ROH 2008 Results
Ring of Honor / Proving Ground
January 11, 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts
DARK MATCH: Mike Bennett defeated Rhett Titus..
DARK MATCH: Azrieal defeated Ernie Osiris..
TAG MATCH: The YRR (Kenny King & Jason Blade w/Sal Rinauro & Chasyn Rance) defeated Eddie Edwards & Pelle Primeau..
SHIMMER SHOWCASE: Daizee Haze defeated Alexa Thatcher with the Heart Punch/Mind Trip Combination..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Ruckus of The Vulture Squad (w/Julius Smokes & Mercedes Martienz)..
MATCH: Daniel Puder (sub for Chris Hero) w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Mike Bennett by Submission..
After the match: Larry Sweeney said there was no one in the ROH locker room could submit Daniel Puder..
American Dragon came out for a showdown with Daniel Puder but Larry Sweeney wanted the money to be right..
MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated "The Shooter" Brent Albright after Albright passed out..
STREET FIGHT MATCH: Necro Butcher w/Lacey defeated "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen..
MATCH: Delirious defeated Salvatore Rinauro (w/The YRR) by Cobra Stretch Submission..
MATCH: Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated El Generico..
FIP WORLD TITLE MATCH: Erick Stevens defeated Austin Aries to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title..
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) retain the ROH World Tag Team titles..
The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Jigsaw) were eliminated in Phase #1 which was a 4-WAY Tag Scramble..
Hangmen 3 (Brent Albright & B.J. Whitmer) were eliminated in Phase #2 which was a 3-WAY No-DQ Match..
The Briscoe Brothers (Mark & Jay Briscoe) were eliminated in Phase #3 which was a traditional Tag Team match..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Transform
January 12, 2008 - Edison, New Jersey
DARK MATCH: Pelle Primeau & Kyle Durden defeated Orange Cassidy & Vin Gerard..
6-MAN TAG: The YRR (Sal Rinauro & Kenny King & Jason Blade) defeated Delirious & El Generico & Mike Quackenbush..
$1000 SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Daniel Puder w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Alex Payne in 30-seconds..
$1000 SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Daniel Puder w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Rhett Titus in 30-seconds..
TAG MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey w/Larry Sweeney defeated Ernie Osiris & Alexa Thatcher..
Larry Sweeney declared Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey the first ever ROH World Intergender Tag Team Champions!
MATCH: Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated Jigsaw w/Julius Smokes (of the Vulture Squad) by Submission..
MATCH: Jimmy Jacobs w/Lacey (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Jack Evans (of the Vulture Squad) by Submission..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Austin Aries after two Ricola Bombs..
SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Daniel Puder w/Larry Sweeney..
Claudio Castagnoli challenged Daniel Puder to a Submission Challenge and put up $1000 of his own money..
Claudio Castagnoli survived the one minute but Larry Sweeney used a chair on Claudio after the match..
TAG MATCH: HANGMAN 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Shane Hagadorn) defeated Bobby Fish & Eddie Edwards..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated "The Shooter" Brent Albright with the Package Piledriver..
FIP TITLE MATCH: Erick Stevens defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson to retain the FIP World title.
STREET FIGHT: The Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Necro Butcher) vs. The Briscoe Brothers was a No Contest..
The match was stopped after Jay Briscoe was injured during a Ladder spot and had to be helped backstage...
STREET FIGHT: Mark Briscoe & Daizee & Jack Evans & Jigsaw beat Necro Butcher & Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / BREAKOUT
January 25, 2008 - Dayton, Ohio
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Jigsaw & "Iron" Matt Cross (sub for Ruckus)..
MATCH: "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce w/Shane Hagadorn..
FIP TITLE 3-WAY: Erick Stevens defeated Davey Richards and Austin Aries to retain the FIP World title..
NO-DQ TAG MATCH: Handman 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Brent Albright w/Shane Hagadorn) defeated Delirious & El Generico..
Shane Hagadorn repeatedly interfered in the match until Pelle Primeau ran down to take care of him..
Delirious spewed dark green mist in Shane Hagadorn's face and Whitmer & Albright destroyed Primeau..
After a long crazy match, Adam Pearce came down and choked Delirious with a chain and dragged him backstage..
SHIMMER SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Daizee Haze defeated Lacey (w/Jimmy Jacobs & Allison Wonderland)..
Before the match: Jimmy Jacobs invited Austin Aries to join the Age of the Fall - saying the doors were open..
After the match: Jimmy Jacobs, Tyler Black, Lacey, & Allison Wonderland threatened to hurt Daizee Haze..
The Briscoe Brothers hit the ring to save Daizee Haze - but Joey Matthews attacked the Briscoes!
TAG MATCH: Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews)..
DREAM MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black (of Age of the Fall)..
ROH TITLE STEEL CAGE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Chris Hero to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
January 26, 2008 - Chicago Ridge, Illinois
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE QUALIFYING MATCH: Austin Aries & American Dragon defeated Erick Stevens & Jay Briscoe..
GRUDGE MATCH: Shane Hagadorn defeated Pelle Primeau after the use of brass knuckles..
MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey defeated Alex Payne & Kyle Durden to retain the Intergender Tag Team titles..
MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jigsaw & Daizee Haze in a Non-title match..
The titles were not on the line because Larry Sweeney claimed Jigsaw & The Haze are not in the top "contenders"..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico ended in a 20-minute time limit draw..
MATCH: Mark Briscoe defeated Joey Matthews (with The Age of the Fall)..
DOG COLLAR MATCH: Delirious defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce with a Splash through a Table..
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE MATCH: Davey Richards & Rocky Romero win the ROH World Tag Team titles!
FIRST FALL: The champions The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black w/Lacey) were eliminated..
SECOND FALL: Hangman 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Brent Albright) were eliminated by Bryan Danielson..
THIRD FALL: Austin Aries & American Dragon were eliminated by Davey Richards with a roll-up..
The No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards & Rocky Romero) capture the ROH World Tag Team titles!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Roderick Strong to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
February 22, 2008 - Deer Park, New York
NOTES: Several ROH talent didn't make it to the show due to bad weather so they had a limited roster..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Rocky Romero..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Delirious..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: El Generico defeated Austin Aries..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: Go Shiozaki defeated Necro Butcher..
IN-RING SEGMENT: "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney with guest Shane Hagadorn (picking on Bobby Dempsey)..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #2: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #2: Go Shiozaki defeated El Generico..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Jason Blade defeated Human Tornado and Pelle Primeau and Mitch Frankin..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated Jimmy Jacobs & Zach Gowan..
TOURNAMENT FINALS: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Go Shiozaki to earn a future title shot!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / 6th Anniversary Show
February 23, 2008 - New York City, New York
DARK MATCH: Zach Gowan defeated Pelle Primeau..
MATCH: Delirious vs. Human Tornado ended in a No Contest after The Age of the Fall interfered..
The Age of the Fall = (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Necro Butcher & Lacey & newest member Zach Gowan)..
Daizee Haze ran down to take out Lacey while Delirious & Human Tornado cleared the ring leading to......
TAG MATCH: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Necro Butcher) defeated Delirious & Human Tornado..
IN THE RING: ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness refused to put his title on the line in New York City..
"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson confronted Nigel McGuinness and managed to convince Nigel to defend the belt..
GRUDGE MATCH: Brent Albright defeated El Generico..
IN THE RING: "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney with guest Allison Danger..
Larry Sweeney repeatedly insulted Allison Danger and assaulted her until Bobby Dempsey came out to the ring..
Sweeney ordered Dempsey to attack Danger but he refused so Sweeney hit Dempsey and he fell on top of Danger!
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Joey Matthews..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Go Shiozaki...
SHIMMER TITLE MATCH: Sara Del Rey defeated Daizee Haze to retain the SHIMMER title..
TAG TITLE MATCH: Davey Richards & Rocky Romero defeated Ruckus & Jigsaw to retain the ROH Tag Team titles..
FIP WORLD TITLE 3-WAY: Roderick Strong defeated Erick Stevens and Necro Butcher to retain the FIP World title.
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson to retain the ROH World title..
Nigel McGuinness was initially DQ'd after wrestling for 10 minutes - Austin Aries tried to get the match restarted..
Nigel McGuinness refused to continue but ROH owner Cary Silken s howed up and orderd the match to be restared!
Nigel McGuinness proved to be a true fighting champion by defeating American Dragon by Submission anyway..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 14, 2008 - Dover, New Jersey
NOTES: There was a crew from Hollywood there to film scenes for the upcoming Mickie Rourke film "The Wrestler"..
MATCH: Roderick Strong defeated Pelle Primeau..
MATCH (FILMED FOR THE MOVIE): Randy the Ram (Mickey Rourke's character) defeated The Atatollah (Ernest Miller)..
TAG MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli & Erick Stevens defeated Nigel McGuiness & B.J. Whitmer...
MATCH: Delirious w/Daizee Haze defeated Necro Butcher w/Lacey..
TAG MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries defeated The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw)..
ROH VS NOAH: Go Shiozaki defeated Brent Albright..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Davey Richards..
TAG MATCH: Tyler Black & Joey Matthews w/Lacey defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 15, 2008 - Dover, New Jersey
MATCH: "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli defeated Davey Richards (of the No Remorse Corps)..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn..
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated HANGMAN 3 (Brent Albright & B.J. Whitmer)..
TAG MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries defeated Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Joey Matthews..
MATCH: Tyler Black (of The Age of the Fall) defeated Erick Stevens..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Necro Butcher defeated Delirious and Roderick Strong and Eddie Edwards..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 16, 2008 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DARK MATCH: Davey Richards defeated Dingo..
SHIMMER SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Sara Del Rey defeated Kylie Pierce..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Tyler Black defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Delirious and Go Shiozaki..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw [unmasked]) defeated HANGMAN 3 (Adam Pearce & B.J. Whitmer)..
After the match, Ruckus got into a shoving match with Eddie Kingston and the CZW crew in the front row..
NON (FIP) TITLE MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated FIP Champion Roderick Strong..
STREET FIGHT: The Briscoes w/Daizee Haze defeated The Age of the Fall (Joey Matthews & Necro Butcher w/Lacey)..
MATCH: Bushwhacker Luke defeated Shane Hagadorn...
THE LARRY SWEENEY SHOW: Larry Sweeney & Bobby Dempsey + HANGMAN 3 (Pearce & Whitmer & Albright)..
Larry Sweeney claimed that he would sign all of ROH's top talent and sell their contracts to Vince McMahon..
HANGMAN 3 hit the ring and joined Sweet & Sour Inc. - Erick Stevens showed up to confront Larry Sweeney..
Erick Stevens demanded a match with Daniel Puder, but he was attacked by Brent Albright and started a match..
MATCH: Brent Albright w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Erick Stevens with help from Larry Sweeney..
After the match: Brent Albright scolded Adam Pearce for "selling out" and QUIT the HANGMAN 3..
Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn took out B.J. Whitmer with a vicious Spike-piledriver!
MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Austin Aries by Submission..
After the match: American Dragon wanted to shake hands but Austin Aries kicked his hand away instead...
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Tyler Black by Submission to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Dragon Gate Challenge II
March 28, 2008 - Orlando, Florida
OPENING MATCH: ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness defeated Delirious a Non-title match..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated The YRR (Sal Rinauro & Kenny King)..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Genki Horiguchi..
Jimmy Jacobs tried to get Austin Aries to join the Age of the Fall, but then Sunny offered her services to Aries..
Austin Aries decided to turn down both offers and went backstage - Lacey attacked Tammy "Sunny" Sytch..
TAG MATCH: Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino..
TAG MATCH: Shingo Takagi & BxB Hulk defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black)..
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Dragon Kid & Ryo Saito..
6-MAN TAG: Erick Stevens & Go Shiozaki & CIMA defeated Roderick Strong & Davey Richards & Rocky Romero.
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Super Card of Honor III
March 29, 2008 - Orlando, Florida
MATCH: Go Shiozaki defeated Delirious..
6-MAN TAG: YRR (Kenny King & Sal Rinauro & Chasyn Rance) defeated Bushwhacker Luke & Dingo & Alex Payne..
TAG TITLE MATCH: No Remorse Corps (Rocky Romero & Davey Richards) beat The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus)..
IN THE RING: Larry Sweeney & Shane Hagadorn + The No Remorse Corps + Erick Stevens..
Larry Sweeney tried to recruit the Romero & Richards into Sweet & Sour Inc. but Roderick Strong refused..
Erick Stevens attacked Roderick Strong and they engaged in a heated brawl throughout the entire arena..
TAG MATCH: The Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
TAG MATCH: New Hazard (BxB Hulk & Shingo Takagi) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico..
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Austin Aries to retain the ROH World title..
After the match: Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey tried to recruit Austin Aries into the Age of the Fall..
Tammy "Sunny" Sytch offered money, fame, and sex to Austin Aries - but he turned Sunny down..
Austin Aries left with Lacey while Jacobs & Black harassed Sunny until the Briscoes made the save!
DRAGON GATE RULES MAIN EVENT: Muscle Outlaws defeated Typhoon..
Muscle Outlaws = Genki Horoguchi & Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino..
Typhoon = The Dragon Kid & CIMA & Ryo Saito..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 11, 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts
DARK MATCH: Mitch Franklin defeated ?????..
DARK MATCH: Bob Evans defeated Kyle Durden..
DARK MATCH 3-WAY: Ernie Osiris defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne and Rhett Titus..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Erick Stevens defeated Roderick Strong and Rocky Romero and El Generico..
MATCH: Jason Blade defeated Mike Bennet with a Belly-to-back Suplex..
MATCH: "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards defeated Jigsaw w/Mercedes Martinez..
After the match; Eddie Edwards accepted Larry Sweeney's offer to join Sweet & Sour Inc.
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Ruckus) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
SHIMMER MATCH: Sara Del Rey vs. Daizee Haze was interrupted by "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney..
Larry Sweeney bullied contracted Sweet & Sour member Sara Del Rey until she walked out..
Larry Sweeney (with Brent Albright & Chris Hero) threatened to take out little Daizee Haze!
Delirious, Claudio Castagnoli, and Pelle Primeau hit the ring to save poor Daizee Haze!
ELIMINATION MATCH: Delirious & Claudio Castagnoli & Pelle Primeau beat Chris Hero & Brent Albright & Larry Sweeney..
Pelle Primeau was eliminated by Larry Sweeney | Delirious was eliminated by Brent Albright..
Chris Hero was eliminated by Claudio Castagnoli after Ricola-bomb and Sweeney disappeared..
Brent Albright was eliminated by Claudio Castagnoli after a Ricola-bomb (Double C = survivor!)..
MATCH: Davey Richards defeated Kota Ibushi by Submission...
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Erick Stevens by Arm-bar Submission..
Roderick Strong attacked Erick Stevens' arm and Nigel McGuinness wisely focused on the arm..
BOSTON MASSACRE STREET FIGHT: Kevin Steen defeated Necro Butcher with a Sharpshooter on top of barbed wire!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 12, 2008 - Edison, New Jersey
MATCH: El Generico defeated Jack Evans..
After the match: ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness attacked El Generico to "send a message" to Kevin Steen..
Nigel McGuinness put El Generico in the Arm-bar submission until "Mr. Wrestling Kevin Steen made the save!
MATCH: Jigsaw w/Julius Smokes defeated Mitch Franklin..
IN THE RING: Sweet & Sour Inc. (Larry Sweeney & Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards & Shane Hagadorn & Bobby Dempsey)..
Chris Hero blamed his two ROH title losses on Bobby Dempsey and kicked him out of the group (actually in the face!)..
Larry Sweeney announced that Eddie Edwards was Bobby Dempsey's replacement and Chris Hero's tag team partner..
TAG MATCH: Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Erick Stevens & Pelle Primeau..
GRUDGE MATCH: Brent Albright w/Larry Sweeney defeated Delirious by Arm-bar Submission..
After the match; Larry Sweeney told Brent Albright to break Delirious' arm but then Daizee Haze showed up..
Larry Sweeney changed his mind and ordered Brent Albright to break Daizee's arm but he refused to do that..
Daizee Haze helped Delirious up, and he held her hand and she got freaked out and ran backstage immediately..
NON (FIP) TITLE MATCH: Necro Butcher defeated FIP World Champion Roderick Strong..
Of course, Necro Butcher thought he won the FIP title only to have it snatched away by the referee..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Kota Ibushi..
IN THE RING: Tammy "Sunny" Sytch + Larry Sweeney & Sara Del Rey..
Tammy Sytch came out looking for Austin Aries, who turned her down on 3/29 to side with Lacey's Age of the Fall..
Larry Sweeney & Sara Del Rey interrupted Tammy Sytch and Sweeney announced the opening of his "Diva School."
Larry Sweeney said he was grooming Sara Del Rey for the WWE - and she said she was a wrestler NOT a DIVA!
Tammy Sytch surprisingly said she would consider Larry Sweeney's offer but only because of the money....
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "Mr. Wresting" Kevin Steen..
Nigel McGuinness pinned Kevin Steen using the ropes for leverage - and the crowd was PISSED!
Claudio Castagnoli cut a promo on Nigel McGuinness and challenged him for May 10 in New York City..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Davey Richards & Rocky Romero to win their 5th ROH Tag Team titles!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 18, 2008 - Detroit, Michigan
DARK MATCH: "Amazing" N8 Mattsen defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne..
DARK MATCH: Pelle Primeau & Mitch Franklin & Ernie Osiris beat Danny Daniels & Michael Elgin & Michael Nakazawa..
MATCH: Silas Young defeated Rhett Titus (sub for Adam Pearce)..
MATCH: Joey Matthews defeated Jigsaw..
TAG MATCH: Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico..
MATCH: Necro Butcher w/Allison Wonderland defeated Delirious w/Daizee Haze..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Ruckus) defeated Chris Hero & Brent Albright..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Austin Aries & Kota Ibushi to retain..
After the match; Lacey jumped in the ring and kissed Austin Aries and they left together..
TAG MATCH: Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) beat Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 19, 2008 - Chicago Ridge, Illinois
DARK MATCH: Danny Daniels & Rhett Titus defeated Trik Davis & Ernie Osirus..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Silas Young by Submission..
Jimmy Jacobs confronted Austin Aries, who made it clear he was not joining The Age of the Fall..
MATCH: Mitch Franklin vs. Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne ended in a No Contest after Necro Butcher destroyed them both..
HANDICAP MATCH: Necro Butcher defeated Alex Payne & Mitch Franklin..
After the match; Necro Butcher cut a heated promo insulting former ROH Champion, Takeshi Morishima!
TAG MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Brent Albright)..
Adam Pearce accidentally whacked Brent Albright with a briefcase and Double C hit a Ricola-bomb!
SHIMMER 4-CORNER SURVIVAL: MsChif defeated Lacey and Daizee Haze and Ashley Lane (pinned)..
After the match; Lacey dumped Jimmy Jacobs and quit the Age of the Fall and he broke down crying!
MATCH: Chris Hero w/Larry Sweeney defeated Delirious with a Roaring Elbow..
TAG MATCH: The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
After the match; The Age of the Fall attacked the Briscoes and Jimmy Jacobs spiked Mark Briscoe's arm!
MATCH: Kota Ibushi defeated El Generico..
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: The Age of the Fall defeated The Vulture Squad..
The Age of the Fall = Tyler Black & Zach Gowen (sub for Jimmy Jacobs) & Joey Matthews..
The Vulture Squad = Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw..
IN THE RING: Jimmy Jacobs + Austin Aries + The Age of the Fall + Lacey..
Jimmy Jacobs said Lacey & Austin Aries broke his heart and called out Austin Aries for a confrontation..
The Age of the Fall attacked Austin Aries and Jimmy Jacobs prepared to take Aries out with the spike..
Lacey ran down to the ring and begged Jimmy Jacobs to stop by getting in the middle to sacrifice herself..
Jimmy Jacobs prepared to spike Lacey, but he collapsed and broke down before leaving with the AOTF..
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
May 9, 2008 – Manassas, Virginia
DARK MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Pelle Primeau: After the match, now former SHIMMER champion Sara Del Rey beat the crap out of one of the ROH ringside attendents (Ernie Osiris).
DARK TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Rex Sterling defeated Mitch Franklin & Sean Denny:
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL NON-TITLE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness and Claudio Castagnoli and Damien Wayne: Brent Albright wins by referee stoppage after he destroyed Damien Wayne with knee strikes. Claudio Castagnoli did a post-match angle with Nigel McGuinness, setting a up a future showdown between the two European heavyweights.
MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Erick Stevens: Austin Aries called out Jimmy Jacobs, but he got Erick Stevens instead. After finishing off Stevens, Aries continued to call Jacobs to the ring. Jacobs no-showed, so Aries called him a BITCH!
NO-DQ GRUDGE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Jack Evans:
GRUDGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs defeated Jay Briscoe by Submission: Austin Aries attacked Jimmy Jacobs during his entrance, but the Age of the Fall came out and took care of Aries. Jimmy Jacobs made Jay Briscoe submit, but then refused to release the hold until Austin Aries ran back out for a lengthy brawl with Jacobs.
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black (from the Age of the Fall) by Submission:
MAIN EVENT
Team NOAH (Takeshi Morishima & Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki) defeated The No Remorse Corps (Roderick Strong & Davey Richards & Rocky Romero):
May 10, 2008 – New York City, New York (Hammerstein Ballroom)
FIP WORLD TITLE 3-WAY
Roderick Strong (Champion) defeated Erick Stevens and Go Shiosaki to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards & Rocky Romero):
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
Delirious & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Brent Albright) and The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Jigsaw): Sweet & Sour Inc. was out in full force tonight, with Larry Sweeney, Sara Del Ray, Eddie Edwards, Shane Hagadorn, Johnny Fairplay and a shirtless Bobby Dempsey occupying the ringside area. Julius Smokes was also there representing the Vulture Squad. Sweet & Sour lost due to a mistake by Brent Albright, and Larry Sweeney yelled at Albright after the match. Sweeney ordered Albright to redeem himself by beating up Bobby Dempsey. Albright refused, so the rest of Sweet & Sour, including Jonny Fairplay, beat the crap out of Bobby Dempsey. Sweeney then ordered Albright to finish Dempsey, but instead Albright steam-rolled through all the members of Sweet & Sour!
ROH vs. NOAH MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Naomichi Marufuji by Submission with the Cattle Mutilation:
IN THE RING
Daizee Haze + Delirious + Rhett Titus: Daizee Haze came out to a announce that Ring of Honor had broken its own attendance record. Delirious showed up wearing a tie, and stumbled over his words, before asking the Haze out on a date. Before Daizee could respond, the “sex machine” Rhett Titus interrupted – and he also propositioned the Haze. Daizee departed without taking up either of them on their offer.
BATTLE OF THE BRAWLERS
Takeshi Morishima defeated Necro Butcher with a Back-drop Driver:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE NO-DQ MATCH
Austin Aries & Jay Briscoe defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Jimmy Jacobs pulled out the dreaded spike and spiked Jay Briscoe’s head – causing massive amounts of blood to flow! Jacobs, like he has done before, began whiping the blood from his opponents head and smearing it all over himself – resulting in a wholesome “You Sick F*ck!” chant from the crowd. AOTF member Necro Butcher and the injured Mark Briscoe both got involved. After the match, the Briscoes abandoned Austin Aries – who got his ass kicked by the Age of the Fall in the ring. Jimmy Jacobs said he prefered to hurt Aries emotionally, as opposed to physically.
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Claudio Castagnoli by Submission to retain the ROH World title:
June 6, 2008 – Hartford, Connecticut
[ UP FOR GRABS ]
DARK MATCH: Rhett Titus defeated Bob Evans with a frog splash
DARK MATCH (TOP OF CLASS TROPHY)
Ernie Osiris defeated Mitch Franklin :
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam Pearce) defeated The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus): After the match, Eddie Kingston jumped over the rail and attacked Jigsaw (his opponent tomorrow night) until Ruckus separated them. Kingston confronted Ruckus and wanted to know what side he was on – the Vulture Squad or BLKOUT (from CZW).
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki: “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen made ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness tap out with the Sharpshooter. McGuinness assaulted Steen’s knee with a chair after the match until Go Shiozaki pulled McGuinness off. McGuinness was not happy with Shiozaki and walked out as fans chanted “You Tapped Out!”
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
The Age of the Falls (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Delirious & Pelle Primeau: After the match, Delirious called out Daizee Haze and asked her out on a date. Rhett Titus interrupted and started hitting on the Haze, until she jumped out of the ring and left, leaving Delirious standing in the ring without an answer.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Austin Aries & American Dragon defeated The No Remorse Corps (Roderick Strong & Davey Richards): They teased a little dissension between Strong and Richards after the match.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #2)
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam Pearce): Larry Sweeney and the rest of Sweet & Sour Inc. blamed the loss on Bobby Dempsey.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #2)
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Austin Aries & American Dragon by DQ: This was also a bitter grudge match between the Age of the Fall and Austin Aries.
MATCH
Shane Hagadorn (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.) defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne:
GRUDGE MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Eddie Edwards (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.):
TRIPLE THREAT RELAXED RULES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeted Necro Butcher and Brent Albright: After the match, Sweet & Sour Inc. attacked Brent Albright and Adam Pearce started whipping him with a leather belt!
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (FINALS)
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico to win the vacant ROH World Tag Team titles:
June 7, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RESPECT IS EARNED II (PPV TAPING)
TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
Shane Hagadorn & Mitch Franklin defeated The Osirian Portal (Ophidian & Pharaoh):
DARK MATCH (TOP OF CLASS TROPHY)
Rhett Titus defeated Ernie Osiris to win the ROH Top of the Class Trophy:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw):
MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Davey Richards (of the No Remorse Corps):
SIX MAN TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright & Delirious & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam
Pearce & Eddie Edwards w/Larry Sweeney): After the match, Adam Pearce opened the mystery briefcase and pulled out his NWA World championship belt and knocked Brent Albright out with it!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR
Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated Erick Stevens: The finish saw Roderick Strong slam Erick Stevens off of a ladder through a table! After the match, Larry Sweeney handed Roderick Strong his business card, and offered him a spot in Sweet & Sour Inc.. Roderick declined and threw the card back at Mr. Sweeney. Davey Richards showed up and suggested to Strong that they join Sweet & Sour Inc.. Roderick once again declined, and started to leave, but his parter (Davey Richards) suddenly attacked him! Richards ripped off his No Remorse Corps t-short to reveal a Sweet & Sour Inc. shirt!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World title: After the match, “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson declared that he wanted a title shot on the next PPV.
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated American Dragon & Austin Aries to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
SPECIAL ATTRACTION MATCH
Jigsaw (of the Vulture Squad) defeated Eddie Kingston:
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe:
June 27, 2008 – Dayton, Ohio
[BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY]
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TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Tank Toland [sub for Bobby Dempsey] & Shane Hagadorn w/Larry Sweeney) defeated Mitch Franklin & Silas Young:
MATCH
Tyler Black w/Allison Wonderland defeated Delirious w/Daizee Haze: Allison Wonderland whacked Daizee Haze with her purse, and Rhett Titus came out and carried her backstage. This distracted Delirious long enough for Tyler Black to hit a low-blow and his finisher for the win.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Jay Briscoe and Brent Albright: After the match, Sweet & Sour Inc. attacked Brent Albright, until Jay Briscoe rescued him. Jay Briscoe and Brent Albright then shook hands.
MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson: The ROH crowd gave both men a standing ovation as they shook hands after the match.
RELAXED RULES (GRUDGE) MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Austin Aries: Midway through the match, Austin Aries grabbed the microphone and said he had no problems with Necro Butcher, and clarified that his beef was with Jimmy Jacobs. Aries refused to fight back whenever Necro was on the offense. Necro ended up getting a chair and smashing it over Aries’ head for the victory. Jimmy Jacobs came out to taunt the unconcious Austin Aries. Jacobs vs. Aries tomorrow night headlines “Vendetta II.”
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews):
MATCH
Chris Hero defeated Roderick Strong:
CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION MATCH
NWA World champion Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness by DQ: Nigel McGuinness initially pinned Adam Pearce after a huge Lariat, but a NWA referee at ringside ruled that McGuinness would be DQ’d for throwing Pearce over the top rope. The crowd was not happy, and chanted “Dusty Finish!”
June 28, 2008 – Chicago, Illinois
[ VENDETTA II ]
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DARK MATCH
Josh Raymond (aka Josh Abercrombie) & C.J. Otis defeated Kyle Durden & Mitch Franklin:
DARK MATCH
Trik Davis defeated Shane Hollister:
DARK MATCH
“Dirty” Ernie Osirus defeated Egotistico Fantastico: Egotistico Fantastico is former WWE developmental wrestler Robert Anthony, who wrestled under the Ego name before he was signed with WWE. Ego got a “please come back” chant so expect to see him back in Ring of Honor some day.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Delirious w/Daizee Haze defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne & Silas Young: Delious is deliriously “in love” with Daizee Haze and couldn’t keep his eyes off of her when he was on the ring apron.
MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated Jay Briscoe with a Doctor-bomb:
LIGHTS OUT MATCH
Chris Hero (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.) defeated Pelle Primeau: A Light’s Out match is basically the same as a Last Man Standing match.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Age Of The Fall (Necro Butcher & Tyler Black w/Allison Wonderland) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico: After the match, Austin Aries confronted Necro Butcher – asking him why he is the one doing Jimmy Jacobs dirty work all the time.
MATCH
“Double C” Claudio Castagnoli defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson:
NON (SHIMMER) TITLE 3-WAY
Sara Del Rey defeated Daizee Haze and SHIMMER champion MsChif:
IN THE RING
Dave Prazak & MsChif & Sara Del Rey + Larry Sweeney & Adam Pearce: Sara Del Rey demanded a shot at the SHIMMER title, which she still refers to as belonging to her. Larry Sweeney (w/Tank Toland & Bobby Dempsey) and introduced NWA World champion Adam Pearce (w/Shane Hagadorn) and some loser named Jonny Fairplay. Sweeney then introduced the newest member of Sweet & Sour, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Go Shiozaki. Sweeney then introduced….. the Honky Tonk Man!! Honky wanted to sing and dance for the fans, but Larry Sweeney wouldn’t let him and sent him out to the limo to hang out with Sara Del Rey.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Roderick Strong defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Go Shiozaki) by referee stoppage: The referee stopped the match after Albright repeatedly smashed Pearce in the head with knee stikes! After the match, and after recovering, Adam Pearce threw a fire-ball into Brent Albright’s face!
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Jerry Lynn: After the match, Jerry Lynn shook Nigel McGuinness’ hand and presented him with the ROH World belt. The fans chanted “Please Come Back!” and “Thank you, Jerry!”
RELAXED RULES (SUPER GRUDGE) MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs:
July 25, 2008 – Toronto, Ontario
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MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Ruckus:
MATCH
Delirious defeated Kenny Omega by Submission with the Cobra Stretch:
SHIMMER MATCH
“The American Angel” Sara Del Rey defeated “Girl Dynamite” Jennifer Blake: After the match, Sara Del Rey continued to assault Jennifer Blake, but Daizee Haze ran out to make the big save!
MATCH
Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney ended in a 15:00 draw: After the match, the crowd wanted five more minutes, but Larry Sweeney said Shiozaki was only paid for fifteen minutes. Canadian legend Lance Storm showed up, followed by Sweet & Sour legend Chris Hero – who attacked Storm. Erick Stevens came to the rescue and they put two Hero & Sweeney into simulataneous Maple Leaf submissions!
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli: After the match, Bryan Danielson praised the fans and said they were exactly what Ring of Honor was looking for. Danielson promised that their November return would be a double-shot weekend!
MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Roderick Strong:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen to retain the ROH World title:
NO-DISQUALIFICATION SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers & Austin Aries defeated The Age Of The Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Necro Butcher): The match started out as Aries/Jay vs. Jacobs/Black but after interference from Butcher, followed by Mark Briscoe, the match was turned into a six-man-tag. During the match, Jimmy Jacobs handed Necro Butcher a spike and ordered him to use it on Austin Aries. Necro refused to do Jimmy’s dirty work, and walked out on the Age of the Fall.
July 26, 2008 – Detroit, Michigan
[ New Horizons (PPV Taping) ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Mitch Franklin & Silas Young:
4-CORNER SURVIVAL
Erick Stevens defeated Ruckus and Delirious and Shane Hagadorn:
MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated Necro Butcher:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Claudio Castagnoli to retain the ROH World title:
MATCH
Silas Young defeated Kenny Omega:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Roderick Strong & Naomichi Marufuji defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney): Lance Storm appeared during the match to counter interference from Larry Sweeney and even put Sweeney in the Maple Leaf submission.
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black by referee stoppage: American Dragon used his trademark flurry of stiff elbows to the head until the referee called for the match to be stopped, awarding the victory to Danielson.
THE HONOR RUMBLE
Ruckus wins!: Other participants included; Bobby Dempsey, Sara Del Rey, Necro Butcher, and many others) — Ruckus earns the right to face Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World title on 8/1 in Manassas, VA..
August 1, 2008 – Manassas, Virginia
Ring of Honor
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn):
SINGLES MATCH
Pelle Primeau defeated Rex Starling:
SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus by Submission:
SINGLES MATCH
Roderick Strong defeated Necro Butcher:
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) ended in a 20:00 draw: They wrestled an extra five minutes still without a winner! After the match, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black hit the ring and attacked all four men. When the dust cleared, Austin Aries offered to bury the hatchet with Alex Shelley, but Shelley refused and walked away from Aries.
GRUDGE MATCH
“The Shooter” Brent Albright defeated Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc.:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Ruckus by Submission to retain the ROH World title:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Falls (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: After the match, Alex Shelley ran down and attacked Jacobs & Black, but they fought back and beat down Shelley until Austin Aries made the save! Alex Shelley said he needed some time to think about what Aries said earlier, and actually shook hands with Aries as the show came to a close.
August 2, 2008 – New York City, New York
[DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR VI]
Ring of Honor
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus w/Julius Smokes): After the match, Larry Sweeney tried to recruit the Briscoes into Sweet & Sour Inc., but the Briscoes wouldn’t even dignify that with a response and walked away..
MATCH
“The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Delirious with a Roaring Elbow: Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Eddie Edwards and Bobby Dempsey were supporting Chris Hero from ringside.
MATCH
“Die Hard” Eddie Edwards w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Roderick Strong after interference from Chris Hero: Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Chris Hero and Bobby Dempsey were supporting Eddie Edwards from ringside. “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero interfered and knocked Roderick Strong silly with a stiff Roaring Elbow!
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“The Shooter” Brent Albright defeated “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. by Submission to win the NWA World Heavyweight title: Before the match, reigning NWA World champion Adam Pearce was presented with a brand new “red” championship belt to commemorate the NWA’s 60th anniversary. Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Bobby Dempsey, Shane Hagadorn, and Sara Del Rey were supporting Adam Pearce from ringside.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher: Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher started the match unified as members of the Age of the Fall, but that relationship slowly disintegrated as the match progressed. Necro Butcher attacked Jimmy Jacobs and walked out of the match – leaving Jacobs to be beaten by his hated rival, Austin Aries, with the Brainbuster/450 Splash combo.
IN THE RING
Delirious & Daizee Haze + “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus: Delirious finally got to ask Daizee Haze out on a date, but Rhett Titus interrupted. Titus revealed that he had Daizee’s face air-brushed on the back of his wrestling tights. Titus left and Daizee broke the heart of Delirious by telling him she just wanted to be friends, citing “it’s not you, it’s me.” This instantly turned Daizee Haze heel in the eyes of the fans!
NOAH SHOWCASE MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Go Shiozaki w/Sweet & Sour Inc.:
SCRAMBLE RULES TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley):
ROH WORLD TITLE 4-WAY ELIMIMATION MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli and Tyler Black to retain the ROH World title: Naomichi Marufuji was seen watching the match from the sidelines. Danielson elimited Castagnoli. Claudio then turned heel and assaulted Danielson with a Ricola-bomb and crushed his head with a chair! Danielson was easily defeated by Black. This left the ROH World champion to contend with Tyler Black. Nigel McGuinness eventually defeated Tyler Black after two stiff Lariats to retain the ROH World title.
August 15, 2008 – Cleveland, Ohio
[ AGE OF INSANITY ]
Ring of Honor
DARK MATCHES
Shane Hollister & Mitch Franklin defeated The Ninjas
DARK MATCH
Johnny Gargano defeated Sami Callihan
DARK MATCH
Alex Payne & Crank defeated Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash
SINGLES MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated Jigsaw (from the Vulture Squad) with a Swanton-bomb:
GRUDGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus by referee stoppage: Rhett Titus was wearing his wrestling tights that had Daizee Haze’s face air-brushed onto them (like Rick Rude). Jimmy Jacobs came out and offered Delirious a spot in the Age of the Fall. Delirious threw Titus head-first into the guard rail and he was cut open and bled a lot. Delirious followed up with repeated knee strikes to the Titus’ head until the referee stopped the match. Afterwards, Daizee Haze showed up crying and admitted that she was wrong and that she liked Delirious. Delirious, however, left with the Age of the Fall, leaving the Haze standing in the ring with tears in her eyes.
SINGLES MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated The YRR’s Kenny King by Submission:
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Rey w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Sassy Steffy in 30 seconds:
SINGLES MATCH
“Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Ruckus (from the Vulture Squad): Members of Sweet & Sour Inc. interfered in the match and helped Adam Pearce get the victory.
AGE OF THE FALL RULES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black (from the Age of the Fall): Tyler Black declared that the match would be fought under “Age of the Fall” rules, which basically means ‘scientific wrestling.’ After the match, Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious attacked Austin Aries until the Briscoe brothers made the save.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious w/Allison Wonderland): Daizee Haze showed up and chased Allison Wonderland and prevented her from interfering further in the match.
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated Claudio Castagnoli by DQ to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: Claudio Castagnoli turned heel and wouldn’t allow Erick Stevens out of the corner so the referee disqualified him. Crowd didn’t like that finish. After the match, Castagnoli threatened the referee until Bryan Danielson came to the rescue.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki) defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico to retain the ROH World title:
August 16, 2008 – Chicago, Illinois
[ NIGHT OF THE BUTCHER II] Ring of Honor
DARK MATCH
Egotastico Fantastico & Ben Sailer & Nate Bash defeated The Ninjas (Blue & Yellow) & Jaguar Jackson
DARK MATCH
Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne defeated Hunter Matthews to become the King of Des Moines
SINGLES MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated The YRR’s Kenny King by Submission: Mr. Wrestling used the famous Sharp-shooter to force Kenny King to submit.
IN THE RING
Pelle Primeau + Daizee Haze + Jimmy Jacobs & Allison Wonderland + SHIMMER champion MsChif + Delirious: Pelle Primeau came out and issued an open challenge to his former tag team partner, Delirious. Daizee Haze came out and said she was wrong and asked Delirious to go on a date with her. Jimmy Jacobs (w/Allison Wonderland) came out and said Delirious was distracted by the Age of the Fall. MsChif appeared and attacked Daizee Haze. A depressed Delirious came out and attacked Pelle Primeau and hit him with the Panic Attack into the guard rail. Primeau was bloodied, and Delirious applied the claw to Pelle’s crimson mask!
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus) defeated The Briscoe Brothers and Mitch Franklin & Trik Davis and The Phoenix Twins (Tweek & Dash Phoenix):
SINGLES MATCH
El Generico defeated Tyler Black (of the Age of the Fall) with a Brain-buster:
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero w/Larry Sweeney to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries defeated Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli: After the match, a heel Claudio Castagnoli whacked American Dragon with a chair and viciously stomped him into the mat!
SWEET & SOUR GAUNTLET
Roderick Strong defeated Bobby Dempsey:
Roderick Strong defeated Shane Hagadorn:
Roderick Strong defeated “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce:
Roderick Strong defeated “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero by DQ:
“Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney defeated Roderick Strong after three knockout punched from Chris Hero:
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Go Shiozaki to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title:
NO-DQ GRUDGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Necro Butcher (formerly of the Age of the Fall):
September 13, 2008 – Tokyo, JAPAN
[ BATTLE OF THE BEST ]
SINGLES MATCH
Yamoto defeated “Die Hard” Eddie Edwards:
SINGLES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Ryo Saito:
SINGLES MATCH
Davey Richards defeated Roderick Strong w/Larry Sweeney:
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
El Generico & Shingo Takagi & Dragon Kid defeated Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk:
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
September 14, 2008 – Tokyo, JAPAN
[ THE TOKYO SUMMIT ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro defeated Genba Hirayanagi & Kotaro Suzuki:
SINGLES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black:
SINGLES MATCH
Kazushi Miyamoto defeated Eddie Edwards:
SINGLES MATCH
Taiji Ishimori defeated El Generico:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Takeshi Morishima & Davey Richards defeated The Briscoe Brothers:
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GHC JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Yoshinobu Kanemaru to win the GHC Junior Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
KENTA & Kota Ibushi vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Katsuhiko Nakajima ended in a 35:00 draw:
SINGLES MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki defeated Roderick Strong:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Jimmy Jacobs to retain ROH World title:
September 19, 2008 – Boston, Massachusetts
[ DRIVEN II – PPV Taping ]
DARK MATCH: “Dirty” Ernie Osiris defeated Frankie Arion..
DARK MATCH: “Brutal” Bob Evans defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne..
SINGLES MATCH
Chasyn Rance w/The YRR defeated Mitch Franklin:
IN THE RING
Austin Aries + Jimmy Jacobs + Delirious: Austin Aries came out to kick off the PPV by cutting a promo on the Age of the Fall. Jimmy Jacobs interrupted for a heated confrontation until Delirious attacked Aries from behind, leading to……
GRUDGE MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Delirious by Submission: After the match, the Age of the Fall issued a beat-down to Austin Aries. Jimmy Jacobs did a senton off the top rope, putting Aries through a table at ringside. Jacobs did this stunt despite Tyler Black’s protest, fearing Jacobs would injure himself when they have an important main event match.
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Ray w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jessie McKay: Jessie McKay is one of the top female wrestlers in Australia, who is touring the United States and is on her way to SHIMMER next month.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Erick Stevens defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Eddie Edwards):
GRUDGE MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jerry Lynn:
3-WAY ELIMIMATION MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Go Shiozaki: Claudio Castagnoli was disqualified early for assaulting the referee. Then American Dragon defeated Go Shiozaki by referee stoppage.
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The YRR (Jason Blade & Kenny King) and The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) and Necro Butcher (alone?):
SHIMMER MATCH
Daizee Haze defeated Madison Eagles: Madison Eagles is the top female wrestler in Australia, who is touring the United States and is on her way to SHIMMER next month.
SINGLES MATCH
Rhett Titus defeated Josh Daniels:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuiness defeated Roderick Strong to retain the ROH World title:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) to win the ROH World Tag Team titles:
September 20, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[ GLORY BY HONOR VII ]
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated “The Natural” Kenny King:
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Shane Hagadorn defeated “The Shooter” Brent Albright to recapture the NWA World Heavyweight title: The post-match celebration was highlighted by the disturbing sight of Pearce and Hagadorn kissing!
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Go Shiozaki defeated “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: After the match, ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness attacked Kevin Steen and cut a very heel promo hyping his title match with El Generico later!
GHC JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima by Submission to retain the GHC Junior Heavyweight title:
SINGLES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus: After the match, Larry Sweeney offered Erick Stevens a contract with Sweet & Sour Inc. – when Stevens declined he was beat down by members of Sweet & Sour Inc. ..
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards & ??????) defeated Roderick Strong & The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw):
SINGLES MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki defeated Claudio Castagnoli with a Northern Lights Bomb:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico to retain the ROH World Heavyweight title:
STEEL CAGE WARFARE
Austin Aries & The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Age of The Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Delirious) and Necro Butcher (one man army): The order of entry was 1) Austin Aries, 2) Tyler Black, 3) Jimmy Jacobs, 4) Necro Butcher, 5) Jay Briscoe, 6) Delirious, 7) Mark Briscoe….. Order of Elimination was, 1) Necro Butcher by Aries and Jacobs, 2) Aries by Jacobs, 3) Delirious by the Briscoes, 4) Jacobs & Black by the Briscoe brothers…… It should also be noted that Delirious “spiked” Daizee Haze during the match.
October 24, 2008 – Danbury, Connecticut
[ RETURN OF THE 187 ]
SINGLES MATCH
Ruckus w/Julius Smokes defeated Jason Blade: Before the match, Jimmy Jacobs started the show with another Age of the Fall rant until ROH Legend Homicide hit the ring. Homicide wondered what happened to Jimmy Jacobs since he left, saying that he turned into some Chris Angel freak. The Age of the Fall attacked Homicide until Ruckus made the save and Homicide had a reunion with J-Train (aka Julius Smokes).
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Rey defeated “The Portuegese Princess” Ariel:
SINGLES MATCH
Rhett Titus defeated Grizzley Redwood with the Razors Edge: Grizzley Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
SINGLES MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Jay Briscoe: After the match, Brent Albright challenged anybody from Sweet & Sour to wrestle him so Larry Sweeney sent out Bobby Dempsey. Albright told Dempsey that the fans love him and he doesn’t need Sweeney. Albright left after promising to get his hands on “Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney..
ANYTHING GOES TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Delirious and Mark Briscoe:
IN THE RING
Prince Nana: Prince Nana (who is now poor) returned to Ring of Honor (there is a God!) and begged for a job, but was quickly escorted out of the arena by security..
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated Claudio Castagnoli:
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney defeated Austin Aries to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: Brent Albright showed up and chased Larry Sweeney away so he could not interfere in the match.
4-WAY IRON TAG TEAM MATCH
LAX (Homicide & Hernandez) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico and The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) and Sweet & Sour Inc. (Davey Richards & Chris Hero): LAX had 2 falls, the AOTF had 1 fall, S&S Inc. had 1 fall, and Steen/Generico (the champions) had 0 falls. After the match, Homicide cut a promo praising Ring of Honor and hyped the show in Edison, NJ the following night where LAX will take on the Briscoe brothers.
October 25, 2008 – Edison, New Jersey
[ RING OF HOMICIDE II ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
Alex Payne & Ernie Osiris defeated The Ninjas:
SINGLES MATCH
Vin Gerard defeated Grizzly Redwood: Grizzly Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
ANYTHING GOES MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs defeated Austin Aries:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Delirious & Brodie Lee defeated Up In Smoke (Cheech & Cloudy):
SHIMMER MATCH
Daizee Haze defeated Jessie McKay:
TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Osirian Portal:
FIP HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
FIP World Heavyweight champion Go Shiozaki vs. Necro Butcher ended in a No Contest:
GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Chris Hero (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.):
6-MAN MAYHEM MATCH
Davey Richards beat Claudio Castagnoli and Ruckus and Hallowicked and Jason Blade and Rhett Titus:
SINGLES MATCH
Tyler Black (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Jerry Lynn:
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers (Mark & Jay) defeated LAX (Homicide & Hernandez):
November 7, 2008 – Markham, Ontario
[ THE FRENCH CONNECTION ]
SINGLES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “Die Hard” Eddie Edwards: Eddie Edwards spent most of the match working over Erick Stevens’ arm.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Kenny Omega & Kenny King: Kenny King walked out on Canadian star and former WWE developmental wrestler Kenny Omega.. After the match, the Briscoes showed respect for Omega – putting him over in front of the ROH audience..
SINGLES MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated “Big Rig” Brodie Lee by DQ: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) showed up and assaulted former AGTF member, Nerco Butcher!
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated Delirious w/Jimmy Jacobs: The legend Jerry Lynn used his Cradle Pile-driver to finish off the heel Delirious..
GRUDGE MATCH
Davey Richards defeated Roderick Strong: Davey Richards got the victory over his former stable-mate after interference from Eddie Edwards of Sweet & Sour Inc. – Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, & Go Shiozaki attacked Roderick Strong until Erick Stevens made the save!
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black):
ROH WORLD TITLE 4-WAY ELIMINATION MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico and Kevin Steen and Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World title: Order of elimination; 1) El Generico, 2) Go Shiozaki, and 3) Kevin Steen… There was a dramatic near fall at the end of the match, where Steen and most of the fans in attendance, thought that he (Steen) had won the title but they were mistaken. McGuinness took advantage and finished Steen off to retain the ROH championship.
November 8, 2008 – Markham, Ontario
[ BOUND BY HATE ]
DARK MATCH
The Super Smash Brothers (Player Uno & Stupefied) defeated Ernie Osiris & Yellow Ninja ..
SINGLES MATCH
Davey Richards w/Bobby Dempsey defeated Jerry Lynn: Davey Richards finished the legend Jerry Lynn off with the DR-driver.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Kenny King defeated Delirious & Brodie Lee by Countout: Delirious & “Big Rig” Brodie Lee chased Rhett Titus to the back, leaving Kenny King in the ring by himself..
TAG TEAM MATCH
Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong defeated Go Shiozaki & Eddie Edwards w/Shane Hagadorn:
DOG COLLAR MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs by Submission: Tyler Black interfered in the match, but Jimmy Jacobs sent him to the back. Jacobs was severely bloodied during this match!
SINGLES MATCH
Grizzly Redwood defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne: Grizzly Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black and Kenny Omega (submit):
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Nigel McGuinness by DQ: Delirious & Brodie Lee attacked Necro Butcher for the DQ and continued the assault until El Generico & Kevin Steen made the save..
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain ROH World Tag Team titles
November 21, 2008 – Dayton, Ohio
[ ESCALATION ]
GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Davey Richards:
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
Go Shiozaki beat Rhett Titus and Grizzly Redwood and Sami Callahan:
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Irish Airborn (Jake & David Crist):
GRUDGE MATCH
Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero ended in a No Contest:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
GRUDGE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli:
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness and Tyler Black:
November 22, 2008 – Chicago Ridge, Illinois
[ RISING ABOVE II PPV ]
TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
The Phoenix Twins defeated Grizzly Redwood & Aaron Stock:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Mark Briscoe was still limping from his leg injury, but vowed to work this high profile PPV match. Mark was limited by his knee and it cost them the match, as he was caught in a Package Pile-driver by Kevin Steen.. After the match, Jay Briscoe got heated and attacked Steen & Generico for a pull-apart brawl!
SHIMMER TITLE MATCH
McChif defeated Sara Del Rey w/Larry Sweeney to retain the SHIMMER Championship:
GRUDGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus: After the match, Delirious whacked Titus with the Top of Class trophy and then proceeded to destroy it with the Panic Attack!
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
Claudio Castagnoli beat Silas Young and Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne and Sami Callahan: You would have to be out of your mind to bet against Claudio Castagnoli in this match. Claudio played with Alex Payne like his name was G.I. Joe. Sugarfoot actually had a brief bust of offense, but was put away by Double C with a Ricola-bomb! After the match, Castagnoli put a chair over Sugarfoot’s head but Bryan Danielson hit the ring to save the rookie from further damage!
SIX MAN TAG TEAM WAR
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Davey Richards & Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney) defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright & Ace Steel (sub for Erick Stevens): Chicago’s own Ace Steel was a surprise mystery partner to replace the injured Erick Stevens. Crazy Ace had just been released from a WWE developmental contract, but you might remember him best as the guy who played Donald Trump in a WWE parody match with Rosie O’Donnell. The finish of this long match saw Roderick Strong hit a flurry of offense on his old partner, Davey Richards, before locking him in the Stronghold. Sweet & Sour caused a distraction, and Chris Hero came in and whacked Strong with a steel chair from behind! Richards ended up on top of Strong for the 1-2-3 to give Sweet & Sour Inc. the tainted victory!
I QUIT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs w/Tyler Black: Before the match, Austin Aries said that Jimmy Jacobs had Tyler Black in his corner to watch his back. Aries said he didn’t need anybody in his corner. Aries said the only way Jacobs is going to get out of this is to say I QUIT. I guess the match can also end if Tyler Black throws in the towel for Jacobs. A few minutes into the match, Jacobs found a chain under the ring and jammed it into Aries face – causing the blood to flow! Jacobs continued the assault and wrapped the chain around Aries’ neck. Jacobs pulled up on the chain, and the referee asked the bloody Aries “do you want to quit?” – but got no response. Both men were physically exhausted at this point, but still managed to perform some pretty crazy moves. Jacobs continued to assault and brutalize Aries, who absolutely refused to say I QUIT. Jacobs chained Aries to a chair in the middle of the ring and grabbed a chair. Jacobs prepared to swing the chair at Aries’ head, but Lacey suddenly appeared on the ring apron. Lacey had a white towel and was thinking about throwing it in to stop the match and save Aries. Jacobs taunted Lacey and threatened to spike Aries in the throat! Jacobs grabbed Lacey by the hair, but Lacey fought back and slapped Jacobs! Aries broke loose of the chains and went after Jacobs! Aries did the most insane dive through the ropes spearing Jacobs against the ring barrier! Aries hit Jacobs with the brain-buster on a flattened folding chair! Aries grabbed the chain and smashed it into Jacobs’ forehead – causing the blood to flow! Aries tied Jacobs to the corner of the ring using the chain. Aries proceeded to punish Jacobs mercilessly. Aries would not allow the referee to ask Jimmy if he wanted to quit, so he could dish out the more punishment! Aries confiscated the microphone and continued to murder Jimmy Jacobs. Aries set up Jacobs on a table at ringside and placed a chair on top of him. Aries went to the top rope but Jacobs threw the chair up and stunned Aries. Both men found themselves perched on the turnbuckle, but they both fell down and crashed through the table!! Both men were a bloody mess and still refused to say I QUIT. Back inside the ring they exchanged punches until Jacobs kicked Aries between the legs! Jacobs cinched in the Guillotine Choke, then some knee strikes to the head, followed by a front chancery. Aries refused to quit, and had to release the hold. Tyler Black tossed the spike into the ring for Jacobs. Aries ducked the spike and delivered a series of knees strikes to the bloody head of Jacobs. Aries kicked Jacobs in the head once more and put him in the Crossface! Aries grabbed the spike and threatened to spike Jacobs. Black got on the ring apron to throw in the towel, but Lacey took it away from him! They wanted to force Jacobs to say I QUIT. Aries began stabbing Jacobs in the head until he screamed the words I QUIT!!!! Lacey took off, and Austin Aries wondered where she went. Jimmy Jacobs yelled at Tyler Black for not throwing in the towel. Black wanted to go after Aries, but Jacobs wouldn’t let him. So Tyler Black jumped out of the ring and walked out on Jimmy Jacobs. Amazing Match!!!!!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson to retain the ROH World title: American Dragon has grown out his hair and looks a bit like a bum, but he is still in phenomenal shape. Neither man wanted to make the first mistake, so the match started slow and methodical. Danielson was selling a leg injury, and it was a clear target for McGuinness. Midway through the match, Danielson showed great balance by doing a dive off the top rope onto McGuinness on the floor. McGuinness wanted to use a chair, but the referee pulled it away from him. With the referee distracted, Claudio Castagnoli showed up and smashed Danielson from behind with a chair – causing the blood to flow! It looked like Danielson was going to get counted out, but Alex “Sugerfoot” Payne came out and dragged him back to the ring to beat the count! McGuinness smashed Danielson with a Lariat, but could only get a two-count. McGuinness locked in the Half-crab on the bloody American Dragon. Danielson slowly crawled to the ropes and broke the hold. McGuinness ruthlessly assaulted the Danielson’s injured leg. Both men started exchanging European uppercuts! Danielson reversed the Jawbreaker Lariat into the Triangle Choke! The crowd became unglued thinking they were going to witness a title change. It looked like McGuinness was starting to pass out, but he mounted a come-back. McGuinness got out, but Danielson came within an eyelash of winning with a Small Package! Danielson began smashing McGuinness with his trademark elbow smashes but was so exhausted that he nearly passed out himself. Danielson suddenly woke up and continued with the most intense elbow smashes in the history of elbow smashes. Danielson followed up with the dreaded Cattle Mutilation, but McGuinness simply refused to tap out!! McGuinness squirmed out and escaped certain doom once more. McGuinness managed to connect with the Tower of London to slow the offense of American Dragon. Nigel McGuinness killed Bryan Danielson with a sick Lariat, but could only get a two-count. Nigel then proceeded to deliver repeated elbow smashes to the head of Danielson. Both men got to their feet and started punching, slapping, and smashing each other. McGuinness finally put Danielson down for the count with a brutal Jawbreaker Lariat!!!! McGuinness once again retains the ROH World championship in a spectacular title match….. Another Amazing Match!
(NON-PPV) SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Samoa Joe defeated Tyler Black by Submission:
December 5, 2008 – Collinsville, Illinois
[ WRESTLING AT THE GATEWAY ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Kenny King:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Sal Rinuaro defeated Grizzley Redwood & Bushwhacker Luke:
MATCH
Bao Nguyen defeated Tony Kozina:
TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Davey Richards & Bobby Dempsey) and Brent Albright & Erick Stevens and Irish Airborne (Jake & Dave Crist): The Briscoes earn the right to face two Japanese legends at Final Battle..
GRUDGE MATCH
Necro Butcher & Ace Steele defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious): Daizee Haze (local favorite) showed up and convinced Delirious not to use a spike..
GRUDGE MATCH
Tyler Black defeated Austin Aries:
MAIN EVENT
American Dragon & Jerry Lynn defeated Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli:
December 26, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[ ALL-STAR EXTRAVAGANZA ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Rhett Titus:
SINGLES MATCH
Chris Hero defeated Erick Stevens:
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright:
PRO WRESTLING NOAH MATCH
Takeshi Morishima defeated Go Shiozaki:
3-WAY ELIMINATION TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards) and Nigel McGuiness & Claudio Castagnoli:
DREAM MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Austin Aries:
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Delirious) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico & Necro Butcher: Davey Richards interfered..
DREAM MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Jerry Lynn:
December 27, 2008 – New York City, New York
[ FINAL BATTLE 2008 ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Claudio Castagnoli: Canadian born Kenny Omega reversed the Ricola-bomb on his way to an upset victory!
4-CORNER SURVIVAL
Jerry Lynn beat Chris Hero and Necro Butcher and Rhett Titus: Jerry Lynn pinned Chris Hero after a Cradle Pile-driver..
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Before the match, Jimmy Jacobs cut a promo on former AOTF member Necro Butcher, calling him a Hollywood sellout. Delirious then attacked Necro until Steen & Generico made the save. Daizee Haze showed up and Jacobs threatened to Spike her but Delirious stepped in to prevent it from happening! Steen pushed Jacobs into the ring to start their scheduled match. After the match, Jimmy Jacobs scolded Delirious and walked out on him.
SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens defeated Go Shiozaki & The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards): After the match, the American Wolves walked out on Go Shiozaki and the crowd booed Shiozaki out of the building..
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima: After the match, the American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & ??????) attacked the Briscoes until Steen & Generico made the save! Albright, Strong, and Stevens also showed up to defend against Sweet & Sour Incorporated. Albright said S&S was ruining ROH and begged Cary Silken for Steel Cage Warfare!
GRUDGE MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black: Austin Aries scored the victory after botched interference from Jimmy Jacobs. Jacobs then attacked Black, and Aries jumped back into the ring with a chair to protect Black. However, Aries turned heel and whacked Black with the chair and formed an shocking alliance with Jimmy Jacobs!!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Naomichi Marufuji to retain the ROH World title: After the match, Jerry Lynn came out and praised Nigel McGuinness as ROH champion. Nigel was a total heel, and compared him to Mickie Rourke (from the movie “The Wrestler”). Lynn challenged McGuinness to a title match and Nigel just took off without a response..
IN THE RING: Prince Nana showed up once again begging for a job in Ring of Honor, but was unceremoneously escorted out of the building by ROH security. Man, I miss Prince Nana!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Takeshi Morishima by Submission: What a long brutal history these two have, including Morishima causing Danielson’s well documented eye injury. Takeshi Morishima passed out in the Cattle Mutilation at the hands of the American Dragon..
January 11, 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts
DARK MATCH: Mike Bennett defeated Rhett Titus..
DARK MATCH: Azrieal defeated Ernie Osiris..
TAG MATCH: The YRR (Kenny King & Jason Blade w/Sal Rinauro & Chasyn Rance) defeated Eddie Edwards & Pelle Primeau..
SHIMMER SHOWCASE: Daizee Haze defeated Alexa Thatcher with the Heart Punch/Mind Trip Combination..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Ruckus of The Vulture Squad (w/Julius Smokes & Mercedes Martienz)..
MATCH: Daniel Puder (sub for Chris Hero) w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Mike Bennett by Submission..
After the match: Larry Sweeney said there was no one in the ROH locker room could submit Daniel Puder..
American Dragon came out for a showdown with Daniel Puder but Larry Sweeney wanted the money to be right..
MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated "The Shooter" Brent Albright after Albright passed out..
STREET FIGHT MATCH: Necro Butcher w/Lacey defeated "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen..
MATCH: Delirious defeated Salvatore Rinauro (w/The YRR) by Cobra Stretch Submission..
MATCH: Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated El Generico..
FIP WORLD TITLE MATCH: Erick Stevens defeated Austin Aries to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title..
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) retain the ROH World Tag Team titles..
The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Jigsaw) were eliminated in Phase #1 which was a 4-WAY Tag Scramble..
Hangmen 3 (Brent Albright & B.J. Whitmer) were eliminated in Phase #2 which was a 3-WAY No-DQ Match..
The Briscoe Brothers (Mark & Jay Briscoe) were eliminated in Phase #3 which was a traditional Tag Team match..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Transform
January 12, 2008 - Edison, New Jersey
DARK MATCH: Pelle Primeau & Kyle Durden defeated Orange Cassidy & Vin Gerard..
6-MAN TAG: The YRR (Sal Rinauro & Kenny King & Jason Blade) defeated Delirious & El Generico & Mike Quackenbush..
$1000 SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Daniel Puder w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Alex Payne in 30-seconds..
$1000 SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Daniel Puder w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Rhett Titus in 30-seconds..
TAG MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey w/Larry Sweeney defeated Ernie Osiris & Alexa Thatcher..
Larry Sweeney declared Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey the first ever ROH World Intergender Tag Team Champions!
MATCH: Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated Jigsaw w/Julius Smokes (of the Vulture Squad) by Submission..
MATCH: Jimmy Jacobs w/Lacey (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Jack Evans (of the Vulture Squad) by Submission..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Austin Aries after two Ricola Bombs..
SUBMISSION CHALLENGE: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Daniel Puder w/Larry Sweeney..
Claudio Castagnoli challenged Daniel Puder to a Submission Challenge and put up $1000 of his own money..
Claudio Castagnoli survived the one minute but Larry Sweeney used a chair on Claudio after the match..
TAG MATCH: HANGMAN 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Shane Hagadorn) defeated Bobby Fish & Eddie Edwards..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated "The Shooter" Brent Albright with the Package Piledriver..
FIP TITLE MATCH: Erick Stevens defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson to retain the FIP World title.
STREET FIGHT: The Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Necro Butcher) vs. The Briscoe Brothers was a No Contest..
The match was stopped after Jay Briscoe was injured during a Ladder spot and had to be helped backstage...
STREET FIGHT: Mark Briscoe & Daizee & Jack Evans & Jigsaw beat Necro Butcher & Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / BREAKOUT
January 25, 2008 - Dayton, Ohio
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Jigsaw & "Iron" Matt Cross (sub for Ruckus)..
MATCH: "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce w/Shane Hagadorn..
FIP TITLE 3-WAY: Erick Stevens defeated Davey Richards and Austin Aries to retain the FIP World title..
NO-DQ TAG MATCH: Handman 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Brent Albright w/Shane Hagadorn) defeated Delirious & El Generico..
Shane Hagadorn repeatedly interfered in the match until Pelle Primeau ran down to take care of him..
Delirious spewed dark green mist in Shane Hagadorn's face and Whitmer & Albright destroyed Primeau..
After a long crazy match, Adam Pearce came down and choked Delirious with a chain and dragged him backstage..
SHIMMER SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Daizee Haze defeated Lacey (w/Jimmy Jacobs & Allison Wonderland)..
Before the match: Jimmy Jacobs invited Austin Aries to join the Age of the Fall - saying the doors were open..
After the match: Jimmy Jacobs, Tyler Black, Lacey, & Allison Wonderland threatened to hurt Daizee Haze..
The Briscoe Brothers hit the ring to save Daizee Haze - but Joey Matthews attacked the Briscoes!
TAG MATCH: Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews)..
DREAM MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black (of Age of the Fall)..
ROH TITLE STEEL CAGE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Chris Hero to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
January 26, 2008 - Chicago Ridge, Illinois
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE QUALIFYING MATCH: Austin Aries & American Dragon defeated Erick Stevens & Jay Briscoe..
GRUDGE MATCH: Shane Hagadorn defeated Pelle Primeau after the use of brass knuckles..
MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey defeated Alex Payne & Kyle Durden to retain the Intergender Tag Team titles..
MATCH: Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jigsaw & Daizee Haze in a Non-title match..
The titles were not on the line because Larry Sweeney claimed Jigsaw & The Haze are not in the top "contenders"..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico ended in a 20-minute time limit draw..
MATCH: Mark Briscoe defeated Joey Matthews (with The Age of the Fall)..
DOG COLLAR MATCH: Delirious defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce with a Splash through a Table..
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE MATCH: Davey Richards & Rocky Romero win the ROH World Tag Team titles!
FIRST FALL: The champions The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black w/Lacey) were eliminated..
SECOND FALL: Hangman 3 (B.J. Whitmer & Brent Albright) were eliminated by Bryan Danielson..
THIRD FALL: Austin Aries & American Dragon were eliminated by Davey Richards with a roll-up..
The No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards & Rocky Romero) capture the ROH World Tag Team titles!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Roderick Strong to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
February 22, 2008 - Deer Park, New York
NOTES: Several ROH talent didn't make it to the show due to bad weather so they had a limited roster..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Rocky Romero..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Delirious..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: El Generico defeated Austin Aries..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #1: Go Shiozaki defeated Necro Butcher..
IN-RING SEGMENT: "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney with guest Shane Hagadorn (picking on Bobby Dempsey)..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #2: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson..
TOURNAMENT ROUND #2: Go Shiozaki defeated El Generico..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Jason Blade defeated Human Tornado and Pelle Primeau and Mitch Frankin..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated Jimmy Jacobs & Zach Gowan..
TOURNAMENT FINALS: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Go Shiozaki to earn a future title shot!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / 6th Anniversary Show
February 23, 2008 - New York City, New York
DARK MATCH: Zach Gowan defeated Pelle Primeau..
MATCH: Delirious vs. Human Tornado ended in a No Contest after The Age of the Fall interfered..
The Age of the Fall = (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Necro Butcher & Lacey & newest member Zach Gowan)..
Daizee Haze ran down to take out Lacey while Delirious & Human Tornado cleared the ring leading to......
TAG MATCH: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Necro Butcher) defeated Delirious & Human Tornado..
IN THE RING: ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness refused to put his title on the line in New York City..
"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson confronted Nigel McGuinness and managed to convince Nigel to defend the belt..
GRUDGE MATCH: Brent Albright defeated El Generico..
IN THE RING: "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney with guest Allison Danger..
Larry Sweeney repeatedly insulted Allison Danger and assaulted her until Bobby Dempsey came out to the ring..
Sweeney ordered Dempsey to attack Danger but he refused so Sweeney hit Dempsey and he fell on top of Danger!
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Joey Matthews..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Go Shiozaki...
SHIMMER TITLE MATCH: Sara Del Rey defeated Daizee Haze to retain the SHIMMER title..
TAG TITLE MATCH: Davey Richards & Rocky Romero defeated Ruckus & Jigsaw to retain the ROH Tag Team titles..
FIP WORLD TITLE 3-WAY: Roderick Strong defeated Erick Stevens and Necro Butcher to retain the FIP World title.
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson to retain the ROH World title..
Nigel McGuinness was initially DQ'd after wrestling for 10 minutes - Austin Aries tried to get the match restarted..
Nigel McGuinness refused to continue but ROH owner Cary Silken s howed up and orderd the match to be restared!
Nigel McGuinness proved to be a true fighting champion by defeating American Dragon by Submission anyway..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 14, 2008 - Dover, New Jersey
NOTES: There was a crew from Hollywood there to film scenes for the upcoming Mickie Rourke film "The Wrestler"..
MATCH: Roderick Strong defeated Pelle Primeau..
MATCH (FILMED FOR THE MOVIE): Randy the Ram (Mickey Rourke's character) defeated The Atatollah (Ernest Miller)..
TAG MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli & Erick Stevens defeated Nigel McGuiness & B.J. Whitmer...
MATCH: Delirious w/Daizee Haze defeated Necro Butcher w/Lacey..
TAG MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries defeated The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw)..
ROH VS NOAH: Go Shiozaki defeated Brent Albright..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Davey Richards..
TAG MATCH: Tyler Black & Joey Matthews w/Lacey defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 15, 2008 - Dover, New Jersey
MATCH: "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli defeated Davey Richards (of the No Remorse Corps)..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn..
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated HANGMAN 3 (Brent Albright & B.J. Whitmer)..
TAG MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries defeated Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki..
MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated Joey Matthews..
MATCH: Tyler Black (of The Age of the Fall) defeated Erick Stevens..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Necro Butcher defeated Delirious and Roderick Strong and Eddie Edwards..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
March 16, 2008 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DARK MATCH: Davey Richards defeated Dingo..
SHIMMER SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Sara Del Rey defeated Kylie Pierce..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Tyler Black defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Delirious and Go Shiozaki..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw [unmasked]) defeated HANGMAN 3 (Adam Pearce & B.J. Whitmer)..
After the match, Ruckus got into a shoving match with Eddie Kingston and the CZW crew in the front row..
NON (FIP) TITLE MATCH: "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen defeated FIP Champion Roderick Strong..
STREET FIGHT: The Briscoes w/Daizee Haze defeated The Age of the Fall (Joey Matthews & Necro Butcher w/Lacey)..
MATCH: Bushwhacker Luke defeated Shane Hagadorn...
THE LARRY SWEENEY SHOW: Larry Sweeney & Bobby Dempsey + HANGMAN 3 (Pearce & Whitmer & Albright)..
Larry Sweeney claimed that he would sign all of ROH's top talent and sell their contracts to Vince McMahon..
HANGMAN 3 hit the ring and joined Sweet & Sour Inc. - Erick Stevens showed up to confront Larry Sweeney..
Erick Stevens demanded a match with Daniel Puder, but he was attacked by Brent Albright and started a match..
MATCH: Brent Albright w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Erick Stevens with help from Larry Sweeney..
After the match: Brent Albright scolded Adam Pearce for "selling out" and QUIT the HANGMAN 3..
Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn took out B.J. Whitmer with a vicious Spike-piledriver!
MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Austin Aries by Submission..
After the match: American Dragon wanted to shake hands but Austin Aries kicked his hand away instead...
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Tyler Black by Submission to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Dragon Gate Challenge II
March 28, 2008 - Orlando, Florida
OPENING MATCH: ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness defeated Delirious a Non-title match..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) defeated The YRR (Sal Rinauro & Kenny King)..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Genki Horiguchi..
Jimmy Jacobs tried to get Austin Aries to join the Age of the Fall, but then Sunny offered her services to Aries..
Austin Aries decided to turn down both offers and went backstage - Lacey attacked Tammy "Sunny" Sytch..
TAG MATCH: Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino..
TAG MATCH: Shingo Takagi & BxB Hulk defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black)..
TAG MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Dragon Kid & Ryo Saito..
6-MAN TAG: Erick Stevens & Go Shiozaki & CIMA defeated Roderick Strong & Davey Richards & Rocky Romero.
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor / Super Card of Honor III
March 29, 2008 - Orlando, Florida
MATCH: Go Shiozaki defeated Delirious..
6-MAN TAG: YRR (Kenny King & Sal Rinauro & Chasyn Rance) defeated Bushwhacker Luke & Dingo & Alex Payne..
TAG TITLE MATCH: No Remorse Corps (Rocky Romero & Davey Richards) beat The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus)..
IN THE RING: Larry Sweeney & Shane Hagadorn + The No Remorse Corps + Erick Stevens..
Larry Sweeney tried to recruit the Romero & Richards into Sweet & Sour Inc. but Roderick Strong refused..
Erick Stevens attacked Roderick Strong and they engaged in a heated brawl throughout the entire arena..
TAG MATCH: The Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
TAG MATCH: New Hazard (BxB Hulk & Shingo Takagi) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico..
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Austin Aries to retain the ROH World title..
After the match: Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey tried to recruit Austin Aries into the Age of the Fall..
Tammy "Sunny" Sytch offered money, fame, and sex to Austin Aries - but he turned Sunny down..
Austin Aries left with Lacey while Jacobs & Black harassed Sunny until the Briscoes made the save!
DRAGON GATE RULES MAIN EVENT: Muscle Outlaws defeated Typhoon..
Muscle Outlaws = Genki Horoguchi & Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino..
Typhoon = The Dragon Kid & CIMA & Ryo Saito..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 11, 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts
DARK MATCH: Mitch Franklin defeated ?????..
DARK MATCH: Bob Evans defeated Kyle Durden..
DARK MATCH 3-WAY: Ernie Osiris defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne and Rhett Titus..
4-CORNER SURVIVAL: Erick Stevens defeated Roderick Strong and Rocky Romero and El Generico..
MATCH: Jason Blade defeated Mike Bennet with a Belly-to-back Suplex..
MATCH: "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards defeated Jigsaw w/Mercedes Martinez..
After the match; Eddie Edwards accepted Larry Sweeney's offer to join Sweet & Sour Inc.
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Ruckus) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
SHIMMER MATCH: Sara Del Rey vs. Daizee Haze was interrupted by "Sweet & Sour" Larry Sweeney..
Larry Sweeney bullied contracted Sweet & Sour member Sara Del Rey until she walked out..
Larry Sweeney (with Brent Albright & Chris Hero) threatened to take out little Daizee Haze!
Delirious, Claudio Castagnoli, and Pelle Primeau hit the ring to save poor Daizee Haze!
ELIMINATION MATCH: Delirious & Claudio Castagnoli & Pelle Primeau beat Chris Hero & Brent Albright & Larry Sweeney..
Pelle Primeau was eliminated by Larry Sweeney | Delirious was eliminated by Brent Albright..
Chris Hero was eliminated by Claudio Castagnoli after Ricola-bomb and Sweeney disappeared..
Brent Albright was eliminated by Claudio Castagnoli after a Ricola-bomb (Double C = survivor!)..
MATCH: Davey Richards defeated Kota Ibushi by Submission...
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated Erick Stevens by Arm-bar Submission..
Roderick Strong attacked Erick Stevens' arm and Nigel McGuinness wisely focused on the arm..
BOSTON MASSACRE STREET FIGHT: Kevin Steen defeated Necro Butcher with a Sharpshooter on top of barbed wire!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 12, 2008 - Edison, New Jersey
MATCH: El Generico defeated Jack Evans..
After the match: ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness attacked El Generico to "send a message" to Kevin Steen..
Nigel McGuinness put El Generico in the Arm-bar submission until "Mr. Wrestling Kevin Steen made the save!
MATCH: Jigsaw w/Julius Smokes defeated Mitch Franklin..
IN THE RING: Sweet & Sour Inc. (Larry Sweeney & Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards & Shane Hagadorn & Bobby Dempsey)..
Chris Hero blamed his two ROH title losses on Bobby Dempsey and kicked him out of the group (actually in the face!)..
Larry Sweeney announced that Eddie Edwards was Bobby Dempsey's replacement and Chris Hero's tag team partner..
TAG MATCH: Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Erick Stevens & Pelle Primeau..
GRUDGE MATCH: Brent Albright w/Larry Sweeney defeated Delirious by Arm-bar Submission..
After the match; Larry Sweeney told Brent Albright to break Delirious' arm but then Daizee Haze showed up..
Larry Sweeney changed his mind and ordered Brent Albright to break Daizee's arm but he refused to do that..
Daizee Haze helped Delirious up, and he held her hand and she got freaked out and ran backstage immediately..
NON (FIP) TITLE MATCH: Necro Butcher defeated FIP World Champion Roderick Strong..
Of course, Necro Butcher thought he won the FIP title only to have it snatched away by the referee..
MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Kota Ibushi..
IN THE RING: Tammy "Sunny" Sytch + Larry Sweeney & Sara Del Rey..
Tammy Sytch came out looking for Austin Aries, who turned her down on 3/29 to side with Lacey's Age of the Fall..
Larry Sweeney & Sara Del Rey interrupted Tammy Sytch and Sweeney announced the opening of his "Diva School."
Larry Sweeney said he was grooming Sara Del Rey for the WWE - and she said she was a wrestler NOT a DIVA!
Tammy Sytch surprisingly said she would consider Larry Sweeney's offer but only because of the money....
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "Mr. Wresting" Kevin Steen..
Nigel McGuinness pinned Kevin Steen using the ropes for leverage - and the crowd was PISSED!
Claudio Castagnoli cut a promo on Nigel McGuinness and challenged him for May 10 in New York City..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Davey Richards & Rocky Romero to win their 5th ROH Tag Team titles!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 18, 2008 - Detroit, Michigan
DARK MATCH: "Amazing" N8 Mattsen defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne..
DARK MATCH: Pelle Primeau & Mitch Franklin & Ernie Osiris beat Danny Daniels & Michael Elgin & Michael Nakazawa..
MATCH: Silas Young defeated Rhett Titus (sub for Adam Pearce)..
MATCH: Joey Matthews defeated Jigsaw..
TAG MATCH: Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico..
MATCH: Necro Butcher w/Allison Wonderland defeated Delirious w/Daizee Haze..
TAG MATCH: The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Ruckus) defeated Chris Hero & Brent Albright..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Briscoe Brothers defeated Austin Aries & Kota Ibushi to retain..
After the match; Lacey jumped in the ring and kissed Austin Aries and they left together..
TAG MATCH: Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) beat Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor /
April 19, 2008 - Chicago Ridge, Illinois
DARK MATCH: Danny Daniels & Rhett Titus defeated Trik Davis & Ernie Osirus..
MATCH: Austin Aries defeated Silas Young by Submission..
Jimmy Jacobs confronted Austin Aries, who made it clear he was not joining The Age of the Fall..
MATCH: Mitch Franklin vs. Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne ended in a No Contest after Necro Butcher destroyed them both..
HANDICAP MATCH: Necro Butcher defeated Alex Payne & Mitch Franklin..
After the match; Necro Butcher cut a heated promo insulting former ROH Champion, Takeshi Morishima!
TAG MATCH: Claudio Castagnoli & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Brent Albright)..
Adam Pearce accidentally whacked Brent Albright with a briefcase and Double C hit a Ricola-bomb!
SHIMMER 4-CORNER SURVIVAL: MsChif defeated Lacey and Daizee Haze and Ashley Lane (pinned)..
After the match; Lacey dumped Jimmy Jacobs and quit the Age of the Fall and he broke down crying!
MATCH: Chris Hero w/Larry Sweeney defeated Delirious with a Roaring Elbow..
TAG MATCH: The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) defeated The Briscoe Brothers..
After the match; The Age of the Fall attacked the Briscoes and Jimmy Jacobs spiked Mark Briscoe's arm!
MATCH: Kota Ibushi defeated El Generico..
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: The Age of the Fall defeated The Vulture Squad..
The Age of the Fall = Tyler Black & Zach Gowen (sub for Jimmy Jacobs) & Joey Matthews..
The Vulture Squad = Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw..
IN THE RING: Jimmy Jacobs + Austin Aries + The Age of the Fall + Lacey..
Jimmy Jacobs said Lacey & Austin Aries broke his heart and called out Austin Aries for a confrontation..
The Age of the Fall attacked Austin Aries and Jimmy Jacobs prepared to take Aries out with the spike..
Lacey ran down to the ring and begged Jimmy Jacobs to stop by getting in the middle to sacrifice herself..
Jimmy Jacobs prepared to spike Lacey, but he collapsed and broke down before leaving with the AOTF..
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH: Nigel McGuinness defeated "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen to retain the ROH World title..
And that's a wrap..
May 9, 2008 – Manassas, Virginia
DARK MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Pelle Primeau: After the match, now former SHIMMER champion Sara Del Rey beat the crap out of one of the ROH ringside attendents (Ernie Osiris).
DARK TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Rex Sterling defeated Mitch Franklin & Sean Denny:
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL NON-TITLE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness and Claudio Castagnoli and Damien Wayne: Brent Albright wins by referee stoppage after he destroyed Damien Wayne with knee strikes. Claudio Castagnoli did a post-match angle with Nigel McGuinness, setting a up a future showdown between the two European heavyweights.
MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Erick Stevens: Austin Aries called out Jimmy Jacobs, but he got Erick Stevens instead. After finishing off Stevens, Aries continued to call Jacobs to the ring. Jacobs no-showed, so Aries called him a BITCH!
NO-DQ GRUDGE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Jack Evans:
GRUDGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs defeated Jay Briscoe by Submission: Austin Aries attacked Jimmy Jacobs during his entrance, but the Age of the Fall came out and took care of Aries. Jimmy Jacobs made Jay Briscoe submit, but then refused to release the hold until Austin Aries ran back out for a lengthy brawl with Jacobs.
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black (from the Age of the Fall) by Submission:
MAIN EVENT
Team NOAH (Takeshi Morishima & Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki) defeated The No Remorse Corps (Roderick Strong & Davey Richards & Rocky Romero):
May 10, 2008 – New York City, New York (Hammerstein Ballroom)
FIP WORLD TITLE 3-WAY
Roderick Strong (Champion) defeated Erick Stevens and Go Shiosaki to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards & Rocky Romero):
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
Delirious & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Brent Albright) and The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Jigsaw): Sweet & Sour Inc. was out in full force tonight, with Larry Sweeney, Sara Del Ray, Eddie Edwards, Shane Hagadorn, Johnny Fairplay and a shirtless Bobby Dempsey occupying the ringside area. Julius Smokes was also there representing the Vulture Squad. Sweet & Sour lost due to a mistake by Brent Albright, and Larry Sweeney yelled at Albright after the match. Sweeney ordered Albright to redeem himself by beating up Bobby Dempsey. Albright refused, so the rest of Sweet & Sour, including Jonny Fairplay, beat the crap out of Bobby Dempsey. Sweeney then ordered Albright to finish Dempsey, but instead Albright steam-rolled through all the members of Sweet & Sour!
ROH vs. NOAH MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Naomichi Marufuji by Submission with the Cattle Mutilation:
IN THE RING
Daizee Haze + Delirious + Rhett Titus: Daizee Haze came out to a announce that Ring of Honor had broken its own attendance record. Delirious showed up wearing a tie, and stumbled over his words, before asking the Haze out on a date. Before Daizee could respond, the “sex machine” Rhett Titus interrupted – and he also propositioned the Haze. Daizee departed without taking up either of them on their offer.
BATTLE OF THE BRAWLERS
Takeshi Morishima defeated Necro Butcher with a Back-drop Driver:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE NO-DQ MATCH
Austin Aries & Jay Briscoe defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Jimmy Jacobs pulled out the dreaded spike and spiked Jay Briscoe’s head – causing massive amounts of blood to flow! Jacobs, like he has done before, began whiping the blood from his opponents head and smearing it all over himself – resulting in a wholesome “You Sick F*ck!” chant from the crowd. AOTF member Necro Butcher and the injured Mark Briscoe both got involved. After the match, the Briscoes abandoned Austin Aries – who got his ass kicked by the Age of the Fall in the ring. Jimmy Jacobs said he prefered to hurt Aries emotionally, as opposed to physically.
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Claudio Castagnoli by Submission to retain the ROH World title:
June 6, 2008 – Hartford, Connecticut
[ UP FOR GRABS ]
DARK MATCH: Rhett Titus defeated Bob Evans with a frog splash
DARK MATCH (TOP OF CLASS TROPHY)
Ernie Osiris defeated Mitch Franklin :
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam Pearce) defeated The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus): After the match, Eddie Kingston jumped over the rail and attacked Jigsaw (his opponent tomorrow night) until Ruckus separated them. Kingston confronted Ruckus and wanted to know what side he was on – the Vulture Squad or BLKOUT (from CZW).
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki: “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen made ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness tap out with the Sharpshooter. McGuinness assaulted Steen’s knee with a chair after the match until Go Shiozaki pulled McGuinness off. McGuinness was not happy with Shiozaki and walked out as fans chanted “You Tapped Out!”
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
The Age of the Falls (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Delirious & Pelle Primeau: After the match, Delirious called out Daizee Haze and asked her out on a date. Rhett Titus interrupted and started hitting on the Haze, until she jumped out of the ring and left, leaving Delirious standing in the ring without an answer.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #1)
Austin Aries & American Dragon defeated The No Remorse Corps (Roderick Strong & Davey Richards): They teased a little dissension between Strong and Richards after the match.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #2)
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam Pearce): Larry Sweeney and the rest of Sweet & Sour Inc. blamed the loss on Bobby Dempsey.
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (ROUND #2)
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Austin Aries & American Dragon by DQ: This was also a bitter grudge match between the Age of the Fall and Austin Aries.
MATCH
Shane Hagadorn (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.) defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne:
GRUDGE MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Eddie Edwards (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.):
TRIPLE THREAT RELAXED RULES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeted Necro Butcher and Brent Albright: After the match, Sweet & Sour Inc. attacked Brent Albright and Adam Pearce started whipping him with a leather belt!
TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT (FINALS)
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico to win the vacant ROH World Tag Team titles:
June 7, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RESPECT IS EARNED II (PPV TAPING)
TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
Shane Hagadorn & Mitch Franklin defeated The Osirian Portal (Ophidian & Pharaoh):
DARK MATCH (TOP OF CLASS TROPHY)
Rhett Titus defeated Ernie Osiris to win the ROH Top of the Class Trophy:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw):
MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Davey Richards (of the No Remorse Corps):
SIX MAN TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright & Delirious & Pelle Primeau defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Adam
Pearce & Eddie Edwards w/Larry Sweeney): After the match, Adam Pearce opened the mystery briefcase and pulled out his NWA World championship belt and knocked Brent Albright out with it!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR
Roderick Strong (of the No Remorse Corps) defeated Erick Stevens: The finish saw Roderick Strong slam Erick Stevens off of a ladder through a table! After the match, Larry Sweeney handed Roderick Strong his business card, and offered him a spot in Sweet & Sour Inc.. Roderick declined and threw the card back at Mr. Sweeney. Davey Richards showed up and suggested to Strong that they join Sweet & Sour Inc.. Roderick once again declined, and started to leave, but his parter (Davey Richards) suddenly attacked him! Richards ripped off his No Remorse Corps t-short to reveal a Sweet & Sour Inc. shirt!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World title: After the match, “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson declared that he wanted a title shot on the next PPV.
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated American Dragon & Austin Aries to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
SPECIAL ATTRACTION MATCH
Jigsaw (of the Vulture Squad) defeated Eddie Kingston:
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe:
June 27, 2008 – Dayton, Ohio
[BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY]
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TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Tank Toland [sub for Bobby Dempsey] & Shane Hagadorn w/Larry Sweeney) defeated Mitch Franklin & Silas Young:
MATCH
Tyler Black w/Allison Wonderland defeated Delirious w/Daizee Haze: Allison Wonderland whacked Daizee Haze with her purse, and Rhett Titus came out and carried her backstage. This distracted Delirious long enough for Tyler Black to hit a low-blow and his finisher for the win.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Claudio Castagnoli defeated Jay Briscoe and Brent Albright: After the match, Sweet & Sour Inc. attacked Brent Albright, until Jay Briscoe rescued him. Jay Briscoe and Brent Albright then shook hands.
MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson: The ROH crowd gave both men a standing ovation as they shook hands after the match.
RELAXED RULES (GRUDGE) MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Austin Aries: Midway through the match, Austin Aries grabbed the microphone and said he had no problems with Necro Butcher, and clarified that his beef was with Jimmy Jacobs. Aries refused to fight back whenever Necro was on the offense. Necro ended up getting a chair and smashing it over Aries’ head for the victory. Jimmy Jacobs came out to taunt the unconcious Austin Aries. Jacobs vs. Aries tomorrow night headlines “Vendetta II.”
TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews):
MATCH
Chris Hero defeated Roderick Strong:
CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION MATCH
NWA World champion Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness by DQ: Nigel McGuinness initially pinned Adam Pearce after a huge Lariat, but a NWA referee at ringside ruled that McGuinness would be DQ’d for throwing Pearce over the top rope. The crowd was not happy, and chanted “Dusty Finish!”
June 28, 2008 – Chicago, Illinois
[ VENDETTA II ]
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DARK MATCH
Josh Raymond (aka Josh Abercrombie) & C.J. Otis defeated Kyle Durden & Mitch Franklin:
DARK MATCH
Trik Davis defeated Shane Hollister:
DARK MATCH
“Dirty” Ernie Osirus defeated Egotistico Fantastico: Egotistico Fantastico is former WWE developmental wrestler Robert Anthony, who wrestled under the Ego name before he was signed with WWE. Ego got a “please come back” chant so expect to see him back in Ring of Honor some day.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Delirious w/Daizee Haze defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne & Silas Young: Delious is deliriously “in love” with Daizee Haze and couldn’t keep his eyes off of her when he was on the ring apron.
MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated Jay Briscoe with a Doctor-bomb:
LIGHTS OUT MATCH
Chris Hero (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.) defeated Pelle Primeau: A Light’s Out match is basically the same as a Last Man Standing match.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Age Of The Fall (Necro Butcher & Tyler Black w/Allison Wonderland) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico: After the match, Austin Aries confronted Necro Butcher – asking him why he is the one doing Jimmy Jacobs dirty work all the time.
MATCH
“Double C” Claudio Castagnoli defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson:
NON (SHIMMER) TITLE 3-WAY
Sara Del Rey defeated Daizee Haze and SHIMMER champion MsChif:
IN THE RING
Dave Prazak & MsChif & Sara Del Rey + Larry Sweeney & Adam Pearce: Sara Del Rey demanded a shot at the SHIMMER title, which she still refers to as belonging to her. Larry Sweeney (w/Tank Toland & Bobby Dempsey) and introduced NWA World champion Adam Pearce (w/Shane Hagadorn) and some loser named Jonny Fairplay. Sweeney then introduced the newest member of Sweet & Sour, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Go Shiozaki. Sweeney then introduced….. the Honky Tonk Man!! Honky wanted to sing and dance for the fans, but Larry Sweeney wouldn’t let him and sent him out to the limo to hang out with Sara Del Rey.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Roderick Strong defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Go Shiozaki) by referee stoppage: The referee stopped the match after Albright repeatedly smashed Pearce in the head with knee stikes! After the match, and after recovering, Adam Pearce threw a fire-ball into Brent Albright’s face!
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Jerry Lynn: After the match, Jerry Lynn shook Nigel McGuinness’ hand and presented him with the ROH World belt. The fans chanted “Please Come Back!” and “Thank you, Jerry!”
RELAXED RULES (SUPER GRUDGE) MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs:
July 25, 2008 – Toronto, Ontario
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MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Ruckus:
MATCH
Delirious defeated Kenny Omega by Submission with the Cobra Stretch:
SHIMMER MATCH
“The American Angel” Sara Del Rey defeated “Girl Dynamite” Jennifer Blake: After the match, Sara Del Rey continued to assault Jennifer Blake, but Daizee Haze ran out to make the big save!
MATCH
Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney ended in a 15:00 draw: After the match, the crowd wanted five more minutes, but Larry Sweeney said Shiozaki was only paid for fifteen minutes. Canadian legend Lance Storm showed up, followed by Sweet & Sour legend Chris Hero – who attacked Storm. Erick Stevens came to the rescue and they put two Hero & Sweeney into simulataneous Maple Leaf submissions!
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli: After the match, Bryan Danielson praised the fans and said they were exactly what Ring of Honor was looking for. Danielson promised that their November return would be a double-shot weekend!
MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Roderick Strong:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen to retain the ROH World title:
NO-DISQUALIFICATION SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers & Austin Aries defeated The Age Of The Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Necro Butcher): The match started out as Aries/Jay vs. Jacobs/Black but after interference from Butcher, followed by Mark Briscoe, the match was turned into a six-man-tag. During the match, Jimmy Jacobs handed Necro Butcher a spike and ordered him to use it on Austin Aries. Necro refused to do Jimmy’s dirty work, and walked out on the Age of the Fall.
July 26, 2008 – Detroit, Michigan
[ New Horizons (PPV Taping) ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Mitch Franklin & Silas Young:
4-CORNER SURVIVAL
Erick Stevens defeated Ruckus and Delirious and Shane Hagadorn:
MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated Necro Butcher:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Claudio Castagnoli to retain the ROH World title:
MATCH
Silas Young defeated Kenny Omega:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Roderick Strong & Naomichi Marufuji defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney): Lance Storm appeared during the match to counter interference from Larry Sweeney and even put Sweeney in the Maple Leaf submission.
MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black by referee stoppage: American Dragon used his trademark flurry of stiff elbows to the head until the referee called for the match to be stopped, awarding the victory to Danielson.
THE HONOR RUMBLE
Ruckus wins!: Other participants included; Bobby Dempsey, Sara Del Rey, Necro Butcher, and many others) — Ruckus earns the right to face Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World title on 8/1 in Manassas, VA..
August 1, 2008 – Manassas, Virginia
Ring of Honor
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn):
SINGLES MATCH
Pelle Primeau defeated Rex Starling:
SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus by Submission:
SINGLES MATCH
Roderick Strong defeated Necro Butcher:
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) ended in a 20:00 draw: They wrestled an extra five minutes still without a winner! After the match, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black hit the ring and attacked all four men. When the dust cleared, Austin Aries offered to bury the hatchet with Alex Shelley, but Shelley refused and walked away from Aries.
GRUDGE MATCH
“The Shooter” Brent Albright defeated Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc.:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Ruckus by Submission to retain the ROH World title:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Falls (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: After the match, Alex Shelley ran down and attacked Jacobs & Black, but they fought back and beat down Shelley until Austin Aries made the save! Alex Shelley said he needed some time to think about what Aries said earlier, and actually shook hands with Aries as the show came to a close.
August 2, 2008 – New York City, New York
[DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR VI]
Ring of Honor
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus w/Julius Smokes): After the match, Larry Sweeney tried to recruit the Briscoes into Sweet & Sour Inc., but the Briscoes wouldn’t even dignify that with a response and walked away..
MATCH
“The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Delirious with a Roaring Elbow: Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Eddie Edwards and Bobby Dempsey were supporting Chris Hero from ringside.
MATCH
“Die Hard” Eddie Edwards w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Roderick Strong after interference from Chris Hero: Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Chris Hero and Bobby Dempsey were supporting Eddie Edwards from ringside. “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero interfered and knocked Roderick Strong silly with a stiff Roaring Elbow!
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“The Shooter” Brent Albright defeated “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. by Submission to win the NWA World Heavyweight title: Before the match, reigning NWA World champion Adam Pearce was presented with a brand new “red” championship belt to commemorate the NWA’s 60th anniversary. Sweet & Sour members Larry Sweeney, Bobby Dempsey, Shane Hagadorn, and Sara Del Rey were supporting Adam Pearce from ringside.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher: Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher started the match unified as members of the Age of the Fall, but that relationship slowly disintegrated as the match progressed. Necro Butcher attacked Jimmy Jacobs and walked out of the match – leaving Jacobs to be beaten by his hated rival, Austin Aries, with the Brainbuster/450 Splash combo.
IN THE RING
Delirious & Daizee Haze + “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus: Delirious finally got to ask Daizee Haze out on a date, but Rhett Titus interrupted. Titus revealed that he had Daizee’s face air-brushed on the back of his wrestling tights. Titus left and Daizee broke the heart of Delirious by telling him she just wanted to be friends, citing “it’s not you, it’s me.” This instantly turned Daizee Haze heel in the eyes of the fans!
NOAH SHOWCASE MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Go Shiozaki w/Sweet & Sour Inc.:
SCRAMBLE RULES TAG TEAM MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley):
ROH WORLD TITLE 4-WAY ELIMIMATION MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli and Tyler Black to retain the ROH World title: Naomichi Marufuji was seen watching the match from the sidelines. Danielson elimited Castagnoli. Claudio then turned heel and assaulted Danielson with a Ricola-bomb and crushed his head with a chair! Danielson was easily defeated by Black. This left the ROH World champion to contend with Tyler Black. Nigel McGuinness eventually defeated Tyler Black after two stiff Lariats to retain the ROH World title.
August 15, 2008 – Cleveland, Ohio
[ AGE OF INSANITY ]
Ring of Honor
DARK MATCHES
Shane Hollister & Mitch Franklin defeated The Ninjas
DARK MATCH
Johnny Gargano defeated Sami Callihan
DARK MATCH
Alex Payne & Crank defeated Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash
SINGLES MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated Jigsaw (from the Vulture Squad) with a Swanton-bomb:
GRUDGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus by referee stoppage: Rhett Titus was wearing his wrestling tights that had Daizee Haze’s face air-brushed onto them (like Rick Rude). Jimmy Jacobs came out and offered Delirious a spot in the Age of the Fall. Delirious threw Titus head-first into the guard rail and he was cut open and bled a lot. Delirious followed up with repeated knee strikes to the Titus’ head until the referee stopped the match. Afterwards, Daizee Haze showed up crying and admitted that she was wrong and that she liked Delirious. Delirious, however, left with the Age of the Fall, leaving the Haze standing in the ring with tears in her eyes.
SINGLES MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated The YRR’s Kenny King by Submission:
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Rey w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Sassy Steffy in 30 seconds:
SINGLES MATCH
“Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Ruckus (from the Vulture Squad): Members of Sweet & Sour Inc. interfered in the match and helped Adam Pearce get the victory.
AGE OF THE FALL RULES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black (from the Age of the Fall): Tyler Black declared that the match would be fought under “Age of the Fall” rules, which basically means ‘scientific wrestling.’ After the match, Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious attacked Austin Aries until the Briscoe brothers made the save.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious w/Allison Wonderland): Daizee Haze showed up and chased Allison Wonderland and prevented her from interfering further in the match.
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated Claudio Castagnoli by DQ to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: Claudio Castagnoli turned heel and wouldn’t allow Erick Stevens out of the corner so the referee disqualified him. Crowd didn’t like that finish. After the match, Castagnoli threatened the referee until Bryan Danielson came to the rescue.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki) defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico to retain the ROH World title:
August 16, 2008 – Chicago, Illinois
[ NIGHT OF THE BUTCHER II] Ring of Honor
DARK MATCH
Egotastico Fantastico & Ben Sailer & Nate Bash defeated The Ninjas (Blue & Yellow) & Jaguar Jackson
DARK MATCH
Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne defeated Hunter Matthews to become the King of Des Moines
SINGLES MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen defeated The YRR’s Kenny King by Submission: Mr. Wrestling used the famous Sharp-shooter to force Kenny King to submit.
IN THE RING
Pelle Primeau + Daizee Haze + Jimmy Jacobs & Allison Wonderland + SHIMMER champion MsChif + Delirious: Pelle Primeau came out and issued an open challenge to his former tag team partner, Delirious. Daizee Haze came out and said she was wrong and asked Delirious to go on a date with her. Jimmy Jacobs (w/Allison Wonderland) came out and said Delirious was distracted by the Age of the Fall. MsChif appeared and attacked Daizee Haze. A depressed Delirious came out and attacked Pelle Primeau and hit him with the Panic Attack into the guard rail. Primeau was bloodied, and Delirious applied the claw to Pelle’s crimson mask!
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus) defeated The Briscoe Brothers and Mitch Franklin & Trik Davis and The Phoenix Twins (Tweek & Dash Phoenix):
SINGLES MATCH
El Generico defeated Tyler Black (of the Age of the Fall) with a Brain-buster:
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero w/Larry Sweeney to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries defeated Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli: After the match, a heel Claudio Castagnoli whacked American Dragon with a chair and viciously stomped him into the mat!
SWEET & SOUR GAUNTLET
Roderick Strong defeated Bobby Dempsey:
Roderick Strong defeated Shane Hagadorn:
Roderick Strong defeated “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce:
Roderick Strong defeated “The Knockout Kid” Chris Hero by DQ:
“Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney defeated Roderick Strong after three knockout punched from Chris Hero:
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Go Shiozaki to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title:
NO-DQ GRUDGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Necro Butcher (formerly of the Age of the Fall):
September 13, 2008 – Tokyo, JAPAN
[ BATTLE OF THE BEST ]
SINGLES MATCH
Yamoto defeated “Die Hard” Eddie Edwards:
SINGLES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Ryo Saito:
SINGLES MATCH
Davey Richards defeated Roderick Strong w/Larry Sweeney:
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
El Generico & Shingo Takagi & Dragon Kid defeated Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk:
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
September 14, 2008 – Tokyo, JAPAN
[ THE TOKYO SUMMIT ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro defeated Genba Hirayanagi & Kotaro Suzuki:
SINGLES MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black:
SINGLES MATCH
Kazushi Miyamoto defeated Eddie Edwards:
SINGLES MATCH
Taiji Ishimori defeated El Generico:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Takeshi Morishima & Davey Richards defeated The Briscoe Brothers:
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GHC JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Yoshinobu Kanemaru to win the GHC Junior Heavyweight title:
TAG TEAM MATCH
KENTA & Kota Ibushi vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Katsuhiko Nakajima ended in a 35:00 draw:
SINGLES MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki defeated Roderick Strong:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Jimmy Jacobs to retain ROH World title:
September 19, 2008 – Boston, Massachusetts
[ DRIVEN II – PPV Taping ]
DARK MATCH: “Dirty” Ernie Osiris defeated Frankie Arion..
DARK MATCH: “Brutal” Bob Evans defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne..
SINGLES MATCH
Chasyn Rance w/The YRR defeated Mitch Franklin:
IN THE RING
Austin Aries + Jimmy Jacobs + Delirious: Austin Aries came out to kick off the PPV by cutting a promo on the Age of the Fall. Jimmy Jacobs interrupted for a heated confrontation until Delirious attacked Aries from behind, leading to……
GRUDGE MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Delirious by Submission: After the match, the Age of the Fall issued a beat-down to Austin Aries. Jimmy Jacobs did a senton off the top rope, putting Aries through a table at ringside. Jacobs did this stunt despite Tyler Black’s protest, fearing Jacobs would injure himself when they have an important main event match.
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Ray w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jessie McKay: Jessie McKay is one of the top female wrestlers in Australia, who is touring the United States and is on her way to SHIMMER next month.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Erick Stevens defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce & Eddie Edwards):
GRUDGE MATCH
Chris Hero w/Sweet & Sour Inc. defeated Jerry Lynn:
3-WAY ELIMIMATION MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Go Shiozaki: Claudio Castagnoli was disqualified early for assaulting the referee. Then American Dragon defeated Go Shiozaki by referee stoppage.
TAG TEAM SCRAMBLE
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The YRR (Jason Blade & Kenny King) and The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw) and Necro Butcher (alone?):
SHIMMER MATCH
Daizee Haze defeated Madison Eagles: Madison Eagles is the top female wrestler in Australia, who is touring the United States and is on her way to SHIMMER next month.
SINGLES MATCH
Rhett Titus defeated Josh Daniels:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuiness defeated Roderick Strong to retain the ROH World title:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) to win the ROH World Tag Team titles:
September 20, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[ GLORY BY HONOR VII ]
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated “The Natural” Kenny King:
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce w/Shane Hagadorn defeated “The Shooter” Brent Albright to recapture the NWA World Heavyweight title: The post-match celebration was highlighted by the disturbing sight of Pearce and Hagadorn kissing!
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Go Shiozaki defeated “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: After the match, ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness attacked Kevin Steen and cut a very heel promo hyping his title match with El Generico later!
GHC JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima by Submission to retain the GHC Junior Heavyweight title:
SINGLES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus: After the match, Larry Sweeney offered Erick Stevens a contract with Sweet & Sour Inc. – when Stevens declined he was beat down by members of Sweet & Sour Inc. ..
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards & ??????) defeated Roderick Strong & The Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw):
SINGLES MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki defeated Claudio Castagnoli with a Northern Lights Bomb:
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico to retain the ROH World Heavyweight title:
STEEL CAGE WARFARE
Austin Aries & The Briscoe Brothers defeated The Age of The Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Delirious) and Necro Butcher (one man army): The order of entry was 1) Austin Aries, 2) Tyler Black, 3) Jimmy Jacobs, 4) Necro Butcher, 5) Jay Briscoe, 6) Delirious, 7) Mark Briscoe….. Order of Elimination was, 1) Necro Butcher by Aries and Jacobs, 2) Aries by Jacobs, 3) Delirious by the Briscoes, 4) Jacobs & Black by the Briscoe brothers…… It should also be noted that Delirious “spiked” Daizee Haze during the match.
October 24, 2008 – Danbury, Connecticut
[ RETURN OF THE 187 ]
SINGLES MATCH
Ruckus w/Julius Smokes defeated Jason Blade: Before the match, Jimmy Jacobs started the show with another Age of the Fall rant until ROH Legend Homicide hit the ring. Homicide wondered what happened to Jimmy Jacobs since he left, saying that he turned into some Chris Angel freak. The Age of the Fall attacked Homicide until Ruckus made the save and Homicide had a reunion with J-Train (aka Julius Smokes).
SHIMMER MATCH
Sara Del Rey defeated “The Portuegese Princess” Ariel:
SINGLES MATCH
Rhett Titus defeated Grizzley Redwood with the Razors Edge: Grizzley Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
SINGLES MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Jay Briscoe: After the match, Brent Albright challenged anybody from Sweet & Sour to wrestle him so Larry Sweeney sent out Bobby Dempsey. Albright told Dempsey that the fans love him and he doesn’t need Sweeney. Albright left after promising to get his hands on “Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney..
ANYTHING GOES TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Delirious and Mark Briscoe:
IN THE RING
Prince Nana: Prince Nana (who is now poor) returned to Ring of Honor (there is a God!) and begged for a job, but was quickly escorted out of the arena by security..
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated Claudio Castagnoli:
FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney defeated Austin Aries to retain the FIP World Heavyweight title: Brent Albright showed up and chased Larry Sweeney away so he could not interfere in the match.
4-WAY IRON TAG TEAM MATCH
LAX (Homicide & Hernandez) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico and The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) and Sweet & Sour Inc. (Davey Richards & Chris Hero): LAX had 2 falls, the AOTF had 1 fall, S&S Inc. had 1 fall, and Steen/Generico (the champions) had 0 falls. After the match, Homicide cut a promo praising Ring of Honor and hyped the show in Edison, NJ the following night where LAX will take on the Briscoe brothers.
October 25, 2008 – Edison, New Jersey
[ RING OF HOMICIDE II ]
TAG TEAM MATCH
Alex Payne & Ernie Osiris defeated The Ninjas:
SINGLES MATCH
Vin Gerard defeated Grizzly Redwood: Grizzly Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
ANYTHING GOES MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs defeated Austin Aries:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Delirious & Brodie Lee defeated Up In Smoke (Cheech & Cloudy):
SHIMMER MATCH
Daizee Haze defeated Jessie McKay:
TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Osirian Portal:
FIP HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
FIP World Heavyweight champion Go Shiozaki vs. Necro Butcher ended in a No Contest:
GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Chris Hero (w/Sweet & Sour Inc.):
6-MAN MAYHEM MATCH
Davey Richards beat Claudio Castagnoli and Ruckus and Hallowicked and Jason Blade and Rhett Titus:
SINGLES MATCH
Tyler Black (of the Age of the Fall) defeated Jerry Lynn:
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers (Mark & Jay) defeated LAX (Homicide & Hernandez):
November 7, 2008 – Markham, Ontario
[ THE FRENCH CONNECTION ]
SINGLES MATCH
Erick Stevens defeated “Die Hard” Eddie Edwards: Eddie Edwards spent most of the match working over Erick Stevens’ arm.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Kenny Omega & Kenny King: Kenny King walked out on Canadian star and former WWE developmental wrestler Kenny Omega.. After the match, the Briscoes showed respect for Omega – putting him over in front of the ROH audience..
SINGLES MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated “Big Rig” Brodie Lee by DQ: The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black) showed up and assaulted former AGTF member, Nerco Butcher!
SINGLES MATCH
Jerry Lynn defeated Delirious w/Jimmy Jacobs: The legend Jerry Lynn used his Cradle Pile-driver to finish off the heel Delirious..
GRUDGE MATCH
Davey Richards defeated Roderick Strong: Davey Richards got the victory over his former stable-mate after interference from Eddie Edwards of Sweet & Sour Inc. – Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, & Go Shiozaki attacked Roderick Strong until Erick Stevens made the save!
TAG TEAM MATCH
American Dragon & Austin Aries defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black):
ROH WORLD TITLE 4-WAY ELIMINATION MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated El Generico and Kevin Steen and Go Shiozaki to retain the ROH World title: Order of elimination; 1) El Generico, 2) Go Shiozaki, and 3) Kevin Steen… There was a dramatic near fall at the end of the match, where Steen and most of the fans in attendance, thought that he (Steen) had won the title but they were mistaken. McGuinness took advantage and finished Steen off to retain the ROH championship.
November 8, 2008 – Markham, Ontario
[ BOUND BY HATE ]
DARK MATCH
The Super Smash Brothers (Player Uno & Stupefied) defeated Ernie Osiris & Yellow Ninja ..
SINGLES MATCH
Davey Richards w/Bobby Dempsey defeated Jerry Lynn: Davey Richards finished the legend Jerry Lynn off with the DR-driver.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Kenny King defeated Delirious & Brodie Lee by Countout: Delirious & “Big Rig” Brodie Lee chased Rhett Titus to the back, leaving Kenny King in the ring by himself..
TAG TEAM MATCH
Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong defeated Go Shiozaki & Eddie Edwards w/Shane Hagadorn:
DOG COLLAR MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs by Submission: Tyler Black interfered in the match, but Jimmy Jacobs sent him to the back. Jacobs was severely bloodied during this match!
SINGLES MATCH
Grizzly Redwood defeated Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne: Grizzly Redwood is Mitch Franklin doing a lumberjack gimmick.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Tyler Black and Kenny Omega (submit):
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Necro Butcher defeated Nigel McGuinness by DQ: Delirious & Brodie Lee attacked Necro Butcher for the DQ and continued the assault until El Generico & Kevin Steen made the save..
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain ROH World Tag Team titles
November 21, 2008 – Dayton, Ohio
[ ESCALATION ]
GRUDGE MATCH
Brent Albright defeated Davey Richards:
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
Go Shiozaki beat Rhett Titus and Grizzly Redwood and Sami Callahan:
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Irish Airborn (Jake & David Crist):
GRUDGE MATCH
Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero ended in a No Contest:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles:
GRUDGE MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Claudio Castagnoli:
NON (ROH WORLD) TITLE TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness and Tyler Black:
November 22, 2008 – Chicago Ridge, Illinois
[ RISING ABOVE II PPV ]
TAG TEAM DARK MATCH
The Phoenix Twins defeated Grizzly Redwood & Aaron Stock:
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Briscoe Brothers to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Mark Briscoe was still limping from his leg injury, but vowed to work this high profile PPV match. Mark was limited by his knee and it cost them the match, as he was caught in a Package Pile-driver by Kevin Steen.. After the match, Jay Briscoe got heated and attacked Steen & Generico for a pull-apart brawl!
SHIMMER TITLE MATCH
McChif defeated Sara Del Rey w/Larry Sweeney to retain the SHIMMER Championship:
GRUDGE MATCH
Delirious defeated Rhett Titus: After the match, Delirious whacked Titus with the Top of Class trophy and then proceeded to destroy it with the Panic Attack!
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
Claudio Castagnoli beat Silas Young and Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne and Sami Callahan: You would have to be out of your mind to bet against Claudio Castagnoli in this match. Claudio played with Alex Payne like his name was G.I. Joe. Sugarfoot actually had a brief bust of offense, but was put away by Double C with a Ricola-bomb! After the match, Castagnoli put a chair over Sugarfoot’s head but Bryan Danielson hit the ring to save the rookie from further damage!
SIX MAN TAG TEAM WAR
Sweet & Sour Inc. (Chris Hero & Davey Richards & Go Shiozaki w/Larry Sweeney) defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright & Ace Steel (sub for Erick Stevens): Chicago’s own Ace Steel was a surprise mystery partner to replace the injured Erick Stevens. Crazy Ace had just been released from a WWE developmental contract, but you might remember him best as the guy who played Donald Trump in a WWE parody match with Rosie O’Donnell. The finish of this long match saw Roderick Strong hit a flurry of offense on his old partner, Davey Richards, before locking him in the Stronghold. Sweet & Sour caused a distraction, and Chris Hero came in and whacked Strong with a steel chair from behind! Richards ended up on top of Strong for the 1-2-3 to give Sweet & Sour Inc. the tainted victory!
I QUIT MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs w/Tyler Black: Before the match, Austin Aries said that Jimmy Jacobs had Tyler Black in his corner to watch his back. Aries said he didn’t need anybody in his corner. Aries said the only way Jacobs is going to get out of this is to say I QUIT. I guess the match can also end if Tyler Black throws in the towel for Jacobs. A few minutes into the match, Jacobs found a chain under the ring and jammed it into Aries face – causing the blood to flow! Jacobs continued the assault and wrapped the chain around Aries’ neck. Jacobs pulled up on the chain, and the referee asked the bloody Aries “do you want to quit?” – but got no response. Both men were physically exhausted at this point, but still managed to perform some pretty crazy moves. Jacobs continued to assault and brutalize Aries, who absolutely refused to say I QUIT. Jacobs chained Aries to a chair in the middle of the ring and grabbed a chair. Jacobs prepared to swing the chair at Aries’ head, but Lacey suddenly appeared on the ring apron. Lacey had a white towel and was thinking about throwing it in to stop the match and save Aries. Jacobs taunted Lacey and threatened to spike Aries in the throat! Jacobs grabbed Lacey by the hair, but Lacey fought back and slapped Jacobs! Aries broke loose of the chains and went after Jacobs! Aries did the most insane dive through the ropes spearing Jacobs against the ring barrier! Aries hit Jacobs with the brain-buster on a flattened folding chair! Aries grabbed the chain and smashed it into Jacobs’ forehead – causing the blood to flow! Aries tied Jacobs to the corner of the ring using the chain. Aries proceeded to punish Jacobs mercilessly. Aries would not allow the referee to ask Jimmy if he wanted to quit, so he could dish out the more punishment! Aries confiscated the microphone and continued to murder Jimmy Jacobs. Aries set up Jacobs on a table at ringside and placed a chair on top of him. Aries went to the top rope but Jacobs threw the chair up and stunned Aries. Both men found themselves perched on the turnbuckle, but they both fell down and crashed through the table!! Both men were a bloody mess and still refused to say I QUIT. Back inside the ring they exchanged punches until Jacobs kicked Aries between the legs! Jacobs cinched in the Guillotine Choke, then some knee strikes to the head, followed by a front chancery. Aries refused to quit, and had to release the hold. Tyler Black tossed the spike into the ring for Jacobs. Aries ducked the spike and delivered a series of knees strikes to the bloody head of Jacobs. Aries kicked Jacobs in the head once more and put him in the Crossface! Aries grabbed the spike and threatened to spike Jacobs. Black got on the ring apron to throw in the towel, but Lacey took it away from him! They wanted to force Jacobs to say I QUIT. Aries began stabbing Jacobs in the head until he screamed the words I QUIT!!!! Lacey took off, and Austin Aries wondered where she went. Jimmy Jacobs yelled at Tyler Black for not throwing in the towel. Black wanted to go after Aries, but Jacobs wouldn’t let him. So Tyler Black jumped out of the ring and walked out on Jimmy Jacobs. Amazing Match!!!!!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson to retain the ROH World title: American Dragon has grown out his hair and looks a bit like a bum, but he is still in phenomenal shape. Neither man wanted to make the first mistake, so the match started slow and methodical. Danielson was selling a leg injury, and it was a clear target for McGuinness. Midway through the match, Danielson showed great balance by doing a dive off the top rope onto McGuinness on the floor. McGuinness wanted to use a chair, but the referee pulled it away from him. With the referee distracted, Claudio Castagnoli showed up and smashed Danielson from behind with a chair – causing the blood to flow! It looked like Danielson was going to get counted out, but Alex “Sugerfoot” Payne came out and dragged him back to the ring to beat the count! McGuinness smashed Danielson with a Lariat, but could only get a two-count. McGuinness locked in the Half-crab on the bloody American Dragon. Danielson slowly crawled to the ropes and broke the hold. McGuinness ruthlessly assaulted the Danielson’s injured leg. Both men started exchanging European uppercuts! Danielson reversed the Jawbreaker Lariat into the Triangle Choke! The crowd became unglued thinking they were going to witness a title change. It looked like McGuinness was starting to pass out, but he mounted a come-back. McGuinness got out, but Danielson came within an eyelash of winning with a Small Package! Danielson began smashing McGuinness with his trademark elbow smashes but was so exhausted that he nearly passed out himself. Danielson suddenly woke up and continued with the most intense elbow smashes in the history of elbow smashes. Danielson followed up with the dreaded Cattle Mutilation, but McGuinness simply refused to tap out!! McGuinness squirmed out and escaped certain doom once more. McGuinness managed to connect with the Tower of London to slow the offense of American Dragon. Nigel McGuinness killed Bryan Danielson with a sick Lariat, but could only get a two-count. Nigel then proceeded to deliver repeated elbow smashes to the head of Danielson. Both men got to their feet and started punching, slapping, and smashing each other. McGuinness finally put Danielson down for the count with a brutal Jawbreaker Lariat!!!! McGuinness once again retains the ROH World championship in a spectacular title match….. Another Amazing Match!
(NON-PPV) SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Samoa Joe defeated Tyler Black by Submission:
December 5, 2008 – Collinsville, Illinois
[ WRESTLING AT THE GATEWAY ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Kenny King:
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rhett Titus & Sal Rinuaro defeated Grizzley Redwood & Bushwhacker Luke:
MATCH
Bao Nguyen defeated Tony Kozina:
TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Sweet & Sour Inc. (Davey Richards & Bobby Dempsey) and Brent Albright & Erick Stevens and Irish Airborne (Jake & Dave Crist): The Briscoes earn the right to face two Japanese legends at Final Battle..
GRUDGE MATCH
Necro Butcher & Ace Steele defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious): Daizee Haze (local favorite) showed up and convinced Delirious not to use a spike..
GRUDGE MATCH
Tyler Black defeated Austin Aries:
MAIN EVENT
American Dragon & Jerry Lynn defeated Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli:
December 26, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[ ALL-STAR EXTRAVAGANZA ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Rhett Titus:
SINGLES MATCH
Chris Hero defeated Erick Stevens:
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima defeated Roderick Strong & Brent Albright:
PRO WRESTLING NOAH MATCH
Takeshi Morishima defeated Go Shiozaki:
3-WAY ELIMINATION TAG TEAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards) and Nigel McGuiness & Claudio Castagnoli:
DREAM MATCH
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Austin Aries:
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Delirious) defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico & Necro Butcher: Davey Richards interfered..
DREAM MATCH
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Jerry Lynn:
December 27, 2008 – New York City, New York
[ FINAL BATTLE 2008 ]
SINGLES MATCH
Kenny Omega defeated Claudio Castagnoli: Canadian born Kenny Omega reversed the Ricola-bomb on his way to an upset victory!
4-CORNER SURVIVAL
Jerry Lynn beat Chris Hero and Necro Butcher and Rhett Titus: Jerry Lynn pinned Chris Hero after a Cradle Pile-driver..
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious) to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles: Before the match, Jimmy Jacobs cut a promo on former AOTF member Necro Butcher, calling him a Hollywood sellout. Delirious then attacked Necro until Steen & Generico made the save. Daizee Haze showed up and Jacobs threatened to Spike her but Delirious stepped in to prevent it from happening! Steen pushed Jacobs into the ring to start their scheduled match. After the match, Jimmy Jacobs scolded Delirious and walked out on him.
SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Brent Albright & Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens defeated Go Shiozaki & The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards): After the match, the American Wolves walked out on Go Shiozaki and the crowd booed Shiozaki out of the building..
TAG TEAM DREAM MATCH
The Briscoe Brothers defeated Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima: After the match, the American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & ??????) attacked the Briscoes until Steen & Generico made the save! Albright, Strong, and Stevens also showed up to defend against Sweet & Sour Incorporated. Albright said S&S was ruining ROH and begged Cary Silken for Steel Cage Warfare!
GRUDGE MATCH
Austin Aries defeated Tyler Black: Austin Aries scored the victory after botched interference from Jimmy Jacobs. Jacobs then attacked Black, and Aries jumped back into the ring with a chair to protect Black. However, Aries turned heel and whacked Black with the chair and formed an shocking alliance with Jimmy Jacobs!!
ROH WORLD TITLE MATCH
Nigel McGuinness defeated Naomichi Marufuji to retain the ROH World title: After the match, Jerry Lynn came out and praised Nigel McGuinness as ROH champion. Nigel was a total heel, and compared him to Mickie Rourke (from the movie “The Wrestler”). Lynn challenged McGuinness to a title match and Nigel just took off without a response..
IN THE RING: Prince Nana showed up once again begging for a job in Ring of Honor, but was unceremoneously escorted out of the building by ROH security. Man, I miss Prince Nana!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR
“American Dragon” Bryan Danielson defeated Takeshi Morishima by Submission: What a long brutal history these two have, including Morishima causing Danielson’s well documented eye injury. Takeshi Morishima passed out in the Cattle Mutilation at the hands of the American Dragon..