Category: ROH

“Legit” Leyla Hirsch Set to Depart AEW as Contract Expires

Another name is hitting the free-agent market as “Legit” Leyla Hirsch is set to part ways with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). According to PWInsider Elite, Hirsch’s contract is set to expire at the end of February, and she has opted not to re-sign with the company. Since her deal is simply running out rather than being terminated, she will not be subject to a non-compete clause, meaning she’ll be free to wrestle elsewhere immediately.

Hirsch’s AEW Run: From Breakout Star to Injury Setback

Hirsch first appeared in AEW in 2020, making her debut on AEW Dark during the pandemic-era tapings at Daily’s Place. Her performances impressed AEW management, leading to a multi-year contract in March 2021. She quickly became a regular in the AEW women’s division, gaining traction throughout the year before entering a notable feud with Kris Statlander leading into Revolution 2022.

However, just as Hirsch’s momentum was building, an unfortunate injury derailed her career. In April 2022, she suffered a torn ACL during a dark match, which required surgery and sidelined her for over a year.

A New Chapter in ROH and What’s Next

When Hirsch finally returned in mid-2023, she found herself primarily competing in Ring of Honor (ROH) rather than AEW’s main roster. There, she delivered standout performances, including a Texas Death Match against Diamante at Death Before Dishonor 2024 and a title challenge against Red Velvet for the ROH Women’s World Television Championship at Final Battle. Her match at Final Battle ultimately marked her last appearance under the AEW/ROH umbrella.

Now, with her contract expiring, Hirsch is officially a free agent, opening the door for new opportunities across the wrestling world. Whether she finds a new home in another major promotion or hits the independent scene, one thing is certain—she brings experience, resilience, and a hard-hitting style wherever she goes.

ROH TV Preview 2/27/2025

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV tonight on HonorClub, with several matches announced. The lineup includes:

  • Gravity vs. Dark Panther
  • La Catalina vs. Lady Frost
  • Magnus, Soberano Jr. & Volador Jr. vs. Mascara Dorada, Atlantis Jr. & Templario
  • Blake Christian vs. Fuego Del Sol
  • Esfinge, Atlantis &Fuego vs. Gran Guerrero, Euforia & Rocky Romero
  • The Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean) in action

ROH TV Preview 2/20/2025

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV tonight on HonorClub, with several matches announced. The lineup includes:

  • ROH World Television Championship: Komander (c) vs. Lee Johnson
  • Rachael Ellering vs. Abadon
  • Wheeler Yuta vs. Fuego Del Sol
  • Fuego, Dark Panther, & Sammy Guevara vs. Hechicero, Soberano Jr, & Barbaro Cavernario
  • The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) in action
  • Billie Starkz in Action

AEW Grand Slam Australia 2/15/2025 – AEW ROH Global Wars Australia

AEW Grand Slam Australia will air on TNT and stream on Max Saturday night immediately after NBA All-Star Saturday Night from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • AEW Women’s World Championship: Mariah May (c) vs. “Timeless” Toni Storm
  • AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Buddy Matthews
  • AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Harley Cameron
  • Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega vs. The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita)
  • Brisbane Brawl: Jay White and “The Rated R Superstar” Cope vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli)

AEW will also be taping an event called AEW ROH Global Wars Australia: There’s no word on when fans who won’t be at Brisbane Entertainment Center will be able to see Global Wars 

  • The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill & Bryan Keith) vs. Bandido & The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum)
  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) vs. Alex Windsor
  • ROH World Tag Team Championship: Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara (c) vs. MxM Collection (Mason Madden & Mansoor)
  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Robbie Eagles

ROH TV Preview 2/13/2025

Ring of Honor will debut a new episode of ROH TV on Honorclub tonight, with matches taped on the Chris Jericho cruise. The lineup includes:

  • ROH Television Championship: Komander (c) vs. Nick Wayne
  • AEW International Championship Eliminator Match: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tommy Billington
  • Harley Cameron vs. Billie Starkz
  • Jay Lethal vs. Mason Madden
  • The Outrunners vs. Grizzled Young Veterans
  • Serpentico vs. Ricochet

ROH TV Preview 2/6/2025

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV on HonorClub tonight.

  • ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Red Velveet (c) vs. Robyn Renegade
  • Sammy Guevara vs. Mansoor
  • The Outrunners vs. Dark Order vs. Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Premier Athletes
  • Lee Johnson vs. TBD
  • Griff Garrison & Preston Vance vs. TBD
  • Blake Christian vs. TBD
  • ROH Women’s World Champion Athena returns

Maria Kanellis Departs AEW, Becomes a Free Agent

Maria Kanellis has officially wrapped up her time with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The longtime wrestling personality announced on X (formerly Twitter) that January 31 marked her final day with the company. However, her husband, Mike Bennett, will continue competing for AEW as part of The Kingdom alongside Matt Taven.

Kanellis, who has worked in WWE, TNA Wrestling (now TNA Wrestling again), and Ring of Honor (ROH), signed with AEW in 2022. Though she made appearances on AEW programming, her primary role was in Tony Khan’s version of ROH, where she served as a manager for talents like Cole Karter and Griff Garrison.

Contract Expiration and Free Agency

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Kanellis’ AEW contract was initially set to run through late 2024, but the two sides instead agreed to a short-term extension through the end of January. Now, with her contract officially expired, Kanellis is a free agent and free to appear wherever she chooses.

Creative Ambitions and Departure

Throughout her tenure in AEW and ROH, Kanellis was outspoken about wanting a larger role behind the scenes, possibly in a creative or administrative capacity. However, it seems that she and Tony Khan weren’t able to align on a vision for her position in the company, leading to her exit.

Overcoming Health Challenges

Beyond her wrestling career, Kanellis has also faced personal challenges. In 2023, she revealed that doctors had found an unusual growth on her adrenal gland, which required surgery. Thankfully, in an update later that year, she shared that the procedure was successful and that the mass was non-cancerous.

What’s Next for Maria Kanellis?

With her experience as a wrestler, manager, and promoter, Kanellis has plenty of options ahead. Whether she returns to WWE, finds a new home in TNA Wrestling, or takes on a backstage role in another promotion, it will be interesting to see what’s next for her. One thing is for sure—wherever she goes, she’ll bring her signature mix of intelligence, presence, and industry knowledge.

Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for more updates on Maria Kanellis

ROH TV Preview 1/30/2025

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV tonight on Honorclub.

  • ROH World Women’s TV Championship: Red Velvet (c) vs. Leila Grey
  • ROH World TV Title Proving Ground Match: Komander (c) vs. Lee Johnson
  • Blake Christian vs. Evil Uno
  • Sammy Guevara vs. Aaron Solo
  • Serpentico vs. Brandon Cutler
  • Queen Aminata vs. TBD

Chris Jericho Doesn’t Care About A WWE Hall of Fame Induction

During a recent interview with the “Toronto Sun,” Chris Jericho discussed a potential WWE Hall of Fame induction, noting that it doesn’t interest him much. 

Jericho said, “I’m not one of those guys who cares about the Hall of Fame because I don’t think it’s really real anyway. In some ways, it’s like, ‘Eh, whatever.’ In other ways, I want to pull a Sex Pistols and just refuse to show up. Send a letter saying, ‘Do not mention my name,’ like Axl Rose did. What a great wrestling thing to do. It doesn’t matter to me, it really doesn’t. It’s great that guys go in there and I’m glad they get a chance to, but I’m already a Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is up here [points to head]. It’s more for the fans. At this point in time, I could get put in the Hall of Fame and maybe get booed out of the building. We’ll see what happens. For right here, right now, I’m enjoying what I’m still doing and I definitely wouldn’t go in the Hall of Fame if I’m still actively performing in the ring. We’ll see where it goes. For right now, I feel good, I’m doing great work, and when I feel it’s time to hang up the boots, I will do so. Until then, I’m enjoying being part of the business, as I always have for the last 34 years.”

The Greatest Royal Rumble (2018) remains Jericho’s final in-ring appearance with WWE.

On the June 27, 2022, episode of RAW, Jericho appeared via video message to congratulate John Cena on his career.

 Jericho is in AEW and is a former AEW World Champion and is the current ROH World Champion.

It remains to be seen if WWE will one day extend the Hall of Fame honor to Jericho—and if he’ll accept. But if there’s one thing fans know about Jericho, it’s that he’ll always do things on his own terms.

ROH TV Preview 1/23/2025

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV on HonorClub tonight, which is the show’s 100th episode overall. The lineup includes:

  • ROH World Television Championship : Komander (c) vs. QT Marshall
  • Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shane Taylor
  • Lady Frost vs. Taya Valkyrie
  • The Outrunners vs. TBA
  • The Beast Mortos vs. TBA
  • Leila Grey vs. TBA
  • Gates of Agony vs. TBA