ROH 2002 Results
Ring of Honor - The Era of Honor Begins
February 23, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad defeated Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger..
The CSC came out unscheduled and professed their homosexuality and then kissed in the middle of the ring!
Da Hit Squad hit the ring and took them out in a match..
Da Hit Squad "DudleyBombed" Allison Danger through a table after the match was over..
MATCH: The Amazing Red defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe..
MATCH: Xavier defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews..
TAG MATCH: The Boogie Knights (Drake & Tobin) defeated The Natural Born Sinnerz (Homicide/Boogaloo) by DQ..
ELIMINATION 6-WAY: Quiet Storm defeated Red, Jose Maximo, Joel Maximo, Brian XL, Chris Devine (Mikey Whipwreck as referee)..
MATCH: Prince Nana defeated "Towel Boy" Eric Tuttle..
TAG MATCH: Spanky & Ikaika Loa defeated Oz & Michael Shane (Spanky wins an ROH Contract)..
MATCH: Super Crazy defeated Eddie Guerrero to become first IWA Intercontinental champion..
THREE-WAY MATCH: Low Ki defeated Christopher Daniels and American Dragon..
All three agreed to a Round Robin challenge next month..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - The Round Robin Challenge
March 30, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #1: Christopher Daniels defeated American Dragon..
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Prince Nana & Eric Tuttle w/Simply Lucious..
As expected, Prince Nana immediately walked out on Eric Tuttle..
The Christopher Street Connection showed up and confronted Da Hit Squad..
Da Hit Squad gorilla pressed Eric Tuttle over their head and tossed him over the top onto the CSC!
Da Hit Squad then attacked Simply Lucious and tossed her over the top onto the CSC, Tuttle AND Nana..
Prince Nana dragged the unconscious Simply Lucious backstage by her hair!
TAG MATCH: Joey Matthews & Christian York defeated C.W. Anderson & Elax..
Even though C.W. was pinned, he blamed Elax for the loss and turned on him after the match!
MATCH: Xavier defeated James Maritato (formerly Little Guido)..
TAG MATCH: The Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogaloo) defeated The Boogie Knights..
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #2: Low Ki defeated Christopher Daniels..
MATCH: Paul London defeated Chris Marvel by referee stoppage after Marvel broke his leg legit..
MATCH: Spanky defeated Jay Briscoe..
TAG TEAM 3-WAY: The SAT defeated Amazing Red & Brian XL and Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm)..
Divine Storm was eliminated first when Amazing Red pinned Quiet Storm..
The SAT won after Amazing Red and Brian XL failed to co-operate and argued..
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #3: American Dragon defeated Low Ki..
Ken Shamrock came out before the match and made himself the special guest referee..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Night of Appreciation
April 27, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
3-WAY TAG: Da Hit Squad defeated Prince Nana & Simply Luscious and Christopher Street Connection..
Da Hit Squad opened the show unscheduled and called out the Christopher Street Connection for a brawl..
Allison Danger (who was put through a table last month) came out and started yelling at Da Hit Squad..
Allison Danger said it was going to be a Three-Way Dance and brings out the team of Prince Nana & Elax..
A few minutes later, Prince Nana threw Elax out of the ring and choose Simply Lucious as his partner..
Mafia hit Simply Lucious with a vicious Burning Hammer and pinned her for the victory!
After the match, Da Hit Squad put Elax through a table off the top rope!
MATCH: Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe defeated Tony Mamaluke..
TAG MATCH: Divine Storm defeated Christian York & Joey Matthews..
TRIPLE THREAT: James Maritato defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews and Xavier..
MATCH: Low Ki defeated A.J. Styles..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & DeVito) defeated The Ring Crew Express (Marcos & Dunn)..
MATCH: Donovan Morgan defeated "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels..
TWA GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London vs John Hope vs Michael Shane vs Spanky vs American Dragon..
All participants are students at Shawn Michaels' Texas Wrestling Academy trained by Rudy Boy Gonzales..
Paul London pinned John Hope after a shooting star press..
Michael Shane pinned Paul London..
Spanky pinned Michael Shane..
Spanky pinned American Dragon in the finals..
IN THE RING: ROH Elite..
Spanky, American Dragon, Chris Daniels, Xavier, Jay Brisco, Prince Nana, Scoot Andrews, Low Ki..
The aforementioned wrestlers all entered the ring and took turns talking about the ROH title Tournament..
They later added AJ Styles, Jerry Lynn, Doug Williams, Jody Fleisch, Jonny Storm, Paul London & Red..
MAIN EVENT: Eddy Guerrero & Amazing Red defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo)..
Eddy Guerrero was the reigning WWF Intercontinental champion at this point..
The ROH locker room was shown standing near the entrance way paying their respect to Eddy Guerrero..
Brian XL came out after the match and complained about Red dumping him to team with Eddy Guerrero..
Eddy Guerrero made short work of Brian XL, hitting a powerbomb, suplex, and nailing a frog splash!
Eddy Guerrero held back tears as the ROH fans chanted his name and cheered as a show of respect..
The crowd chanted "We will miss you!" as Eddy gave his farwell speech and thanked his family and god..
Eddy also thanked the fans and the wrestlers (his brothers) for supporting him in his uphill battle..
Eddy also thanked ROH promoter Rob Feinstein for believing in him and said the fans should be proud of ROH..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Road to the Title
June 22, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
Ring Announcer: Bob Artese.
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT ROUND #1:
American Dragon defeated Bio-Hazard (Block C)..
Spanky defeated Paul London (Block A)..
Doug Williams defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe (Block C)..
Jody Fleisch defeated Jonny Storm (Block A)..
Low Ki defeated Prince Nana by referee stoppage after a roundhouse kick to the head (Block D)..
The Amazing Red defeated Xavier (Block D)..
Christopher Daniels defeated Scoot Andrews (Block B) - Simply Lucious is named the 1st member of the Prophecy..
A.J. Styles defeated Jerry Lynn (Block B)..
WOMANS MATCH: Sumie Sakai w/Scoot Andrews defeated Simply Luscious w/Chris Daniels..
PROMO & BRAWL: Dunn/Marcos + Da Hit Squad + Divine Storm + SAT + CSC + Carnage Crew + Sinnerz..
The teen tag team of Dunn and Marcos came out and proclaimed that they were the top tag team in ROH!
Da Hit Squad came out, and recklessly tossed Dunn & Marcos around and beat the crap out of them..
Da Hit Squad then talked to the crowd, to keep them pumped up as it was the end of intermission time..
Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm) came out next and brawled with Da Hit Squad..
The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo) came out to help Divine Storm in their fight against Da Hit Squad..
The Christopher Street Connection and Carnage Crew and Natural Born Sinnerz joined in for a lenthy brawl!
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT ROUND #2:
Spanky defeated Jody Fleisch..
Doug Williams defeated American Dragon..
Low Ki defeated The Amazing Red (Incredible Match)..
Christopher Daniels defeated A.J. Styles..
IN THE RING:
Chris Daniels, Spanky, Low Ki, and Doug Williams all ended up in the ring together..
Announder Donnie B. announced that Ring of Honor would start High Impact TV on WGTW in September..
They then unveiled the new Ring of Honor Title belt to show the four wrestlers what they are fighting for..
Low Ki attacked Chris Daniels, and there was a cluster of a pull-aparts that lasted forever..
Low Ki locked the Dragon Clutch on Chris Daniels and wouldn't leg go for the longest time..
The crowd just wound up leaving during this, the belt was never actually shown..
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT 4-WAY FINAL TOOK PLACE AT CROWING A CHAMPION..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Crowning a Champion
July 27, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated Jeremy Lopez..
TAG MATCH: Joey Matthews & Christian York w/Alexis Laree beat Prince Nana & Jacobs Ladder..
Due to his match with Low Ki last month, Prince Nana said no one was allowed to touch his head or neck..
Prince Nana took a shot to the head and bailed out and left his new protege to get beat up and pinned..
IN THE RING: Christian York & Joey Matthews w/Alexis Laree + Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger..
The Christopher Street Connection came out, and made a pass at Christian York & Joey Matthews.
Allison Danger decided that Christain York & Joey Matthews weren't "butch enough" for them..
Allison Danger then hit on Alexis Laree, so Laree punched her out and had a catfight with Danger!
The CSC grabbed Alexis Laree and took her over their knee so Allison Danger could spank her!
ROH CONTRACT MATCH: Michael Shane & Bio-Hazard defeated Paul London & Don Juan..
TWA trainer Rudy Boy Gonzales was at ringside as usual to watch over his students..
Michael Shane pinned Don Juan and Paul London pinned Biohazard simoltaneously..
The referee only counted 1-2-3 giving the win, and ROH contract, to Michael Shane!
Michael Shane called himself the "Showstoppa" and Paul London took exception to that claim!
Michael Shane and Paul London started to fight until London missed the Shooting Star Press!
Michael Shane climbed up to the top rope and went for the Picture Perfect Elbow -- but missed!
The fight was broken up by Rudy Boy Gonzales, Don Juan and Biohazard....................
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm)..
MATCH: James Maritato (formerly Little Guido) defeated Jay Briscoe..
BUNKHOUSE MATCH: Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogalou) defeated Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Tony DeVito).
They used a Bull Rope, Boots, a Cow Bell & Barbed Wire during the match where all four wrestlers bled..
Homicide put a Cripple Crossface variation on DeVito with barbed wire across his face and DeVito tapped out!
The Carnage Crew went on the attack after the match until Da Hit Squad made the save..
Homicide pushed Da Hit Squad away and said he didn't need any help!
NWA-TNA X-TITLE 3-WAY: A.J. Styles defeated David Young and Adam Jacobs to retain..
IN THE RING: Rudy Boy Gonzales..
Rudy Boy Gonzales reamed out Steve Corino for making fun of him on commentary.
Rudy Boy appointed American Dragon as his TWA Student of Choice to get revenge on Corino for him on 9/21..
SIX MAN TAG: Dunn & Marcos & Mike Tobin defeated Brian XL & Dixie & Black Gordon..
After the match, a large man in a suit (Slugger) Choke-slammed Dunn & Marcos (Ring Crew Express)..
MATCH: Scoot Andrews defeated Xavier..
Stipulation was that if Scoot Andrews won, he would get to remain in Ring of Honor..
IRON MAN MATCH: Low Ki beat Chris Daniels w/Simply Lucious and Spanky and Doug Williams to win the ROH title..
The final score was Low Ki 3; Daniels 2; Spanky -1; Williams -1 (2 points for each pinfall, -1 if you are pinned).
Christopher Daniels was sure to point out that he was never pinned, and even scored a pinfall on Low Ki!
Everyone shook hands after the match, except for Christopher Daniels, who walked out with Simply Lucious!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Honor Comes To Boston
August 24, 2002 - Wakefield, MA
OPENING MATCH: Amazing Red defeated Quiet Storm..
After the match, Special K (Izzy, Dixie, Brian XL, Elax) attacked Red & Quiet Storm..
The SAT and Chris Divine made the save, leading into the next match..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT & Chris Devine defeated Special K (Izzy & Dixie & Brian XL)..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Low Ki defeated Chris Devine in less than a minute to retain..
TAG MATCH: Christopher St. Connection defeated Marcos and Dunn..
MATCH: "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews defeated Mike Tobin in a short match..
MATCH: Xavier defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews..
MATCH: Michael Shane w/Biohazard defeated Paul London..
Michael Shane faked an ankle injury, which made Paul London back off, and Shane scored the pin!
Simply Lucious came out and offered Michael Shane a spot in the Prophecy..
Michael Shane superkicked Simply Lucious AND Rudy Boy Gonzales and he and Biohazard double-teamed Paul London..
MATCH: American Dragon vs Donovan Morgan ended in a time limit DRAW..
BOSTON MASSACRE MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Carnage Crew (DeVito & Loc)..
Da Hit Squad brought out two pieces of plywood with barbed wire attached to it!
MATCH: Biohazard w/Michael Shane defeated Don Juan..
NECW TITLE MATCH: Alex Arion defeated Maverick Wylde..
TAG MATCH: Natural Born Sinners defeated Tony Marmaluke & James Maritato..
MATCH: Mark Briscoe defeated Jay Briscoe..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Low Ki defeated AJ Styles to retain..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Unscripted
September 21, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
IN THE RING: Paul London + American Dragon + Michael Shane..
Explaination of no Spanky (he was entered in the tag tournament as London's partner)..
Paul Landon introduced American Dragon as his new partner (Dragon was supposed to face Corino)..
Michael Shane came out and verbally ran down Paul London, saying he chose the wrong partner..
Paul London & Michael Shane briefly brawled before London hit a crazy shooting star press from the top to the floor!
Paul London challenged Michael Shane to a street fight TONIGHT..
American Dragon then said he guesses he didn't have a partner now, but he had an idea..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: Christopher Daniels & Donovan Morgan w/Simply Lusicous defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo)..
A planted woman (Trinity) in the crowd did a run-in, hitting an Orihara moonsault on Daniels and Luscious..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: East Coast Connection (Dick Togo & Ikuto Hidaka) defeated The FBI (James Maritato & Tony Mamaluke)..
Before the match, Maritato & Mamaluke argued over which entrance music they would submit to the sound guy..
Tony Mamaluke & James Maritato argued throughout the match and failed to work as a team..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Capetta (debut) + F.B.I. (Maritato & Mamaluke)..
Michael Capetta came out for his first ever interview segment in Ring of Honor..
James Maritato said that Tony Mamaluke's comedic shenanigans were sidetracking their success..
Tony Mamaluke offered a handshake but instead nailed James Maritato with a overhead belly-to-bely suplex!
MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated James Maritato after a low-blow and pin with a bloodied Maritato holding the ropes..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: American Dragon & Mike Modest (ROH debut) defeated Divine Storm (Chris Devine & Quiet Storm)..
IN THE RING: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) & The Carnage Crew (H.C. Loc & Tony Devito)..
Before the event, The Carnage Crew attacked Da Hit Squad during the fan fest (angry for not being in the Tourny)..
The Carnage Crew once again attacked Da Hit Squad, who were coming out for their match against the Natural Born Sinners..
The Carnage Crew "supposedly" attacked the Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogalou) backstage off-camera..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan beat The East Coast Connection (Dick Togo & Ikuto Hidaka)..
MATCH: Alex Arion w/Prince Nana defeated Dunn w/Marcos with a top rope splash..
After the match, Prince Nana & Marcos had a brawl..
Prince Nana ordered Alex Arion to wax his shoes, so Alex Arion knocked him out!
A big black man with dreadlocks entered the ring and attacked the referee..
IN THE RING: The Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger & Japanese Pool Boy + Alexis Laree..
Christopher Street Connection came out and kissed Prince Nana's injured head..
The CSC confessed their love for eachother and then starting kissing in the middle of the ring!
Alexis Laree hit the ring and took out all three men with some impressive offense..
A large mysterious black man appeared and ran-in (this was cut out of video release)..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier defeated Low Ki to win the ROH Title!
After the match, Xavier became a member of the Prophecy along with Chris Daniels, Donovan Morgan & Simply Luscious..
MATCH: Takao Omori defeated Sonny Siaki (sub for Michael Modest)..
IN THE RING: C.M. Punk & Colt Cabana cut promos hyping their November 9 ROH debuts..
MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Amazing Red..
After the match, Dixie & Elax (of Special K) ran out and attacked Amazing Red..
The SAT (Jose & Joel) came out to make the save and get rid of Dixie and hit a Spanish Fly on Elax..
STREET FIGHT: Paul London defeated Michael Shane with a shooting star press off a ladder!
Paul London had a death wish;
~~~Flying headscissors from the top out of the ring..
~~~Vaulted over an eight foot ladder to be caught in a powerbomb..
~~~Ran up a ladder leaning in the corner to do a somersault dive to the outside!
~~~Paul London climbed the ladder as the crowd chanted "Please Don't Die!" and he hit a crazy SSP on Shane!
Michael Shane bled heavily..
Michael Shane attacked Paul London after the match after they shook hands and hugged in the ring..
TAG MATCH: Christopher Daniels & Donovan Morgan b American Dragon & Mike Modest..
Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan win the Ring of Honor tag team titles!
Chris Daniels proclaimes that the Prophecy holds all the Gold, therefore have ALL the power!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor "Glory By Honor"
October 5, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
KICKOFF: Ring announcer Stephen DeAngelis opened the show with a ten bell salute to Ted Petty..
TAG SCRAMBLE: Homicide (alone) defeated Special K (Izzy/Dixie) & The SAT & Divine Storm..
The Backseat Boys (Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere) jumped the rail and challenged Homicide to find a partner..
This was the beginning of the CZW "Invasion" -- ROH & CZW have agreed to "work together" in the near future..
Steve Corino accepted the challenge and joined Homicide..
TAG MATCH: The Backseat Boyz (Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere) defeated Homicide & Steve Corino..
Steve Corino turned on Homicide leading up to the finish..
IN THE RING: Rob Feinstein + John Zandig & CZW Roster..
Rob Feinstein came to the ring to thunderous boos..
CZW Owner John Zandig came out with the Backseats, Wifebeater, Nate Hatred, and Adam Flash (CZW wrestlers)..
They spoke about the indy wars in Philly and promoted a double header on November 9..
INTERGENDER MATCH: Christopher Street Connection & Allison Danger beat Joey Matthews & Christian York & Alexis Laree..
Japanese Pool Boy was out at ringside with Christopher Street Connection..
The CSC hit the Gay Basher on Alexis Laree and the cowardly Allison Danger came in for the pin..
After the match, Christian York & Joey Matthews beat the snot out of Japanese Pool Boy..
FBI MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated James Maritato to win the rights to use the FBI name/gimmick..
MATCH: Amazing Red defeated Ikuto Hidaka with the Infra-Red followed by the Code Red..
EXTREME TEXAS WRESTLING TV TITLE MATCH: Fast Eddie defeated Don Juan to retain..
TEXAS DEATH MATCH: Steve Corino defeated Rudy Boy Gonzalez with a Cobra Clutch..
After the match, Michael Shane & Biohazard aided Steve Corino in further laying out Rudy Gonzalez..
Paul London made the save and jumped off a ladder at Shane/Hazard but overshot and landed in the crowd!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR: Low Ki defeated Samoa Joe (representing The Prophecy)..
After the match, Samoa Joe turned his back on Prophecy policy and shook hands with Low Ki..
MATCH: Prince Nana defeated Special K's Elax..
After the match Dunn & Marcos confronted Prince Nana for what he did to them last month!
Prince Nana just left the ring and walked away from the challenge..
A mystery big black man (Slugger) showed up and destroyed Dunn & Marcos..
TAG MATCH: Insane Clown Posse defeated Oman Tortuga & Diablo Santiago..
Crowd absolutely dispised the surprise appearance by the ICP, chanting "don't come back" after the match..
This was so embarassing that it was left off the RF Video/ROH home release..
NON TITLE MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Xavier (ROH Champion)..
TAG MATCH: Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Tony DeVito) vs Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) was a NO CONTEST..
After a piledriver on Mafia off the stage through a table for an injury angle..
TRIPLE THREAT: Michael Shane defeated Spanky and Paul London..
Paul London was eliminated first, leaving Spanky and Michael Shane to settle their feud..
Michael Shane pinned Spanky to win the match and cut a heel promo telling the fans "Eat me!"..
HANDSHAKE MATCH: Christopher Daniels w/Simply Lucious defeated Doug Williams..
If Chris Daniels wins, then Doug Williams is not allowed to shake hands in ROH ever again..
If Doug Williams wins, then Chris Daniels has to dispand the Prophecy and adhere to the Code of Honor..
Chris Daniels pinned Doug Williams then offered a handshake just to make fun of him..
Jay Briscoe & Dick Togo (on crutches) attacked Chris Daniels after the match..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - All Star Extravaganza
November 9, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
DARK MATCH: Homicide defeated Prince Nana with an STF..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT beat Special K (Dixie/Joey Matthews) & Divine Storm & Da Hit Squad..
FIRST ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Michael Shane defeated C.M. Punk with his hands on the ropes..
SECOND ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London defeated Michael Shane..
Michael Shane walked out and refused to shake Paul London's hand, but he was intercepted in the entrance..
SURPRISE APPEARANCE: Tommy Dreamer!!
Tommy Dreamer dragged Michael Shane back to the ring and demanded he shake Paul London's hand..
Tommy Dreamer received a pop that rattled the basketball hoops in the gymnasium..
Tommy Dreamer joked that now that he works for WWE, he actually gets a paycheck for working..
Tommy Dreamer spoke of how he gets ROH tapes every month and it can't help but remind him of ECW..
Tommy Dreamer cut a great promo about the importance of the Ring of Honor promotion..
Michael Shane attacked Paul London again, so Tommy Dreamer laid Shane out with a DDT!
Tommy Dreamer shook Paul London's hand and raised his arm, then left to his old ECW entrance music..
THIRD ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London defeated Amazing Red..
FORTH ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: American Dragon defeated Paul London by tap out to the Cattle Mutilation..
6-MAN TAG: Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan & Samoa Joe defeated Low Ki & Doug Williams & Homicide..
The Tag Team titles (held by Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan) were on the line here..
Homicide replaced Mike Modest in this match..
Samoa Joe knocked Homicide out cold with a sleeper leg clutch submission..
WOMANS MATCH: Alexis Laree defeated Allison Danger w/Mace Mendoza..
After the match, Mace attacked Danger..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & DeVito) defeated The Ring Crew Express (Dunn & Marcos)..
The ring crew consisted of Marcos & Dunn..
Carnage Crew won with a second rope stuff piledriver on Marcos..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Capetta & J.T. Smith..
Capetta introduces former ECW mainstay J.T. Smith..
Smith got some adulation from the crowd..
Two men hit th ring, but they were taken out by the as-yet-to-be-named large black man..
The Black Man shook J.T. Smith's hand and left..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lusicious defeated Jay Briscoe to retain..
FINALS OF THE GAUNTLY MATCH: A.J. Styles defeated American Dragon with the Styles Clash..
AJ Styles wins a title match with ROH champion Xavier..
A bunch of the fans filed out in an attempt to make the 8:00 belltime at the Combat Zone Wrestling show 4 blocks away..
MAIN EVENT: Shinjiro Otani & Masato Tanaka defeated Steve Corino & Low Ki..
Low Ki was replacing Spanky (who signed with the WWE this past week)..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Scramble Madness
November 16, 2002 - Wakefield, MA
KICKOFF: Mark Briscoe & Mystery Partner vs Jay Briscoe & Mystery Partner..
Mark Briscoe picked Chris Daniels as his mystery partner and has apparently joined The Prophecy..
Jay Briscoe picked The Amazing Red as his mystery partner..
Chris Daniels ended up pinning Red with the Last Rites..
Chris Daniels told The Briscoe's parents that HE was Mark's family now..
INTERGENDER MATCH: Alexis Laree beat Mace Mendoza (of the Christopher St. Connection) w/Allison Danger..
After the match, Allison Danger kissed Alexis Laree, so Alexis knocked her out with a DDT!
NON (ROH) TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lucious defeated Jeremy Lopez with a 450 to retain..
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Tony Mamulake & Matt Thompson (6'8 Rookie)..
Matt Thompson pulled off an impressive Spingboard Moonsault, and a flying spinwheel kick!
Tony Mamaluke had Monsta Mack in a submission, when Mafia hit Matt Thompson with the Burning Hammer for the 3-count!
Monsta Mack was tapping out while the referee was counting 1-2-3 for Mafia..
SCRAMBLE MADNESS: The SAT & Divine Storm & Red w/Trinity beat Special K (Izzy, Joey, AngelDust, Deranged, Slim J)..
Special K did a cool spot where 2 of them springboarded off the tope and 3 tope all to the outside onto their opponents..
The SAT & Divine Storm hit an amazing four corners sit-out powerbomb on four members of Special K off the top rope!
Special K hit 4-way stereo moonsaults on four of their opponents that looked really cool..
Amazing Red hit the InfraRed on AngelDust and pinned him to win the Scramble Madness match!
HANDICAP MATCH: Samoa Joe defeated The Ring Crew Express (Dunn and Marcos)..
STREET MATCH: Paul London & Rudy Boy defeated Bio Hazard & Michael Shane..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Devito & Masada) defeated Alex Arion & Don Juan & Fast Eddie..
MATCH: Homicide defeated Samoa Joe..
MATCH: AJ Styles defeated Christopher Daniels w/Simply Lucious..
30-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH: American Dragon defeated Doug Williams 1-0..
Doug Williams had the Crippler Crossface on Dragon when time expired..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Night of the Butcher
December 7, 2002 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DARK MATCH: Paul E. Normous defeated Mace Mendoza (of the Christopher Street Connection)..
DARK MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Marcos (of the Ring Crew Express)..
DARK MATCH: Paul London defeated Angeldust (of the Special K)..
DARK TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Ghostface Killahs..
DARK MATCH: A.J. Styles defeated Jimmy Rave..
MATCH: Michael Shane defeated Jeremy Lopez..
BEST OF THE MIDWEST MATCH: "Classic" Colt Cabana defeated C.M. Punk..
After the match, Gary Michael Cappetta interviewed both Colt Cabana & CM Punk..
Gary Michael Cappetta said that they will rematch at the next show with a special stipulation..
~~~That the winner would be flown into future shows while the loser has to drive..
CM Punk said that if he won, he'd drive with Colt Cabana anyway..
Colt Cabana said that he'd take the plane ticket!
#1 CONTENDER SEMI-FINALS: Paul London defeated E.Z. Money..
#1 CONTENDER SEMI-FINALS: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Chad Collyer..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT defeated Joey Matthews & Deranged and Da Hit Squad and Jay Briscoe & Amazing Red..
After the match, a Large Unidentified Black Man (Slugger) beat up the referee right before Intermission..
TAG MATCH: Devine Storm (Chris Devine & Quiet Storm) defeating Jeff Starr & Shockwave..
IN THE RING: C.W. Anderson..
CW Anderson came to the ring and challenged promoter Rob Feinstein and booker Gabe Sapolsky..
CW Anderson said that he is back with the company, but later says that he is quitting..
#1 CONTENDER FINALS: Paul London defeated American Dragon to become the #1 contender for the ROH Title..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lusicous defeated A.J. Styles w/Alexis Laree to retain..
BUNKHOUSE MATCH: Homicide & Abdullah the Butcher defeated The Carnage Crew (Loc & DeVito)..
Lots of tables, forks, chairs and blood..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Final Battle 2002
December 28, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreation Center
TV TAPING/DARK MATCHES:
HANDICAP MATCH: Samoa Joe defeated Outcast Killaz..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Prophecy (Morgan & Daniels) defeated Marcos & Dunn to retain..
MATCH: Homicide defeated Jay Lethal..
MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Ace Steele..
ROH CONTRACT MATCH: C.M. Punk defeated Colt Cabana with a spectacular Pepsi Plunge finisher..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Cappetta & Christopher Daniels w/Simply Luscious + Alexis Laree..
GMC points out that Christopher Daniels is the leader of the Prophecy and controls all the ROH championships..
Chris Daniels talks about how Alexis Laree's lack of honor because she attacked Simply Luscious..
Alexis Laree comes out to defend her own honor and accepts Chris Daniels challenge for a match..
WOMANS MATCH: Simply Luscious defeated Alexis Laree after Chris Daniels attacked Alexis..
IN THE RING: Steve Corino & Christopher Daniels & Simply Luscious + Homicide..
Steve Corino said he made more money in 2002 that Paul Heyman owes him..
Steve Corino promises to put together his own stable to combat the Prophecy..
Steve Corino then dumped his real life girlfriend, Simply Luscious, because of her affiliation with the Prophecy..
Chris Daniels leaves the ring and follows Simply Luscious, who ran backstage crying..
Steve Corino ran down the ROH fans for thinking they were "smart to the business"..
Homicide came down at Corino's request and they brawled for a bit until Corino bailed..
LUCHA LIBRE GAUNLET: (This match didn't make it onto the RF Video home release)
Konnan (dressed in his old colorful lucha ring gear) defeated Chris Devine..
Quiet Storm defeated Konnan (who received loud chants of "don't come back!"..
TAG SCRAMBLE: Special K (Deranged/Angeldust) defeated Da Hit Squad (Mafia/Mack) & The Backseat Boyz (Acid/Kashmere)..
TAG TITLE 2/3 FALLS: The Prophecy (Morgan & Daniels) defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo) to retain..
TAG MATCH: Christopher Street Connection (Buff E & Mace) defeated The Carnage Crew (Loc & Devito) by DQ..
The CSC tried to kiss the Carnage Crew so they beat the living hell out of them -- and the referee!
MATCH: Jody Fleisch (England) defeated Amazing Red with help from Special K (Fleisch joins Special K)..
After the match, Special K attacked Red until the SAT, Devine Storm, Da Hit Squad & JT Smith ran down..
The large black man (Mellow) came in and helped, but turned heel and attacked JT Smith, joining Special K too!
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier defeated Paul London to retain..
#1 CONTENER 4WAY: American Dragon vs. Low Ki vs. Samoa Joe vs. Homocide..
Steve Corino attacked Homicide before the match and replaced him at Rob Fiensteins order..
The fans chanted "who booked this shit?" and Steve Corino retorted "We already have your money!" (classic)
Low Ki, American Dragon, Samoa Joe & Steve Corino went to a 45-minute time limit draw..
And that's a wrap..
February 23, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad defeated Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger..
The CSC came out unscheduled and professed their homosexuality and then kissed in the middle of the ring!
Da Hit Squad hit the ring and took them out in a match..
Da Hit Squad "DudleyBombed" Allison Danger through a table after the match was over..
MATCH: The Amazing Red defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe..
MATCH: Xavier defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews..
TAG MATCH: The Boogie Knights (Drake & Tobin) defeated The Natural Born Sinnerz (Homicide/Boogaloo) by DQ..
ELIMINATION 6-WAY: Quiet Storm defeated Red, Jose Maximo, Joel Maximo, Brian XL, Chris Devine (Mikey Whipwreck as referee)..
MATCH: Prince Nana defeated "Towel Boy" Eric Tuttle..
TAG MATCH: Spanky & Ikaika Loa defeated Oz & Michael Shane (Spanky wins an ROH Contract)..
MATCH: Super Crazy defeated Eddie Guerrero to become first IWA Intercontinental champion..
THREE-WAY MATCH: Low Ki defeated Christopher Daniels and American Dragon..
All three agreed to a Round Robin challenge next month..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - The Round Robin Challenge
March 30, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #1: Christopher Daniels defeated American Dragon..
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Prince Nana & Eric Tuttle w/Simply Lucious..
As expected, Prince Nana immediately walked out on Eric Tuttle..
The Christopher Street Connection showed up and confronted Da Hit Squad..
Da Hit Squad gorilla pressed Eric Tuttle over their head and tossed him over the top onto the CSC!
Da Hit Squad then attacked Simply Lucious and tossed her over the top onto the CSC, Tuttle AND Nana..
Prince Nana dragged the unconscious Simply Lucious backstage by her hair!
TAG MATCH: Joey Matthews & Christian York defeated C.W. Anderson & Elax..
Even though C.W. was pinned, he blamed Elax for the loss and turned on him after the match!
MATCH: Xavier defeated James Maritato (formerly Little Guido)..
TAG MATCH: The Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogaloo) defeated The Boogie Knights..
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #2: Low Ki defeated Christopher Daniels..
MATCH: Paul London defeated Chris Marvel by referee stoppage after Marvel broke his leg legit..
MATCH: Spanky defeated Jay Briscoe..
TAG TEAM 3-WAY: The SAT defeated Amazing Red & Brian XL and Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm)..
Divine Storm was eliminated first when Amazing Red pinned Quiet Storm..
The SAT won after Amazing Red and Brian XL failed to co-operate and argued..
ROUND ROBIN MATCH #3: American Dragon defeated Low Ki..
Ken Shamrock came out before the match and made himself the special guest referee..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Night of Appreciation
April 27, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
3-WAY TAG: Da Hit Squad defeated Prince Nana & Simply Luscious and Christopher Street Connection..
Da Hit Squad opened the show unscheduled and called out the Christopher Street Connection for a brawl..
Allison Danger (who was put through a table last month) came out and started yelling at Da Hit Squad..
Allison Danger said it was going to be a Three-Way Dance and brings out the team of Prince Nana & Elax..
A few minutes later, Prince Nana threw Elax out of the ring and choose Simply Lucious as his partner..
Mafia hit Simply Lucious with a vicious Burning Hammer and pinned her for the victory!
After the match, Da Hit Squad put Elax through a table off the top rope!
MATCH: Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe defeated Tony Mamaluke..
TAG MATCH: Divine Storm defeated Christian York & Joey Matthews..
TRIPLE THREAT: James Maritato defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews and Xavier..
MATCH: Low Ki defeated A.J. Styles..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & DeVito) defeated The Ring Crew Express (Marcos & Dunn)..
MATCH: Donovan Morgan defeated "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels..
TWA GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London vs John Hope vs Michael Shane vs Spanky vs American Dragon..
All participants are students at Shawn Michaels' Texas Wrestling Academy trained by Rudy Boy Gonzales..
Paul London pinned John Hope after a shooting star press..
Michael Shane pinned Paul London..
Spanky pinned Michael Shane..
Spanky pinned American Dragon in the finals..
IN THE RING: ROH Elite..
Spanky, American Dragon, Chris Daniels, Xavier, Jay Brisco, Prince Nana, Scoot Andrews, Low Ki..
The aforementioned wrestlers all entered the ring and took turns talking about the ROH title Tournament..
They later added AJ Styles, Jerry Lynn, Doug Williams, Jody Fleisch, Jonny Storm, Paul London & Red..
MAIN EVENT: Eddy Guerrero & Amazing Red defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo)..
Eddy Guerrero was the reigning WWF Intercontinental champion at this point..
The ROH locker room was shown standing near the entrance way paying their respect to Eddy Guerrero..
Brian XL came out after the match and complained about Red dumping him to team with Eddy Guerrero..
Eddy Guerrero made short work of Brian XL, hitting a powerbomb, suplex, and nailing a frog splash!
Eddy Guerrero held back tears as the ROH fans chanted his name and cheered as a show of respect..
The crowd chanted "We will miss you!" as Eddy gave his farwell speech and thanked his family and god..
Eddy also thanked the fans and the wrestlers (his brothers) for supporting him in his uphill battle..
Eddy also thanked ROH promoter Rob Feinstein for believing in him and said the fans should be proud of ROH..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Road to the Title
June 22, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
Ring Announcer: Bob Artese.
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT ROUND #1:
American Dragon defeated Bio-Hazard (Block C)..
Spanky defeated Paul London (Block A)..
Doug Williams defeated Jay Briscoe w/Mark Briscoe (Block C)..
Jody Fleisch defeated Jonny Storm (Block A)..
Low Ki defeated Prince Nana by referee stoppage after a roundhouse kick to the head (Block D)..
The Amazing Red defeated Xavier (Block D)..
Christopher Daniels defeated Scoot Andrews (Block B) - Simply Lucious is named the 1st member of the Prophecy..
A.J. Styles defeated Jerry Lynn (Block B)..
WOMANS MATCH: Sumie Sakai w/Scoot Andrews defeated Simply Luscious w/Chris Daniels..
PROMO & BRAWL: Dunn/Marcos + Da Hit Squad + Divine Storm + SAT + CSC + Carnage Crew + Sinnerz..
The teen tag team of Dunn and Marcos came out and proclaimed that they were the top tag team in ROH!
Da Hit Squad came out, and recklessly tossed Dunn & Marcos around and beat the crap out of them..
Da Hit Squad then talked to the crowd, to keep them pumped up as it was the end of intermission time..
Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm) came out next and brawled with Da Hit Squad..
The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo) came out to help Divine Storm in their fight against Da Hit Squad..
The Christopher Street Connection and Carnage Crew and Natural Born Sinnerz joined in for a lenthy brawl!
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT ROUND #2:
Spanky defeated Jody Fleisch..
Doug Williams defeated American Dragon..
Low Ki defeated The Amazing Red (Incredible Match)..
Christopher Daniels defeated A.J. Styles..
IN THE RING:
Chris Daniels, Spanky, Low Ki, and Doug Williams all ended up in the ring together..
Announder Donnie B. announced that Ring of Honor would start High Impact TV on WGTW in September..
They then unveiled the new Ring of Honor Title belt to show the four wrestlers what they are fighting for..
Low Ki attacked Chris Daniels, and there was a cluster of a pull-aparts that lasted forever..
Low Ki locked the Dragon Clutch on Chris Daniels and wouldn't leg go for the longest time..
The crowd just wound up leaving during this, the belt was never actually shown..
ROH TITLE TOURNAMENT 4-WAY FINAL TOOK PLACE AT CROWING A CHAMPION..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Crowning a Champion
July 27, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated Jeremy Lopez..
TAG MATCH: Joey Matthews & Christian York w/Alexis Laree beat Prince Nana & Jacobs Ladder..
Due to his match with Low Ki last month, Prince Nana said no one was allowed to touch his head or neck..
Prince Nana took a shot to the head and bailed out and left his new protege to get beat up and pinned..
IN THE RING: Christian York & Joey Matthews w/Alexis Laree + Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger..
The Christopher Street Connection came out, and made a pass at Christian York & Joey Matthews.
Allison Danger decided that Christain York & Joey Matthews weren't "butch enough" for them..
Allison Danger then hit on Alexis Laree, so Laree punched her out and had a catfight with Danger!
The CSC grabbed Alexis Laree and took her over their knee so Allison Danger could spank her!
ROH CONTRACT MATCH: Michael Shane & Bio-Hazard defeated Paul London & Don Juan..
TWA trainer Rudy Boy Gonzales was at ringside as usual to watch over his students..
Michael Shane pinned Don Juan and Paul London pinned Biohazard simoltaneously..
The referee only counted 1-2-3 giving the win, and ROH contract, to Michael Shane!
Michael Shane called himself the "Showstoppa" and Paul London took exception to that claim!
Michael Shane and Paul London started to fight until London missed the Shooting Star Press!
Michael Shane climbed up to the top rope and went for the Picture Perfect Elbow -- but missed!
The fight was broken up by Rudy Boy Gonzales, Don Juan and Biohazard....................
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm)..
MATCH: James Maritato (formerly Little Guido) defeated Jay Briscoe..
BUNKHOUSE MATCH: Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogalou) defeated Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Tony DeVito).
They used a Bull Rope, Boots, a Cow Bell & Barbed Wire during the match where all four wrestlers bled..
Homicide put a Cripple Crossface variation on DeVito with barbed wire across his face and DeVito tapped out!
The Carnage Crew went on the attack after the match until Da Hit Squad made the save..
Homicide pushed Da Hit Squad away and said he didn't need any help!
NWA-TNA X-TITLE 3-WAY: A.J. Styles defeated David Young and Adam Jacobs to retain..
IN THE RING: Rudy Boy Gonzales..
Rudy Boy Gonzales reamed out Steve Corino for making fun of him on commentary.
Rudy Boy appointed American Dragon as his TWA Student of Choice to get revenge on Corino for him on 9/21..
SIX MAN TAG: Dunn & Marcos & Mike Tobin defeated Brian XL & Dixie & Black Gordon..
After the match, a large man in a suit (Slugger) Choke-slammed Dunn & Marcos (Ring Crew Express)..
MATCH: Scoot Andrews defeated Xavier..
Stipulation was that if Scoot Andrews won, he would get to remain in Ring of Honor..
IRON MAN MATCH: Low Ki beat Chris Daniels w/Simply Lucious and Spanky and Doug Williams to win the ROH title..
The final score was Low Ki 3; Daniels 2; Spanky -1; Williams -1 (2 points for each pinfall, -1 if you are pinned).
Christopher Daniels was sure to point out that he was never pinned, and even scored a pinfall on Low Ki!
Everyone shook hands after the match, except for Christopher Daniels, who walked out with Simply Lucious!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Honor Comes To Boston
August 24, 2002 - Wakefield, MA
OPENING MATCH: Amazing Red defeated Quiet Storm..
After the match, Special K (Izzy, Dixie, Brian XL, Elax) attacked Red & Quiet Storm..
The SAT and Chris Divine made the save, leading into the next match..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT & Chris Devine defeated Special K (Izzy & Dixie & Brian XL)..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Low Ki defeated Chris Devine in less than a minute to retain..
TAG MATCH: Christopher St. Connection defeated Marcos and Dunn..
MATCH: "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews defeated Mike Tobin in a short match..
MATCH: Xavier defeated "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews..
MATCH: Michael Shane w/Biohazard defeated Paul London..
Michael Shane faked an ankle injury, which made Paul London back off, and Shane scored the pin!
Simply Lucious came out and offered Michael Shane a spot in the Prophecy..
Michael Shane superkicked Simply Lucious AND Rudy Boy Gonzales and he and Biohazard double-teamed Paul London..
MATCH: American Dragon vs Donovan Morgan ended in a time limit DRAW..
BOSTON MASSACRE MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Carnage Crew (DeVito & Loc)..
Da Hit Squad brought out two pieces of plywood with barbed wire attached to it!
MATCH: Biohazard w/Michael Shane defeated Don Juan..
NECW TITLE MATCH: Alex Arion defeated Maverick Wylde..
TAG MATCH: Natural Born Sinners defeated Tony Marmaluke & James Maritato..
MATCH: Mark Briscoe defeated Jay Briscoe..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Low Ki defeated AJ Styles to retain..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Unscripted
September 21, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
IN THE RING: Paul London + American Dragon + Michael Shane..
Explaination of no Spanky (he was entered in the tag tournament as London's partner)..
Paul Landon introduced American Dragon as his new partner (Dragon was supposed to face Corino)..
Michael Shane came out and verbally ran down Paul London, saying he chose the wrong partner..
Paul London & Michael Shane briefly brawled before London hit a crazy shooting star press from the top to the floor!
Paul London challenged Michael Shane to a street fight TONIGHT..
American Dragon then said he guesses he didn't have a partner now, but he had an idea..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: Christopher Daniels & Donovan Morgan w/Simply Lusicous defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo)..
A planted woman (Trinity) in the crowd did a run-in, hitting an Orihara moonsault on Daniels and Luscious..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: East Coast Connection (Dick Togo & Ikuto Hidaka) defeated The FBI (James Maritato & Tony Mamaluke)..
Before the match, Maritato & Mamaluke argued over which entrance music they would submit to the sound guy..
Tony Mamaluke & James Maritato argued throughout the match and failed to work as a team..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Capetta (debut) + F.B.I. (Maritato & Mamaluke)..
Michael Capetta came out for his first ever interview segment in Ring of Honor..
James Maritato said that Tony Mamaluke's comedic shenanigans were sidetracking their success..
Tony Mamaluke offered a handshake but instead nailed James Maritato with a overhead belly-to-bely suplex!
MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated James Maritato after a low-blow and pin with a bloodied Maritato holding the ropes..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: American Dragon & Mike Modest (ROH debut) defeated Divine Storm (Chris Devine & Quiet Storm)..
IN THE RING: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) & The Carnage Crew (H.C. Loc & Tony Devito)..
Before the event, The Carnage Crew attacked Da Hit Squad during the fan fest (angry for not being in the Tourny)..
The Carnage Crew once again attacked Da Hit Squad, who were coming out for their match against the Natural Born Sinners..
The Carnage Crew "supposedly" attacked the Natural Born Sinners (Homicide & Boogalou) backstage off-camera..
TOURNAMENT MATCH: Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan beat The East Coast Connection (Dick Togo & Ikuto Hidaka)..
MATCH: Alex Arion w/Prince Nana defeated Dunn w/Marcos with a top rope splash..
After the match, Prince Nana & Marcos had a brawl..
Prince Nana ordered Alex Arion to wax his shoes, so Alex Arion knocked him out!
A big black man with dreadlocks entered the ring and attacked the referee..
IN THE RING: The Christopher Street Connection w/Allison Danger & Japanese Pool Boy + Alexis Laree..
Christopher Street Connection came out and kissed Prince Nana's injured head..
The CSC confessed their love for eachother and then starting kissing in the middle of the ring!
Alexis Laree hit the ring and took out all three men with some impressive offense..
A large mysterious black man appeared and ran-in (this was cut out of video release)..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier defeated Low Ki to win the ROH Title!
After the match, Xavier became a member of the Prophecy along with Chris Daniels, Donovan Morgan & Simply Luscious..
MATCH: Takao Omori defeated Sonny Siaki (sub for Michael Modest)..
IN THE RING: C.M. Punk & Colt Cabana cut promos hyping their November 9 ROH debuts..
MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Amazing Red..
After the match, Dixie & Elax (of Special K) ran out and attacked Amazing Red..
The SAT (Jose & Joel) came out to make the save and get rid of Dixie and hit a Spanish Fly on Elax..
STREET FIGHT: Paul London defeated Michael Shane with a shooting star press off a ladder!
Paul London had a death wish;
~~~Flying headscissors from the top out of the ring..
~~~Vaulted over an eight foot ladder to be caught in a powerbomb..
~~~Ran up a ladder leaning in the corner to do a somersault dive to the outside!
~~~Paul London climbed the ladder as the crowd chanted "Please Don't Die!" and he hit a crazy SSP on Shane!
Michael Shane bled heavily..
Michael Shane attacked Paul London after the match after they shook hands and hugged in the ring..
TAG MATCH: Christopher Daniels & Donovan Morgan b American Dragon & Mike Modest..
Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan win the Ring of Honor tag team titles!
Chris Daniels proclaimes that the Prophecy holds all the Gold, therefore have ALL the power!
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor "Glory By Honor"
October 5, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
KICKOFF: Ring announcer Stephen DeAngelis opened the show with a ten bell salute to Ted Petty..
TAG SCRAMBLE: Homicide (alone) defeated Special K (Izzy/Dixie) & The SAT & Divine Storm..
The Backseat Boys (Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere) jumped the rail and challenged Homicide to find a partner..
This was the beginning of the CZW "Invasion" -- ROH & CZW have agreed to "work together" in the near future..
Steve Corino accepted the challenge and joined Homicide..
TAG MATCH: The Backseat Boyz (Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere) defeated Homicide & Steve Corino..
Steve Corino turned on Homicide leading up to the finish..
IN THE RING: Rob Feinstein + John Zandig & CZW Roster..
Rob Feinstein came to the ring to thunderous boos..
CZW Owner John Zandig came out with the Backseats, Wifebeater, Nate Hatred, and Adam Flash (CZW wrestlers)..
They spoke about the indy wars in Philly and promoted a double header on November 9..
INTERGENDER MATCH: Christopher Street Connection & Allison Danger beat Joey Matthews & Christian York & Alexis Laree..
Japanese Pool Boy was out at ringside with Christopher Street Connection..
The CSC hit the Gay Basher on Alexis Laree and the cowardly Allison Danger came in for the pin..
After the match, Christian York & Joey Matthews beat the snot out of Japanese Pool Boy..
FBI MATCH: Tony Mamaluke defeated James Maritato to win the rights to use the FBI name/gimmick..
MATCH: Amazing Red defeated Ikuto Hidaka with the Infra-Red followed by the Code Red..
EXTREME TEXAS WRESTLING TV TITLE MATCH: Fast Eddie defeated Don Juan to retain..
TEXAS DEATH MATCH: Steve Corino defeated Rudy Boy Gonzalez with a Cobra Clutch..
After the match, Michael Shane & Biohazard aided Steve Corino in further laying out Rudy Gonzalez..
Paul London made the save and jumped off a ladder at Shane/Hazard but overshot and landed in the crowd!
FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR: Low Ki defeated Samoa Joe (representing The Prophecy)..
After the match, Samoa Joe turned his back on Prophecy policy and shook hands with Low Ki..
MATCH: Prince Nana defeated Special K's Elax..
After the match Dunn & Marcos confronted Prince Nana for what he did to them last month!
Prince Nana just left the ring and walked away from the challenge..
A mystery big black man (Slugger) showed up and destroyed Dunn & Marcos..
TAG MATCH: Insane Clown Posse defeated Oman Tortuga & Diablo Santiago..
Crowd absolutely dispised the surprise appearance by the ICP, chanting "don't come back" after the match..
This was so embarassing that it was left off the RF Video/ROH home release..
NON TITLE MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Xavier (ROH Champion)..
TAG MATCH: Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Tony DeVito) vs Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) was a NO CONTEST..
After a piledriver on Mafia off the stage through a table for an injury angle..
TRIPLE THREAT: Michael Shane defeated Spanky and Paul London..
Paul London was eliminated first, leaving Spanky and Michael Shane to settle their feud..
Michael Shane pinned Spanky to win the match and cut a heel promo telling the fans "Eat me!"..
HANDSHAKE MATCH: Christopher Daniels w/Simply Lucious defeated Doug Williams..
If Chris Daniels wins, then Doug Williams is not allowed to shake hands in ROH ever again..
If Doug Williams wins, then Chris Daniels has to dispand the Prophecy and adhere to the Code of Honor..
Chris Daniels pinned Doug Williams then offered a handshake just to make fun of him..
Jay Briscoe & Dick Togo (on crutches) attacked Chris Daniels after the match..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - All Star Extravaganza
November 9, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreational Center
DARK MATCH: Homicide defeated Prince Nana with an STF..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT beat Special K (Dixie/Joey Matthews) & Divine Storm & Da Hit Squad..
FIRST ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Michael Shane defeated C.M. Punk with his hands on the ropes..
SECOND ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London defeated Michael Shane..
Michael Shane walked out and refused to shake Paul London's hand, but he was intercepted in the entrance..
SURPRISE APPEARANCE: Tommy Dreamer!!
Tommy Dreamer dragged Michael Shane back to the ring and demanded he shake Paul London's hand..
Tommy Dreamer received a pop that rattled the basketball hoops in the gymnasium..
Tommy Dreamer joked that now that he works for WWE, he actually gets a paycheck for working..
Tommy Dreamer spoke of how he gets ROH tapes every month and it can't help but remind him of ECW..
Tommy Dreamer cut a great promo about the importance of the Ring of Honor promotion..
Michael Shane attacked Paul London again, so Tommy Dreamer laid Shane out with a DDT!
Tommy Dreamer shook Paul London's hand and raised his arm, then left to his old ECW entrance music..
THIRD ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: Paul London defeated Amazing Red..
FORTH ROUND GAUNTLET MATCH: American Dragon defeated Paul London by tap out to the Cattle Mutilation..
6-MAN TAG: Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan & Samoa Joe defeated Low Ki & Doug Williams & Homicide..
The Tag Team titles (held by Chris Daniels & Donovan Morgan) were on the line here..
Homicide replaced Mike Modest in this match..
Samoa Joe knocked Homicide out cold with a sleeper leg clutch submission..
WOMANS MATCH: Alexis Laree defeated Allison Danger w/Mace Mendoza..
After the match, Mace attacked Danger..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & DeVito) defeated The Ring Crew Express (Dunn & Marcos)..
The ring crew consisted of Marcos & Dunn..
Carnage Crew won with a second rope stuff piledriver on Marcos..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Capetta & J.T. Smith..
Capetta introduces former ECW mainstay J.T. Smith..
Smith got some adulation from the crowd..
Two men hit th ring, but they were taken out by the as-yet-to-be-named large black man..
The Black Man shook J.T. Smith's hand and left..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lusicious defeated Jay Briscoe to retain..
FINALS OF THE GAUNTLY MATCH: A.J. Styles defeated American Dragon with the Styles Clash..
AJ Styles wins a title match with ROH champion Xavier..
A bunch of the fans filed out in an attempt to make the 8:00 belltime at the Combat Zone Wrestling show 4 blocks away..
MAIN EVENT: Shinjiro Otani & Masato Tanaka defeated Steve Corino & Low Ki..
Low Ki was replacing Spanky (who signed with the WWE this past week)..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Scramble Madness
November 16, 2002 - Wakefield, MA
KICKOFF: Mark Briscoe & Mystery Partner vs Jay Briscoe & Mystery Partner..
Mark Briscoe picked Chris Daniels as his mystery partner and has apparently joined The Prophecy..
Jay Briscoe picked The Amazing Red as his mystery partner..
Chris Daniels ended up pinning Red with the Last Rites..
Chris Daniels told The Briscoe's parents that HE was Mark's family now..
INTERGENDER MATCH: Alexis Laree beat Mace Mendoza (of the Christopher St. Connection) w/Allison Danger..
After the match, Allison Danger kissed Alexis Laree, so Alexis knocked her out with a DDT!
NON (ROH) TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lucious defeated Jeremy Lopez with a 450 to retain..
TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Tony Mamulake & Matt Thompson (6'8 Rookie)..
Matt Thompson pulled off an impressive Spingboard Moonsault, and a flying spinwheel kick!
Tony Mamaluke had Monsta Mack in a submission, when Mafia hit Matt Thompson with the Burning Hammer for the 3-count!
Monsta Mack was tapping out while the referee was counting 1-2-3 for Mafia..
SCRAMBLE MADNESS: The SAT & Divine Storm & Red w/Trinity beat Special K (Izzy, Joey, AngelDust, Deranged, Slim J)..
Special K did a cool spot where 2 of them springboarded off the tope and 3 tope all to the outside onto their opponents..
The SAT & Divine Storm hit an amazing four corners sit-out powerbomb on four members of Special K off the top rope!
Special K hit 4-way stereo moonsaults on four of their opponents that looked really cool..
Amazing Red hit the InfraRed on AngelDust and pinned him to win the Scramble Madness match!
HANDICAP MATCH: Samoa Joe defeated The Ring Crew Express (Dunn and Marcos)..
STREET MATCH: Paul London & Rudy Boy defeated Bio Hazard & Michael Shane..
TAG MATCH: The Carnage Crew (HC Loc & Devito & Masada) defeated Alex Arion & Don Juan & Fast Eddie..
MATCH: Homicide defeated Samoa Joe..
MATCH: AJ Styles defeated Christopher Daniels w/Simply Lucious..
30-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH: American Dragon defeated Doug Williams 1-0..
Doug Williams had the Crippler Crossface on Dragon when time expired..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Night of the Butcher
December 7, 2002 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DARK MATCH: Paul E. Normous defeated Mace Mendoza (of the Christopher Street Connection)..
DARK MATCH: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Marcos (of the Ring Crew Express)..
DARK MATCH: Paul London defeated Angeldust (of the Special K)..
DARK TAG MATCH: Da Hit Squad (Mafia & Monsta Mack) defeated Ghostface Killahs..
DARK MATCH: A.J. Styles defeated Jimmy Rave..
MATCH: Michael Shane defeated Jeremy Lopez..
BEST OF THE MIDWEST MATCH: "Classic" Colt Cabana defeated C.M. Punk..
After the match, Gary Michael Cappetta interviewed both Colt Cabana & CM Punk..
Gary Michael Cappetta said that they will rematch at the next show with a special stipulation..
~~~That the winner would be flown into future shows while the loser has to drive..
CM Punk said that if he won, he'd drive with Colt Cabana anyway..
Colt Cabana said that he'd take the plane ticket!
#1 CONTENDER SEMI-FINALS: Paul London defeated E.Z. Money..
#1 CONTENDER SEMI-FINALS: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson defeated Chad Collyer..
TAG SCRAMBLE: The SAT defeated Joey Matthews & Deranged and Da Hit Squad and Jay Briscoe & Amazing Red..
After the match, a Large Unidentified Black Man (Slugger) beat up the referee right before Intermission..
TAG MATCH: Devine Storm (Chris Devine & Quiet Storm) defeating Jeff Starr & Shockwave..
IN THE RING: C.W. Anderson..
CW Anderson came to the ring and challenged promoter Rob Feinstein and booker Gabe Sapolsky..
CW Anderson said that he is back with the company, but later says that he is quitting..
#1 CONTENDER FINALS: Paul London defeated American Dragon to become the #1 contender for the ROH Title..
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier w/Simply Lusicous defeated A.J. Styles w/Alexis Laree to retain..
BUNKHOUSE MATCH: Homicide & Abdullah the Butcher defeated The Carnage Crew (Loc & DeVito)..
Lots of tables, forks, chairs and blood..
And that's a wrap..
Ring of Honor - Final Battle 2002
December 28, 2002 - Philadelphia, PA - Murphy Recreation Center
TV TAPING/DARK MATCHES:
HANDICAP MATCH: Samoa Joe defeated Outcast Killaz..
TAG TITLE MATCH: The Prophecy (Morgan & Daniels) defeated Marcos & Dunn to retain..
MATCH: Homicide defeated Jay Lethal..
MATCH: Jay Briscoe defeated Ace Steele..
ROH CONTRACT MATCH: C.M. Punk defeated Colt Cabana with a spectacular Pepsi Plunge finisher..
IN THE RING: Gary Michael Cappetta & Christopher Daniels w/Simply Luscious + Alexis Laree..
GMC points out that Christopher Daniels is the leader of the Prophecy and controls all the ROH championships..
Chris Daniels talks about how Alexis Laree's lack of honor because she attacked Simply Luscious..
Alexis Laree comes out to defend her own honor and accepts Chris Daniels challenge for a match..
WOMANS MATCH: Simply Luscious defeated Alexis Laree after Chris Daniels attacked Alexis..
IN THE RING: Steve Corino & Christopher Daniels & Simply Luscious + Homicide..
Steve Corino said he made more money in 2002 that Paul Heyman owes him..
Steve Corino promises to put together his own stable to combat the Prophecy..
Steve Corino then dumped his real life girlfriend, Simply Luscious, because of her affiliation with the Prophecy..
Chris Daniels leaves the ring and follows Simply Luscious, who ran backstage crying..
Steve Corino ran down the ROH fans for thinking they were "smart to the business"..
Homicide came down at Corino's request and they brawled for a bit until Corino bailed..
LUCHA LIBRE GAUNLET: (This match didn't make it onto the RF Video home release)
Konnan (dressed in his old colorful lucha ring gear) defeated Chris Devine..
Quiet Storm defeated Konnan (who received loud chants of "don't come back!"..
TAG SCRAMBLE: Special K (Deranged/Angeldust) defeated Da Hit Squad (Mafia/Mack) & The Backseat Boyz (Acid/Kashmere)..
TAG TITLE 2/3 FALLS: The Prophecy (Morgan & Daniels) defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo) to retain..
TAG MATCH: Christopher Street Connection (Buff E & Mace) defeated The Carnage Crew (Loc & Devito) by DQ..
The CSC tried to kiss the Carnage Crew so they beat the living hell out of them -- and the referee!
MATCH: Jody Fleisch (England) defeated Amazing Red with help from Special K (Fleisch joins Special K)..
After the match, Special K attacked Red until the SAT, Devine Storm, Da Hit Squad & JT Smith ran down..
The large black man (Mellow) came in and helped, but turned heel and attacked JT Smith, joining Special K too!
ROH TITLE MATCH: Xavier defeated Paul London to retain..
#1 CONTENER 4WAY: American Dragon vs. Low Ki vs. Samoa Joe vs. Homocide..
Steve Corino attacked Homicide before the match and replaced him at Rob Fiensteins order..
The fans chanted "who booked this shit?" and Steve Corino retorted "We already have your money!" (classic)
Low Ki, American Dragon, Samoa Joe & Steve Corino went to a 45-minute time limit draw..
And that's a wrap..
