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TNA Bound for Glory 2005
Bound for Glory (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on October 23, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first event under the Bound for Glory name and tenth event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. The show was promoted as TNA's premiere PPV event and their equivalent to the rival World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) WrestleMania. Ten professional wrestling matches and one pre-show match were featured on the card, three of which involved championships. The main event was for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, in which champion Jeff Jarrett fought the challenger Rhino with Tito Ortiz as Special Guest Referee. The match was originally Jarrett versus Kevin Nash with Ortiz as referee, however Nash was not cleared to wrestle due to a medical emergency. A Ten-Man Gauntlet match was held to determine Nash's replacement, which Rhino won.
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Plot Summary
TNA Bound for Glory 2005 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). The main event saw Jeff Jarrett defend his NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Rhino. The show also featured other high-profile matches, including Kevin Nash challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and a Monster's Ball match.
Critical Reception
TNA Bound for Glory 2005 is generally considered a solid event in TNA's history, featuring some strong in-ring performances and significant storyline developments. While not universally acclaimed, it was seen as a step forward for the promotion during a period of growth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its main event match between Jarrett and Rhino.
Noted for introducing new talent and advancing ongoing storylines.
Some criticism directed at the overall pacing and presentation.
Google audience: Audience reviews for TNA Bound for Glory 2005 are mixed, with many praising the exciting in-ring action and the outcome of the main event. However, some viewers expressed dissatisfaction with certain booking decisions and the overall length of the show.
Fun Fact
This event marked the TNA debut of Raven, who would go on to have a significant impact on the promotion's history.
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