Bound For Glory Main Event

[Ruthless-RKO]

Signs throughout the year pointed to Roode/Storm, but that looks shaky unless TNA finds a loophole to get Roode the belt. What's your prediction? I would like to see Aries/Styles, but I see Aries/Angle happening. I couldn't see any other opponent for Aries that would make it worthy of main eventing BFG.

Your thoughts?

 

[FlyHigh2K12]

Well the likely hood of Aries/Styles and Aries/Angle are both gone as the final five for the bound for glory series is set with RVD, Hardy, Storm, Joe and Bully. I'd like to see either Aries vs Bully Ray or Aries vs Joe, Joe/AA at Slammiversary was great and to see it at the big stage could make it even better, however I want to see Bully Ray win the big one, best heel in pro wrestling right now so I'm hoping his contract negatiations are sorted and he has re-signed.

Also about Roode/Storm, Im pretty sure it will happen. Roode will return at No Surrender to screw James Storm out of the series, this will then culminate in the two having a No Holds Barred or some sort of gimmick match at Bound For Glory.

 

[Giddy]

I hope it's either Bully or Joe. Both men deserve to be in the main event, both men can put on a great match, especially with Austin Aries, and I'd love the promos between Ray and Aries. I'd rather have Bully win, simply because I think Bully has earned it, and is the best heel in the business right now.

I agree with FlyHigh2K12 that I also think Roode will return and screw Storm, because I know that somehow Storm vs Roode will be one of the big matches at Bound For Glory.

 

[Theo Mays]

If Aries is still champ (considering he is heavily involved in this Aces and Eights story) then I have a feeling it will be him and Jeff Hardy. Hardy is probably the most over guy in the company and his merchandise sells like hotcakes. Plus we've seen Aries/Joe and Aries/Bully Ray. That leaves us with Storm, Hardy, and RVD. I don't see RVD getting into the final four and you have to think TNA is going to go with Storm and Roode in some sort of match at BFG. That leaves Hardy. Sure the promo work building up to the show won't be as good as some of the other options, but the match itself will be just as good as the rest.

 

[Ashw825]

I couldn't agree with you more. When Aries won the Title I figured that at BFG we would see Hogan & Sting with others against Aces & Eights in a huge like 8 Man Elimination Tag match or something. I can still see that happening. I see Roode vs Storm happening but maybe a non title no holds barred or something. It isn't the end of the world though as it can easily be a main event of a Slammiversary or the next BFG. I was shocked (and pissed of) that neither Styles or Angle continued into the BFG series. So I guess we are going to see another Daniels vs Styles match (will enjoy it none the less) Kurt Angle & AJ Styles are the only two people at the moment that could go against Aries in that dream match at BFG but that's just my opinion

 

[pennywise555]

I quite like that they are still keeping us guessing in terms of a lot of aspects in IW at the mo (Aces and Eights, Joey Ryan, BFG series) but I will admit I was really hoping for either Aries vs AJ or Aries vs Angle

I have three predictions;

1) Aries vs Hardy - TLC (or IW version of)
They go for the biggest name main event and go for Aries vs Jeff Hardy, maybe in some sort of TLC or hardcore match up. Out of the final names, Jeff is probably the most over and main stream name to go with and they could pull off a pretty high spot filled match

2) Aries vs Bully 2
I think this for a few reasons;

A, I think most people really liked the Bully/Aries match they had months ago so it would be a safe bet they could just add a few extra bits to it

B, With all the contract talk, I just cant help but think some of its intentional to get people expecting Bully to be gone

C, I have a feeling Bully may end up being part of Aces and Eights as hes been a key talker in the whole angle but manages to keep safe and just happens to be there AFTER incidents

3) A Double vs M Double (Matt Morgan)
I know, this is a major stretch BUT again I have a sneaking suspicion that he could be in the Aces and Eights (Maybe who Festus bloke is playing). Despite being 'gone' it seems a bit odd that hes hinting at WWE but its all had to be a bit cryptic and I just think it would be a great Big man vs Little Man image - would be a lasting image for IW if Aries could get him up for the brainbuster and could get Morgan back into the main event (maybe hes been asked to take a break so he can come back fresh and start being the main event big man)?

 

[lil bitch Kid]

Now, here's the thing : Aj technically isn't out. If you lose a match by DQ, you lose 10 points, right? I don't think, in two years, they have used it, but it might be a good way to get Styles in. I'd assume they won't do it because my guess is Styles and Ngle will take on Danaz at BFG, but it would add to the excitement.

 

[The Hillside]

I don't understand how do you all picture Roode returning at No Surrender to screw Storm from the BFG series win. Roode got his win at Lockdown by luck and he should have been far from happy with that. I don't know why he will cost Storm the BFG series.

I can imagine a Storm BFG series win straight away and a title match against Roode at Bound for Glory with an eventual win. There is no better way to get Storm over big time from here.

Aries on the other hand will probably face Styles or Angle at BFG in a non-title match in what would be Aries's biggest match in history. Good booking will be to have either Angle or Styles cost Aries his World Title at No Surrender against Roode due to some frustration at losing a match earlier in the night or a backstage argument or rift with Aries. That will turn Styles or Angle heel and build a perfect match for Bound For Glory against Aries.

Bound for Glory main event should be Roode vs Storm in some stipulation match preferably No Holds Barred for the World Title. They have been building Storm all year long and screwing this up from here makes no sense at all.

 

[Zeven_Zion]

I'm really leaning toward an Aries vs Bully Ray match and here's why.

I think Bully is going to turn out to be a part of or run Aces and Eights. Correct me if I'm wrong but did A&8's ever REALLY attack Bully? I know they chased him around, might've punched him, but even if they did that doesn't mean he's out of the equation. I remember Immortal guys used to beat eachother up regularly before they teamed up. It can easily be explained. "They had it easy on me." or some Rayism.

That being said, if Bully wins the BFG series and then the reveal of the group's members and intentions takes place in the build up for BFG, Bully being behind it all and trying to weaken Aries along the way (smashed arm, knocked the fuck out last Thursday), I can not only see a Bully vs Aries match but also a reign for Bully with Aces and 8's behind him, protecting his belt from Aries.

While this may be thought of as bad for Aries, it actually is the best thing that could happen to him. Belt or no belt, as long as Aries is at the top and in the spotlight he's good. He needs attention and as any good hero, needs a nemesis. A heel that is just as good as him, persona wise, just evil. Aries is great at having the belt and chasing it would be even better. There are shades of revenge in the whole thing and that's always a nice plot for faces.

Bully gets to be Bully and hold the strap as the magnificent heel that he is and Aries gets to grow even more as a babyface by battling with the top heel in the company and, of course, eventually dethroning him as well as eliminating Aces and 8's with the help of the response team Hogan and Sting form.

This could quite frankly work with any of the BFG series contenders, including AJ Styles (and boy would that be a great feud), and I do think whoever wins the BFG series will be closely involved with Aces and 8's. They showed up either a bit prior to or right when the BFG series started and they slowly focused their attention on the world champion. They are working toward a goal. There's a reason why they're targetting him. Someone wants his belt. Currently the only people who can get it are the BFG contenders. It's one of them, in my opinion.

I am also not ruling out the possibility that we may NEVER see Aces and 8's faces. What if they're just masked goons meant to cause chaos and do Bully's (for instance) bidding. You know, like mercs. They don't show their faces, only the leader does and maybe after he's got what he wanted their services won't be needed anymore. OR, if you want to get extra Hollywoodish, have him use them to win the belt, hold it for long because of them and finally have them turn on him due to the good guys paying them more money to go away. Mercs don't have morals, they work for whoever pays. You take away Bully's defense (his goons), then you let Aries swoop in and take his belt back.

But, ideally, Bully should be "that" guy since I believe he has the skills to really take this to a level that none of the other contenders would, as heels.

 

[Wald]

I'm going to go with Joe vs Aries because the more I think about it the more I'm sure Joe is the leader of Aces & 8s. I think it's revealed at Bound for Glory and Joe wins the title

 

[SpecialFNK]

there are so many ways they can go.

I don't think it will be James Storm. I hope somehow to still get Storm vs Bobby Roode at BFG. maybe Roode returns at No Surrender to cost Storm his match, setting up them for BFG.

I hope it's not RVD. not who I want to see. but I can't help but to wonder about his 2 latest losses. not only back to back matches now, but 2 weeks ago he was pinned by Robbie E. so not like RVD. was he willing to do that for TNA to push him into the title (picture) again?

I don't really want to see Bully Ray. him and Aries had that feud back when was it in the spring?

depends on what TNA has planned for Aces/Eights. do they have to have a connection to this title match? lets say Samoa Joe is going to be the planned leader, does he get in the title match and win with help from Aces/Eights? similar finish to when Hardy won 2 years ago with help from Hogan/Bischoff to form Immortal.
or does TNA plan to have some reveal of the Aces/Eights leader in a rumored War Games type match? still could be Samoa Joe there, but then not in the title match. then maybe TNA wants a good match for the title and we see Aries against Hardy.

could there be some type of triple threat match, again similar to 2010. maybe the final match at No Surrender is interrupted by Aces/Eights causing a no contest and the final 2 guys are both put in a match with Aries at BFG.

 

[ヒュー　G.　レックション]

Now, here's the thing : Aj technically isn't out. If you lose a match by DQ, you lose 10 points, right? I don't think, in two years, they have used it, but it might be a good way to get Styles in. I'd assume they won't do it because my guess is Styles and Ngle will take on Danaz at BFG, but it would add to the excitement.

By God... I hope you're right. If Aries remains champ I really REALLY wanted Styles to face him.

The "DQ - 10 points" thing I believe was used once last time. Jerry Lynn got RVD disqualified by hitting Crimson.

 

[Rulk25]

Also Joe got himself Dq'd getting Negative points last year and yeah I found it funny that they didnt even bring that up when they said its just these guys but I think that bringing that up would be a heel move...s o if it was Bully Ray who needed in sure...but not Aj

By God... I hope you're right. If Aries remains champ I really REALLY wanted Styles to face him.

The "DQ - 10 points" thing I believe was used once last time. Jerry Lynn got RVD disqualified by hitting Crimson.

 

[MWRedskins]

ok, first off, i dont see any curveball being thrown here. no Styles or Angle or Morgan as they arent in the BFG series, so unless Aries somehow loses his title by letting it go due to injury, i dont see him facing two guys who arent in the series or a guy who's barely seen in the company. As for who i think he will face there's 4 guys i think he could face. someone said Hardy, that's an idea, but i dont think it should happen. if it's Hardy vs. Aries, some fans could be divided and while they will divide with the other match ideas i have, that would change with the end i also could predict. another match idea is Bully Ray, top heel vs. top face and potential leader for Aces and Eights, however, is he leaving or staying. if he's leaving, then what's the point of him in a TNA Main Event, just have him lose and let him go, sadly, now if he stays, have him as the Aces and Eights leader. my other ideas are both RVD and Samoa Joe and the way i would have it is have them win the title with help from Aces and Eights then reveal them as the leader. both make sense as RVD as a heel would be more of a shocker and while Joe wont be a shocking turn, he can put on a great match.

 

[ABMorales787]

TNA did a great job of making the outcome of the BFG Series hard to see. You'd think it's going to be Storm, but who honestly thinks Roode/Storm isn't happening at BFG? It's almost written that Roode will come out of hiding just to keep Storm from winning. Teasing a potential A Double vacating the belt was a nice work too. But my eyes are on.... Samoa Joe. The man has been on fire the whole Series and he has shown zero interest in the Ace's And 8's affair. I'm kinda sad it's not Kurt Angle or AJ Styles as they could both give Austin a great rub. Maybe Jeff Hardy can do the same. I don't expect much out of RVD and Bully doesn't seem too fit for it. Especially with his contract in doubt.

 

[Chess]

Hardy. TNA believe he has turned the corner and is a changed man. He has been performing to a decent level (Not AJ, Angle or Aires level) and has been turning up to work sober. Not only this but he is the easiest name in TNA to push to the mainstream. I fully expect Hardy to be at BFG and to win the Title. Despite all this I hope it is Bully as he deserves it and I dont want to see him return to the Worlds Worst Entertainment again.

 

[lil bitch Kid]

Bully Ray has been the most vocal about the faction with the worst name in wrestling history (yes, I'm counting The Union), and has usually been the first one out for the save. If they throw him into the title match, my guess would be he's sticking around and will be the head of the faction meaning that hm and Devon are playing the Internet with their comments.

The other bet, if they are going with the overbooked finish at BFG, would be Joe as the leader and that's how he wins the match and title.

Either way, here's hoping they don't pull a Heenan and speculate as to whether whoever faces A Double is the leader.

One poster said that maybe it was the group that kidnapped Joe. Could you imagine if TNA actually claimed that Joe had been planning this for years? I think it would be great.

 

[HBsam31]

Hardy would definitely be the biggest name to go against Aries in the BFG main event, and it wouldn't be a bad choice for them at all. I however was hoping for Aries/Angle. Huge Angle fan, and their match would be fantastic. Seems like Storm and Roode could go at it in a non title match, but I still wouldn't rule out Roode somehow getting the title back by then.

 

[shrimc]

I think in a huge twist of fate, Jeff Hardy will be revealed to be the leader of the aces and eights. He'll beat Joe by forfeit after he's been attacked by the Aces and Eights, then they come out to the ring where Jeff is standing and Jeff runs out and grabs a ladder, gets in to the ring, and shakes hands with the Aces and Eights, revealing himself the be the true Anti-Christ of professional wrestling. He goes on to wrestle Aries at BFG in a lumberjack match with TNA wrestlers and Aces and Eights members at ringside. A huge brawl erupts outside about 10 minutes in to the match and Aries gets distracted and Hardy rolls him up for the victory.
I believe Roode and Storm will have a match on the card as well probably a texas strap match or something like that.

 

[lil bitch Kid]

We can pretty much bank on Storm vs Roode and some kind of multi man match with the masked morons and TNA. The history of BFG as a PPV has always been that the stronger the under card, the weaker the main event. Now, with the BFG series, they build it up so that basically half of the guys would be viable as opponents. Last year, they pushed Roode through the roof to get the title match and he was believable. This year, the original plan was obviously Roode vs Storm for the title. At some point, someone grabbed the other half of the brain and realized that that match does not need the title. With that, they strapped a rocket to A Double. This was a great move. Aries against anyone will be a great match to watch. On paper, it won't sell anything. But, with a strong undercard, it will be the match to watch.