Bound For Glory 2021 Results: 3 Former WWE stars win titles, Released superstar doesn't make debut

Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. Mickie James - Knockouts Championship at Bound For Glory

Deonna Purrazzo got the better of Mickie James at Bound For Glory even before the bell rang. At least five minutes worth of damage was done before the match at Bound For Glory officially began.

Deonna spent a good deal of time right off the bat with a significant advantage over Mickie James. The crowd chanted "This is awesome" after a double cross-body, but the match was highly one-sided.

Mickie James hit a flapjack on the champion, went to the top turnbuckle, and jumped on Deonna Purrazzo. She landed an incredible DDT, but Purrazzo kicked out.

Mickie James escaped Purrazzo's clutch and kicked her. But the latter went after both of her arms like a predator and nearly tapped the veteran out. However, James put her feet on the rope, forcing the referee to break the hold.

Purrazzo landed the Queen's Gambit, only for James to kick out. The former bit Deonna and tried jumping on her, but she caught the referee instead. When The Virtuosa attempted to use the steel chair, the veteran kicked her in the face for a two-count.

Mickie James finally scored the win over Deonna Purrazzo with a step-up tornado DDT at Bound For Glory.

Result: Mickie James defeated Deonna Purrazzo to win the Impact Knockouts Championship

Grade: A