Report: WWE had ‘significant say’ in TNA Bound for Glory match finish
On a Sunday night that saw several finishes and occurrences that had fans complaining both in the arena and online, news has emerged about WWE’s involvement in one of those finishes from TNA Bound for Glory.
SI’s Jon Alba reported on Monday that in regard to the finish between TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater and NXT’s Je’Von Evans, WWE “had a significant say in the booking direction for the match.”
The match ended in a 20-minute draw followed by what was supposed to be a five-minute overtime. However, that extra time was broken up by NXT faction Darkstate which didn’t sit well with those in attendance and on social media.
Alba noted that according to TNA head Carlos Silva, creative is a shared process for wrestlers which they share like Joe Hendry. sources have indicated WWE especially has “a lot of pull” when its talents are utilized on TNA programming.
However, Alba wrote, “It is worth noting, though, that sources have indicated WWE especially has “a lot of pull” when its talents are utilized on TNA programming.”
Alba wrote that even before the finish, it was expected the two were going to have a rematch, possibly at NXT Halloween Havoc.
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.