 On 23 September episode of "Impact Wrestling", after winning a five-way elimination match against Bram, Lashley, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards; Galloway became the number one contender for Ethan Carter III's TNA World Heavyweight Championship.At Bound for Glory, Galloway competed in a three-way match for the world title, which was won by Matt Hardy.During October and November, Galloway participated in the TNA World Title Series for the vacant title, which he qualified to the round of 16 by defeating Bram, Rockstar Spud and Grado.