A few headlines have filtered out of ROH headquarters today; Nigel McGuinness has ‘resigned’ as ROH Matchmaker. ROH have released the following statement regarding Nigel’s decision to leave his post:
“Earlier this evening, with heavy hearts, Ring of Honor officials accepted the resignation of ROH Matchmaker Nigel McGuinness.
Speculation surrounding McGuinness’ sudden resignation has begun to boil among ROH officials. While some chastised his leniency toward Bullet Club’s behavior in the summer, others believe that now McGuinness may be under extreme duress from Bullet Club’s Adam Cole for changing the stipulations of the Final Battle main event just days in advance.
One of ROH’s all-time greats, the former ROH World Champion has resigned. ROH management has announced it is forming an executive committee to oversee matchmaking in ROH. We wish Nigel McGuinness the best of luck in his future.”
ICYMI: McGuinness Out as ROH Matchmaker https://t.co/Rx3DjTwxge pic.twitter.com/gj0zkG9ivV
— Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 12, 2016
Newly signed ROH star and Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes has been booked to appear alongside Adam Cole against ROH Champion Kyle O’Reilly and Jay Lethal when ROH appears in Atlanta 01/14/17.
Dream Tag Team Match set for Atlanta. @AdamColePro and @CodyRhodes face off against @KORcombat and @TheLethalJay https://t.co/CcdaFZza0R pic.twitter.com/bF6haxyWPY
— Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 12, 2016
As reported recently Ring of Honor have decided to bring back the Manhattan Mayhew event next year, today they announced that British sensation Will Ospreay will be at the event:
Tickets are on sale now for Manhattan Mayhem on March 4th 2017 in NYC. @WillOspreay is signed to appear! https://t.co/eXvR8yxdOy pic.twitter.com/hHBwYJ4Vzo
— Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 12, 2016