Category: ROH

NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty 1/5/2025

NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) recently announced the full card of their upcoming Wrestle Dynasty PPV event that will see wrestlers from NJPW, AEW, STARDOM, ROH and CMLL compete.

The NJPW x AEW: Wrestle Dynasty PPV is set to take place on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.

You can check out the full card below:

Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ricochet

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Shota Umio

David Finlay vs. Brody King

Jack Perry vs. Yota Tsuji

NEVER Openweight Championship Match
Shingo Takagi or Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii

IWGP Tag Team Championship Decider Match
Great-O-Khan and a Mystery Partner vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) vs. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi,

NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship and RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship Match
“The CEO” Mercedes Moné (c) [NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion] vs. Mina Shirakawa (c) [RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Champion]

Lucha Gauntlet Match
Four NJPW Stars and Four CMLL Stars Will Compete

Kickoff Match #1
International Women’s Cup Fatal Four Way Match
Momo Watanabe (STARDOM) vs. Willow Nightingale (AEW) vs. Persephone (CMLL) vs. Athena (ROH)

Kickoff Match #2
ROH World Tag Team Championship Match
The Sons Of Texas (Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) (c) vs. House Of Torture (Yoshinobu Kanemaru and SHO)

ROH Preview 1/2/2025

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

  • ROH Women’s World TV Championship: Red Velvet (c) vs. Hanako
  • ROH World TV Title Proving Ground Match: Komander vs. QT Marshall
  • Homicide & Rocky Romero vs. Action Andretti & Lio Rush
  • Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Iron Savages & Dark Order
  • Harley Cameron in action

ROH Boxing Day Brawl 12/26/2024

AEW taped the Ring of Honor Boxing Day Brawl episode on Saturday Night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.

The ROH Boxing Day episode with air Thursday, December 26 exclusively on WatchROH.com.

  • Harley Cameron vs. Ashley Vox
  • Serpentico vs. Lee Johnson
  • Katsuyori Shibata and Tommy Billington vs. Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari)
  • ROH Women’s World Champion Athena to expel a member of M.I.T.
  • Toni Storm vs. Rebecca Scott
  • Rocky Romero and a Mystery Partner vs. QT Marshall and Aaron Solo
  • AR Fox vs. Blake Christian
  • Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Lee Moriarty, Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo) vs. The Iron Savages, Alex Reynolds and EVIL Uno
  • ROH Women’s World TV Championship Match: Red Velvet (c) vs. HANAKO
  • ROH World TV Championship Match: Komander (c) vs. Johnny TV

Bandido’s AEW Return Cut Short by Concussion At ROH Final Battle

After spending a year and a half recovering from injury, Bandido’s long-awaited return to AEW turned bittersweet over the weekend. The Mexican wrestling star made a surprise appearance at ROH Final Battle, confronting Chris Jericho and The Learning Tree in what was expected to be the start of a heated new storyline. However, Bandido’s moment was cut short after he suffered a concussion almost immediately upon entering the ring.

Bandido Opens Up About the Setback

Taking to Instagram, Bandido confirmed the concussion and shared his thoughts on the challenging road ahead.

“What a weekend!” Bandido wrote. “All I can do is thank God for allowing me to wake up another day after all that has happened! The blow was in a delicate area of my head, now just to wait till there is no brain inflammation.”

While expressing gratitude to his fans for their support, Bandido admitted to being frustrated by the turn of events. He described the recovery process as the “hardest battle” of his career and invoked an inspiring message, paraphrasing Rocky Balboa: it’s not about how hard you get hit, but how you get back up.

A Career Interrupted

The injury comes at a tough time for Bandido, who has faced a string of setbacks since joining AEW. His debut match in 2023 saw him take on Chris Jericho in a memorable contest for the ROH World Championship on AEW Dynamite. Unfortunately, Bandido suffered a broken wrist in June while wrestling Konosuke Takeshita on AEW Rampage, sidelining him for months.

The recent concussion not only delays Bandido’s in-ring return but also derails a planned feud with Jericho, as reported by F4WOnline. While no timeline has been provided for his recovery, the severity of concussions often varies, meaning Bandido’s time away will depend on how quickly his brain heals.

What’s Next for Bandido?

Despite the setbacks, fans and colleagues remain optimistic about Bandido’s eventual return. Known for his high-flying style and incredible charisma, Bandido has the potential to be a cornerstone of AEW and ROH once he’s fully healthy. For now, however, the focus remains on his recovery and ensuring he doesn’t rush back too soon.

Here’s wishing Bandido a full and speedy recovery

ROH Final Battle 12/20/2024 (Results) – Return Of Bandido & Danhausen

ROH Final Battle: Top Highlights, Shocking Moments, and Title Changes

Ring of Honor’s Final Battle delivered a thrilling mix of in-ring artistry, dramatic storytelling, and jaw-dropping surprises. From stunning heel turns to unexpected alliances, the event left fans buzzing. Let’s dive into the most memorable matches and moments.

Zero Hour Pre-Show

Grizzled Young Veterans (GYV) Defeated Dark Order

The action kicked off with GYV targeting John Silver’s injured hamstring, utilizing their ruthless efficiency to outmaneuver the Dark Order. Despite a fiery hot tag to Alex Reynolds and Evil Uno’s antics involving Mr. Brodie Lee’s papers, GYV capitalized with their Grit Your Teeth finisher to secure the win.

Hanako defeated Harley Cameron

Stardom’s powerhouse, Hanako, showcased her strength, shrugging off Harley Cameron’s Shining Wizard. A brutal backbreaker followed by a torture rack buster sealed the deal for the dominant Hanako.

The Kingdom Defeated The Infantry

Amid chaotic interference from Shane Taylor and Trish Adora, The Kingdom’s experience shone through. Despite a near-fall after Infantry’s Boot Camp finisher, The Kingdom rebounded with the Rockstar Supernova combo to win.

Gates of Agony Dominate Defeated Lee Johnson & EJ Nduka

Lee Johnson and EJ Nduka fell to the imposing Gates of Agony after a brutal double crucifix slam. Post-match, Johnson and Nduka blindsided their opponents in a shocking heel turn, cementing their status as dangerous adversaries.

Main Card

Atlantis Jr. Defeated Mansoor

Atlantis Jr. bested Mansoor with a picture-perfect frog splash, but the moment fans will remember came courtesy of a masked intruder—Danhausen. With a “very evil” crotch punch to Mason Madden, Danhausen tipped the scales in Atlantis Jr.’s favor, setting up a post-match curse and teeth-laden assault.

Katsuyori Shibata Defeated Tommy Billington

Katsuyori Shibata’s technical brilliance was on full display as he countered Tommy Billington’s flying headbutt with precise strikes. A well-timed sleeper hold secured a tap-out victory for the wrestling maestro.

Jay Lethal Defeated QT Marshall

This match was pure madness, with QT channeling NWO Randy Savage and Lethal embracing his Black Machismo persona. Highlights included dueling figure-four leg locks and Jeff Jarrett smashing Aaron Solo with a guitar. Lethal’s back-to-back Lethal Injections finally put QT down in a highly entertaining spectacle.

ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Red Velvet Defeated Leyla Hirsch to Retain the Title

In a physical showdown, Velvet resorted to underhanded tactics, clocking Leyla Hirsch with a hidden wrench to retain her championship. The post-match reaction hinted at a full-blown heel turn for Velvet.

ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty Defeated Nigel McGuinness

Nigel’s surprise return brought an old-school feel to the Pure Championship match. After an intense back-and-forth, Lee Moriarty forced Nigel to submit with the Border City Stretch, overcoming McGuinness’s legendary wit and rule-bending.

ROH World Tag Team Championship – Texas Bull Rope Match: Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara Defeated The Righteous to Retain the Titles.

Tied to their respective opponents, Rhodes and Guevara delivered a violent spectacle. Highlights included Dustin smashing Dutch through a barbed wire table and Sammy’s GTH to Vincent. A Dusty Rhodes-inspired cowbell shot from Dustin sealed the victory.

ROH World Television Championship: Komander Defeated Brian Cage, Willie Mack, Mark Davis, AR Fox, and Blake Christian to win the Title

Komander outlasted five other competitors in an electric elimination match to become the new champion. His dazzling high-flying offense, including a rope-walking shooting star press, earned a standing ovation as he pinned Blake Christian to claim the gold.

ROH World Championship: Chris Jericho defeated Matt Cardona to Retain the Title

Chris Jericho embraced his “Le Champion” theatrics, entering to Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” before engaging in a grueling contest with Matt Cardona. Despite Cardona’s best efforts and a seven-count visual pinfall, outside interference from Bryan Keith secured Jericho’s victory. Afterward, Bandido made a surprise return to fend off Jericho and his cronies, setting up a likely title clash down the road.

ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena Defeated Billie Starkz to Retain the Title

In an emotional battle, Athena’s relentless targeting of Starkz’s knee led to a decisive victory after the O-Face flying stunner. After the match, Athena laughed at Starkz crying on the mat.

ROH Final Battle 12/20/2024 (Card)

Ring Of Honor – Final Battle – December 20, 2024 · New York, NY · Hammerstein Ballroom

Main Card:

ROH Women’s World Championship Match:
Athena (c) vs. Billie Starkz

ROH World Championship Match:
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Matt Cardona

ROH Women’s TV Championship Match:
Red Velvet (c) vs. Leyla Hirsch

ROH World Tag Team Championships Texas Bull Rope Match:
Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes (c) vs. The Righteous

ROH TV Championship Survival of the Fittest Match:
Brian Cage (c) vs. AR Fox vs. Willie Mack vs. Komander vs. Blake Christian vs. Mark Davis

ROH Pure Championship Open Challenge:
Lee Moriarty (c) vs. TBD

QT Marshall vs. Jay Lethal

Atlantis Jr. vs. Mansoor

Katsuyori Shibata vs. “The Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington

Zero Hour:

The Infantry vs. Undisputed Kingdom

Alex Reynolds & John Silver vs. Grizzled Young Veterans

Lee Johnson & EJ Nduka vs. Gates of Agony

Harley Cameron vs. Hanako

ROH Preview 12/19/2024

ROH TV tonight on HonorClub.

  • Lee Johnson vs. Bishop Kaun
  • Murder Machines (Lance Archer & Brian Cage) vs. Iron Savages (Beefcake Boulder & Bulk Bronson)
  • Queen Aminata vs. Lady Frost
  • Sidney Akeem vs. Serpentico
  • Grizzled Young Veterans and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty) vs. Dark Order (Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds) and Undisputed Kingdom (Mike Bennett & Matt Taven)
  • Billie Starkz & Athena vs. TBD
  • Update on Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona

Matt Cardona Close To Signing With AEW (Report)

It looks like “Alwayz Ready” Matt Cardona might be closer than ever to a major return to the big leagues. According to Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer, AEW has officially offered Cardona a contract, with discussions reportedly nearing the finish line. While it’s unclear if the deal has been signed yet, Meltzer noted, “I know he was offered a contract. I don’t know if he signed. I guess maybe [he’s] close, yeah.”

If this deal comes through, it would mark Cardona’s first long-term contract with a major promotion since his WWE release in 2020. Cardona has been one of the busiest and most talked-about names on the independent scene since then, building a reputation in promotions like GCW, NWA, and IMPACT Wrestling. Now, he’s making waves again through a storyline with Chris Jericho that has been turning heads across AEW and its sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH).

AEW Merch and ROH Spotlights

Further fueling speculation about Cardona’s future, AEW has started selling official Matt Cardona merchandise through its online store. The shirt, featuring a skull rocking Cardona’s signature headband and the text “Alwayz Ready,” includes a notable detail in the fine print: “All Merchandise is owned by Ring of Honor.” This suggests that while Cardona may technically be signed to ROH, AEW’s flexible contracts would still allow him to make appearances on both platforms.

Cardona’s recent presence in ROH has been significant. On December 5, he stepped into the spotlight to challenge ROH World Champion Chris Jericho, setting up a showdown at Final Battle on December 20. Adding even more fuel to their feud, Jericho crashed Cardona’s December 14 booking at GCW, disguised in a hoodie and face bandana. Jericho blindsided Cardona with a baseball bat shot, allowing Effy to pick up the victory. But Jericho wasn’t done — after revealing his identity, he left Effy lying with a Judas Effect, adding an exclamation point to the chaos.

AEW Rampage Momentum

In AEW itself, Cardona has also been picking up momentum. On the December 13 episode of AEW Rampage, he secured a victory against rising star Bryan Keith. This win and the ongoing angle with Jericho suggest AEW may already be positioning Cardona for bigger things. However, if he does sign on the dotted line, the current story developments indicate that Cardona might see his primary role in ROH — at least for now — while still having the flexibility to shine under the AEW banner when Tony Khan and his creative team see fit.

A Long-Awaited Spotlight

For Matt Cardona, a major AEW/ROH contract would be the culmination of years of hustle and reinvention since his WWE departure. Cardona has proven himself as a versatile performer, capable of working as both a dominant main-eventer and an entertaining heel. From his hardcore battles in GCW to his indie world championships, Cardona has shown he can thrive anywhere. Now, as his feud with Jericho picks up steam, fans will be watching closely to see how this storyline unfolds — and where exactly Alwayz Ready ends up in AEW and ROH’s expanding universe.

With Final Battle just around the corner and the AEW/ROH machine gaining momentum, Cardona’s next move could be one of the biggest stories of the month. Stay tuned!

Chris Jericho Attacks Matt Cardona At GCW Event Ahead Of ROH Final Battle

Chris Jericho isn’t waiting until ROH Final Battle on December 20 to send a message to his challenger, Matt Cardona. The ROH World Champion made his presence felt in surprising fashion at GCW Highest in the Room 3 in Los Angeles this weekend, ambushing Cardona during the main event. Cardona, who was battling Effy, found himself blindsided by the “King of New York” as Jericho sent a clear warning ahead of their title clash.

The shocking moment quickly made waves, and Jericho took to Instagram afterward to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the ambush came together. Alongside the video, Jericho addressed his rival directly in a caption dripping with confidence:
“…Hi @themattcardona, you didn’t think that the King of New York would pop up in Los Angeles at your @gamechangerwrestling Indy Event, did you? You made a big mistake forgetting who you’re dealing with……I always get my man! See you at #rohfinalbattle. @aew @ringofhonor.”

Jericho’s attack wasn’t just about intimidation; it also carried a shot of controversy. After the beatdown, Jericho revealed an AEW t-shirt to a chorus of boos from the GCW faithful. This reaction comes amid tensions between AEW and GCW, stemming from past disagreements. AEW President Tony Khan notably pulled Ricky Starks from GCW shows following critical comments made by Effy about Khan’s father. Willie Mack, who was also removed from GCW events, was rumored to have made the call himself, though the situation remains somewhat murky.

For Jericho, these kinds of unexpected appearances have become a trademark since his WWE departure in 2017. He’s no stranger to crossing promotional boundaries to make a statement. Fans will remember his 2018 NJPW attack on Kenny Omega, as well as his shocking appearance at the inaugural All In, where he disguised himself as Pentagon Jr. to surprise Omega again. More recently, Jericho ambushed Will Ospreay at a 2023 RevPro event while disguised as NJPW star BUSHI, and the Jericho Appreciation Society turned heads with a surprise showing at a PWG event earlier this year.

With ROH Final Battle looming, Jericho’s sneak attack has already tilted the psychological advantage in his favor. For Matt Cardona, the ambush serves as a painful reminder of the mind games and unpredictability that Jericho brings to any title defense.

The question now is whether Cardona will have a response ahead of their showdown. Jericho may have struck first, but if history has taught us anything, the “Indy God” isn’t one to back down without a fight. Final Battle just got even more personal, and fans won’t want to miss how this rivalry unfolds.

ROH Preview 12/12/2024

Tonight’s episode of ROH TV on HonorClub.

  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Matt Taven
  • NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship: Grizzled Young Veterans (c) vs. MxM Collection
  • ROH International Women’s Cup Qualifier: Athena vs. Red Velvet vs. Billie Starkz vs. Leyla Hirsch
  • The Outrunners vs. Premier Athletes
  • Toa Liona vs. Lee Johnson
  • Madison Rayne vs. TBD
  • Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara vs. TBD
  • Matt Cardona and Chris Jericho contract signing