Rich Swann has earned his place at TNA’s upcoming pay-per-view, Bound for Glory, by winning an X-Division Championship qualifier against LJ Cleary on this week’s episode of “TNA Impact.” The match saw Cleary start strong, but Swann quickly responded with a spirited display, including a celebratory dance that energized the crowd. Swann landed several powerful kicks and kept the pressure on Cleary, who managed to fight back with high-flying moves and a well-timed enzuigiri. The back-and-forth action included signature maneuvers like Swann’s poison rana and Cleary’s “Irish Goodbye” Canadian Destroyer. Ultimately, Swann sealed the victory with his signature Phoenix Splash.
Swann, a former one-time X-Division Champion, joins Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro, and Cedric Alexander (who holds a rematch clause) in the six-man scramble on Sunday, October 11, in Tampa, Florida. This match will crown the new X-Division Champion following Leon Slater’s vacating of the title after Lockdown in August. Slater, who won his second X-Division title at Lockdown, opted for “Option C,” relinquishing the belt for a chance to challenge the TNA World Champion. Slater will face Nic Nemeth, the current World Champion, in the main event at Bound for Glory.
Fan Take:
This news is huge for fighting fans as it highlights the competitive spirit and dynamic talent rising in the X-Division, promising an electrifying championship match. Swann’s victory not only cements his relevance in TNA but also sets the stage for thrilling high-stakes encounters that could reshape the division’s future.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
