaw onto the fallen Hardys before covering Jeff to secure the win.

Leon Slater Wins the TNA World Championship

Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth to capture the TNA World Championship in the main event, ending Nemeth’s reign in dramatic fashion.

The match remained competitive throughout, with the action intensifying late. Nemeth attempted his superkick, but Slater caught it and responded with a superkick of his own before following up with a scissor kick.

Slater climbed to the top rope and landed the Swanton 450, but Nemeth survived the pin attempt. A second attempt ended when Nemeth raised his knees, then caught Slater in a cradle. Slater kicked out, and Nemeth followed with a headbutt and the Danger Zone, but the challenger again refused to stay down.

Slater later sent Nemeth to the outside with a Blue Thunder Bomb and launched himself over the ring post with a dive. Back inside, Slater initially found Nemeth out of position for another Swanton 450, so he adjusted and landed a long-distance flying splash instead.

Slater then climbed the turnbuckles once more and connected with the Swanton 450 to score the decisive pinfall and become the new TNA World Champion.

The victory closed out Bound For Glory with one of the biggest milestones of Slater’s career.

Report: TNA Showing Interest In Multiple Former Wyatt Sicks Members

TNA Wrestling is reportedly exploring the possibility of adding several former WWE stars to its roster.

According to The Takedown on SI, the promotion has expressed serious interest in multiple former members of the Wyatt Sicks faction, though it remains unclear whether any deals have been finalized.

The report indicates that talents linked to TNA’s interest include Taylor Rotunda (Uncle Howdy), Joseph Sawyer (Joe Gacy), Samuel Shaw (Dexter Lumis), and Erick Redbeard (Erick Rowan). However, it has not been confirmed which, if any, of those names are actively being pursued.

Any additions from that group would provide an immediate boost to TNA’s roster, particularly its tag team division. Sources cited in the report noted there is optimism within the company about the impact former Wyatt Sicks members could have if agreements are reached.

The Wyatt Sicks became one of WWE’s most talked-about acts following their debut as a tribute to the late Bray Wyatt. Since the group’s reported departures from WWE, speculation has continued regarding where its members might surface next.

For now, TNA’s reported interest appears to be just that—interest. No signings have been confirmed, but the situation is one to watch as the promotion continues evaluating potential additions to its roster.

Several Former WWE Stars Officially Become Free Agents Following Expiration Of Non-Compete Clauses

A significant group of former WWE talent officially entered free agency today as the 90-day non-compete clauses tied to April’s post-WrestleMania roster cuts came to an end.

More than 20 wrestlers were released by WWE following WrestleMania 42, and many of the biggest names from that group are now free to sign with or compete for any promotion they choose.

Among the newly available talents are Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Santos Escobar, Zoey Stark, Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis.

While some released stars have already returned to the independent wrestling scene, others have remained quiet about their future plans, leaving fans speculating about where they could surface next.

Nikki Storm And Joe Gacy Already Planning Their Next Moves

Several former members of the Wyatt Sicks faction have already begun laying the groundwork for life after WWE.

Nikki Cross, who has resumed using the name Nikki Storm, is scheduled to appear for both PROGRESS Wrestling and Maple Leaf Pro in the coming weeks. Storm has also expanded her role within the industry outside the ring, as she and her husband Big Damo recently became owners of both PROGRESS Wrestling and DEFY Wrestling.

Meanwhile, Joe Gacy has started teasing the next phase of his character. Last month, he released a video featuring imagery connected to the Wyatt Sicks persona he portrayed in WWE, suggesting a darker evolution of his character may be on the horizon.

The futures of Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, and Dexter Lumis remain less clear, with none of the three having publicly announced their next destinations.

Kairi Sane Begins New Chapter

Of all the WWE departures, Kairi Sane’s release generated some of the strongest reactions from fans.

The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion was actively involved in a storyline alongside IYO SKY and Asuka before her exit, leading many to question the timing of her departure. Reports later indicated that Sane had requested her release and was interested in returning to Japan.

On the first day of her free agency, Sane marked the occasion by sharing a photo of herself alongside a motorcycle on social media, signaling the beginning of a new chapter in her career.

Motor City Machine Guns Continue To Fuel Speculation

Former WWE Tag Team Champions Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley have also kept fans guessing about their future.

The Motor City Machine Guns recently released a video on their YouTube channel featuring a comedic skit that ended with the duo discovering a mystery contract from an unnamed wrestling promotion. While the company was never revealed, many fans immediately speculated that All Elite Wrestling could be the destination being teased.

Both wrestlers have extensive histories with multiple promotions, making them one of the most intriguing tag teams currently available on the market.

Questions Surround Aleister Black And Zelina Vega

Aleister Black remains one of the most notable free agents available.

Despite widespread assumptions that he could eventually return to AEW, no official plans have been announced. Reports have suggested there may be reservations within AEW regarding a potential reunion, though nothing has been confirmed publicly.

His wife, Zelina Vega, may already be preparing for her next wrestling chapter. Recently, she filed a trademark application for the name “Xelina” for wrestling-related entertainment services, leading to speculation that an in-ring return could be in the works.

Zoey Serrano Set For Return

Formerly known as Zoey Stark, Zoey Serrano has already lined up her first major post-WWE appearance.

She is scheduled to compete in the RevPro Women’s Grand Prix 2026, where she will face Zeuxis in the tournament’s opening round.

The appearance marks a significant milestone following the severe knee injury she suffered in May 2025 during a match involving Kairi Sane and Rhea Ripley. The injury sidelined her for an extended period and raised concerns about the future of her career.

Santos Escobar Takes Aim At WWE Leadership

Santos Escobar also acknowledged his newly acquired free-agent status this week.

In a social media post, the former WWE star reflected on his six-year run with the company while also directing criticism toward WWE President Nick Khan and Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

While Escobar did not reveal where he intends to wrestle next, his comments quickly generated discussion among fans as the next stage of his career begins.

Wrestling Free Agency Heats Up

With so many recognizable names now officially available, the wrestling free-agent market has become one of the industry’s biggest stories.

Some talents appear poised for immediate returns to the ring, while others are expected to take their time evaluating offers from promotions around the world. Whether the next destination is AEW, NJPW, TNA, independent wrestling, or somewhere entirely unexpected, the coming weeks could bring a wave of major signings and surprise debuts across the wrestling landscape.

Erick Rowan Appears In Wyatt Sicks Video On WWE Raw, Says He Has a Purpose Now

Erick Rowan spoke in the latest Wyatt Sicks video on this week’s Raw, referencing the passing of Luke Harper and Bray Wyatt. The video aired on Monday’s show, in which Rowan was asked how he’s been and said that the last few years have been hard. He said that he used to have a family and they always had each other’s backs. But then one day he lost a brother, the person who believed in him more than anyone. He said that he kept moving and life went on, but then when he thought he had everything going,m his other brother was gone too.

Rowan said that he had no more family and didn’t want to get back up after that, but he was given hope and took a hand at his lowest point. He then said that he has a purpose now and that they would “take our broken hearts and make some beautiful art.”

Source: 411Mania

Backstage Update On Potential Members Of WWE’s New Bray Wyatt-Themed Faction

Over the last few weeks, WWE has guided fans on a cryptic treasure hunt, with the final prize rumored to be a new faction led by Uncle Howdy (fka Bo Dallas), the real-life brother of the late Windham Rotunda (aka Bray Wyatt). WWE’s latest clue revealed a QR code at WWE Backlash that linked to a phone number and an audio file indicating that several “missing” people have come together to form a new family in WWE.

QR code hit the screen that sent viewers to the WWE-hosted landing page www.wwe.com/porte_ouverte. (That slug, “port ouverte,” is French for “open door.”)

On the page, an audio file is hosted, along with what appears to be a phone number, 888-280-3999 — the same number that, in 2022, revealed an audio clip of Bray Wyatt’s doctor revealing his (in character) mental health diagnosis, ending with a tease of his return. When playing the audio on the page, a distorted female voice says, “You think you’re so close to finding him but you don’t even know what you’re looking for. He’s not what you think. He just wants to help. That’s all he ever wanted. He opens up his arms and makes you feel like you matter; like you belong. He doesn’t change you. He, he reminds you. He wants to know, ‘Why did you forget about them?’ He says he opened the door and the time of secrets has come to an end.”

The familiar phone number now hosts a different message, mentioning “the ones that had gone missing,” and going on to say, in part, “None of you cared. Their families didn’t care. Their friends didn’t care, but I set them free. They are my family now and we will do anything to protect our family. I can’t wait for you to see what we’ve become. It’s beautiful.”

In the wake of this massive Easter egg, PWInsider is now reporting that this new group will soon present themselves on WWE television as a spinoff of sorts of the Wyatt Family. Moreover, this Bray Wyatt-themed faction will feature a few former associates of Wyatt’s, in addition to some new names, who have been subject to absences from WWE programming. The five names currently penciled into this reported group are Bo Dallas, Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan.

Like the aforementioned audio file alluded to, all members of this new faction have previous experience in other factions, or families, in WWE. Cross formerly served as a member of Sanity up until her stablemates Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, and Killian Dain were called up to WWE’s main roster, while she remained in “WWE NXT” in 2018.   Similarly, Dexter Lumis was once a member of The Way alongside the likes of Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, and Indi Hartwell. While the latter three stayed in close proximity to each other on WWE’s main roster, Lumis abruptly disappeared from television last year, last wrestling on the June 1 episode of “WWE Main Event.” Erick Rowan, of course, was a member of the original Wyatt Family before the group disbanded in 2017.

For Gacy, his status as the leader of The Schism took a turn when Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler (Grizzled Young Veterans) departed from WWE in September 2023. As a result, Gacy later declared that Schism was “dead.”

As of now, there is no word on whether Alexa Bliss, who notably aligned with Wyatt’s alter-ego The Fiend from 2020 until 2021, will be part of this offshoot unit as well.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Reportedly Re-Signs Erick Rowan

WWE star Bray Wyatt’s passing hit the wrestling world hard, especially since he was reportedly close to being medically cleared, and fans have theorized that Wyatt’s brother, Bo Dallas (who played the mysterious “Uncle Howdy” during Wyatt’s final run) could continue Wyatt’s stories. This speculation only grew louder after the WWE documentary based on Wyatt’s life, “Becoming Immortal,” seemed to tease a continuation of his story, and now, a report from PWInsider Elite suggests WWE has re-signed original Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan. The move is not completely unexpected, having been foreshadowed by Rowan pulling out of an independent show due to “contractual obligations” two weeks ago.

Rowan is best known for his lengthy tenure in the Wyatt Family alongside the late Brodie Lee (Luke Harper) and Braun Strowman, who came in later. Rowan and Lee won tag team championships both in “WWE NXT” and on the main roster, but Lee was released back December 2019, and after a brief storyline (and second tag title run) with Bryan Danielson (aka Daniel Bryan) Rowan followed Lee out the door in April 2020.

Interestingly, Braun Strowman recently returned from injury just in time for the Draft, where he came to the aid of Jey Uso and got in the face of NFL star Patrick Mahomes. Fans have speculated that WWE could use Wyatt-centric supporting characters like Rowan and Strowman to make form a new faction led by Dallas. If this is the case, such a faction could also be a vehicle for re-introducing Alexa Bliss after she returns from maternity leave, and free agent Matt Hardy has also expressed interest. Meanwhile, WWE has been reusing flashing QR codes again, much like they did when they teased Wyatt’s 2022 return in the notorious “White Rabbit” storyline; these codes are reportedly indicative of Dallas’ return, with or without the Uncle Howdy costume.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Erick Rowan Believed To Be Returning WWE

Erick Redbeard, previously known as Erick Rowan, sparked discussions among fans when it was revealed that he had withdrawn from various independent bookings, including one for East Coast Pro Wrestling (ECPW). The reason cited was “new contractual obligations,” leading to speculation that he might be returning to WWE.

Later reports indicated that Rowan had been in Pittsburgh recently, a common city where WWE sends talent for medical evaluations before signing them.

This has caused fans to speculate Rowan is returning to WWE to be aligned with Bo Dallas when he portrays Uncle Howdy. Dave Meltzer reported the following in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

“Joseph Ruud, 42, who has been wrestling on indies as Erick Redbeard, but best known as Erick Rowan, pulled out of all his upcoming dates citing signing a new contract that would prevent appearing. The natural speculation would be WWE, with the idea of a connection with the returning Bo Dallas. WWE did not confirm that as they wouldn’t officially but within the company there was that expectation.”

Erick Rowan And Luke Harper Return Promo

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WWE aired a new promo for Erick Rowan and Luke Harper’s return at last night’s SmackDown Live. They called themselves the Bludgeon Brothers.

No word yet on when the two will debut with their new looks.

Erick Rowan Returns From Injury On SmackDown Live To Assist Bray Wyatt (Video)

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Bray Wyatt regained one of his disciples this week … because Erick Rowan made his return on SmackDown Live to help the Eater of Worlds assault Randy Orton.

Rowan made a surprise appearance on the SmackDown Live after WrestleMania to tip the scales in Bray’s direction during a brawl with Orton, and he was sporting an updated creepy sheep mask.

As we previously reported, Rowan has been cleared to return to action since late February following a successful rotator cuff surgery back in October.

The reunited Wyatt Family didn’t have long to celebrate though, as Luke Harper ran down and chased away both of his former friends. Orton and Harper later beat his ex-teammates in the main event.

H/T Pro Wrestling Sheet

Check out Rowan’s return in the videos below:

Erick Rowan Cleared To Return

Erick Rowan has been cleared to return to the ring from his torn rotator cuff. PWInsider notes that Rowan was backstage for last night’s WWE SmackDown but obviously was not used.

Source: WrestlingINC