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00:00There's no doubt about it. TNA Wrestling has been the home and hotbed for women's professional wrestling for decades now.
00:10And now these two are fighting for the richest prize in that entire game.
00:14If you're Indy Hartwell, how do you compartmentalize all those emotions, those thoughts you've had ringing around in your head since you were a teenager?
00:22You take that and you combine that with everything you've done. Let's not forget, Indy Hartwell is a former champion.
00:27She's not some ingenue off the block here. She's been in this situation before.
00:32Shoulders down, shoulders down, kick out.
00:34And she can do it again.
00:35Oh, Jordan with a crossbody. Hartwell rolls through. Here's the cover. Here's the cover. The referee counted two.
00:42Indy Hartwell with everybody here, her family, the pressure on.
00:46Oh, and Jordan just got off the mat.
00:48That's great strength from Kalani Jordan there.
00:51Backslide here by Jordan. Another kick out, this time by Hartwell.
00:55Very even in the early going.
00:57Back and forth there.
00:58Even with her Indy Hartwell, I mean, she said, and she might have even cursed herself a little bit.
01:04She said, I can't lose.
01:06There was too much on the line here tonight at Down for Glory.
01:10Indy is a perfect 6-0 in singles action here in TNA with wins over three former knockouts world champions in Rosemary,
01:20Tessa Blanchard.
01:21We mentioned it's Slammiversary and Tasha Steeles.
01:24Meanwhile, Kalani Jordan has been beaten in singles action since June across TNA and NXT.
01:30I see some, a little bit of frustration from Kalani Jordan earlier there, but now taken back over.
01:39Shoulders down.
01:39Shoulders down and a kick out.
01:42Oh, nice drop kick there by Jordan.
01:45Michigan State product.
01:46Big kick attempt there.
01:48And Hartwell backing off just in time.
01:50And both these incredible athletes.
01:53And we also know a shared history, too.
01:56Indy Hartwell talked about it on TNA this past week.
02:00She was in Kalani Jordan's first ever NXT matchup as a tag team partner.
02:05And now here they find themselves off the wall.
02:08Hold on a second.
02:13Oh, down goes Jordan.
02:21Jordan charges at Indy Hartwell in the corner.
02:24Oh, two wrestlers who have known each other for about three years.
02:29Oh, beautiful leg drop out of the corner.
02:32Jordan stacks up Hartwell.
02:34Oh, and a kick out.
02:35That was close early on here.
02:38That's that gymnastics prowess of Kalani Jordan coming through.
02:41As I mentioned, it was three years ago that Indy Hartwell tagged with Kalani Jordan in her very first live event matchup in NXT.
02:49It's been remarkable to see the growth of Kalani Jordan.
02:53And then also for Indy Hartwell to see how this has come to this moment that she's envisioned ever since she was a child.
03:00And Indy Hartwell literally helped Kalani Jordan acclimate to the wrestling world to NXT at the time.
03:07A little bit of a mental kind of situation, but that's horrible.
03:10Spine buster off of the ropes.
03:12Oh, and a kick out there by Jordan.
03:14Some high-impact offense by Hartwell.
03:16Great adjustment there.
03:21Great adaptation.
03:23So you take a look at this incredible crowd this evening here at the Sanga Center.
03:28We're live on pay-per-view and TNA Plus around the world in Lowell, Massachusetts, for our biggest event of the year.
03:34Bound for glory.
03:36Now Indy.
03:37Look at Spine Buster.
03:39Turn the matchup in her favor.
03:40Is it enough here?
03:41Her shoulders pressed down and a kick out there by Jordan.
03:44And you can almost see the pressure on Indy's face.
03:50You can see it behind her eyes, how much this means to her.
03:54To your point, the question you asked at the beginning of this matchup,
03:57I know Indy's been in these situations before, but you can see how much this one, in particular, means to her.
04:03Difficult situation here for Kalani.
04:06Jordan could Indy Hartwell earn a submission victory from this position.
04:10Jordan, extremely flexible, given that gymnastics background you talked about.
04:15And it's necessary in a situation like this.
04:19Nearly bent in half by Indy Hartwell.
04:23Trying to withstand Hartwell.
04:26So much on the line for Indy Hartwell.
04:28Trying to bring the Knockouts World Championship back to TNA Wrestling.
04:33Tonight, a bound for glory.
04:34Oh!
04:38Finally, relinquishing the hold there against Kalani Jordan.
04:43Trying to pivot.
04:44Out of the corner is Kalani Jordan.
04:47A heavy haymaker of a clothesline there.
04:51Both athletes down to the mat in this one.
04:54Some of the bursts that we've seen from Kalani Jordan.
04:57Whether she's competing in TNA or NXT.
04:59She's seen tremendous fire.
05:01I certainly admire the way that she's handled this situation.
05:05An active NXT star.
05:06Her own locker room is questioning her allegiances.
05:09Meanwhile, she just wanted to win a championship.
05:12And she captured one of the most prestigious titles in women's wrestling.
05:15Look.
05:17You end up with a crown.
05:18You're going to have a lot of people looking to take you down.
05:21And that's exactly what you get as a champion.
05:23No matter what brand.
05:24I don't care what company you work for.
05:26You have people coming for you.
05:28Your loyalties will be tested.
05:30Off to the uppercut.
05:31Hartwell trying to pick up the pace.
05:33There's a forearm shiver by Kalani.
05:35Jordan now taking down Hartwell.
05:37Taking back.
05:38Control of the matchup.
05:39Maybe.
05:40Maybe you think it hurts.
05:41Don't it?
05:43Jordan clearly did her homework.
05:45Great scouting there.
05:47Oh!
05:48The cartwheel back elbow.
05:53Now Jordan's starting to come alive here.
05:56I love the champion for a reason.
06:01You can see that confidence returning to Kalani Jordan.
06:05Shot right to the midsection by Kalani Jordan.
06:11Up out of the shoulders.
06:15Hartwell.
06:16Oh!
06:16He's trying to set up maybe for a Death Valley driver.
06:19Kalani Jordan with a jawbreaker.
06:22Trying to retain the knockout's world championship and a kick out by Hartwell.
06:28But Jordan held on.
06:29Smart move from the champion there.
06:31Not letting your opponent get an inch.
06:33Oh!
06:33Look at this.
06:35Strong kick right to the spine here of Indy Hartwell.
06:38More of an aggressive side of Kalani Jordan out here tonight.
06:41Single leg Boston craft.
06:42Jordan wants to shut people up over the last few weeks ever since Victory Road.
06:47She's been hearing a lot of people doubting her.
06:49Jordan's got something to prove.
06:51Also shows what threat she takes.
06:54Indy Hartwell's family at ringside.
06:57We're all the way here from Australia to see Indy Hartwell here at Bound for Glory.
07:01The change would be the end.
07:04Now heartbreak for Indy Hartwell.
07:06But Kalani Jordan dead set on tapping Hartwell out.
07:14Jordan shoved off there by Hartwell.
07:17Champions advantage of course to Jordan.
07:20Title cannot change hands via countout or disqualification.
07:23Only via pinfall or submission in the ring.
07:25It's a breathing room here now for both competitors.
07:30But Jordan back up.
07:32Start to climb the ropes here.
07:33What is in the mind of an Hockeyes world champion?
07:37Kalani Jordan.
07:39The cross body off of the top.
07:41Hartwell.
07:42Wait, wait, wait.
07:42He rolled through.
07:44Look at the strength.
07:46Indy Hartwell trying to get Jordan up.
07:49Hartwell.
07:51Oh, couldn't hold on.
07:52There's the cover.
07:53Oh, and a kick out of two.
07:54Great counter there from Jordan.
07:56Almost a small package, but look out.
07:59Hartwell.
08:01Hartwell trying to gain control here against Kalani Jordan.
08:05Power bomb.
08:07Planted.
08:08Going out of the new knockouts world champion.
08:11Oh, and a kick out.
08:13And the frustration continuing to mount for Indy Hartwell here.
08:19The prestige of the TNA Knockouts World Championship hangs heavy over this matchup.
08:27First captured by the TNA Hall of Famer, Dale Kim.
08:30Other Hall of Famers like we saw earlier on tonight.
08:33Mickey James, Angelina Love, the likes of Awesome Kong, ODB, Tara, who we saw earlier on this evening.
08:40Madison Rain, Deanna Purrazzo, and Jordan Grace.
08:43You see the defiance in the eyes of Kalani Jordan.
08:46Oh, beautifully done.
08:48That was incredible.
08:49That was outstanding and completely could be lights out here for Indy Hartwell.
08:57Hartwell's down.
08:58Could she be in position for Jordan?
09:01Oh, Jordan going up to the top.
09:03Watch who's going to go for the one-of-a-kind.
09:05One-legged moonsault, but instead a frog splash.
09:08Enough to retain?
09:10No.
09:11Another cover.
09:12Wait, wait, wait.
09:13Referee.
09:13Referee doesn't see it.
09:14Another cover.
09:15Another cover by Hartwell.
09:17And again.
09:18A third cover.
09:19Hartwell's still alive.
09:22Kalani Jordan really trying to keep Indy Hartwell on the back foot here.
09:27Forced her to keep kicking out, keep adapting, keep changing.
09:31Hashtag TNA Bound for Glory is trending on social media.
09:35We are worldwide live on Pay-Per-View and TNA Plus for our biggest event of the year.
09:41Oh, and now Jordan to the outside.
09:47Oh, face first.
09:50Good counter there by Indy Hartwell.
09:52On the move.
09:53Bird right to the face there by Hartwell.
09:55Jordan's down on the outside.
09:58Now look, it's Indy Hartwell starting to pick up steam.
10:00When she gets this confidence going, she can really take over the matchup.
10:04She has to rise above that pressure.
10:07She has to build some momentum here against Kalani Jordan.
10:10And it's been very evenly matched for much of this bout.
10:14A 50-50 don't win titles.
10:16Look out!
10:17Elbow right to the spine.
10:18Trying to shoot the half.
10:20Hook to the leg.
10:21It's the knockout's world title coming home.
10:23Now a kick out by Jordan.
10:27You mentioned it in the past, Ray.
10:29Well, there are three TNA titles on the line tonight that could go home with NXT stars.
10:33Take another look here.
10:37Almost bringing it home with that elbow to the spine of Kalani Jordan.
10:42But Jordan finding a way to dig down deep and stay in this matchup.
10:46Wait a minute.
10:47Going for Hurts.
10:47Donut once again.
10:48Jordan had an answer.
10:50Once again.
10:51Shoulders down.
10:52Kick out.
10:52Now Jordan down.
10:54Hartwell can't win the title.
10:55This one now really starting to pick up steam.
10:58Whoa.
10:59They can cut her.
10:59Jordan.
11:02Oh, got caught.
11:04Hurts.
11:04Donut.
11:05Hurts.
11:06Donut.
11:07Do we have a new champion?
11:08Do we have a new champion?
11:10Oh, Jordan got her foot on the roll.
11:12The match continues.
11:14Just barely a second away.
11:18Inches away.
11:20Depending on positioning.
11:22Indy Hartwell had the matchup there with Hurts.
11:26Donut.
11:27No one has kicked out of Hurts.
11:29Donut.
11:30Here in TNA Wrestling.
11:32Indy Hartwell is undefeated in singles competition in this company up until now.
11:41Now headed back up to the top rope.
11:47Hartwell just fired off the best shot in her arsenal.
11:49She's got to regroup.
11:50Going to the top rope.
11:52The reason they call it high risk.
11:56Jordan having an answer here.
11:57Wait a second.
12:01This is dangerous.
12:02This is risky.
12:05Can Hartwell resist?
12:07The knockouts world champion was trying to set up maybe for a Spanish fly.
12:11Hartwell blocked it.
12:13Hartwell had an answer.
12:14Now, once again, big and elbow.
12:16Oh, they're with the elbow to the spine one more time.
12:19Jordan sensed it coming.
12:20And there's a big kick right to the face.
12:22Crash landing.
12:23And now, look out.
12:26What of a kind.
12:27The split-legged moonsault.
12:29Jordan retains the knockouts world championship.
12:35Here is your winner and still the TNA knockouts world champion, Kalani Jordan.
12:49Everyone, look at the expression on Jordan's face.
12:54A heartbreak for Hartwell, but a message sent from Kalani Jordan.
13:00I am no longer that kid you met day one in NXT.
13:05I am your knockouts world champion.
13:08TNA president Carlos Silva awarding the championship to Kalani Jordan.
13:12But going to check on TNA star Indy Hartwell, who's just lost her first singles match in TNA.
13:19The greatest stage this company has to offer.
13:22A great sign of respect between Kalani Jordan and Indy Hartwell.
13:42What a heartbreak for Indy here at Bound for Glory in front of her family.
13:47A valiant effort regardless.
13:49But it's back to the drawing board for Hartwell.
13:54Heartbreak for Indy Hartwell.
13:56She's been sold by her family here at Rinside.
13:59That Bound for Glory.
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