TNA Impact Ratings Jump After Bound For Glory

TNA Impact on October 17 averaged 252000 viewers on AMC. That total represented a 17.8 percent increase from the previous week and marked the show’s highest audience since July 23. The episode drew a 0.05 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up 66.7 percent from the prior week and tying the highest rating achieved in that category during the AMC era.

This week’s numbers were also 22.7 percent higher in total viewers and 66.7 percent higher in the 18-49 demo compared to the average of the last 11 weeks, excluding August 27 which went unreported. The broadcast opened with a recap of highlights from Bound For Glory that featured multiple title changes and set up new storylines for the fall season.

Matt and Jeff Hardy served as guest general managers in recognition of their 35th year in pro wrestling. The Hardys discussed their legacy before highlighting newly crowned champions including X-Division Champion Amazing Red and TNA World Champion Leon Slater. The Nemeth brothers appeared backstage complaining about their singles match against each other that had been booked by the Hardys.

Santino Marella was shown enjoying a night off when interrupted by The System, who demanded a spot on the show only for Santino to declare he was on vacation. Bear Bronson took issue with Eddie Edwards’ defense of Ricky Sosa during the episode.