5 Talking points from this week's IMPACT Wrestling (October 14, 2021): Championship match finalized, #1 Contender's match announced

#2 Christian and Josh Alexander meet face to face on IMPACT Wrestling

After Christian stole the pin from Alexander in their tag match last week on IMPACT Wrestling, the two ended up in a heated conversation. Ahead of their title clash, we had them face-to-face at a Bound For Glory summit with Josh Mathews as the host.

Alexander stated that he had no regrets in choosing option C. Christian referenced similarities between both their careers and went on to say that Alexander doesn't have as much big match experience as he does.

However, tension built up between the two when Mathews referenced a clip from AEW Fan Fest where Christian denied knowing who Alexander was, which led the latter to snap. The former X-Division champion said he no longer respected him and stormed off to the back. Christian stated that he proved his point that Alexander couldn't keep his emotions in check as the show went off-air.

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#1 Mickie James' opponent announced on IMPACT Wrestling

Mickie James will be making her much anticipated in-ring return next week. The rivalry between herself and Deonna Purrazzo escalated when the latter attacked the former at her home.

Last week, Mickie attacked Deonna in D'Amore's office, which led him to establish a no-contact clause between the two. Gail Kim suggested a 'pick your poison' series where they picked one opponent for the other.

Deonna was victorious in her bout at Knockouts Knockdown, and chose Savannah Evans to face James in the go-home edition of IMPACT Wrestling ahead of Bound For Glory.