TNA Bound for Glory notes: Hall of Fame, Xia Brookside, Chris Bey, record attendance
Here’s a few news items from TNA’s Bound for Glory on Sunday:
Chris Bey made a special appearance to announce an attendance of 7,794 which TNA said is their North American record.
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As is tradition, TNA held its annual Hall of Fame ceremony prior to Bound for Glory which featured several familiar faces appear on camera.
For Mickie James’ induction, husband and current WWE SmackDown GM Nick Aldis appeared on camera as did current NXT star Jordynne Grace whom James notably feuded with near the end of her TNA run. Former WWE & TNA wrestler Victoria/Tara also appeared to give James the original Knockouts title belt. For the Beautiful People’s induction, Awesome Kong made a video appearance.
Former TNA star and fellow Hall of Famer Traci Brooks was the host for the ceremony.
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It was announced during the broadcast that Xia Brookside had to miss the Call Your Shot gauntlet match due to an illness. No other details were given. Her tag team partner Lei Ying Lee did compete in the match.
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In a bit of a surprise, NXT’s Kelani Jordan retained the TNA Knockouts title by defeating Indi Hartwell. Jordan won the title at September’s Victory Road by defeating the aforementioned Lee for the title vacated by Ash by Elegance. As noted on commentary, Hartwell’s family was in attendance after a four-flight journey to be there.
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Spike Dudley walked out with Team 3D for their final match with The Hardys for the NXT & TNA Tag Team titles.
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There will be an “After The Glory” special following this Thursday’s TNA Impact which is a show already taped.