The Report Card of 2008

[Montana]

Heres the current ROH roster and how i rate them

Danielson - A

Always delivers a top notch match.

Best Match
- Nigel (6th year Anniversay)
- Tyler Black (anyone)

Nigel - B+

Great heel, has been on a roll as champ.

Best Match
- Tyler Black (Take no prisoners)

AUstin Aries - A-

Awesome wrestler, his promo skills could have been a little better.

Best Match
- Jimmie Jacobs ( Vendetta )
- Danielson ( Take no prisoners)

Claudio Castagnoli - B

Was rumored as a top contender to win the belt, but a lackluster match at a new level hurt his chances. Since then a heel turned has pushed Claudio back to his KOW days.

Best Match

- Danielson (Northern Navigation)
- Nigel ( New Horizons)

Kevin Steen B+

Best Match

STeenerico vs AOTF (Up for grabs)
- Nigel (Northern Navigation)

Jimmie Jacobs - A-

Living up to his role as the mastermind leader of AOTF

Best Matches
- Aries (Vendetta II)
- MCMG (Tag Wars)
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Tyler Black - B+

Superstar on the rise. Has AWESOME matches with top tier guys, but is working on making his opponents better in the ring. He's still very young, i want to say he's only 21.

Best Match

NIgel (Take no prisoners)

El Generico A

Best pure babyface in the business

Best Match
- Nigel (Age of Insanity)
- Kota Ibushi ( Return Engagement)

Brent Albright B+

Really steps up his game, against TOP level guys.

Best Matches

- Adam Pearce (Death before dishonor)
- Danielson ( Proving Ground)

Briscoes B+

Dealing with some injuries this year, still remain top dogs of ROH

Best Match
- Briscoes vs Aries/Ibushi (tag wars)

Adam Pearce C+

Awesome on the mic, but doesnt fit ROH's style in the ring.

Best Match
- Albright ( death Before Dishonor)

Chris Hero B-

That young Knockout kid, is suffering from poor booking.

Best Match
-Roderick Strong (Battle for Supremacy)

Go Shiozaki B-

Good, but not great.

Best Match
- Nigel ( Respect is Earned II)

Roderick Strong B+

He could be used better as well, always leaves it all in the ring.

Best match
- Stevens ( Respect is Earned II or any)

Jack Evans C

Awesome wrestler, but the Vulture Squad sucks.

Best Match
- N/A


Jigsaw A-

I like what jigsaw is doing in ROH. He's really underated imo, and has been holding the low-midcard for ROH down in 2008.

Best Match
-Steenico vs Ruckus Jigsaw( Respect is earned II)

Ruckus C

Doesn't bring his A game every night.

Best Match
-Steenico vs Ruckus Jigsaw( Respect is earned II)

Kenny King B -

Has great potential. Reminds me a bit of a young Monty Brown. (Wwe, keep a eye on this guy)

Best match:
Danielson (Age of Insanity)


Eddie Edwards B-

Haven't seen too much of edwards so far this year.

Best Match
Claudio Castagnoli ( Up for Grabs)

Erick Stevens B+

Shows a lot of passion in the ring

Best Match
- Roderick Strong (Respect is Earned II)

Necro Butcher B-

Fulfills his role...well

Best Match
N/A

Davey Richards B

Now on sweet and sour, how will his status change?

Best Match
Kota Ibushi ( bedlam in Beantown)

Rocky Romero B

Hasn't been around too much this year.

Best match
- Team Work vs NRC (Up for grabs)

Delirous B-

Poor first half of 2008

Best match
N/A

Joey Matthews B-

Does his job

Best Match
N/A

Rhett TItus A-

Great for a student, just needs to add some wrestling in with his character.

Best Match
- N/A

Mitch Franklin C

Probably shouldn't be wrestling, although he's probably the top student, in ring wise.

Best Match N/A

Silas Young C+

Needs to establish himself

Best Match
N/A

Alex Payne B-

Gets a reaction, just isn't that good in the ring as a student.

Best match
- N/A

 

[Soulpower]

For the most part I agree. HOWEVER!!

Jack Evans C

Awesome wrestler, but the Vulture Squad sucks.

This is the one I would change. I would give Evans a D. Not only did he have a quiet year, its been a while since he's actually been on an ROH show.

After watching Death Before Dishonor, I'd give Edwards a B+, and change his best match (To his match at DBD vs Roderick).

 

[Montana]

Yeah, Evans does deserve a low ranking, but he really hasn't had that many matches this year, with his injury and all. I believe he's on a break from ROH now too, so who knows if he will even be back.

 

[WCW Rules]

I believe he's also working AAA shows alongside Teddy Hart, so it can be a reason as well. He's an okay worker; in my opinion, upon viewing him in AAA, he sure likes flying!