TNA delivered a memorable Bound For Glory this year, mixing nostalgia, chaos, and emotional moments in front of a red-hot crowd. From new champions to double winners and surprise appearances, the show had fans buzzing from start to finish.
Countdown to Bound For Glory
TNA Hall of Fame Inductions
The Beautiful People were first to be enshrined in the 2025 TNA Hall of Fame. Tommy Dreamer handled the induction — though, in true Beautiful People fashion, they put a paper bag over his head before their acceptance speech. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky shared their gratitude with names like Dreamer, Terry Taylor, Jeff Jarrett, and even “Cute Kip” Billy Gunn, while giving a heartfelt shoutout to the “Pigeon Army” fans. The segment closed with a crowd-wide “Let the pigeons loose!” chant.
Mickie James was the second inductee of the night, introduced by her longtime friend and rival Lisa Marie Varon (Tara/Victoria). Mickie thanked Jeff and Jerry Jarrett for giving her an opportunity in TNA, reflected on her early run with Raven’s Gathering stable, and credited Dixie Carter for believing in her “Hardcore Country” reinvention. Mickie summed up her legacy best herself: “I might be too crass, too badass, not your cup of tea — but I’ll always be Hardcore Country.”
Knockouts Tag Team Championship
The IInspiration (c) def. Elegance Brand
The IInspiration held onto their gold after a well-timed mistake from their challengers. Heather accidentally struck her partner M, opening the door for Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay to hit the IIdolizer for the win. Ash by Elegance accompanied her team but couldn’t prevent the champs from keeping their streak alive.
Bound For Glory Main Card
TNA International Championship
Steve Maclin def. Frankie Kazarian (c) to win the title
Maclin kicked things off with an ambush during Kaz’s entrance, setting a violent tone early. The two traded each other’s signature moves and even dragged Kazarian’s mother into the story — who flipped off Maclin after being taunted. After a gritty back-and-forth, Maclin countered Kaz’s tree-of-woe spear attempt and nailed the KIA DDT to become a two-time International Champion, celebrating with his mother afterward.
Tessa Blanchard def. Gia Miller
Tessa showed zero respect for Gia’s clean wrestling approach, using the steps, exposed steel, and even interference from Victoria Crawford to maintain control. Once Crawford was ejected, Jody Threat evened the odds — but Tessa used a roll of quarters to knock Gia out cold while the referee was distracted, stealing the pin.
Call Your Shot Gauntlet – Double Winners
Frankie Kazarian & Nic Nemeth declared co-winners
In one of the most chaotic “Call Your Shot” matches yet, the bout ended in controversy as Kaz and Nic Nemeth simultaneously scored pinfalls following a superplex and double cradle. With two referees giving two separate counts, Santino Marella ruled a rare double victory — and the crowd erupted with “bullshit” chants. Both men now hold guaranteed title shots at any TNA championship.
Notable highlights:
- Jody Threat had her spot stolen by Kazarian.
- Santino got revenge with a Cobra strike on Kaz.
- Ryan Nemeth was accidentally superkicked by his brother Nic.
- Matt Cardona’s elimination came after interference from Mance Warner and Steph De Lander.
Knockouts Championship
Kelani Jordan (c) def. Indi Hartwell to retain
In one of the night’s most technically competitive matches, Hartwell came close to ending Jordan’s reign with the Hurts Donut, but Jordan’s ring awareness saved her. After Indi missed a top-rope elbow, Jordan connected with a sharp kick and a split-legged moonsault to seal the win.
Hardcore War
The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers & Johnny “JDC” Curtis) def. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Tasha Steelz, John Skyler, Jason Hotch & Agent Zero)
This wild, WarGames-style brawl lived up to its name. Agent Zero made a statement by choke-bombing Alisha Edwards onto thumbtacks. Moose later wrapped a steel chain around his arm for a devastating spear, and after chaos all around, Eddie Edwards put Ali away with a barbed wire–wrapped Boston Knee Party. Brutal from bell to bell.
Chris Bey announced the new TNA attendance record for North America with 7,794 fans.
X-Division Championship
Leon Slater (c) vs. Je’Von Evans – No Contest
This one had “match of the night” written all over it until the finish went south. After a 20-minute time limit draw, Santino Marella restarted the bout for five more minutes. Just as Evans seemed ready to capture the gold, the lights went out — and DarkState attacked both men, ruining a fantastic contest. The crowd let TNA know how they felt about that one.
TNA/NXT Tag Team Championship (Tables Match) – One Final Table
Matt & Jeff Hardy (c) def. Team 3D (Bully Ray & D-Von)
Bound For Glory turned into a nostalgia trip when Team 3D faced the Hardy Boyz in a throwback tables match. With Spike Dudley making a cameo, both teams hit their classic moves in a hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing encounter. Jeff’s Swanton Bomb through a table evened the score, and the Hardys finished Bully Ray with a double table spot to retain both sets of titles. Afterward, Team 3D removed their boots and handed them to the Hardys.
TNA World Championship
Mike Santana def. Trick Williams (c) to win the title
The main event was emotional, violent, and story-driven from the start. Trick Williams’ trash talk lit a fire under Santana, who brawled with the champ through the crowd before the match even officially started. Williams targeted Santana’s head and taunted his daughter at ringside — earning a slap for his trouble. Santana fought back through blood and interference, hitting Spin the Block to capture the TNA World Title. He celebrated in tears with his daughter in the ring.
But Bound For Glory wasn’t done yet.
Post-Match Chaos
As Santana basked in victory, Nic Nemeth arrived to cash in his Call Your Shot trophy — only for the lights to go out. A familiar guitar strum rang out, and Elijah returned from injury to smash Nemeth with his signature weapon. Meanwhile, Frankie Kazarian tried his own cash-in attempt, but Santana stopped him cold with another Spin the Block. Santana closed the show still champion as the crowd chanted, “TNA! TNA! TNA!”
Bound For Glory 2025 delivered everything fans could ask for — legends, hardcore violence, shocking finishes, and emotional payoffs. With Santana leading the charge as TNA World Champion and multiple wrestlers holding title shots, the road ahead for TNA looks absolutely wild.
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