ROH Final Battle - December 20, 2024 from the Hammerstein Ballroom

[Smart Marx]

They finally changed up the graphics. Not only is that a fucking great new final battle logo because using the same one for three years in a row was getting old, but I also love that comic book look to the match graphics.

 

[Smart Marx]

Also, this might be one of their better lineups. Like they actually put thought into putting together a final supercard.

I’m not expecting Cardona to win because he doesn’t want to sign anywhere, but he also hinted that he kinda did finally want to so him winning final battle would make the most sense.

 

[Roy Mustang]

The Athena/Billie final build was as lazy as it could be and Ian mentioned Jericho/Cardona being the main event once during the show last night so I'm not having much hope

... Well Tony will get the criticism he deserves for this if he does it.

 

[Chris]

I thought they were building Taven to get this but he lost on TV this week so it better be someone good

 

[Samoa Looch]

Man... I just did the prediction thing and I have no clue, who they'll throw in for that. At the end I was just going with someone from NYC (Homicide, which would be a rad pop, I imagine).

But also I wish Alex Coughlin (who is also from NYC) would randomly pop up for something like this. I'm still bummed out he retired out of the blue.

 

[Roy Mustang]

I thought they were building Taven to get this but he lost on TV this week so it better be someone good

Praying for Nigel McGuinness

 

[Samoa Looch]

Ah fuck... I didn't even think of that. That would be amazing.

 

[Chris]

Yeah it could literally be a anyone lmao

 

[Samoa Looch]

Yeah it could literally be a anyone lmao

Which, to be honest, makes it so much more intriguing. It's an actual, true mystery opponent angle for once.

 

[Chris]

I wouldn't get your hopes up too high tho lol I think it'll just be a cool AEW roster member, that's why I picked Shibata. They have a little ROH history, he's a former Pure champ, and hasn't been around as much lately

 

[Samoa Looch]

I wouldn't get your hopes up too high tho lol I think it'll just be a cool AEW roster member, that's why I picked Shibata. They have a little ROH history, he's a former Pure champ, and hasn't been around as much lately

You're probably right with that pick... or a pick in that vicinity, so to speak. I also thought about Lee Johnson, but I haven't watched ROH for some time, so I'm not sure what he's doing at the moment or if he could be a contender.

 

[Chris]

You're probably right with that pick... or a pick in that vicinity, so to speak. I also thought about Lee Johnson, but I haven't watched ROH for some time, so I'm not sure what he's doing at the moment or if he could be a contender.

He's improved immensely but currently just started a team with EJ Nduka so I expect them to be booked to get a win on the pre-show

 

[Samoa Looch]

He's improved immensely but currently just started a team with EJ Nduka so I expect them to be booked to get a win on the pre-show

Oh heck, that sounds good.

 

[Cwalker]

More build for Jericho/Cardona

 

[Comrade Khan]

they shot themselves into a work