ROH news and video thread

[Deleted]

Kinda curious what is up with Adam Cole. There has been talk of him getting surgery that would keep him out I think 6 months but ROH is advertising him for the Anniversary Show in Vegas.

[Steveweiser]

Alberto El Patron takes on Roderick Strong on January 31st in Dayton, OH.

Jake Dirden is the latest entrant into the Top Prospect Tournament.

[CATCH_US IS the Conversation]

Dec 18, 2014 15:00:24 GMT -5 Steveweiser said:

Alberto El Patron takes on Roderick Strong on January 31st in Dayton, OH.

[mcmahonfan85]

DONOVAN DIJAK IS THE FINAL ENTRANT IN THE 2015 TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT
The Fairgrounds - Sat, Jan 3rd - Nashville, TN - 7pm Bell Time



As ROH heads into the new year, it's time to find the next crop of athletes who will lead us into the future. It's time for the return of the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT! On January 3rd in Nashville, the 2015 ROH TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT kicks of fans you can be there live! Plus, the winner of the tournament is guaranteed an ROH TV Title opportunity when we return to Baltimore on March 7th. This year's field has seen the success of the last two winners and are all determined to top them!

DONOVAN DIJAK
HOMETOWN: Worcester, MA
HEIGHT: 6'7"
WEIGHT: 270 lbs.
PRO DEBUT: 2013

Last year's tournament victor, HANSON, has given his stamp of approval to this latest entrant! Donovan Dijak trained extensively with the bearded giant, and that might give him an edge in this year's competition. Proud to call New England home, Dijak is a consummate athlete whose athletic and scholastic accomplishments paved the way for his professional wrestling career.

A two sport collegiate athlete, Dijak pursued his education while chasing his other dream - pro wrestling. His goal to make it to Ring of Honor didn't detract him from earning Masters Degree. Donovan Dijak's philosophy is simple: he's bigger, more driven, and smarter. It's hard to find a flaw in such a well-rounded competitor's strategy, but there are seven other young athletes who are going to try!

Previously Announced
Will Ferrara
Ashley Sixx
Mikey Webb
J.Diesel
"The Peacock of Professional Wrestling" Dalton Castle
Beer City Bruiser
Jake Dirden

You don't want to miss this! To be there LIVE in Nashville for the opening round, click HERE! And for tickets to our Philadelphia event hosting the semifinals and finals, click HERE!

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
National TV Taping
Tennessee State Fairgrounds/Expo
625 Smith Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

Saturday, January 24th, 2015
2300 Arena (formerly known as The ECW Arena)
2300 S. Swanson St.
Philadelphia, PA 19148

[Dragonfly]

Out of the six non roster Top Prospect participants, I'm familiar with four. That never happens. I'm a big fan of Dalton Castle, but the guy is a bit of an acquired taste. Sixx pretty good from what I've seen, but I like the other three more. Durden was the few people on the TNA Gut Check site that impressed me. As for the Brew City Bruiser, I actually worked with him when I wrote for Dale Gagner's fake AWA. Dale hated him with a passion - he was only booked as a favor to Brew City promoter Frankie DeFalco - but I have no idea why. He was a really cool guy to deal with, and always put on a great show.

[darkpatriot]

Dec 21, 2014 3:41:50 GMT -5 Dragonfly said:

I'm a big fan of Dalton Castle, but the guy is a bit of an acquired taste.

yeah i was surprised that over on the ROH board there were a few people who actually liked him,mostly as Ashley Remington but still i didnt think he'd go over well with them. I enjoy his work and hope he does well.

[mcmahonfan85]

CHRISTOPHER DANIELS PLANS ON WELCOMING ALBERTO EL PATRÓN TO ROH SAT, JAN 3RD



Christopher Daniels plans on welcoming Alberto El Patrón to ROH Sat, Jan 3rd in Nashville, TN. Get your tickets now by clicking HERE.

KAZ VS CEDRIC & BRISCOE VS STRONG ADDED TO JAN 3RD IN NASHVILLE
SAT, JAN 3RD - THE FAIRGROUNDS - NASHVILLE, TN



In less than 2 weeks, Ring of Honor launches 2015 in a HUGE way when we return to Nashville! The January 3rd stop of the WINTER WARRIORS TOUR is already stacked: the first round of the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT, a Triple Treat World Television Championship match, and the debut of Alberto El Patron! But we are determined to make 2015 the biggest and best year in ROH history, and our very first event will show you how. And don't forget: our television cameras will be rolling on January 3rd, so this is your chance to make your voice heard on an episode of ROH TV! In addition to everything already announced, Nashville is primed for a whole lot more...

- CEDRIC ALEXANDER VS. FRANKIE KAZARIAN

Cedric Alexander closed out 2014 with two very different kinds of matches. At FINAL BATTLE, Alexander teamed with The Addiction to take on ACH and The Young Bucks in a wild, high-flying, chaotic contest than many instantly said stole the entire show. FINAL BATTLE showcased Cedric Alexander as the unbelievably athletic young breakout star he became over the course of the year. But this week on ROH TV, he battles Tommaso Ciampa in a No DQ match that went further than ANYONE expected! We knew these two would go to war, but the brutality and toughness evidenced by Cedric Alexander has put the entire world on notice. There's a lot more to Cedric than just his in-ring athleticism, and he's not afraid to take it to the next level of violence when necessary.

What will 2015 bring for Cedric Alexander? His very first match is a huge test against Frankie Kazarian! Of course, at FINAL BATTLE, these two athletes were on the same side of the ring working together. But on January 3rd it's definitely every man for himself! When The Addiction step into singles competition, they don't stop being the cagey entertainers we see as a tag team. Cedric learned that for himself at CHAMPIONS VS. ALL STARS when he took on Kazarian's partner, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. While Daniels might do a lot of preening and strutting, he still lets his opponents know that his experience gives him an undeniable advantage - and Frankie Kazarian subscribes to the exact same philosophy.

There's no doubt that Kazarian was watching his partner's match with Cedric Alexander in Kalamazoo very closely. The Addiction are determined to be the best in ROH: the best tag team AND the best singles competitors. . On January 3rd, Daniels will face Alberto El Patron in his Ring of Honor debut. The last time we were in Nashville marked the first appearance of The Addiction, and their first World Tag Team Championship opportunity Don't miss your chance to see The Addiction in singles action this time! For tickets to our ROH television taping featuring Cedric Alexander vs. Frankie Kazarian, click HERE!

- RODERICK STRONG VS. MARK BRISCOE

If you think about who really "defines" Ring of Honor and its history, Roderick Strong and Mark Briscoe will no doubt be right at the top of your list. These two athletes have been loyal to ROH above all else, because they truly believe that this is the best wrestling on the planet and the place they call home. Roderick Stong - "Mr. ROH" - is one of only two Triple Crown Champions in Ring of Honor history. And alongside his brother Jay, Mark Briscoe is a record-holding ROH World Tag Team Champion. These two athletes have sculpted a legacy that will live on forever in ROH. And on January 3rd, Roderick Strong and Mark Briscoe face each other one-on-one!

At Michael Bennett's Bachelor Party, best man Adam Cole concocted a match pitting Strong and Briscoe against each other, with the loser banned from drinking the entire night. We suspect that their next matchup in Nashville will be a slightly different level of intensity! After his victory of Adam Page at FINAL BATTLE, Roderick Strong is slated for a huge 2015 and set to face Alberto El Patron at the end of the month in Dearborn. Meanwhile, with his brother reigning as World Champion, Mark Briscoe can refocus his efforts on his own singles career.

When you take two professional wrestlers with as much skill and experience as Roderick Strong and Mark Briscoe and put them in a ring together, you are guaranteed to witness a match defining what Ring of Honor is all about. Whether you've been a fan since day one or are brand new to ROH, THIS is the quality of competition and athleticism you can count on night after night. Want to be there LIVE when we get 2015 rolling? Get your tickets today right HERE!

ROH WINTER WARRIORS TOUR
Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
National TV Taping
Tennessee State Fairgrounds/Expo
625 Smith Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

Matches signed:

First Time Ever
Alberto El Patrón vs "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels

Triple Threat match for the ROH World TV Championship
Jay Lethal (c) w/ Truth Martini vs ACH vs Matt Sydal

2015 Top Prospect Tournament
Participant #1 - Will Ferrara
Participant #2 - Ashely Sixx
Participant #3 - Mikey Webb
Participant #4 - J. Diesel
Participant #5 - Dalton Castle
Participant #6 - Beer City Bruiser
Participant #7 - Jake Dirden
Participant #8 - Donovan Dijak

Signed to Appear
- ROH World Champion: Jay Briscoe
- Adam Cole
- The Decade (Jimmy Jacobs & BJ Whitmer)
- Adam Page
- Hanson
- Matt Taven
- Michael Bennett W/ Maria Kanellis
- Mark Briscoe
- Tommaso Ciampa
- Moose w/ Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway
- Caprice Coleman
- Plus More

THE FIRST ROUND OF THE TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN SET
SAT, JAN 3RD - THE FAIRGROUNDS - NASHVILLE, TN



The ROH TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT is back! The search to find the next ROH star for 2015 kicks off on January 3rd in Nashville. We now know who will be facing whom in the opening matches. If you make it out of the first round, it's on to Philadelphia on January 24th for the semi-finals and finals. This year, the winner of the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT is guaranteed a World Television Title opportunity when we hit Baltimore on March 7th for a TV taping. Who will be crowned the ROH TOP PROSPECT for 2015...?

TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT ROUND 1

- J. DIESEL w/ TRUTH MARTINI VS. WILL FERRARA

Truth Martini has already made his pick for 2015 TOP PROSPECT: his own private security force, J. Diesel. Since taking up with the House of Truth, Diesel has certainly seen his stock rise, including a spot in TAG WARS teaming alongside ROH World Television Champion, Jay Lethal! But Will Ferrara is ALSO on a hot streak - and he's doing it all on his own. Ferrara is determined to beat the odds and rise through the ranks of ROH. But with Truth Martini no doubt pulling the strings, does the House of Truth have this tournament locked down?

- DONOVAN DIJAK VS. JAKE DIRDEN

Battle of the Big Men! At 6'7" and 6'8" feet tall, respectively, Donovan Dijak and Jake Dirden tower over everyone else in this tournament. This promises to be a "giant" clash in styles, too. Dijak is a polished, educated athlete who uses intelligence and strategy to his advantage. On the other side of the ring stands "The Missouri Madman" Jake Dirden, known for his wild instability and deployment of the Asiatic Spike. ROH might need to reinforce the ring for this match!

- ASHLEY SIXX VS. DALTON CASTLE

Arguably the two most "unconventional" athletes in the tournament will face each other in Round One! Ashley Sixx is gritty and edgy, while "The Peacock of Pro Wrestling" Dalton Castle is a walking, talking, 24/7 party. But what these two men have in common is their talent and hype going into this tournament. Sixx and Castle are two of the most frequently mentioned athletes when the discussion turns to untapped talent waiting to breakout. But only one can advance to the second round of the 2015 ROH TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT!

- BEER CITY BRUISER VS. MIKEY WEBB

Every single opening round match of the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT showcases the wide variety of hungry young talent out there, and this contest is no different. The Beer City Bruiser likes to drink beer, break some faces, and follow that up with a celebratory beer. Quite a contrast to Mikey Web, whose quickness and agility impressed ROH officials at training seminars and earned him a spot in this tournament. ROH has the most diverse, multi-talented locker room in all of professional wrestling. In this year's tournament, we have gathered athletes representing a multitude of styles and disciplines all with ONE thing in common: each wants to be the 2015 TOP PROSPECT!

ROH officials spent the year scouting through the Ring of Honor training seminar system. On January 3rd in Nashville, the eight most promising competitors in professional wrestling will battle it out - with an ROH World Television Title match on the line! Be there LIVE to see the hungriest young athletes battle for an opportunity to compete with the best professional wrestlers on the planet. To be there for the opening rounds in Nashville, click HERE! And for tickets to our Philadelphia event hosting the semifinals and finals, click HERE!


ROH WINTER WARRIORS TOUR
Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
National TV Taping
Tennessee State Fairgrounds/Expo
625 Smith Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

Matches signed:

First Time Ever
Alberto El Patrón vs "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels

Triple Threat match for the ROH World TV Championship
Jay Lethal (c) w/ Truth Martini vs ACH vs Matt Sydal

Cedric Alexander vs. Frankie Kazarian

Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong

"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Hanson

2015 Top Prospect Tournament
Participant #1 - Will Ferrara
Participant #2 - Ashely Sixx
Participant #3 - Mikey Webb
Participant #4 - J. Diesel
Participant #5 - Dalton Castle
Participant #6 - Beer City Bruiser
Participant #7 - Jake Dirden
Participant #8 - Donovan Dijak

Signed to Appear
- ROH World Champion: Jay Briscoe
- Adam Cole
- The Decade (Jimmy Jacobs & BJ Whitmer)
- Adam Page
- Matt Taven
- Michael Bennett W/ Maria Kanellis
- Tommaso Ciampa
- Moose w/ Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway
- Caprice Coleman

- Plus More

[chazraps]

I went to high school with someone whose name is one letter off from one of the participants in the tournament. Pretty sure it's not him, but they look faintly similar and changing one letter seems like someone one would do on the indies after graduating De La Salle.

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[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

Dec 24, 2014 16:58:16 GMT -5 chazraps said:

I went to high school with someone whose name is one letter off from one of the participants in the tournament. Pretty sure it's not him, but they look faintly similar and changing one letter seems like someone one would do on the indies after graduating De La Salle.

You went to school with Beer City Bruise?

[chazraps]

Dec 25, 2014 17:10:39 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

Dec 24, 2014 16:58:16 GMT -5 chazraps said:

I went to high school with someone whose name is one letter off from one of the participants in the tournament. Pretty sure it's not him, but they look faintly similar and changing one letter seems like someone one would do on the indies after graduating De La Salle.

You went to school with Beer City Bruise?

The 3rd.

[MrElijah]

You know it's really kind of insane that a former WWE world champ is wrestling in ROH.

[Bear Skin Rug]

It's telling how they always use Roddy when someone big comes in or returns. He's like a guaranteed solid match.

[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

Dec 26, 2014 19:01:11 GMT -5 Bear Skin Rug said:

It's telling how they always use Roddy when someone big comes in or returns. He's like a guaranteed solid match.

It's basically his gimmick at this point. He's "Mr. ROH", the gatekeeper.

[CATCH_US IS the Conversation]

^I wish he could be more than that.

[Deleted]

Dec 27, 2014 1:10:46 GMT -5 CATCH_US IS the Conversation said:

^I wish he could be more than that.

Yeah Mr.ROH 2 time ROH World Champion does sound nice.

[AdamAFL was sooooo wrong]

Dec 27, 2014 1:10:46 GMT -5 CATCH_US IS the Conversation said:

^I wish he could be more than that.

Well he was the gatekeeper of PWG for quite a while and look where he is now...

[CATCH_US IS the Conversation]

Dec 27, 2014 19:17:01 GMT -5 AdamAFL was sooooo wrong said:

Dec 27, 2014 1:10:46 GMT -5 CATCH_US IS the Conversation said:

^I wish he could be more than that.

Well he was the gatekeeper of PWG for quite a while and look where he is now...

Roddy should have every indy promotion's top belts forever and be our new wrestling God.

[Mondai Rogue]

Dec 28, 2014 0:34:22 GMT -5 CATCH_US IS the Conversation said:

Dec 27, 2014 19:17:01 GMT -5 AdamAFL was sooooo wrong said:

Well he was the gatekeeper of PWG for quite a while and look where he is now...

Roddy should have every indy promotion's top belts forever and be our new wrestling God.

I'm pretty sure that would help kill American indy wrestling.

[PrinceD]

That Ciampa/Cedric match was badass.