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Tony Khan Addresses ROH Streaming Issues, Offers Free Credit & Confirms Delay of Taz’s Hall of Fame Induction

Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor 2025 may have delivered inside the ring, but the broadcast didn’t go as smoothly as planned. During the post-show media scrum, ROH/AEW CEO Tony Khan openly addressed the technical issues that plagued the live stream and also provided an update on Taz’s postponed Hall of Fame induction.

Streaming Troubles Lead to Free Show & Free Credit

Fans watching via WatchROH.com ran into problems depending on their browser of choice, with Chrome, Firefox, and even Microsoft Edge users experiencing streaming errors. Khan explained that once the problem was identified, he quickly made the call to upload the full pay-per-view to YouTube for free worldwide — a bold decision made while the show was still in progress.

To make good with paying subscribers, Khan also announced that all current WatchROH.com members will automatically receive a one-month credit. While he acknowledged the financial hit — noting that “hundreds of thousands of dollars” worth of subscription revenue would be lost — Khan said the overwhelmingly positive response from fans made the decision worth it.

“The show we delivered was fantastic, and I think new fans must have seen it,” Khan said. “It was a lot of money to eat, but the response on social media was almost unanimously positive.”

The company will now work with streaming partner Brightcove to ensure the issue isn’t repeated.

Taz’s Hall of Fame Induction Moved to Dynamite

Another topic addressed during the scrum was the postponed 2300 Arena Hardcore Hall of Fame induction for Taz. The ceremony was originally scheduled for Death Before Dishonor, but at Taz’s request, the moment has been moved.

According to Khan, the ECW legend wanted more time to arrange for his family to attend the special honor. As a result, the induction will now take place on the September 3rd edition of AEW Dynamite.

“He asked if we could please wait until Wednesday so he could get his family lined up. It’s the least we can do for Taz,” Khan explained. “It’s a real honor for us to celebrate him in that building.”

Big Takeaway

While technical hiccups threatened to overshadow ROH’s biggest summer event, Tony Khan’s quick response and willingness to eat the cost turned what could’ve been a PR nightmare into a goodwill gesture. Fans not only got the show for free, but subscribers were also compensated — and the buzz online shows it paid off. Meanwhile, Taz’s induction being shifted to Dynamite gives the legend an even bigger stage for the recognition he deserves.

ROH Death Before Dishonor 2025 Results

Ring of Honor presented Death Before Dishonor 2025, a night filled with title changes and standout performances. The card, which aired for free on YouTube after some early technical hiccups, delivered plenty of memorable moments for ROH fans. Here’s a rundown of the action.

Pre-Show

  • Jay Lethal def. Jordan Oliver
    Veteran vs. up-and-comer kicked things off. Oliver nearly stole one with a slick roll-up, but Lethal regained control, punishing the leg with dragon screw whips before locking in the Figure Four. With no escape in sight, Oliver was forced to tap.
  • MxM Collection (Mansoor & Mason Madden) def. Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver) and Griff Garrison & Cole Karter
    A wild three-way tag match saw Dark Order firing up late, even hitting their signature combo on Mansoor. Just as Reynolds had a pin secured, Johnny TV sprayed “Seed” perfume in his eyes, allowing Mansoor to steal the win.
  • After his win, Lethal’s night wasn’t done — Blake Christian and Lee Johnson interrupted to remind everyone that Christian already owns a win over him. They vowed to take out more ROH legends when they meet The Kingdom.
  • Billie Starkz def. Ashley Vox (Pure Rules Match)
    Starkz mixed her usual offense with the Pure Rules system, even landing a closed fist that earned her a referee warning. Vox fought with heart, but Starkz ultimately sealed it with a nasty backbreaker.
  • $50,000 Four-Way: Dralistico def. Adam Priest, Angelico & AR Fox
    Dralistico survived a chaotic sprint, wiping out everyone (including Serpentico on the floor) before nailing Angelico with a flying Codebreaker to claim the cash prize.

Death Before Dishonor Main Card

  • Tomohiro Ishii & Hologram def. Ari Daivari & Tony Nese
  • ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship: Shane Taylor Promotions def. The Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara, Ross & Marshall Von Erich)
    Shane Taylor, Shawn Dean, and Carlie Bravo captured the gold in a hard-fought clash, cutting short Guevara and the Von Erichs’ reign.
  • Women’s Pure Championship Tournament Quarterfinal: Queen Aminata def. Taya Valkyrie
    Aminata advanced in the inaugural tournament, knocking off the veteran Valkyrie to move one step closer to the historic title.
  • Blake Christian & Lee Johnson def. The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett)
    Christian and Johnson backed up their pre-show words with a big victory over the decorated Kingdom.
  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) def. Xelhua
    Technical wrestling at its finest. Xelhua burned through all three rope breaks before finding himself trapped in Moriarty’s octopus hold. With nowhere to go, the luchador submitted, keeping the title around Moriarty’s waist.
  • Fight Without Honor: QT Marshall def. Paul Walter Hauser
    Hollywood clashed with hardcore in a brutal showdown. Hauser bled and battled through kendo stick shots and even a terrifying powerbomb on thumbtacks. Hook made a surprise appearance to neutralize Aaron Solo, but in the end, QT survived a low blow and nailed an avalanche cutter through a glass-covered table for the win. Post-match, QT showed respect by fist-bumping the bloodied actor.
  • ROH World Tag Team Championship: Sammy Guevara & Rush def. The Outrunners
    Rush was revealed as Guevara’s mystery partner, and the two captured the tag gold. After surviving a late Outrunners rally, Rush hit the Bull’s Horns before Guevara sealed the win with a dive. The celebration turned sour when Guevara betrayed the Von Erichs with a superkick, as LFI laid waste to the brothers.
  • ROH World Championship: Bandido (c) def. Hechicero
    In what many will call the match of the night, Bandido and Hechicero put on a near half-hour masterpiece. After countering each other’s signature moves, Bandido finally caught the technical wizard with a bridging German suplex to retain. A must-watch bout for ROH fans.
  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) def. Mina Shirakawa
    The main event was a 25-minute war. With The Blue Meanie briefly involved in some early antics, things turned serious as both women targeted injuries — Mina’s hand, Athena’s knee. Shirakawa nearly scored the upset with a Mina Driver, but Athena powered through with a straitjacket powerbomb and sealed the deal with the O-Face. “The Fallen Goddess” continues her dominant reign as the “Forever Champion.”

Dave Meltzer Reports That there Is Talk About Chris Jericho Potentially Leaving AEW For WWE

Chris Jericho could be at a major career crossroads as speculation heats up about his AEW contract status and the possibility of a WWE return.

The former AEW World Champion, who was the company’s first-ever titleholder back in 2019, has been absent from AEW programming since April. His last appearance came at AEW Dynasty, where he dropped the ROH Championship to Bandido. On the following episode of Dynamite, Jericho told his Learning Tree protégés, Big Bill and Bryan Keith, to hold things down in his absence — and he hasn’t resurfaced since.

Now, with Jericho’s current deal reportedly running through December (unless it was extended during his time off), the rumor mill is churning. Over the weekend, Jericho “liked” an Instagram post teasing a potential WWE return, sparking even more fan speculation.

On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed both Jericho’s contract situation and WWE’s interest. “There’s lots of talk there about Jericho,” Meltzer noted, pointing out that many fans and insiders are even speculating about a Royal Rumble appearance if he does make the jump.

From WWE’s perspective, Meltzer explained, Jericho would be an instant shot in the arm. “A guy from AEW that goes to WWE is going to be over like crazy,” he said.

Of course, AEW President Tony Khan won’t want to lose one of his top stars without a fight. Meltzer suggested Khan could throw big money at Jericho to keep him, but acknowledged that WWE would likely match or exceed whatever AEW is willing to offer. The main difference would come down to creative freedom — Jericho has historically had more leeway with his storylines in AEW, while WWE’s structure may be more restrictive, albeit with a more tailored schedule.

At 53, Jericho has nothing left to prove, but the idea of him returning to WWE — even for one last run — would be a massive moment. Whether it’s a Rumble surprise, a WrestleMania story, or simply one more chapter in a legendary career, the wrestling world will be watching closely as December approaches.

Dustin Rhodes Facing Double Knee Replacement, ROH Championship Future in Question

Veteran wrestler Dustin Rhodes has revealed that he’s heading into double knee replacement surgery later this month. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the 56-year-old star shared that both of his knees are “destroyed” and that he’ll be undergoing the procedure on August 21st.

“They can’t actually fix the damage, so we are getting two knee replacements,” Rhodes wrote. “Damn! #KeepSteppin … By the way… this is NOT THE END.”

Rhodes had recently mentioned needing “major” surgery, and now the specifics are confirmed. According to Fightful, he is expected to be out of action for the remainder of 2025.

The announcement comes just days after Rhodes dropped the TNT Championship to Kyle Fletcher on AEW Collision, where Fletcher launched a post-match assault on Rhodes. That loss capped a brief but emotional title run for Rhodes, who captured the belt at AEW All In: Texas in July.

With his surgery now scheduled and recovery time looming, serious questions are being raised about the status of the titles Rhodes still holds in Ring of Honor. He’s currently one-half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions alongside Sammy Guevara and also holds the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles with Ross and Marshall Von Erich.

ROH has yet to comment on what will happen with either set of championships. Their next major event, Supercard of Honor, is set for August 23 at the legendary 2300 Arena in Philadelphia—just two days after Rhodes goes under the knife.

While the road to recovery won’t be short, Rhodes made it clear that this isn’t the end of his in-ring journey. Given his decades-long resilience and enduring fan support, it’s hard to count out The Natural.

ROH Death Before Dishonor Rescheduled Once Again — Now Set for August 29

Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view has shifted dates yet again.

During this past Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, it was revealed that the annual ROH event will now take place on Friday, August 29, a change from the previously announced date of Friday, September 5. Despite the shuffle, the venue remains locked in — Philadelphia’s iconic 2300 Arena will still host the show.

This latest move marks the second time the event has been rescheduled. Death Before Dishonor was originally slated for July 11, but AEW/ROH officials pushed it back without much explanation. As with the previous change, no official reason was provided for this latest adjustment.

With the event now set for late August, fans are hoping this will be the final word on the date. Death Before Dishonor has long been a key event on the ROH calendar, and after multiple shifts, there’s plenty of buzz about what Tony Khan and company have planned for this year’s card.

Report: Red Velvet Suffers Neck Injury During CMLL-NJPW Event in Mexico

ROH Women’s Television Champion Red Velvet is reportedly dealing with a neck injury sustained during her recent appearance at the joint AEW-NJPW-CMLL show in Mexico City — a setback that has already shaken up Ring of Honor’s women’s division.

On the June 22 event at Arena Mexico, Velvet squared off against CMLL’s Kira in a non-title match that kicked off the night. Though Velvet picked up the win in under 10 minutes, it appears the victory came at a price. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Velvet suffered the injury during that bout.

While the exact severity of the neck issue hasn’t been confirmed, AEW President Tony Khan recently announced that Velvet would be sidelined and unable to compete at Supercard of Honor. In fact, the situation was serious enough for Khan to introduce an interim Women’s TV Champion — a title now held by Mina Shirakawa, who captured it at Friday’s event. With Shirakawa in place, Velvet’s first match back — whenever that may be — seems all but set.

Velvet’s journey in AEW began back in 2020, where she made headlines stepping in for Brandi Rhodes in the highly publicized mixed tag match featuring Jade Cargill and Shaquille O’Neal. After a rocky rivalry with Cargill — including multiple losses — Velvet eventually joined forces with her as part of The Baddies stable. An injury later sidelined Velvet, and Cargill’s eventual move to WWE left Velvet to carve her own path in ROH, where she became the second-ever Women’s TV Champion last July.

Now, with her in-ring future momentarily on hold, fans will have to wait and see how long Velvet is out — and how this injury reshapes the landscape of the ROH women’s division.

ROH Supercard Of Honor 7/11/2025 (Card)

ROH Supercard of Honor – Friday July 11, 2025 – Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas.

CARD

  • ROH World Championship: Bandido (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita
  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) vs. Thunder Rosa
  • ROH World Tag Team Championship: Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara) (c) vs. The Infantry (Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo)
  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Blue Panther

ROH x CMLL Global Wars Mexico 6/26/2025

Ring of Honor will present a special show tonight, as ROH teams up with CMLL for Global Wars Mexico. It airs on HonorClub. The show was taped last week at Arena Mexico. It will include the following matches:

* ROH World Championship: Bandido (c) vs. Mascara Dorada
* ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground Match: Nick Wayne (c) vs. Titan
* Athena & Red Velvet vs. Thunder Rosa & Persephone
* Lee Moriarty vs. Blue Panther

ROH TV Preview 6/19/2025

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

  • Pure Rules: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Marti Belle
  • The Infantry & Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Top Flight & The Kingdom
  • Lance Archer vs. Aaron Solo
  • Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty vs. TBD
  • Miyu Yamashita vs. TBD

ROH TV Preview 6/5/2025

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

  • Proving Ground Match: Athena (c) vs. TBD
  • Aaron Solo vs. Wheeler Yuta
  • Leila Grey & Dulce Tormenta vs. Persephone & Thunder Rosa
  • The Frat House Initiation