Bound for Glory 2005: Rhino's Two-Match Climb Gives TNA a Chaotic but Memorable Finale

Sonjay Dutt defeated Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, and Roderick Strong. The match is presented as x division four-way match and runs 12:31. On the pre-show, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Samoa Joe defeated Jushin "Thunder" Liger. The match is presented as singles match and runs 7:15. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. Joe-Liger is short at 7:15, but the pairing carries enough stature and the decisive result is strong enough to make the bout feel larger than its duration. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, with enough time, stakes or stylistic distinction to stand clearly above routine supporting material. The 8.3 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young, Elix Skipper, and Simon Diamond) defeated Apolo, Shark Boy, and Sonny Siaki. The match is presented as six-man tag team match and runs 7:07. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is acceptable but slight, with too little time or consequence to create much lasting value beyond filling its position on the card. The 5.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Monty Brown defeated Lance Hoyt. The match is presented as singles match and runs 6:32. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is acceptable but slight, with too little time or consequence to create much lasting value beyond filling its position on the card. The 5.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Team Canada (A-1, Bobby Roode, and Eric Young) (with Scott D'Amore) defeated 3Live Kru (B.G. James, Konnan, and Ron Killings). The match is presented as six-man tag team match and runs 5:59. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match does its basic job without damaging the show, though its limited stakes or modest presentation make it easy to leave off a selective rewatch. The 6.0 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Petey Williams defeated Chris Sabin and Matt Bentley (with Traci). The match is presented as ultimate x match to determine the #1 contender to the tna x division championship at genesis and runs 13:38. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. Ultimate X gives the contender match a signature TNA identity, and Williams' victory creates a direct next step toward the X Division Championship at Genesis. The match is an excellent piece of the card, combining meaningful placement with enough time and consequence to remain one of the event's strongest reasons to revisit the show. The 8.5 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) (with Gail Kim) (c) defeated The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens). The match is presented as tag team match for the nwa world tag team championship and runs 10:38. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Rhino defeated Abyss (with James Mitchell), Jeff Hardy, and Sabu. The match is presented as monster's ball match and runs 11:47. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. Monster's Ball compresses four major names into a focused stipulation match, and Rhino's victory becomes more important once he is required again later in the closing stretch. The match is an excellent piece of the card, combining meaningful placement with enough time and consequence to remain one of the event's strongest reasons to revisit the show. The 8.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

A.J. Styles (c) defeated Christopher Daniels (1-0). The match is presented as 30-minute iron man match for the tna x division championship and runs 30:00. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. Styles and Daniels receive the full thirty minutes promised by the Iron Man stipulation, and the 1-0 result lets the X Division title match feel like a sustained championship centerpiece rather than a sprint. The match reaches elite territory because its stakes and structure are clear, the featured time is justified, and the result feels worthy of a major pay-per-view attraction. The 9.2 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Rhino won by last eliminating Abyss. The match is presented as gauntlet for the gold to replace kevin nash in the main event and runs 14:16. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The gauntlet is structurally important because Rhino wins the replacement spot in the main event, turning what could have been a standalone battle royal into the first half of his closing story. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.5 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Rhino defeated Jeff Jarrett (c) (with Gail Kim). The match is presented as singles match for the nwa world heavyweight championship with tito ortiz as special guest referee and runs 5:40. On the main card, its value comes from the combination of placement, result and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The title match lasts only 5:40, so its value comes primarily from the result: Rhino immediately capitalizes on the gauntlet win and leaves with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The match is solid and purposeful, offering a clear role within the card without developing the urgency or consequence of the stronger attractions around it. The 7.4 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Bound for Glory 2005, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.