So just thought I'd say I'd be at the Dayton show next Friday. It actually looks to be a fairly awesome card (posted for those of you who don't know nor can be assed to find out):
ROH World Title Three Way Match
Nigel McGuinness defends vs. Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black
World Tag Team Title Match
Kevin Steen & El Generico defend vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious
Grudge Match #1
Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli
Grudge Match #2
Brent Albright vs. Davey Richards with Larry Sweeney
Lights Out Match
Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero
Four Corner Survival
Sami Callahan vs. Rhett Titus vs. ??? vs ???
If the question marks are Pelle Primeau and Silas Young, and Tyler Black somehow manages to fuck off between now and next Friday, I think this could be a very awesome card. Hopefully, I'll see Aries sell another Lariat RVD-style.
Just about, 'cept for the Briscoes belonging in TNA. Everything about them screams 'Indy'. Besides, I've seen their tag matches against MCMG, and they blew. Like, everyone I talk to loves them, but to me it was just a wankfest of double-team moves and high spots with no rhyme or reason. Of course, if they did more things like their shotgun-AOTF promo, I might change my mind about that. Have you seen it? Hilariously glorious.
But yes, Albright sucks a cock these days, and I still laugh every time I hear his submission maneuver being called 'THE CROWBARRRRRR!!!!!' Really, is it so hard to call it the Fujiwara armbar?
So just thought I'd say I'd be at the Dayton show next Friday. It actually looks to be a fairly awesome card (posted for those of you who don't know nor can be assed to find out):
It really does look like a solid card. Hopefully it gets a good turnout.
More importantly, I hope Chicago does really well attendance wise. It'd be awesome if they sold enough tickets to bring back the large bleachers they had for Driven and Man Up.
Crowd isn't too packed, but they've negelected this market for a while, and won't be back until April of next year, so no shocker.
Dark Match #1: Two dudes who come out to Rick Roll vs. Ninja Blue and Alex 'Sugarfoot' Payne. I'll differentiate between the two dudes by calling the one dressed like Jerry Lawler Jerry Jr. and the one with the Pink bandana Fruitcake. Anyway, Fruitcake is kinda there, and Jerry Jr. has to resort to acting like the real thing to get heat. Team Sugarfoot takes it.
Dark Match #2: Ninja Yellow vs. BOBBY DEMPSEY!!! Bobby got a LOUD pop, and Sweeney looked esp. ornary tonight. The brief times Ninja Yellow actually got in some offense, Sweeney was all over him, and esp. all over the fans, lots of fuck yous and shut the hell ups. Dempsey takes it in a squash.
--Real Show--
Davey Richards vs. Brent Albright
Urgh, here's my piss break early. Albright is sporting a really dumb fohawk and bleach blonde hair. Let's not even get started on those ugly-ass blue tights. Poor Davey; bless his enlarged-by-roids heart, he's trying everything he possibly can to make this match watchable, and for the most part succeeds; Brent's no-selling of his arm getting worked over, however, is too blatant to ignore. He takes it with a flash pin after miscommunication from S&S via Bobby. After the match, Albright drives off the abusive memebers and tells Bobby to stand up for himself.
Nigel came out and basically ran down Tyler Black and Austin Aries, saying that because he beat them both, he shouldn't have to defend the title against them both. "I mean, suppose a fluke happens; what if Aries pins Black, or Black pins Aries?" Nigel is being awesome here, shame it was to try and eleviate the fact that they'd rather make the match tonight non-title and have an unpredictable ending then have a title match, a predictable ending, and a more satisfying conclusion to the night.
RHETT TITUS!!!!!!~! vs. Sami Callihan vs. Grizzly Redwood vs. Go Shiozaki
Rhett makes this match by being the world's most awesome douchebag. Sami helps by showing why people think he's awesome, Grizzly brings the face funny, and Go brings the star power. Rhett was being especially douchey to Go, who responded with chops. Grizzly was the one who got worked over and made the hot tag, and Go pins Sami with the Go Flasher after destroying everyone. Standard four corner stuff; unless you like watching Timber jokes or 'Please-confuse-me-for-Kenta-Kobashi', Rhett awesomeness and Sami potential are the only worthwhile things.
Briscoes vs. Irish Airborne
I was actually pretty pumped when I learned that this was added on to the card. It started out with some pretty nifty stuff, the Briscoes being rough and tumbly while Irish Airborne were being spunky and...well, airborne. Pretty lengthy control segment by the Briscoes, they had to rush to the end almost immediately after the hot tag because Mark tweaked his knee during one spot bad enough to blow the next spot. Afterwards he had to be helped to the back.
Lights Out Match: Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero
This match is proof why Strong makes an awesome babyface, and Hero is awesome in general; it was mostly Hero on offense with some brutally stiff stuff, but when Strong made the (equally stiff) comebacks, the crowd was pumped. Eqaully awesome was the fact that save for maybe one minute on the floor, this lengthy match was kept in the ring, and no weapons of any kind were used until the finish, when Sweeny tossed in the loaded elbow pad. Strong intercepted it and knocked out the 'Young Knockout Kid', but Sweet & Sour came in and started beating on Strong, getting the match thrown out. Albright made the save.
--INTERMISSION--
During intermission, I bought Vendetta II, New Horizons, Glory by Honor VI, Death Before Dishonor VII, and Greatest Rivalries. I also saw Chris Hero telling stories to fans and picking up little children because he's an awesome person. Wish I had something to sign so I would feel comfortable going up to him.
--RESUME SHOW--
Tag Title Match: Delerious/Jimmy Jacobs vs. Steenerico@
I got to slap hands with Generico, so I feel accomplished. Steen was so-so-SO awesome here, telling Generico to punch Delerious in the kidneys(!), starting several chants and getting mad at people when they stopped, telling the ref how to do his job, and being absolutely amazing. Steenerico retains when Rhett Titus(!) makes his way down to ringside and causes Delerious to eat that pumphandle neckdrop. Jimmy gets mad at Delerious for his shit costing them the belts, but later forgives the poor masked man.
Claudio Castagnoli vs. Bryan Danielson
This match was balls to the wall awesome. I've heard reports that Claudio looks awkward as a heel, but I don't sense any of that here. Crowd is one-hundred percent behind Bryan, and this is back-and-forth visual sex. Claudio whips Dragon so hard into the barricade, that one of the front row guys goes straight into my lap, proving to me that you NEVER want front-row tickets at wrestling events. Dragon's leg gets worked over, preventing him from hitting his really goodshit, but he still has the Perfect Inside Cradle, and hooks it with his good leg to get the win. Afterwards Claudio starts beating the piss out of him with a chair until Airborne makes the save.
NON-TITLE MAIN EVENT: Tyler Black vs. Austin Aries vs. Nigel McGuinness
Since it's non-title, the drama went down, but so did the predictability. All three of these guys have a high-profile match the next night, but a screwjob finish that involves Jimmy Jacobs interference and Tyler over Aries seems to me the perfect way to go; it protects Nigel, furthers the fued between Austin and Jacobs, and lets Tyler look strong for his match against Samoa Joe. Alas, it was not to be. If this match only switched places with the last one, it would have been perfectly acceptable. As it was, not even Nigel's douchebaggary could distract me from the fact that all three guys were obviously conserving for tomorrow night. Aries takes it with a top-rope brainbuster on Black, leaving me to scratch my head wondering why Tyler gets the high-profile match against Joe.
Left the arena with my DVDs and a great deal of satisfaction. Very good show.
Last edited by DDT; November 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 AM.
Ring of Honor announced two days ago that it's Pay-Per-Views will now be able on DirecTV starting in 2009 with Rising Above (being taped tonight).
They will also air "ROH Classics".
For the first time, ROH will debut "ROH Classics" on DIRECTV on Demand in early 2009. Approximately ten-hours of classic wrestling programming content from the ROH vaults will appear monthly on the platform. The best matches, rivalries and stars in ROH history will be featured.
I think this is pretty big. Plus, now I get to order the PPVs.
You still up for that bet Edgecutioner? We could do the cliche picking of the avatar thing.
Last edited by blackening; November 23rd, 2008 at 12:46 AM.
Briscoes come out to start and cut a promo on Steenerico. Briscoes Vs. Steen & Generico - ROH World Tag Team Titles on NOW!!!!!!!!
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
1.) Steen and Generico DEF. Briscoe Brothers
Steen and Generico retain after Steen nails the Package Piledriver.Very solid match. Great Double teams by the Briscoes and crowd was super into Generico. They brawled following the match and the Briscoes spilled some Blood. Grizzly out to break up the brawl.
Time of match: 6:05
SHIMMER CHAMPIONSHIP
2.) MsChif retains DEF. Sara Del Ray w/Larry Sweeney in 9:30 to remain Shimmer Champion!
Sickest Boston Crab ever by Sara and MsChif wins with a DDT Variation. Crowd was split between the two in what was said to be a stiff and excellent match!
3.) Delirious DEF. Rhett Titus in 6:33 with a Shadows over Hell. After some brawling and thrusting we got some cock grabs by Delirious. Yes, cock grab. After the match Delirious breaks the Top of the Class Trophy on Titus followed by a Panic Attack with the Trophy.
The return in Jan. will be another PPV Taping!!!!!
FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
4.) Claudio Castagnoli DEF. Sami Callahan, Silas Young and Alex Payne in 8:54 after a Ricolla Bomb on Sugarfoot. Sugarfoot was big time over. Sami was big time over also getting alot of chants. Claudio tried to use the chair on Sugarfoot but Danielson ran out and took it away from him for the save and a huge "NEXT WORLD CHAMP" Chant. Danielson celebrates with Sugarfoot.
INTERMISSION Estimate from Cary is now around 1,500!!!!
SIX MAN WAR
5.) Brent Albright, Roderick Strong & ACE STEEL!!! Vs. Chris Hero, Go Shiozaki & Davey Richards w/ Larry Sweeney
SnS wins in 16:06 after Sweeney distracts Sinclair while Hero hits Strong with a chair and puts Davey on top of him to get the win. Ace gets some deserved Welcome Back chants! Ace looks good out there and hasn't lost a step. Davey is explosive with everything he does. Loud Hero Sucks and F*ck You Hero chants! Dempsey is also getting loud chants. SnS in control til Strong got in there and tore it up! Dunkin Donuts chants to Sinclair.
I QUIT MATCH
6.) Aries Vs. Jacobs
Aries says he has no second....for now. Austin Aries wins in 22:13 after LACEY returns and is about throw in the towel for Aries after Jacobs won't stop biting at Aries' bloody head. Lacey slaps Jimmy. Crowd is chanting DIE JIMMY DIE!These two are giving it everything in this awesome brawl. Microphone shots to Jimmys head.Singlehanded bulldog from the top rope to the outside and through a table by both men!! Tyler then tries to throw in the towel and Lacey stops him. Jimmy then quits after Aries has him in a crossface and is stabbing him with the Spike! Sick spot with a spear by Jimmy to Aries through the middle rope and off the apron and onto a steel chair ont he outside!!! Lots of brawling in the crowd and on the outside and lots of blood here. Tyler helping out Jimmy and gets booed big time from the crowd for it. Sick brawl of a match. After the match Jimmy is pissed at Tyler and he leaves Jimmy in the ring with Aries.
ROH WORLD TITLE
7.) Nigel McGuinness Vs. Bryan Danielson
Handshake and the bell.....some great chain wrestling to start. just what you expect from these two. Dueling chants. Danielson works Nigels arm. They steal eachothers moves for heat and pops. Nigel does a figure four to get a Wooooo from the crowd. More updates as I get them. Back and forth match. Soccer kicks to the back of Nigel after some strikes. Sinclair gets involved and Danielson gets clipped. Danielson on the ropes, falls, Sinclair pushes him back up and he eats a lariat! Nigel to the outside and Danielson then does his Springboard Front flip in the aisle. Claudio then comes out and nails Dragon with a chair. Sinclair starts to count and out comes Sugarfoot who drags Dragon back into the ring for a huge pop!Defeaning atmosphere and tons of pinfalls. CATTLE MUTILATION! Epic match as they are both kicking out of everything! Danielson ducks a lariat only to then be hit by a Rebound Lariat for the win!
WINNER AND STILL ROH WORLD CHAMPION: NIGEL MCGUINNESS IN 28:08!
8.) Samoa Joe DEF. Tyler Black in 18:56.
Massive pop for Joe as expected. Joe is in perfect form here as they trade blows and get this one off hot! Tyler goes for his middle rope body press and Joe just walks out of the way. Joe does tope to the outside and then says to the Referee "what are you doing counting!? This is ROH!" Joe hits his Ole kick to break the count. From my report I have this being said it just may be the second version of Joe Vs. Kobashi. ISLAND DRIVER for a 1 count kickout which drove the crowd wild! Tyler goes for his Phoenix Splash and misses and Joe then goes for his top rope Musclebuster but misses. STJOE followed by the Musclebuster and the Choke and you can put this one in the books!
Joe ends the show with a heart felt promo and puts over ROH and the boys in the back. F*ck TNA chants throughout the promo as well.