Joe Alonzo Secured Final Gauntlet Match Entry

Alonzo earned the final position in the Call Your Shot match after a pinfall victory over Trey Miguel.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Wrestling

Joe Alonzo Secured Final Gauntlet Match Entry

Joe Alonzo defeated Trey Miguel via pinfall to secure the coveted number 20 entry position in the upcoming Call Your Shot Gauntlet match. Conversely, Trey Miguel is slated to enter the contest at position number one.

Why it matters

The entry order in a gauntlet match is a critical strategic factor, as competitors entering later generally face less physical fatigue than those who begin the contest.

Alonzo earned the final entry spot in the 20-entrant match following an eight-man tag team contest. He outperformed Trey Miguel, who is confirmed for the first entry position.

The players

Joe Alonzo

He is a professional wrestler who currently holds the AAW Heavyweight Championship.

Trey Miguel

He is a professional wrestler currently signed to the TNA roster.

AJ Francis

He is a professional wrestler and television personality who participated in the eight-man tag match.

The details

Alonzo secured his spot after AJ Francis tagged himself into an eight-man tag match and hit Trey Miguel with a TFL, allowing for the decisive pinfall. Joe Alonzo, who has been with TNA since August 2026, previously defended the AAW Heavyweight Championship at Lockdown.

August 2026: Joe Alonzo signed his contract with TNA.
October 8, 2026: Joe Alonzo earned the final entry spot for the gauntlet match.
October 11, 2026: The Bound for Glory event takes place in Tampa.

Season Trajectory

This victory establishes Alonzo as a central figure in the lead-up to the TNA Bound for Glory annual event series. It significantly shifts the competitive balance of the gauntlet match, placing him in the most advantageous position against the field.

Alonzo will enter the gauntlet match at number 20, providing him with a substantial stamina advantage over the number one entrant, Trey Miguel. Fans can track this entry order as a primary variable for predicting the eventual winner of the match at Bound for Glory.

The takeaway

Securing the final entry spot in a gauntlet match provides a statistical advantage by minimizing time spent in the ring. Wrestlers who enter last often avoid the primary attrition of the early rounds, making them immediate favorites to win the contest.