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[THE Brian Kendrick's Biceps]

he isnt ready for that kind of a push dammit. let me use an example. was john cena ready for his push. no. now the smarks hate him. every roh fan is a smark. erick stevens needs time to wrestle people like delirious first

 

[Rell]

But the thing is, this push is most likely going to lead to nowhere. This push is only being done to showcase his talent, because he is a talented guy. Its not like he's gonna win the title and hold it for 12 months, hes not even in the title hunt. I don't see a problem.

After a few more wins he will be solidified as a real mid-carder, and will most likely stay that way. Its obvious he will turn heel soon, I wouldn't be surprised if he attacks Austin Aries, thus the gimmick change that everyone is dying for.

 

[THE Brian Kendrick's Biceps]

if he stays in the midcard thats fine, and i guess he will because its roh booking, not wwe or tna

 

[Montana]

he isnt ready for that kind of a push dammit. let me use an example. was john cena ready for his push. no. now the smarks hate him. every roh fan is a smark. erick stevens needs time to wrestle people like delirious first

Not to get off subject, but Cena was ready for his push, He was a top guy on SD for like 18 months before he won the belt.

I also think Stevens may have some sort of gimmick/personality change soon too.

 

[THE Brian Kendrick's Biceps]

^^ if stevens doesnt, i may have to kill him

 

[therazar]

What could his gimmick be though? I have no idea for him. He doesn't have much of a personality.

 

[Montana]

Monster heel, something similar to Brock Lesnar.

Or maybe throw him in Sweet n Sour as a enforcer, but i think he's good with just a manager.

 

[THE Brian Kendrick's Biceps]

i agree with him needing a manager. for a gimmick i think he could be a monster heel, not because hes huge, but because everyone in roh is small

 

[therazar]

Has anyone noticed BJ Whitmer looks like Ken Kennedy

 

[Soulpower]

^^^ HELL YES! He just needs a mic to drop down from the ceiling... And you know, he also needs the whole having a personality and/or charisma thing >_>

 

[Montana]

January 20th: Catch ROH "Undeniable" TONIGHT during the traditional wrestling pay-per-view timeslot as it will air from 9-11pm on iN DEMAND for just $14.95. Fans who saw the premiere on Friday are raving about it. If you can't wait until tonight witness history on iN DEMAND this afternoon at 3pm. You can see ROH "Undeniable" on The DISH Network's All Day Ticket tomorrow for only $9.95. "It is a quality wrestling product that is still the best value for your wrestling PPV dollar at a price point of between ten and fifteen dollars a show. Not to order at least one ROH PPV at that price is just plain ridiculousness." - Ari Berenstein at 411mania.com

January 20th: Nigel McGuinness retained the ROH World Title against Go Shiozaki yesterday in Tokyo, Japan at the historic Korakuen Hall. McGuinness sent word that he couldn't be more ready for his Steel Cage World Title Match against Chris Hero this Friday in Dayton. McGuinness says once he finishes off Hero for good, he will silence Roderick Strong this Saturday in Chicago. Strong insists that he will break his World Title curse and finally win the World Title on Saturday. This will easily be Nigel's toughest weekend as Champion, but after defeating Shiozaki and keeping the prestige of the belt high in Japan, he now has momentum.

January 20th: We are sorry to report that The Necro Butcher will not be able to make this Friday's event in Dayton. He will still be in Chicago. Jimmy Jacobs told the Age Of The Fall followers not to despair. Jacobs sent word that he has recently heard from a top talent that is not in ROH that believes in the Age Of The Fall cause. Jacobs says that this man has a reason to hate society. This individual will team with Jacobs in Dayton on Friday against Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero. Jacobs would not give us any other hints as to who it is besides the fact he has been a champion in other promotions, he has a reason to rebel against society and he is not on the current ROH roster. Get tickets for 35% off now at ROHwrestling.com.

January 20th: You read the above item right. All live event tickets for ROH events are now 35% off at ROHwrestling.com. This is part of the Four Corners Of Savings Sale at ROHwrestling.com. All tickets are reduced by 20% off. Select Straight Shootin' titles are only $5. There is also an inventory reduction sale featuring several non-ROH DVDs for $10. Here is the kicker. There is also a 15% off your entire order sale that can be combined with the above sales for even bigger savings. Check the main page of www.ROHwrestling.com to see how to save 35% on live event tickets for:
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4/18- Detroit, MI
4/19- Chicago Ridge, IL
6/6- Hartford, CT

January 20th: Larry Sweeney insists that after Chris Hero wins the World Title in Dayton, he will prove what kind of double champion he is by defending the Intergender Heavyweight Tag Team Titles Of The World with Sara Del Rey on Saturday in Chicago. ROH officials are still not recognizing those Larry Sweeney created titles.

January 20th: Austin Aries will be the special guest for the question & answer session as part of the mini-convention this Friday in Dayton. Aries will be available to answer questions from the fans while the Steel Cage is being set up. There will also be several ROH wrestlers available for autographs in Dayton.

January 20th: Ring Of Honor has gotten a lot of publicity on music sites due to the partnership with The Smashing Pumpkins. Have you see the exclusive ROH video set to "Doomsday Clock" off The Smashing Pumpkins' latest album Zeitgeist? Well you can see it now and read about ROH on RollingStone.com at: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdail...ing-promotion/

January 20th: ROH is finalizing another new talent negotiation. We should have an announcement on Tuesday including his debut weekend and first matches.

January 20th: Don't forget, you can see ROH "Undeniable" today at 3pm and tonight at 9pm at iN DEMAND's primary PPV channel. There are less replays of "Undeniable" so don't miss your opportunity to witness history when Nigel McGuinness fights Takeshi Morishima for the World Title. Don't listen to our hype, just look at what the fans are saying after seeing the "Undeniable" premiere last Friday:

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"Another damn fine show from the folks at ROH." - Larry Csonka at 411mania.com

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A lot of buzz about Eddie Kingston again, and Low Ki's name is popping up again.

 

[Soulpower]

A man that hates society and a non-ROH talent? It can't possible be Super Dragon, right?

And I really hope Kingston is the guy in "negotiations" with ROH.

 

[Rell]

ROH needs new tag-team champs








































Robert Roode & Matt Morgan

 

[Montana]

22nd: Go Shiozaki is coming to make his United States debut in ROH on 2/22 in Long Island and 2/23 in Manhattan. You can expect to see a lot of Shiozaki in ROH in 2008!!! Can Shiozaki make the same impact that Morishima, KENTA and Marufuji have? We will get an immediate answer as he starts with two tough opponents. 2/22 in Long Island will see Shiozaki vs. FIP World Heavyweight Champion Erick Stevens in a non-title bout. The 6th Anniversary Show on 2/23 in Manhattan will have another first time ever match as Go Shiozaki takes on the ace of ROH Austin Aries. We'll see exactly what Shiozaki brings to the table after this weekend. Get tickets to both Long Island and Manhattan for 35% off now at ROHwrestling.com. Yes, you read that right, all tix are 35% off until Thursday morning at ROHwrestling.com.

January 22nd: We regret to report that The Necro Butcher sent word and will now have to pull of the Chicago show. We apologize for the lineup change. Necro has a commitment that he can't get out of, but he will be on future ROH events. The surprise that The Age Of The Fall have lined up for Dayton will now also be in Chicago to fight Mark Briscoe. Word leaked out of TAOTF camp that this man is known to national TV audiences.

January 22nd: SHIMMER has announced that Sara Del Rey will defend the SHIMMER Title vs. Daizee Haze on 2/23 in Manhattan. If you saw the "Undeniable" PPV you know why Haze deserves a SHIMMER Title Match. The SHIMMER Title Match is now officially signed for ROH's 6th Anniversary Show.

January 22nd: Check the main page of www.ROHwrestling.com for all the info on the Four Corners Of Savings Sale that includes $5 shoot interviews with the Straight Shootin' Series, $10 DVDs and 35% off all ROH live event tickets. You can save 15% on new ROH DVDs like 11/30 "Reckless Abandon" from Dayton. You'll see an insane Tag Team Scramble pitting Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Jack Evans & Ruckus vs. BJ Whitmer & Brent Albright vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black plus: Austin Aries vs. Roderick Strong in a grueling 30 Minute Ironman Match; Davey Richards vs. Erick Stevens vs. The Human Tornado; Nigel McGuinness vs. Silas Young; Bryan Danielson vs. The Necro Butcher in a pure fight; Chris Hero vs. Jigsaw; Delirious vs. Adam Pearce in a wild Falls Count Anywhere Match; Claudio Castagnoli vs. Seth Skyfire plus more!!! Act now because this big sale ends Thursday morning.

January 22nd: Look for a new ROH Video Wire either later today or tomorrow at ROHvideos.com.

January 22nd: One more match has been signed for 1/25 in Dayton. Claudio Castagnoli wants to get a ROH World Title shot. He needs to build a win streak. In order for that to happen, he must defeat Adam Pearce this Friday in Dayton. Save 35% on tickets until Thursday morning at ROHwrestling.com.

January 22nd: It is always a big event when ROH returns to the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL. This Saturday will be no exception with an epic main event pitting Nigel McGuinness vs. Roderick Strong. If Nigel is still World Champion, the belt will be on the line. If Nigel is not champ then this contest will be held inside the Steel Cage. Strong started to pick this fight last October during Nigel's first interview as ROH World Champion. Now Strong will try to break his World Title curse in Chicago or silence Nigel for good inside the Steel Cage. Here is a look at how the card is shaping up:

Frontier Fieldhouse
January 26th, 2008- 7:30 pm belltime
9807 Sayre Ave.
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Get tickets for 35% off at www.ROHwrestling.com until Thursday morning!!!

ROH World Title Match
Nigel McGuinness (if still champion) defends vs. Roderick Strong
*If McGuinness is not champion this will be a Steel Cage Match

Dog Collar Match
Delirious vs. Adam Pearce with Shane Hagadorn

World Tag Team Title Ultimate Endurance Match
It is elimination rules. The first fall with all four teams is a Tag Team Scramble, the second fall with the remaining three teams will be I Quit and the third fall with the last two teams will be for the ROH World Tag Team Titles
ROH World Tag Team Champions Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black with Lacey vs. Jigsaw & Ruckus vs. Davey Richards & Rocky Romero vs. BJ Whitmer & Shane Hagadorn

Special Challenge Match
Mark Briscoe vs. Age Of The Fall mystery opponent

Dream Partner Tag Team Match
Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens & Jay Briscoe

Race To The Top Tournament Finals Rematch
Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico

Special Challenge Match
Jack Evans vs. Brent Albright

Larry Sweeney insists that Chris Hero & Sara Del Rey will defend the Intergender Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Of The World

Also signed: Tank Toland with Bobby Dempsey; Daizee Haze and more!!!

Credit: ROHWrestling.com

 

[Soulpower]

Some injury news

-Chris Hero has been diagnosed with a torn MCL. He won't have surgery, but will wear a very heavy knee brace. He should be healed from said injury in two months. Maybe he could wear two knee braces all the time, shave his head bald and drink skunky beer. Nah, that's been done. Credit: PWInsider.com

-Jack Evans suffered a facial injury while working for New Japan this week. He will most likely miss the Ring of Honor shows this weekend. Necro Butcher will also be out due to an unannounced previous engagement. The Age of the Fall are promising a new member to replace Butcher. He is someone that has held gold and is known by a national television audience. Vampiro would seem like a fit. Where's he at? Credit: ROHWrestling.com