Awesome Kong to Be Inducted Into the IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory

News / October 9, 2021 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff

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As revealed by Christy Hemme at Knockouts Knockdown, the legendary former Knockouts Champion and Knockouts trailblazer, Awesome Kong, will be inducted into the IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame on October 23rd at Bound For Glory. As a former two-time Knockouts Champion and one-time Knockouts Tag Team Champion, Awesome Kong is a name synonymous with the Knockouts division, which is widely considered as one of the greatest women’s divisions in professional wrestling history. IMPACT Hall of Famer and first-ever Knockouts Champion Gail Kim will induct Kong into the Hall of Fame on the Countdown to Glory pre-show, streaming LIVE at 9:30pm ET on YouTube & FITE.

Wrestling icon @MeanQueenK will be inducted into the IMPACT Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory. #KnockoutsKnockdown pic.twitter.com/xMDvR06Pc8

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 10, 2021

Kong would appear at Knockouts Knockdown, not only to react to this monumental announcement but also to deliver a heartfelt speech on opening the door for the next generation of professional wrestlers.

"Do something that opens the door for the next generation cause if not you, who? If not now, when?"

Incredibly powerful words from @MeanQueenK. #KnockoutsKnockdown pic.twitter.com/cfY2OAY3wu

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 10, 2021

Stay tuned for more information on the 2021 IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Bound For Glory.