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

ROH Supercard of Honor 2025 May Skip WrestleMania Weekend in Las Vegas

WrestleMania weekend has become a magnet for wrestling fans and promotions alike, with companies from across the globe flocking to the host city to put on their own shows and ride the wave of wrestling’s biggest annual event. However, as WrestleMania 41 gears up to take over Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2025, it seems Ring of Honor (ROH) may not be part of the festivities.

According to a report from WrestleZone, sources in Las Vegas have indicated that the Supercard of Honor—one of ROH’s marquee events—will not be taking place during WrestleMania weekend. Initial plans reportedly targeted a venue near Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, with the event set to coincide with Easter weekend. However, those plans have been scrapped, leaving the future location and date for the Supercard of Honor in limbo. AEW and ROH officials have yet to provide an explanation for the sudden change of plans.

While the idea of Supercard of Honor happening during WrestleMania weekend seems unlikely for now, fans shouldn’t lose hope. It was noted that the event could still take place on a different weekend and possibly in another city. ROH has a history of adjusting the timing of Supercard of Honor under certain circumstances. For example, the 2010 and 2011 editions were pushed to May, taking place in Manhattan, New York, and Chicago, Illinois, rather than aligning with WrestleMania weekends in Phoenix (26) or Atlanta (27).

Of course, ROH has also made its mark on WrestleMania weekends in the past, most notably teaming up with NJPW for the G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden in 2019. That show ran alongside WrestleMania 35 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, demonstrating ROH’s ability to capitalize on the heightened buzz that WrestleMania brings.

This latest shake-up raises questions about the future of the Supercard of Honor and its positioning as a key event on ROH’s calendar. Could it still make a surprise appearance during WrestleMania weekend, or will it shift to a different date and venue entirely? As the company continues to rebuild under AEW’s ownership, decisions like this may reflect a broader strategy for how ROH is presented in the crowded wrestling landscape.

With the details still up in the air, fans will need to stay tuned for updates on what’s next for Supercard of Honor. One thing is certain: WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas is shaping up to be a spectacle with or without ROH, as numerous promotions have already announced their plans to invade Sin City. Whether ROH chooses to join the party or take a different path, the 2025 wrestling calendar is bound to deliver excitement on all fronts.

Keep an eye on WrestlingNewsBlog.com for all the latest developments regarding ROH, WrestleMania weekend, and more!

ROH Preview 1/16/2025

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

  • LEEJ (EJ Nduka & Lee Johnson) & Shane Taylor Promotions (Lee Moriarty & Shane Taylor) vs. Boulder, Serpentico & The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver)
  • Tony Nese vs.The Beast Mortos
  • Katsuyori Shibata vs. TBD
  • Blake Christian vs. TBD
  • The Outrunners vs. TBD
  • Red Velvet in Proving Ground action
  • Athena World Tour update

ROH Preview 1/9/2025

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

  • ROH Women’s TV Championship Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet vs. TBD
  • ROH Throwback Match: Sumie Sakai vs. Hazuki
  • Trish Adora vs. Harley Cameron
  • Blake Christian vs. Serpentico
  • Griff Garrison vs. Boulder
  • Rachael Ellering vs. Queen Aminata
  • MxM Collection vs. TBD
  • Billie Starkz vs. TBA
  • Chris Jericho and Bryan Keith appear

NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty 1/5/2025 (Results)

Sorry for this post being so late, but here in Southern Indiana we are dealing with problems from a winter storm with a lot of ice from freezing rain that left a lot of people without power from frozen tree limps falling on power lines. Some are still without power.

So below is the results from Wrestle Dynasty:

Pre-Show:

  • Momo Watanabe def. Athena, Persephone, and Willow Nightingale via pinfall to win the International Women’s Cup
    Momo Watanabe triumphed in a thrilling four-way bout against Athena, Persephone, and Willow Nightingale to claim the International Women’s Cup. The match featured fast-paced action with wrestlers rotating in and out of the ring to break up pinfalls. Athena appeared poised for victory after hitting her O-Face on Willow, but interference from Thekla pulling the referee out gave Watanabe an opening. She capitalized by using her signature bat and finishing with Peach Sunrise to score the pin on Athena. This marked Athena’s first pinfall loss in two years, a point commentary emphasized. Watanabe now has the opportunity to challenge any champion of her choosing.
  • Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara) def. House of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) via pinfall to retain the Ring of Honor Tag titles
    Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara defeated House of Torture’s SHO and Yoshinobu Kanemaru to retain their ROH Tag Team Championships. Guevara started hot before the challengers’ underhanded tactics slowed him down. A hot tag to Dustin brought the crowd to life as he hit signature moves. After whiskey mist antics from Kanemaru, Rhodes returned the favor and set up Guevara to seal the victory with a 630 Splash.

Main Card:

  • Taiji Ishimori wins the 8-Man Lucha Gauntlet
    In an eight-man lucha gauntlet, Taiji Ishimori outlasted competitors including El Desperado, Hechicero, and Titan to secure the win. Desperado, the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, became the primary target, enduring finishers from several participants. Ishimori used clever strategy, throwing the referee onto Desperado and Kosei Fujita before applying the Gedo Clutch on the champ to steal the victory.
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyori Shibata’s five-minute exhibition match ends in a draw
    The exhibition match between two legends ended in a five-minute time-limit draw. The grappling-focused bout carried emotional weight for fans familiar with their storied history, as every lock-up and chop exchange felt significant.
  • Mercedes Moné  def. Mina Shirakawa via pinfall to win the RevPro British Women’s championship
    Mercedes Moné added another title to her collection, defeating Mina Shirakawa in a hard-fought contest. Shirakawa targeted Moné’s knee throughout the match, but Mercedes adapted, using her resilience to stay in the fight. A Moné Maker sealed the deal, though Shirakawa rejected a post-match handshake in frustration.
  • David Finlay def. Brody King via pinfall
    The Bullet Club War Dogs leader overcame Brody King in a physical clash. King dominated early with his size and power, but Finlay exploited an opening with an eye poke, eventually hitting Overkill for the win. Post-match, Finlay seemed preoccupied with the loss of his IWGP Global title at Wrestle Kingdom.
  • Shota Umino def. Claudio Castagnoli via pinfall
    Shota Umino defeated Claudio Castagnoli in a statement-making victory. Claudio dominated early, using his power and technical prowess, but Umino rallied with Moxley-inspired elbow strikes and a Death Rider to secure the pin.
  • Konosuke Takeshita def. Tomohiro Ishii via pinfall to retain New Japan’s NEVER Openweight title & AEW International title
    One night after claiming the NEVER Openweight title, Konosuke Takeshita successfully defended it alongside his AEW International Championship against Tomohiro Ishii. The match was a brutal affair, with both men exchanging stiff strikes and power moves. Takeshita ultimately prevailed with his Raging Fire finisher.
  • Young Bucks def. Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb and Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi to win the vacant IWGP Tag Team titles
    The Young Bucks emerged victorious in a chaotic triple-threat match against Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb and LIJ’s Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi. True to form, the Bucks waited for their moments before diving into the action. They outlasted their opponents and sealed the win with a TK Driver, securing the vacant IWGP Tag Team Championships.
  • Yota Tsuji def. Jack Perry to retain the IWGP Global championship
    Yota Tsuji retained his newly won IWGP Global Championship in a match against Jack Perry. Perry played the heel, using dirty tactics to target Tsuji’s back. Despite Perry’s nearfalls, Tsuji rallied with a Gene Blaster spear to secure the win.
  • Kenny Omega def. Gabe Kidd via pinfall
    Kenny Omega’s return to action was a violent showdown with Gabe Kidd. The match featured suplexes, table spots, and even steel chair exchanges. Despite Kidd’s resilience and brutal piledrivers, Omega hit Kamigoye and the One-Winged Angel to emerge victorious. Post-match, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi was seen visibly emotional, suggesting Kidd’s promising future.
  • Zack Sabre Jr. def. Ricochet via submission to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight championship
    In the night’s main event, Zack Sabre Jr. retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in a highly technical match against Ricochet. Ricochet’s high-flying offense was countered by Sabre’s calculated submission holds. After dodging a 630 splash, Sabre locked in The Inexorable March of Progress, forcing Ricochet to submit. Sabre closed the show with a passionate promo reaffirming his loyalty to NJPW and TMDK.