I just realised today that TNA aren't doing the Bound For Glory series this year. Does anyone have any idea why they've dropped the idea after running with it 3 years in a row? It seems like an odd move.
I was always a fan of the concept. Last year they fucked it up pretty badly, without a doubt. They added too many gimmick matches for extra points (I don't mind some, but that amount was ridiculous). And not everyone got the same amount of matches, which completely invalidates the concept. But in theory it's a good way of doing things The previous year, the tournament worked really well and made every Impact seem important for about 3 months coming up to Bound For Glory.
It was also something TNA did that WWE didn't. It set them apart, crowning their #1 contender over a period of months rather than in one big show. They were still learning how to do it properly, but it was an ambitious concept that seemed worth devoting time to.
It's weird that they didn't do it this year. Were there any reports on why? It seems like maybe they didn't want to plan anything long term with their future in such doubt, but I do think it hurts their product to not have a long term plan. They've gotten really close to Bound For Glory with almost nothing booked and I have no idea who's going to be in the main event. They don't have anything obvious prepared.
If they stick around, I really hope they bring the series back and just try to iron out some of the wrinkles in the system. Anyone agree? Seems like the tournament attracted mixed opinions, but I definitely liked it in theory.