Congratulations to IMPACT Wrestling.
Yesterday, the company announced that it has sold out the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois, for its annual Bound For Glory spectacular.
It's a time of transition for the company as they head over to AXS TV on October 22, ushering in a new era for their television product. Currently, they are on the Pursuit Channel, an outdoor enthusiast television network that has had its fair share of mistakes in airing IMPACT Wrestling. One such mistake was airing nearly a half an hour of commercials instead of returning to IMPACT and showing the main event match of the week between Michael Elgin and Rich Swann.
IMPACT will also be partaking in many events throughout the weekend, including a ton of pride celebration events with Knockout Kiera Hogan. Below is her full schedule for the weekend:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
IMPACT Wrestling Pizza Party with Kiera Hogan, To Benefit The Pinta Pride Project
Time: 7pm CT
Location: Lou Malnati?s Pizzeria in Buffalo Grove
Details: This Pizza Party is geared for area youth, hosted by The Pinta Pride Project, which runs Buffalo Grove Pride in suburban Chicago. Molly Pinta, age 13, spearheaded the first-ever Buffalo Grove Pride Parade this past June and has garnered widespread local and national press, including The Today Show. Kiera will speak to the attendees, sign autographs, pose for photos, and more.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Ceremonial Coin-Toss for flag football games from Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA)
Time: 11am CT
Location: Warren Park in Chicago (6601 N. Western Avenue)
Details: Kiera will talk with players before the games start, then perform the ceremonial coin-flip duties for CMSA flag football games. The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) is the largest non-profit gay and lesbian sports organization in the Midwest, with about 3,200 members. CMSA has recreational and competitive levels play in a variety of athletic leagues throughout the year. CMSA is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Ceremonial Puck-Drop before Chicago Wolves game against Rockford IceHogs for the team?s Pride Night.
Time: 7pm CT game-time
Location: Allstate Arena in Rosemont
Details: The successful minor league hockey team is holding its inaugural Pride Night, with a portion of select tickets sold to the game to benefit the Center of Halsted, which is Chicago?s LGBT community center. Kiera will do the Ceremonial Puck-Drop, then participate in various Pride Night festivities.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Co-Hosting Drag Show at Scarlet Bar
Time: 9pm CT
Location: Scarlet Bar (3320 N. Halsted Street) in Chicago
Details: Every Saturday night, Scarlet Bar hosts PREGAME to kick off the night?s festivities, with four local drag performers on stage. Kiera will join PREGAME host Aurora Gozmic with co-hosting duties.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Bi-Ceps Before Brunch: A Speech and Q&A with Kiera Hogan
Time: 11am CT
Location: Center on Halsted in Chicago (3656 N. Halsted Street)
Details: Kiera will speak at the Center on Halsted, which is Chicago?s LGBT community center. Her 45-minute talk will include a Q& A session, plus autographs and photo opportunities.
In addition to all of that, there is an independent wrestling show, All Glory, which IMPACT is co-promoting with Ohio Valley Wrestling, Black Label Pro, Warrior Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Revolver, and more. That show will feature former AEW star, Kylie Rae.
The current Bound for Glory card is as follows:
IMPACT World Championship
Brian Cage (c) vs. Sami CallihanKnockouts Championship
Taya Valkyrie (c) vs. Tenille DashwoodX Division Championship - Ladder Match
Jake Crist (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga vs. Ace Austin vs. TBAIMPACT Tag Team Championships
The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) (c) vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. Rob Van Dam & RhinoMoose vs. Ken Shamrock
Naomichi Marufuji vs. Michael Elgin
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) vs. Dr. Wagner Jr, Aerostar, & Taurus
Call Your Shot Gauntlet
Competitors TBA
Bound For Glory will take place a week from Sunday live on pay-per-view and FITE.