Category: ROH

Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman) Vs. EC3 Announced For Free The Narrative 2

Adam Scherr (fka WWE’s Braun Strowman) has been announced for his first post-WWE booking.

Scherr, who became a free agent from his WWE contract on Tuesday, has been announced to face EC3 on the “Free The Narrative II: The Monster In Us All” event.

EC3’s “Free The Narative II: The Monster In Us All” will be released on Friday, October 1 at midnight. It can be pre-ordered now via Vimeo for $10. You can see the trailer for Scherr vs. EC3 below.

FTN2 is the sequel to the original FTN event, which featured EC3 vs. Matt Cardona. That event is now available at a reduced price of $4.99 via Vimeo.

EC3’s official announcement for FTN2 noted that many more wrestlers will be announced for the event. The original FTN event included Moose, John Skyler, Bill Carr, Matt Sydal, and others.

EC3 describes FTN as “a series that tells original and personal stories with some of professional wrestling’s biggest names, and those yet known. ‘Free The Narrative’ is completely independent of any wrestling promotion. Set to an original score, FTN blends professional wrestling, cinema, and harsh reality in what will become the true definition of ‘creative freedom’ for an industry that desperately needs it, and any performer that truly seeks it. To #ControlYourNarrative is to ‘Tell Your Story.’ In ‘Free The Narrative’ those stories are told.”

Scherr has posted several tweets today to hype the FTN2 announcement, his first teasers as a free agent. He continues to use the “My Life My Rules” catchphrase.

“It’s time to live you own life without worrying about the expectations of others!!!! #MLMR #MyLifeRules #Rise,” he wrote. Scherr added in a tweet with the FTN2 poster, “Take control of your own life!!! Live how you wanna live. #MLMR #MyLifeMyRules @therealec3”

Scherr, who was released from WWE on June 2, has been rumored to sign with Impact Wrestling and AEW, with Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore actually teasing him for Bound For Glory in October. He recently teased that he will be using “Titan” as his post-WWE ring name, but for now the former WWE Universal Champion is just going by his real name.

Scherr was previously announced for Qatar Pro Wrestling’s SuperSlam 3 show on February 26, 2022 at the Lausail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar. He will travel to Qatar this month to sign the contract with QPW Chairman Ali Al-Marafi. Other names announced for the QPW event include EC3, Jon Moxley, Brian Cage, Sammy Guevcara, Will Ospreay, and IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Below are related posts, along with the official poster and trailer, plus the announcement issued today by EC3:

From the propaganda desk of the essential character (ec3)

Are you born a monster? Or is it something you become?

After his shocking dismissal from the corporate wrestling realm, join Adam Scherr on a journey of self-discovery in his return to the ring when Scherr battles ec3 in “Free The Narrative II: The Monster In Us All.”

Available 10/01/21

(PRE ORDER NOW)

Is Scherr’s fight against ec3 and his #ControlYourNarrative mantra?

To take back #Control.

Fight for your #Freedom.

And find your #Purpose.

Or is Scherr’s fight against himself?

What will happen when this “monster” knocks on this “man’s” door?

Adam Scherr’s fight truly begins on 10/01/21.

“Free The Narrative II” will feature many more “names” and is the sequel to “Free The Narrative” ft. Matt Cardona vs ec3.

FTN is available on FITE TV and the link below for the reduced price of $4.99

Free The Narrative is a series that tells original and personal stories with some of professional wrestling’s biggest names, and those yet known.

“Free The Narrative” is completely independent of any wrestling promotion. Set to an original score, FTN blends professional wrestling, cinema, and harsh reality in what will become the true definition of “creative freedom” for an industry that desperately needs it, and any performer that truly seeks it.

To #ControlYourNarrative is to “Tell Your Story.”

In “Free The Narrative” those stories are told.

For more intel and to sign up for FTN’s email list visit

http://www.freethenarrative.com

For more from ec3:

http://www.freeec3.com

@therealec3

For more from Adam Scherr

@adamscherr99

Source: Wrestling Inc.

ROH Star Rush Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Condition Described As “Serious”

Top ROH star Rush of La Facción Ingobernable underwent surgery in Mexico on Tuesday and his condition was said to be serious.

The operation was described locally in Mexico City, Mexico as “emergency surgery.” Rush’s family is scheduled to hold a press conference later today, Thursday, to address the surgery and his future.

Below is a photo of Rush in the hospital after surgery, which was released to media by his family. Also below is a photo of Rush being pushed in a wheelchair by his wife earlier in the week, which was released to local media on Monday. It was noted then that his pre-surgery condition was serious.

Rush’s official Twitter account posted a message from his wife, Martha Morales, on Tuesday night. Translated by Google, the message reads like this:

“This short message is to thank my husband Rush for showing affection and good wishes after his operation. Next Thursday, in the press conference that we are going to offer, we will give you more details about his state of health and we will reveal some news.”

Rush competed at ROH Glory By Honor XVIII Night 1 and Night 2 earlier this month in Philadelphia. Night 1 on Friday, August 20 saw La Facción Ingobernable (Rush, ROH World Television Champion Dragon Lee, Kenny King, Bestia del Ring) team up for a Philadelphia Street Fight loss to Violence Unlimited (Brody King, Homicide, ROH World Tag Team Champions Tony Deppen and Chris Dickinson). Night 2 on August 21 saw Rush and Lee defeat Rey Horus and ROH World Champion Bandido of MexiSquad.

ROH then announced that Rush suffered a knee injury during the tag team bout on Night 2. It was noted as of last week that the exact nature of the injury was unknown, and Rush’s recovery time was to be determined.

At the time of the knee injury announcement, Rush, Lee and King were still scheduled to challenge Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses Maddox, Jasper Kaun) for their ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles at the Death Before Dishonor XVIII pay-per-view on Sunday, September 12. However, it was announced on ROH TV this week that Bestia del Ring will be replacing Rush at Death Before Dishonor.

There is no word on why Rush was hospitalized or when he will be back in action.

https://twitter.com/DiarioPasala/status/1432543125726277633

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Awesome Kong Announces Her Retirement From Pro Wrestling At NWA EmPowerrr

During Saturday night’s NWA EmPowerrr pay-per-view, Awesome Kong announced that she is retiring from pro wrestling.

She made a surprise appearance at the event during a Gail Kim promo. Awesome Kong saved Gail Kim before an attack by Taryn Terrell, Jennacide, and Paola Blaze.

After that according to F4Wonline, she grabbed a microphone and told Gail Kim that she was her greatest foe and there was no other way to end her career than being in the ring with Kim. She then announced that she was done.

Awesome Kong is a former NWA Women’s Champion and a two-time Impact Knockouts Champion. She’s wrestled in several promotions such as Impact Wrestling, AEW, WWE, ROH, Shimmer, and All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

ROH Glory By Honor – Night 2 Results (8/21/21)

ROH Glory By Honor (Night 2) took place last night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can check out night 1 results here.

In the main event, Vincent defeated Matt Taven in a Steel Cage Match after hitting a diving cutter off the cage wall for the pinfall victory. As per the stipulations, Vincent has taken Taven’s ROH World Title shot.

Below are the full results:

* Dalton Castle defeated Danhausen

* LSG defeated World Famous CB

* Rok-C and Miranda Alize defeated Chelsea Green and Willow

* Shane Taylor Productions (c) defeated Delirious, Hallowicked, and Frightmare (ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship)

* Mark Briscoe and Brian Johnson defeated Flip Gordon and Demonic Flamita

* The Foundation defeated Violence Unlimited

* Dragon Lee and RUSH defeated Bandido and Rey Horus

* Vincent defeated Matt Taven (Steel Cage Match — Vincent earns Taven’s ROH World Title shot)

Next up for ROH is Death Before Dishonor on September 12 at the 2300 Arena in Philly.

ROH Glory By Honor – Night 1 Results (8/20/21)

ROH Glory By Honor (Night 1) took place last night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the main event, Bandido retained the ROH World Championship against Flip Gordon.

Below are the full results:

* Rok-C and Miranda Alize defeated Sumie Sakai and Chelsea Green (Dark Match)
* Silas Young defeated Rey Horus
* Demonic Flamita defeated Mike Bennett, PJ Black, Danhausen, Dak Draper, and Eli Isom
* Vita VonStarr and Max The Impaler defeated Mandy Leon and Angelina Lova
* EC3 defeated Brian Johnson
* Mark Briscoe defeated Bateman
* Jonathan Gresham (c) defeated Rhett Titus (ROH Pure Championship)
* Violent Unlimited (Brody King, Tony Deppen, Chris Dickinson, and Homicide) defeated La Faccion Ingobernable (RUSH, Dragon Lee, Kenny King, and Bestia del Ring) (Philly Street Fight)
* Bandido (c) defeated Flip Gordon (ROH World Championship)

Glory By Honor (Night 2) continues tonight with the following matches:

* World Famous CB vs. LSG
* Miranda Alize and Rok-C vs. Chelsea Green and Willow
* Shane Taylor Productions (c) vs. Incoherence (ROH World Six-Man Championship)
* Danhausen vs. Dalton Castle
* Violence Unlimited vs. The Foundation
* Flip Gordon and Demonic Flamita vs. The Briscoes
* ROH World Champion Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Dragon Lee and RUSH
* Matt Taven vs. Vincent (Steel Cage Match — If Taven losses, he also loses his ROH World Title shot)

ROH Glory By Honor – Night 1 and Night 2 (8/20/21 and 8/21/21), Face Mask Policy And More COVID-19 Practices

Ring of Honor has announced that all fans attending the Glory By Honor XVIII shows this weekend at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia will be required to wear face masks. This is accordance with the indoor mask mandate in the City of Brotherly Love.

ROH also announced that contact-less payment via credit or debit card will be encouraged. They are also asking fans to maintain proper COVID-19 social distancing by using markers that will be placed on the floor throughout the 2300 Arena.

Tickets for Glory By Honor XVIII Night One and Night Two can be found at this link.

ROH Glory By Honor XVIII Night 1 and Night 2 will air on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The events will air live on HonorClub. Below are the updated cards:

NIGHT ONE

ROH World Title Match
Flip Gordon vs. Bandido (c)

ROH Pure Title Match
Rhett Titus with Tracy Williams vs. Jonathan Gresham with Jay Lethal (c)

Six-Man Mayhem
PJ Black vs. Danhausen vs. Mike Bennett vs. Demonic Flamita vs. Dak Draper vs. Eli Isom
Winner earns a spot in the ROH World Title rankings.

Violence Unlimited (Brody King, Tony Deppen, ROH World Tag Team Champions Homicide and Chris Dickinson) vs. La Facción Ingobernable (Rush, ROH World Television Champion Dragon Lee, Bestia del Ring, Kenny King)

EC3 vs. Brian Johnson

Rey Horus vs. Silas Young

The Briscoe Brothers vs. The Righteous (Bateman, Dutch)

The Allure (Angelina Love, Mandy Leon) vs. Vita VonStarr and a partner to be randomly drawn by Leon

Chelsea Green will make her ROH in-ring debut

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NIGHT TWO

ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles Match
Incoherence (Delirious, Hallowicked, Frightmare) vs. Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses, Kaun) (c)

Steel Cage Match
Matt Taven vs. Vincent
Taven’s future ROH World Title shot will be on the line.

Pure Rules Match
World Famous CB vs. LSG

MexiSquad (ROH World Champion Bandido and Rey Horus) vs. La Facción Ingobernable (ROH World Television Champion Dragon Lee and Rush)

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Flip Gordon and Demonic Flamita

Violence Unlimited (Brody King, Tony Deppen, ROH World Tag Team Champions Homicide and Chris Dickinson) vs. The Foundation (ROH Pure Champion Jonathan Gresham, Jay Lethal, Rhett Titus, and Tracy Williams)

Danhausen vs. Dalton Castle

Chelsea Green and Willow vs. Rok-C and Miranda Alize

Trish Adora vs. TBA

ROH Best In The World Results 7/11/2021, Women’s Championship Tournament Bracket Revealed, Chelsea Green

HOUR ONE
Rey Horus defeated Demonic Flamita

HOUR ONE
PCO and Danhausen defeated The Bouncers (Brawler Milonas and Beer City Bruiser)

The Briscoes defeated PJ Black and Brian Johnson

EC3 defeated Flip Gordon

ROH WORLD SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Shane Taylor Promotions (c) defeated Dalton Castle, Dak Draper, and Eli Isom

LAST MAN STANDING MATCH
Josh Woods defeated Silas Young

Brody King defeated Jay Lethal

ROH PURE CHAMPIONSHIP
Jonathan Gresham (c) defeated Mike Bennett

ROH WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP
Dragon Lee defeated Tony Deppen (c) to win the ROH World TV Championship

ROH WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR MATCH)
Chris Dickinson and Homicide defeated Rhett Titus and Jonathan Gresham (c) to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship

Maria Kanellis reveals the bracket for the upcoming Women’s Championship Tournament. She then introduces Chelsea Green! Green has a broken arm and isn’t cleared for action yet, but said she is going to be watching the division very closely. In one month’s time she plans on taking the women’s division to the top.

ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Bandido defeated Rush (c) to win the ROH World Championship

ROH Best In The World 7/11/2021

DATE: July 11, 2021 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Baltimore, Maryland
AVAILABLE ON:FITE, ROH HonorClub, Traditional PPV

CARD

ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Rush (c) vs. Bandido

ROH WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP
Tony Deppen (c) vs. Dragon Lee

ROH PURE CHAMPIONSHIP
Jonathan Gresham (c) vs. Mike Bennett

ROH WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR MATCH)
Rhett Titus and Tracy Williams (c) vs. Chris Dickinson and Homicide

ROH WORLD SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Shane Taylor Promotions (c) vs. Dalton Castle, Dak Draper, and Eli Isom

LAST MAN STANDING MATCH
Josh Woods vs. Silas Young

EC3 vs. Flip Gordon

Jay Lethal vs. Brody King

The Briscoes vs. PJ Black and Brian Johnson

Matt Taven hosts special edition of “Trending with Taven”

HOUR ONE
PCO and Danhausen vs. The Bouncers (Brawler Milonas and Beer City Bruiser)

HOUR ONE
Rey Horus vs. Demonic Flamita

ROH Announces Best In The World PPV To Have Live Crowd

Ring of Honor announced Best in the World will be its next PPV on Sunday, July 11 at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

This will also be the first time in almost a year and a half that ROH will have a show in front of a live audience. The event will have limited capacity with pod seating for proper social distancing. ROH noted they will take temperatures upon entry and masks will be required throughout the event.

“Our locker room full of tremendous athletes have missed the energy of connecting with our great fans that you only get with a live show,” said Joe Koff, COO of Ring of Honor. “We look forward to giving them more of the best bell-to-bell action, including the return of the ‘Survival of the Fittest’ tournament and the highly anticipated Women’s Championship Tournament this summer.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of our talented athletes, fans and everyone who has done their part to keep each other safe.  It’s been a challenging year, no doubt, but we’re excited to continue to ramp up what we do best. Nothing beats the thrill of witnessing The Best Wrestling on the Planet and seeing your favorite stars LIVE and in-person. We would like to do this still with the fans’ safety, health and well-being as ROH’s top priorities.”

Tickets go on sale Monday, June 7 at 10 am ET for the general public. HonorClub members get first access on Monday, May 24 at 10 am ET.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

EC3 Hospitalized With Infection

EC3 has been hospitalized with an infection.

The Ring of Honor star posted two hospital bed photos to his Instagram, noting the infection is “extensive.”

“Short version; An infection I neglected proper care for, put others people’s needs before mind, went straight empath, caught up to me and broke me,” EC3 wrote. “Long version; it’s extensive, I’ve been hospitalized 5 days and we’ll need longer. Anyways I will heal, if you want to help drop a comment or a thought or affirmation.”

The former TNA World Champion concluded the caption by asking fans and friends to show their support in the comments, and to refrain from texting him directly.

EC3 is currently signed to ROH, where he recently lost his grudge match against Jay Briscoe at ROH’s 19th Anniversary Show. Looking towards the future, EC3 has a special “Free the Narrative” event scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, which he is currently slated to headline against Matt Cardona (fka Zack Ryder). There is no telling how long this hospitalization will keep him out of action or whether “Free the Narrative” will be delayed.

Source: Wrestling Inc.