NXT talent announced for TNA Bound for Glory pre-show match

WWE NXT will have a presence at Saturday’s TNA Bound for Glory event.

A tag team contest has been announced for the Countdown to Bound for Glory pre-show set for this Saturday, October 26 featuring Xia Brookside teaming with NXT’s Brinley Reece against Ash by Elegance and the former Heather Reckless, renamed Heather by Elegance during Thursday’s TNA Impact episode.

In addition to the new match for the pre-show, two spots were filled in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet for Saturday’s pay-per-view, with AJ Francis securing the final spot in the gauntlet, and Frankie Kazarian stuck with the opening slot.

Bound for Glory begins with the Countdown show at 6:45 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday on TNA’s digital media channels, with the pay-per-view portion of the card kicking off at 8 p.m. Eastern. The final card:

  • TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth defends against Joe Hendry w/Frankie Kazarian as special guest referee
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Masha Slamovich
  • Full Metal Mayhem for the TNA Tag Team Championship: ABC vs. The Hardys vs. The System
  • Monster’s Ball match for the TNA Digital Media and International Wrestling Championships: PCO defends against Matt Cardona
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mike Bailey defends against El Hijo del Vikingo
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Spitfire defend against Wendy Choo & Rosemary
  • Call Your Shot gauntlet match — AJ Francis enters last, Frankie Kazarian enters first
  • Moose vs. Mike Santana
  • Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin
  • Bob Ryder & Rhino inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame
  • Countdown to Bound for Glory: Xia Brookside & Brinley Reece vs. Ash by Elegance & Heather by Elegance