ROH "Best in the World 2021" PPV (7/11)

[mcmahonfan85]

"Best in the World 2021"
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
1000 Hilltop Cir
Baltimore, MD 21250

Hour One - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Pay-Per-View - 8:00 PM (EDT)

"Best in the World 2021"

ROH World Championship
RUSH (c) vs. Bandido

ROH World Tag Team Championship
Fight Without Honor
The Foundation (Rhett Titus & Tracy Williams) (c) vs. Violence Unlimited (Homicide & Chris Dickinson)

ROH Pure Championship
Jonathan Gresham (c) vs. Mike Bennett

ROH World Television Championship
Tony Deppen (c) vs. Dragon Lee

ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses & Kaun) (c) vs. Dalton Castle, Dak Draper & Eli Isom

The Foundation vs. VLNCE UNLTD
Jay Lethal vs. Brody King

EC3 vs. Flip Gordon

Last Man Standing match
Josh Woods vs. Silas Young

Briscoe Brothers (Jay & Mark Briscoe) vs. PJ Black & Brian Johnson

Hour One

PCO & Danhausen vs. The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser & Brawler Milonas)

Rey Horus vs. Demonic Flamita

RESULTS

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- Ian Riccaboni announces that due to injuries he sustained in the car accident several weeks ago, the state athletic commission has not cleared ROH World Tag Team Champion Tracy Williams to compete tonight, and fellow Foundation member Jay Lethal will replace him in the title defense tonight.

A. Rey Horus beat Demonic Flamita. finish saw Flamita go for a powerbomb, but Horus reversed into a sunset flip for the win. post-match Flamita attacked Horus.

- Video package for RUSH vs. Bandido for the ROH World Championship

- La Facción Ingobernable arrives at the arena

- Tony Deppen promo package

- Kenny King comes and, after welcoming the fans back to ROH, says LFI is walking out tonight with the ROH World and TV Championships.

- Video package for Jay Lethal vs. Brody King

- Video package for Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bennett for the ROH Pure Championship

- Matt Taven (with an Ernie Osiris hobo beard) out for "Trending with Taven" and calls out Vincent, who comes out with The Righteous. Ian Riccaboni notes the Board of Directors has banned them from touching each other. Taven says the feud between them needs to end, and there is only one way to do it: a match between the two at "Glory by Honor XVIII: Night Two", and if Vincent agrees to it, Taven will leave ROH win, lose or draw. Vincent goes to sign the match contract, but stops and pulls out one of his own for a match for Taven's ROH World Championship rematch he never used. Taven says he wants a match where he knows The Righteous won't interfere, so Vincent makes it a Steel Cage match. Taven agrees and says that since the match is official and he can't get fired for this, he picks up the table and rams it into Vincent. The Righteous run into the ring and beat down Taven.

- Video package for EC3 vs. Flip Gordon

- Video package for Josh Woods vs. Silas Young

- Quinn McKay out to plug "Women's Division Wednesday" and the upcoming ROH Women's World Championship Tournament.

- Brian Zane out for commentary.

B. PCO & Danhausen beat The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser & Brawler Milonas). Sledge came down to ringside mid-match. at one point Danhausen hit PCO to fire him up, but it caused a misfire and PCO began chasing Danhausen around the ring trying to attack him (luckily Danhausen kept moving out of the way at the last second causing PCO to hit The Bouncers instead). PCO pinned Bruiser after a PCO-sault. post match PCO and Sledge looked like they were going to go at it, but Danhausen got between the two and stopped them.



"Best in the World 2021"

1. Briscoe Brothers (Jay & Mark Briscoe) beat PJ Black & Brian Johnson. Johnson cut a promo on the fans before the match.

2. EC3 beat Flip Gordon. post match EC3 offered the post-match handshake, but Flip slapped and spit at him and walked away.

3. Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses & Kaun) (w/O'Shay Edwards) (c) beat Dalton Castle, Dak Draper & Eli Isom to retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. near the end of the of the match Isom had a chance to win it, but Castle wanted the glory, leading to a shoving match between the two on the top rope. Taylor pinned Draper after Welcome to the Land.

4. Josh Woods beat Silas Young in a Last Man Standing match. tables, ladders and chairs used. finish saw Woods give Silas a German Suplex off the ring apron through a table, then beat the ten-count for the win.

- Recap of Matt Taven getting beat down by The Righteous. Quinn McKay backstage to get an update on Taven and his thoughts on the Steel Cage match.

5. Brody King beat Jay Lethal (w/Tracy Williams). Brody won after two consecutive Gonzo Bombs. post-match officials out to check on Lethal as Brody walks to the back.

- Cary Silkin joins commentary

6. Jonathan Gresham (c) beat Mike Bennett to retain the ROH Pure Championship. near the end of the match, Bennett got a three-count on Gresham after a powerbomb, clothesline, piledriver combo, but the referee reversed himself after noticing Gresham's leg under the rope, using up his final rope break. Gresham won after a leg submission.

- Backstage Jay Lethal is too hurt to compete in the ROH World Tag Team Championship match, and Rhett Titus and Tracy William ask Jonathan Gresham to take his place.

- Kenny King out for commentary

7. Dragon Lee (w/La Bestia del Ring) beat Tony Deppen (c) to WIN THE ROH WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Kenny King quit commentary mid-match to run down to the ring to help Lee. Deppen and Lee did an extended series of suplex and strikes on each other. Lee won after an Incineration. post match La Facción Ingobernable surrounded Deppen, but Violence Unlimited ran out and chased them off before they could do anything. The Foundation's music then hit to start the ROH World Tag Team Championship match.

8. Violence Unlimited (Homicide & Chris Dickinson) beat The Foundation (Rhett Titus & Jonathan Gresham) (c) in a Fight Without Honor to WIN THE ROH WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!!! finish saw Dickinson give Titus a Pazuzu Bomb off the top rope through a table, followed by Homicide hitting a Cop Killer on Gresham for the win.

- Maria Kanellis bring out Lenny Leonard and announces the brackets for the ROH Women's World Championship tournament. Leonard notes Vita VonStarr's name as been crossed off, and Maria introduces her replancement: Chelsea Green. Green says she's coming to ROH to prove to the fans and herself that she's the best, and was going to start tonight, but due to her broken arm and State Athletic Commission won't allow her to compete. however, she's going to watch every female wrestler and study them so when her cast comes off in a month she's going for the gold.

9. RUSH (c) beat Bandido to WIN THE ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!! RUSH tried to put Bandido away in seconds a la Dalton Castle, but Bandido fought back. near the end of the match, RUSH tried to rip Bandido's mask off, put the referee pulled him off. RUSH began arguing with the ref, allowing Bandido to roll him up for the win. post-match La Facción Ingobernable attacked Bandido before draping the title over him.

[Mozenrath]

Guessing the card is not all out there yet, or this is going to be a really weird show.

[JoDaNa1281]

How do you get threads pinned to the top of the forum sections like this?

[Mayonnaise]

Jun 2, 2021 13:03:31 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

How do you get threads pinned to the top of the forum sections like this?

Us Mods do it for topics we think need/deserve it.

[JoDaNa1281]

Jun 2, 2021 19:26:12 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jun 2, 2021 13:03:31 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

How do you get threads pinned to the top of the forum sections like this?

Us Mods do it for topics we think need/deserve it.

Ok. So, if I do, say...a Slammiversary thread, that could be pinned?

[Mayonnaise]

Jun 2, 2021 21:37:37 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

Jun 2, 2021 19:26:12 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Us Mods do it for topics we think need/deserve it.

Ok. So, if I do, say...a Slammiversary thread, that could be pinned?

Yeah. Big PPV for Impact so it makes sense to.

[JoDaNa1281]

Jun 2, 2021 21:44:22 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jun 2, 2021 21:37:37 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

Ok. So, if I do, say...a Slammiversary thread, that could be pinned?

Yeah. Big PPV for Impact so it makes sense to.

Cool

[mcmahonfan85]

JAY LETHAL AND BRODY KING CLASH IN FIRST SINGLES MEETING AT BEST IN THE WORLD



The next chapter in the fierce faction rivalry between The Foundation and Violence Unlimited features the first-ever singles match between Jay Lethal and Brody King at the Best in the World pay-per-view on Sunday, July 11 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore.

The dream match between Lethal and King pits a two-time former ROH World Champion and “The Franchise of ROH” against one of the biggest, baddest and most dominant big men in ROH history.

VU (King, Tony Deppen, Homicide and Chris Dickinson) burst onto the scene at ROH’s 19th Anniversary pay-per-view in March, attacking La Faccion Ingobernable and laying out Lethal.

With their actions, VU put The Foundation, LFI and every other faction in ROH on notice.

So far, violence has prevailed over purity. In May, Deppen defeated The Foundation’s Tracy Williams for the ROH World Television Title, and VU beat The Foundation in an eight-man tag match. In the eight-man, King pinned Lethal.

Will King continue to prove that violence is the answer? Or will Lethal get The Foundation back on track by taking down VU’s leader? Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

JOSH WOODS, SILAS YOUNG COLLIDE IN LAST MAN STANDING MATCH AT BEST IN THE WORLD



After Josh Woods defeated Silas Young in a Pure Rules Match on ROH TV to earn a split in their past two one-on-one meetings, Woods was hoping he and Young could bury the hatchet during the post-match interview and resume their friendship.

Instead, Young buried his foot in his former tag team partner’s groin and challenged him to a Last Man Standing Match at the Best in the World pay-per-view on Sunday, July 11 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore. Woods wasted no time accepting, and the grudge match has been signed.

The history between them began two years ago when Young became Woods’ mentor and they formed a successful tag team, 2 Guys 1 Tag.

Young shockingly turned on his protege -- who had found singles success in the Pure division while Young was on hiatus -- at the 19th Anniversary pay-per-view this past March. Young chastised Woods for continually defying him and said he’s going to hurt Woods in ways that will make him question his career choice.

Young scored a tainted victory over Woods last month and then bragged that he could defeat him in a Pure Rules match, but Woods prevailed in the bout.

Who will be the last man standing when the teacher and student face off in the rubber match? Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

[adamclark52]

Silas needs to win

[mcmahonfan85]

EC3 HAS 'THE MERCENARY' FLIP GORDON IN HIS CROSSHAIRS AT BEST IN THE WORLD



EC3 and “The Mercenary” Flip Gordon have done business together and been reluctant tag team partners, but they have never been friends.

At the Best in the World pay-per-view on Sunday, July 11 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, EC3 and Gordon will be opponents.

During EC3’s rivalry with Jay Briscoe, “The Essential Character” hired Gordon to cause Jay and Mark Briscoe to lose a No. 1 contender’s tag team match in February. 

That incident led to the ROH Board of Directors making a match pitting EC3 and Gordon against the Briscoes a few months later. By that time, EC3 and Jay Briscoe had earned each other’s respect, so EC3 wasn’t happy when he learned that Gordon had used a chain on Mark Briscoe to secure the victory.

EC3 confronted Gordon in the ring a couple weeks later and delivered an ominous, four-word message: “You have been warned.”

In addition to this match being personal, it also could have implications for the ROH World Title picture. Gordon is owed a title shot and is No. 3 in the current rankings; EC3 recently stated that his mission is to become ROH World Champion.

Will EC3 score an essential victory? Or will “The Mercenary” shoot down EC3’s title hopes?

Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

[JoDaNa1281]

Jun 2, 2021 21:44:22 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jun 2, 2021 21:37:37 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

Ok. So, if I do, say...a Slammiversary thread, that could be pinned?

Yeah. Big PPV for Impact so it makes sense to.

Imma hold you to that.

[Mayonnaise]

Jun 15, 2021 21:10:04 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

Jun 2, 2021 21:44:22 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Yeah. Big PPV for Impact so it makes sense to.

Imma hold you to that.

Done it.

[Deleted]

Been watching ROH the last few weeks to start the road to the PPV. I am enjoying the Pure Rules as well as the Survival of the Fittest matches. Though I must admit, I have not a clue who are the heels/faces in the three faction war. All three are heelish to me.

[JoDaNa1281]

Jun 15, 2021 21:13:09 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jun 15, 2021 21:10:04 GMT -5 JoDaNa1281 said:

Imma hold you to that.

Done it.

[ianriccaboni]

Jun 15, 2021 21:26:07 GMT -5 @bagins said:

Been watching ROH the last few weeks to start the road to the PPV. I am enjoying the Pure Rules as well as the Survival of the Fittest matches. Though I must admit, I have not a clue who are the heels/faces in the three faction war. All three are heelish to me.

First, thank you for watching! This has been the most fun I've had calling wrestling in years. I think we have the best wrestling right now.

And yeah, they all definitely have their elements with qualities that are traditionally villainous but not equally villainous. I would put LFI at the top of the heap in terms of bad dudes but The Foundation is now going out of their way to be jerks about the Pure Rules so 🤷‍♂️

[Mochi Lone Wolf]

Jun 16, 2021 7:23:09 GMT -5 ianriccaboni said:

Jun 15, 2021 21:26:07 GMT -5 @bagins said:

Been watching ROH the last few weeks to start the road to the PPV. I am enjoying the Pure Rules as well as the Survival of the Fittest matches. Though I must admit, I have not a clue who are the heels/faces in the three faction war. All three are heelish to me.

First, thank you for watching! This has been the most fun I've had calling wrestling in years. I think we have the best wrestling right now.

And yeah, they all definitely have their elements with qualities that are traditionally villainous but not equally villainous. I would put LFI at the top of the heap in terms of bad dudes but The Foundation is now going out of their way to be jerks about the Pure Rules so 🤷‍♂️

Once crowds are back, I have a feeling LFI is going to get a similar response from ROH fans that LIJ got from New Japan fans. They’ll be heels but, people will still cheer for them because they’re that cool.

[Deleted]

This is gonna be my first time watching ROH since the MSG show.

I don't know what to expect. So far the card sucks, but then so do most Takeovers on paper until they happen. Ill go into this with an open mind. If it sucks I'm not watching ROH for awhile again though.

Edit: Its about a week later and the card is starting to look pretty solid.

[mcmahonfan85]

TONY DEPPEN PUTS ROH WORLD TELEVISION TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST DRAGON LEE AT BEST IN THE WORLD



The first title match for the Best in the World pay-per-view on July 11 in Baltimore has been signed, as Violence Unlimited’s Tony Deppen will defend the ROH World Television Championship against former champion Dragon Lee of La Faccion Ingobernable.

The match was made in the wake of Deppen’s successful title defense against Lee and Tracy Williams in a Triple Threat Match this past weekend on Ring of Honor Wrestling.

Deppen scored the victory by rolling up Williams as Lee stood and watched. Lee choosing not to break up the pin didn’t make sense in the moment, but LFI’s Kenny King came out to the stage after the match and explained it.

“The strategy for tonight was even if you don’t win, just don’t get pinned,” King said. “See, the person that gets pinned tumbles down the rankings. … Dragon Lee is now the No. 1 contender to that World Television Title.”

King demanded Deppen put the title on the line against Lee at Best in the World or there would be serious consequences.

“We’ll just come to your crib where you live with your wife and your kids and we’ll take it then,” King said.

Lee is looking to regain the title he technically never lost. Lee was unable to compete against Williams at the 19th Anniversary show in March because he was recovering from surgery on his ruptured eardrum, so King defended the title on his behalf and was defeated.

Williams subsequently lost the title to Deppen in what many considered an upset.

Will Lee take back the title he believes is rightfully his? Or will Deppen continue to prove his doubters wrong?

Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

[mcmahonfan85]

BANDIDO CHALLENGES RUSH FOR ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT BEST IN THE WORLD



Bandido has been touted as a future world champion from the moment he debuted in Ring of Honor in early 2019. 

The sensational luchador will finally get his first opportunity at the ROH World Title when he challenges fellow Mexican superstar RUSH in the main event of the Best in the World pay-per-view on July 11 in Baltimore.

Bandido earned the title shot by outlasting five other competitors to win the Survival of the Fittest elimination match. He did so despite wrestling with an injured left arm and shoulder, the result of a brutal attack by Demonic Flamita after Bandido had eliminated his former friend from the match.

With his extraordinary combination of strength, speed and agility, Bandido possesses all the tools to be champion.

However, the man he needs to beat to become champion has proved to be nearly unbeatable.
Since making his ROH debut in 2018, RUSH has only been pinned once, by PCO. 

RUSH is one of only five men to have held the ROH World Title on multiple occasions; he defeated Matt Taven to win the championship the first time and PCO to regain it.

RUSH has successfully defended the title against the likes of Jay Lethal, Brody King, Shane Taylor and Jeff Cobb. Before winning the title, he defeated former world champion Dalton Castle on multiple occasions, including in 15 seconds at G1 Supercard in Madison Square Garden in 2019.

Another wrestler RUSH has beaten is Bandido. Both men were undefeated when RUSH scored a hard-fought victory in a thrilling, back-and-forth match at the 17th Anniversary show two years ago. 

Not only is RUSH an incredibly gifted athlete, but he’s also one of the most vicious competitors in the sport and will stop at nothing to win, including using outside interference from his fellow La Faccion Ingobernable members.

Will RUSH continue his reign of terror at Best in the World? Or will Bandido make history by becoming the first masked wrestler to win the ROH World Title?

Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

[mcmahonfan85]

MIKE BENNETT GETS SHOT AT PURE TITLE AT BEST IN THE WORLD



Mike Bennett has won tag team titles in ROH and NJPW and experienced his share of success on his own, but a single championship in ROH has eluded him.

He’s looking to change that when he challenges for the ROH Pure Title at the Best in the World pay-per-view on July 11 in Baltimore.

Bennett will face the winner of the Pure Title Match between champion Jonathan Gresham and Fred Yehi, which takes place on this weekend’s episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.

Bennett earned the title opportunity by winning a seven-man, Pure Gauntlet Match last week. Despite having never competed in a Pure Rules Match prior, Bennett defeated World Famous CB, Joe Keys and PJ Black in succession.

A mainstay in ROH from 2010-2015, Bennett has not been pinned or forced to submit in singles or tag team action since returning to the company late last year, so he’ll enter the match against Gresham or Yehi with plenty of momentum.

Will Bennett make history at Best in the World? Join us live in Baltimore, on pay-per-view or streaming for HonorClub to find out!

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