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Abadon Confirms AEW Departure as Contract Set to Expire in June

After years of carving out a unique niche in All Elite Wrestling, Abadon has confirmed she’ll be parting ways with the company once her contract expires next month.

In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the “Living Dead Girl” revealed that her AEW deal will not be renewed, marking the end of her run with the promotion. Though she hasn’t appeared on AEW television since December 2023, Abadon remained active throughout the first half of 2024 with multiple appearances on Ring of Honor programming.

Here’s what she had to say:

“My time with AEW is coming to an end. My contract expires in June and I will not be renewed. The emotions I’m currently trying to manage are incredibly difficult and full of conflict as I reflect on my time there.

My goal is to not let this be it for me, because I love wrestling too much to just stop. I’ve put in a lot of hard work that I will now be able to showcase more often.

While my heart is currently broken you can bet that I’m still going to show up for training next week. If you are looking to book me please send an email to bookabadonhere@gmail.com

Thank you.”

Abadon debuted with AEW in 2020 and quickly gained attention for her horror-inspired character work and hard-hitting in-ring style. Though she never captured gold in the company, she was a fixture of the women’s division during AEW’s formative years and brought a unique presentation that stood out from the rest of the roster.

Her statement makes it clear that this isn’t the end of her wrestling journey. Abadon’s commitment to training and her passion for the business suggest that she’s far from finished — and now, with the freedom of free agency ahead, she’ll have more opportunities to showcase her talent on new stages.

Independent promoters, take note: Abadon is officially open for bookings, and she sounds more determined than ever.

ROH TV Preview 5/29/2025

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

  • Rhino & Hologram vs. The Frat House
  • La Catalina vs. Trish Adora
  • Satnam Singh vs. TBD
  • Lance Archer vs. TBD

ROH TV Preview 5/23/2025

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

  • Pure Rules: Allysin Kay vs. Queen Aminata
  • Blake Christian vs. Gringo Loco
  • Laynie Luck vs. Marina Shafir
  • Atlantis Jr., Neon & Fuego vs. Volador Jr., Barbaro Cavernario & Hechicero

ROH & AEW Shuffle Weekly TV Lineup:

There’s a shake-up in the usual pro wrestling schedule this week, as both Ring of Honor and AEW are making rare programming shifts.

ROH has announced that this week’s episode of ROH on HonorClub will not air on its typical Thursday night slot. Instead, the show is moving to Friday—it will also stream for free on YouTube, in addition to the usual HonorClub platform. This makes a opportunity for viewers who haven’t subscribed to get a taste of the current ROH product without dropping a dime.

Meanwhile, over in the AEW camp, Collision is also on the move this week. The Saturday night show will instead air on Thursday night, which likely prompted the schedule adjustment on the ROH side to avoid overlap and give each brand its spotlight.

ROH TV Preview 5/15/2025

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

  • The Frat House vs. The Dark Order’s Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno
  • Wheeler Yuta vs. Matt Mako
  • Trish Adora vs. Rachael Ellering
  • MxM Collection & Premier Athletes vs. Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & The Von Erichs

Rhino Makes Surprise AEW Debut in Hometown, Faces Nick Wayne for ROH TV Title

AEW fans were treated to a blast from the past on this week’s Dynamite, as former WWE and ECW star Rhino made a surprise debut — and in his hometown of Detroit, no less. The veteran powerhouse answered an open challenge for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship, setting up an unexpected showdown with rising star Nick Wayne.

The match was hyped with a cryptic tease that Wayne would face “someone from Christian Cage’s past,” adding fuel to the ongoing drama within the Patriarchy. The mystery opponent turned out to be none other than Rhino, a man whose early career was closely linked with Cage’s. Commentary was quick to remind fans that the two were once “inseparable,” making Rhino’s appearance even more compelling given Cage’s current on-screen persona.

Rhino brought his trademark intensity to the match, initially brushing off Wayne’s offense with brute strength. But the young champion showed resilience, eventually chopping the bigger man down. Outside interference nearly swung the tide — Kip Sabian jumped on the apron to distract the referee while Cage tried to trip Rhino. However, the veteran wasn’t fooled and held his own for a bit longer.

Ultimately, Wayne capitalized on the chaos and landed the Killswitch — a move notably tied to Cage himself — to retain the title.

Post-match, the Patriarchy entered the ring to celebrate, but in true Christian Cage fashion, the celebration came with a dose of passive aggression. Cage went to present Wayne with the championship belt, only to let it fall deliberately to the mat instead of placing it around Wayne’s waist — a subtle but pointed gesture that continues to build the tension in their uneasy alliance.

This unexpected moment not only brought Rhino into the AEW fold for the first time but also added another layer of intrigue to the slow-burn storyline between Christian Cage and Nick Wayne.

Could this be the beginning of a longer run for Rhino in AEW or just a one-night pop for the hometown crowd? Time will tell.

AEW/ROH Releases The Righteous’ Dutch and Vincent Amid Roster Shakeup

As WWE continues to make waves with its recent round of talent cuts, AEW has followed suit with a few notable departures of its own. The latest names to exit Tony Khan’s roster are Dutch and Vincent of The Righteous, a dark and enigmatic tag team best known for their work in Ring of Honor (ROH).

According to PWInsider, Dutch and Vincent were quietly released last week. While they made their initial AEW debut at Supercard of Honor 2023, the pair were better known to longtime fans of the Sinclair-era ROH, where they previously held the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships. Since AEW’s acquisition of ROH, The Righteous primarily competed on ROH on Honor Club, with occasional appearances on AEW Collision.

Their final match under the AEW/ROH umbrella came just last month, teaming with Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese to secure a win in eight-man tag action. Interestingly, that appearance also marked their first match in ROH since their December defeat in a brutal Double Bullrope match at Final Battle against Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes.

The Righteous aren’t the only ones departing AEW recently. EJ Nduka, who also worked ROH dates, confirmed his exit and appeared to take a subtle swipe at AEW leadership on the way out. Earlier in the year, bigger names like Malakai Black, Miro, Rey Fenix, and Ricky Starks also parted ways with the company, all eventually landing in WWE.

Reports from March suggest more exits may be on the horizon as contracts expire. Wrestlers like Zak Knight, Nick Comoroto, and Abadon are all rumored to be on shaky ground, and Saraya has already left following the conclusion of her deal.

As AEW continues to reshape its roster, it’s clear the promotion is entering a transitional phase—one that could have major implications across both AEW and ROH brands moving forward.

ROH TV Preview 5/1/2025

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

  • ROH Women’s TV Championship: Red Velvet (c) vs. La Catalina
  • Mina Shirakawa vs. Leila Grey
  • Spanish Announce Project vs. Frat House
  • MxM Collection & Johnny TV vs. TBD

ROH TV Preview 4/24/2024

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

  • Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shawn Dean, Shane Taylor, and Lee Moriarty) vs. Mark Briscoe, AR Fox, and Top Flight
  • Lance Archer vs. Crowbar
  • ROH Women’s World TV Title Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet vs. TBD
  • The Kingdom vs. TBD.
  • The Righteous vs. TBD
  • Premier Athletes vs. TBD
  • Spanish Announce Project vs. TBD

ROH Announces Death Before Dishonor At ECW Arena, Reschedules Supercard Of Honor

Ring of Honor is shaking up its 2025 calendar with a major reshuffle of two of its flagship shows—Supercard of Honor and Death Before Dishonor. Originally set for different dates and cities, both events have swapped places and are heading to entirely new venues, marking a significant change in ROH’s annual schedule.

Supercard of Honor Heads to Texas in July

Initially planned for Friday, May 2 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Supercard of Honor will now take place on Friday, July 11 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas—the same weekend AEW is running its highly-anticipated All In Texas event at Globe Life Field. The move positions Supercard as a high-profile lead-in to one of AEW’s biggest shows of the year, potentially giving ROH a larger spotlight as fans descend on the Lone Star State.

This date switch leaves the Atlantic City event off the board, and fans who had already secured tickets for the original May 2 date will receive full refunds at the point of purchase. In addition, those fans will be given exclusive presale access once Death Before Dishonor tickets go on sale.

Death Before Dishonor Returns to Philadelphia Roots

With Supercard now in July, Death Before Dishonor slides into the fall and gets a fitting new home: the legendary 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, set for Friday, September 5. Longtime fans will know the venue well—it’s the iconic former ECW Arena and one of the most storied buildings in independent wrestling history.

The 2300 Arena holds a special place in ROH lore. While the company initially ran events at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in the early 2000s, it shifted to the ECW Arena in 2008, using it heavily for TV tapings during the “ROH on HDNet” era. Philly has been a spiritual home for Ring of Honor over the years, making this return both symbolic and meaningful.

The venue has continued to be a hotbed for pro wrestling, having recently hosted promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling, TNA, and even a taping of WWE NXT as recently as November 2024. Bringing Death Before Dishonor to this historic arena only adds to the buzz surrounding ROH’s fall schedule.

A Strategic Pivot

These scheduling shifts appear to be strategic on multiple fronts. Positioning Supercard of Honor around AEW’s All In Texas weekend could drive crossover traffic from die-hard fans traveling for the bigger show, while Death Before Dishonor’s return to Philly offers a nostalgia-fueled boost for longtime supporters of the brand.

It’s clear that Ring of Honor is continuing to evolve its identity under the AEW umbrella, and these venue changes signal a renewed focus on legacy, location, and strategic synergy with AEW’s biggest events.