[6.0] "This was a decent episode of Impact. The Hardys stuff is still mad, yet entertaining. All the promos and segments were fine this week, apart from the angle between Shera and the Tribunal. Lashley's opening promo was good, and EC3's promo with Galloway was very good. I even enjoyed the tension and stories developed in the Knockouts division promo. The majority of the Bound for Glory matches were squashes or just lacked any big-match feel to come off as exciting. They were all in the ** range, although Bram vs Galloway was pretty good with some exciting brawling and power moves. ***1/2. The double title steel cage match was a pretty good main event, although I wish it got more build-up earlier in the show. I liked Edwards jumping Lashley early, using his high flying while it was available before being locked in the cage, before Lashley used his raw strength to just dominate him once they were both finally locked in. Both worked their power dynamic roles well, and Eddie managing to use his high flying offence (despite the cage limiting his use of the normal ring) plus his in-ring intelligence in avoiding and tricking Lashley made for a compelling story. All of the cage-based spots were great, and there were many convincing near falls in the final third of the match. The clash of styles with high-flying vs power and brawling made for a decently exciting match. ***1/2. I also liked everyone else getting involved post-match, setting up next week’s Bound for Glory matches."
[7.0] "When it came down to the wrestling this was a pretty good show with a great main event . The show is dragged down by all the Hardy LSD nonsense and Dixie's love of the limelight . matches worth watching : James Storm vs. Matt Hardy (w/Reby) , Eli Drake vs. Ethan Carter III , Bram vs. Drew Galloway and my top match was Eddie Edwards (c) vs. Lashley (c) ."
[8.0] "Bram vs Drew Galloway was excellent, as was the double title main-event. Bennett and EC3 are their reliable entertaining selves, though the other matches weren't quite so special. More great nonsense from Matt Hardy too."
[8.0] "Anfangssegment gut. Lashley mit ner guten Promo, Bennett mit ner guten Ansage. Szene danach super. Matt Hardy entertained danach sehr. Der Opener war dann ziemlicher Scheiß. Hardy vs. Storm war in Ordnung. Galloway/EC3 Segment ganz nett. Eli Drake mal wieder mit ner schönen Kurzpromo. Das Match gegen EC3 war solide. Szene mit Matt backstage wieder sehr geil. Knockouts Segment gut, Storytelling hier auch sehr gelungen. Galloway vs. Bram war solide. Lashley vs. Edwards war dann richtig gut mit schöner Schlussphase und einigen netten Spots (*** 3/4). Endszene dann noch mal ganz nett. Insgesamt sind das dann 7, 75 von 10 Punkten - "gut"."
[9.0] "Quite a good episode I thought. Opening brawl was great, really well done. First match was short but effective for storytelling purposes, and well worked for what it was. Matt/Storm was actually good, I think Storm is pretty past it but Matt is looking in great ring shape these days. EC3/Drake was the best of the BFGS matches, Eli is a little bit limited but EC3 is far better than most give him credit for, and they seemed to mesh quite well. I honestly thought Drew/Bram was not too good, I can't get over how weak most of Bram's offense looks. KO division promo was ok, I am not that enthused about a Madison Rayne heel turn but the idea of Gail battling through the division has some appeal. The main event really made the show though, it blew away their previous match and my expectations, in fact I'd say it's one of the best TNA matches of the year so far. Lashely is having an AMAZING year and Edwards curbed his excessive tendencies quite nicely and played to his strengths. Post match brawl was both exciting and logical, EC3 has been moving to block Lashley more and more when he tries to run wild on the roster, and everyone else getting involved just added to the fun, I was impressed that everyone had a specific reason to be there interacting more than just "these are the guys in the tournament". TNA is doing good work right now, and they should be recognized."
[8.0] "Good episode, the segment of Knockouts was disgraceful, it's recommended to not watch. The Main Event was good (***3/4), but don't agree with the winner. EC3 vs. Eli Drake was also good and the segment before the match was great. Bram and Galloway was enjoyable."
