Former WWE Superstar Jeffrey Sciullo, formerly known as Elias, has signed with Ring of Honor (ROH), according to the Wrestling Observer. Now competing under the name Elijah, he has aligned himself with Vincent and Dutch, forming a new faction under the banner of The Righteous.

Elijah recently shared a video on social media, hinting at his new direction. The clip features him, Vincent, and Dutch dressed in white, walking through a field as Elijah strums a guitar. A narrator delivers an ominous monologue, ending with the question:

“Who wants to run with The Righteous Ones?”

The video’s narration suggests a rebirth theme, portraying the trio as men of one mind and one spirit, spreading a message in a world of wicked lies.

The faction has been active in ROH, recently competing in a double bullrope match against Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara at Final Battle. While The Righteous last appeared on AEW television during September’s Casino Gauntlet match, they have remained active on the independent scene.

Since his WWE release in 2023, Elijah has competed for Wrestling REVOLVER, IWC, The Crash in Mexico, and completed a tour with World Series Wrestling in Australia. This past weekend, Elijah, Vincent, and Dutch appeared together on Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea, further solidifying their bond as a unit.

With his official signing to Ring of Honor, Elijah embarks on a new chapter in his career. His association with The Righteous signals a fresh creative direction, and fans will be eager to see how this faction evolves in the ROH landscape.

Ring of Honor veteran Homicide has expressed his gratitude and excitement following his recent return to the promotion after several years away. The former ROH World Champion teamed up with Rocky Romero on a recent episode of ROH TV to secure a victory over QT Marshall and Aaron Solo.

When Ring of Honor’s camera crew caught up with Homicide, the wrestling veteran reflected on his return.

“It’s a blessing. It’s overwhelming. I’m teaming with my boy, we’ve got The Rottweilers back… I came back home.”

Homicide also highlighted his pivotal role in ROH’s history, reminding fans of his contributions alongside some of the promotion’s other iconic names:

“I built this company way back in the days. Everyone talking about Samoa Joe, Daniel Bryan, my buddy Phil from Chicago [CM Punk] but that’s a different story. But I built this. I brought the violence in this company!”

Homicide’s return marks his first appearance in ROH since his match at Final Battle 2021, which was the last event before Tony Khan acquired the promotion in early 2022. His illustrious career in ROH includes ending Bryan Danielson’s legendary 14-month reign as World Champion in 2006.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Homicide now that he is once again a part of Ring of Honor.

At Ring of Honor Final Battle, Bandido made his highly anticipated return after an 18-month hiatus due to a wrist injury. Unfortunately, it has been reported that the masked star suffered a concussion during his comeback. Bandido addressed the situation on Instagram, confirming his injury but reassuring fans that he plans to return stronger than ever.

“All I can do is thank God for allowing me to wake up another day after all that has been through!. The blow was in a delicate area of my head, now just to wait till there is no brain inflammation. Thank you to all my people who have been messaging me asking about my current status!!. It’s been hard to cope with these days with myself, too much frustration runs over my head. The hardest battle of my life is coming, with myself!! All I can say is that I will try to return a thousand and one times to the squad!! so I achieve it at some point or stay trying…!

“Neither you, nor me, nor anyone will hit as hard as life but no matter how hard you do it!” No matter how hard you resist and keep moving forward, that’s how you win” ROCKY BALBOA”

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Bandido’s return came after the ROH World Championship match, where he intervened to save Matt Cardona from a post-match assault by The Learning Tree. A former ROH World Champion himself, Bandido last competed in June 2023, when he sustained a severe wrist injury. Following the incident, he underwent wrist surgery and a subsequent operation in December of the same year.

Stay connected with SEScoops for updates on Bandido’s recovery and his journey back to the ring after this latest setback.

Matt Cardona is not signed to any wrestling promotion yet.

The 39-year-old made his surprise Ring of Honor debut during the December 5 episode. He immediately started working a program with the ROH Champion Chris Jericho, making many wonder if he had signed a deal with the promotion.

After Jericho made a surprise appearance at a recent GCW show to continue their rivalry, some people wondered if Cardona was actually under a GCW deal and the program between the two WWE alumni was a way for the two companies to mend fences.

Fightful Select is reporting, however, that Matt Cardona is not under contract with AEW or GCW. In case of the latter, the New Jersey-based promotion has not signed people to contracts with the exception of Nick Gage. When asked about his status directly, the Deathmatch King claimed “I’m signed to the major wrestling figure podcast.”

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Cardona failed to defeat Jericho for the ROH title at the Final Battle PPV this Friday. He was seen on crutches after being helped to the back due to an ankle injury, but the indie star is hopeful that he’ll be ok.

As of this writing, it’s unknown if Cardona’s current stint will continue following the ROH PPV. Considering the buzz for the ROH title program he generated with Jericho, it seems likely that he’ll be booked again.

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Ring of Honor Women’s World Champion Athena proved that she is indeed the ‘forever champion’ with another successful title defense at ROH Final Battle. In the show’s main event, Athena defended against her former ‘minion’ Billie Starkz, one year removed from the pair’s previous match for the title at Final Battle 2023.

You can check out some highlights of the match down below:

Athena’s reign began at ROH Final Battle 2022, where she dethroned Mercedes Martinez. Since winning the gold, Athena has broken numerous records, including being the longest-reigning champion in Ring of Honor history, regardless of sex.

With another victory to her name, the question remains: Who can stop the forever champion? Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Athena and her historic reign with the Ring of Honor Women’s World Championship.

Chris Jericho may have retained his ROH World Championship at ROH Final Battle, but the champ didn’t have much time to celebrate. At Ring of Honor’s latest pay-per-view, Jericho arrived in style to the match, walking out with dancing women to Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York.

The match saw both men trade control, with Big Bill distracting the referee during a pin attempt by Cardona that should have sealed him the win. With the official occupied, Bryan Keith struck Cardona with the title, allowing for Jericho to get the win and retain.

After the match, The Learning Tree continued their assault on Cardona, until the returning Bandido made the save, the culmination of recent vignettes teasing his return. Bandido suffered a wrist injury in June 2023 and after undergoing surgery in July 2023, underwent a second surgery in December 2023.

This return certainly suggests that Bandido will be next in line for a shot at the ROH World Title. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Ring of Honor and the reign of Chris Jericho.

Fifteen years after his last match for Ring of Honor (ROH), Nigel McGuinness made a dramatic in-ring return at this week’s Final Battle pay-per-view. McGuinness stepped up to answer Lee Moriarty’s open challenge for the Pure Championship. Despite a valiant effort, McGuinness fell short, with Moriarty securing the submission victory under Pure Rules.

McGuinness’ last ROH match took place in 2009 as part of the Final Countdown tour, where he faced Roderick Strong. This return also marked his first match since 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, a venue where McGuinness had been undefeated until this week.

McGuinness initially retired from wrestling in 2011 due to health issues. However, he made his in-ring return in August 2024 at AEW All In: London. The following month, he squared off against Bryan Danielson during the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite.

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While McGuinness’ next steps in the ring remain uncertain, fans were ecstatic to witness his ROH comeback. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on the British wrestler’s future endeavors inside and outside the squared circle.

Danhausen has returned to ROH TV after a lengthy unexplained absence.

ROH presented the Final Battle 2024 PPV from the Hammerstein Ballroom this Friday night, December 20. The opening match of the night saw Atlantis Jr. taking on Mansoor of MxM Collection.

Mason Madden was in Mansoor’s corner for this bout and throughout the match he continued to interfere on his partner’s behalf. After several such instances, however, a man with a Danhausen mask emerged from underneath the ring to confront Madden.

The mysterious figure removed his mask to reveal the face of Danhausen. He went on to deliver a dick punch to Madden, allowing Atlantis Jr. to pick up the victory. Mason tried to attack the winner after the bout but Danhausen made the save again, stuffing teeth into the MxM Collection star’s mouth:

Danhausen had been absent from both AEW and ROH programming for a long time without explanation. The 34-year-old last wrestled for AEW at the 2023 Worlds End PPV and his last ROH match came in February this year.

The very evil star had continued to be active in the independent scene, making his absence from the Tony Khan-produced shows even more puzzling.

Now that he has returned to Ring of Honor, the big question is if we’ll see him back on AEW TV as well or if he’ll continue being featured on the streaming show exclusively.

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This week’s ROH Final Battle will mark Billie Starkz’s second consecutive challenge against Athena, following her narrow defeat in last year’s main event. In an interview with SEScoops‘ Ella Jay, Starkz reflected on her growth since her previous encounter with the Forever Champion.

“Genuinely just being able to be in the AEW environment. Being around all these women and learning over the last year, I feel like I’ve grown as a competitor. I’m 10 times the monster that I was at the last Final Battle.”

Before their rivalry intensified, Athena served as a mentor to Starkz during their time in ROH. However, the champion’s mistreatment of her “minion” ultimately ended their partnership. While Starkz is determined to dethrone Athena this week, she acknowledged the champion’s influence on her career.

“She’s a great mentor. She’s one of the smartest brains in wrestling and she’s been doing this for over a decade. I feel like Athena is willing to help out women’s wrestling but in the most narcissistic way.”

Athena’s self-assuredness is not without merit. Since capturing the ROH Women’s World Title in December 2022, she has defended it 25 times against competitors such as Starkz, Marina Shafir, and Willow Nightingale. Athena not only holds the record for the longest reign as ROH Women’s Champion but also the longest reign of any ROH Champion in history, regardless of sex.

Athena Says Billie Starkz Match Will Main Event ROH Final Battle 2024

ROH Final Battle 2024 will take place on December 20, from the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from the show, and whether Starkz can do what no woman has been able to when stepping in the ring with Athena.

ROH Women’s Champion Athena believes her upcoming match with Billie Starkz is going to close the ROH Final Battle 2024 PPV from Hammerstein Ballroom.

The two female stars have been involved in a long-running feud. The upcoming event will bring their storyline to a full circle as the Forever Champion first won her title at the same PPV in 2022. She also defended the championship against Starkz at the 2023 edition of the show.

Despite Chris Jericho defending the ROH Championship against Matt Cardona at the event, many fans believe that the female competitors have earned the right to headline the night.

Athena addressed the topic in a new interview with Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture. She claimed that her and Starkz will become the first female competitor for ROH to main event the legendary arena:

“I think we are going to be, me and minion 4,237 and 3 quarters or whatever she wants to be referred to now, I don’t really care, but we will be the first women to main event in Hammerstein as far as I know, as far as Ring Of Honor goes anyway. That could be a really cool moment, another history on the belt there.”

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Tony Khan was also asked about the same during the Final Battle media call but the ROH owner only said that the show will have a ‘double main event.’

Apart from these two bouts, the upcoming ROH show will feature matches such as Jay Lethal vs. Q. T. Marshall, and The Sons of Texas vs. The Righteous. You can check out our predictions for the show here.

• ROH Final Battle 2024 Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and more

Ring of Honor (ROH) fans are eagerly anticipating the ROH Final Battle 2024, set to take place on December 20, 2024, at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. With a stacked card featuring high-stakes matches, here are some predictions for the event’s key showdowns.

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Who Will Win the ROH World Championship?

The main event pits reigning champion Chris Jericho against Matt Cardona. Jericho’s tenure as champion has been pivotal for ROH, especially as the promotion seeks a television deal.

While Cardona is a strong contender, Jericho’s star power and ability to draw attention make him likely to retain the title. Expect a hard-fought match where Cardona comes close but ultimately falls short, setting up potential future rematches.

Will Leyla Hirsch Capture the ROH Women’s TV Championship?

Red Velvet defends her ROH Women’s TV Championship against Leyla Hirsch. Velvet has been a dominant champion, but Hirsch’s technical prowess could give her an edge.

Given the unpredictability of title matches, this could be the night Hirsch claims her first major championship in ROH.

Texas Bull Rope Match for the Tag Team Titles

The ROH World Tag Team Championships will be contested in a brutal Texas Bull Rope Match as Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes defend against The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch).

The champions’ chemistry and experience in high-pressure situations may secure their victory, though The Righteous could surprise with their unorthodox style.

Athena vs. Billie Starkz: A Clash for the Women’s World Title

Athena puts her ROH Women’s World Championship on the line against rising star Billie Starkz.

Athena’s dominance in the division makes her a favorite to retain, but Starkz’s youthful energy and determination could lead to an upset.

Survival of the Fittest: ROH TV Championship

Brian Cage faces five challengers in a Survival of the Fittest match for his ROH TV Championship.

With competitors like AR Fox and Willie Mack involved, Cage will need to rely on his strength and agility to retain his title amidst chaos. Although we believe that he will retain the belt.

The highly anticipated ROH Final Battle 2024 is set to take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

This year’s event promises some decent matchups, headlined by Chris Jericho defending his ROH World Championship against Matt Cardona.

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Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona for the ROH World Championship

The main event will see Chris Jericho, a two-time ROH World Champion, face Matt Cardona, making his ROH debut. The rivalry between these two intensified during a heated contract signing where Cardona declared this match as the biggest opportunity of his career.

Jericho, on the other hand, dismissed Cardona’s chances, setting the stage for an explosive showdown.

ROH Women’s Championship: Athena vs. Billie Starkz

In a long-awaited rematch, Athena, the longest-reigning ROH Women’s Champion, will defend her title against her former protégé, Billie Starkz.

This match brings their intense feud full circle after Athena’s historic reign began by defeating Starkz at Final Battle 2022.

ROH Women’s TV Championship: Red Velvet vs. Leyla Hirsch

The Women’s TV Championship will be on the line as Red Velvet defends her title against Leyla Hirsch.

Texas Bull Rope Match for the ROH Tag Team Titles

Tag team champions The Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes) will face The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) in a brutal Texas Bull Rope Match. This stipulation guarantees an intense and physical encounter.

Singles Match: Jay Lethal vs. QT Marshall

ROH veteran Jay Lethal returns to face QT Marshall in what promises to be a technical showcase between two seasoned competitors.

Ring of Honor’s flagship event, Final Battle 2024, is set to take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. 

As wrestling fans around the world eagerly anticipate this annual spectacle, it’s crucial to know when the action kicks off in your time zone.

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US Start Times

For viewers in the United States, ROH Final Battle 2024 will begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Here’s a breakdown of start times across different US time zones:

• 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
• 6:00 PM Central Time (CT)
• 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
• 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)

European Start Times

Wrestling enthusiasts in Europe will need to stay up late or set their alarms early to catch the event live. The start times for some major European cities are:

• 12:00 AM (midnight) Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on December 21
• 1:00 AM Central European Time (CET) on December 21
• 2:00 AM Eastern European Time (EET) on December 21

Australian Start Times

For fans Down Under, ROH Final Battle 2024 will be a Saturday morning affair. Here are the start times for major Australian cities:

• 11:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on December 21
• 10:30 AM Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) on December 21
• 8:00 AM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) on December 21

Ring of Honor (ROH) is set to close out the year with its premier event, Final Battle 2024, on December 20 at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. 

This highly anticipated show will feature top-tier action and championship matches that fans won’t want to miss. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch ROH Final Battle 2024 live.

Event Details and Start Time

ROH Final Battle 2024 is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 20, 2024. The event will emanate from the Hammerstein Ballroom, a venue steeped in wrestling history and known for its electric atmosphere.

How to Watch ROH Final Battle 2024

The easiest way to watch ROH Final Battle 2024 is through Honor Club, ROH’s official streaming service. Honor Club offers subscribers access to live events, including Final Battle, as well as a vast library of past ROH content. To watch the live stream:

1. Sign up for Honor Club at ROHWrestling.com
2. Download the Honor Club app on your preferred device
3. Log in and navigate to the live event section
4. Enjoy the ROH Final Battle 2024 live stream

Honor Club subscriptions are available for $9.99 per month, providing excellent value for wrestling fans.

Why Watch ROH Final Battle 2024

Final Battle has long been considered ROH’s flagship event. The 2024 edition marks the 23rd Final Battle and the third under Tony Khan’s ownership, promising a mix of ROH’s storied tradition and modern wrestling.

For fans unable to attend in person, the Honor Club live stream offers the next best experience. With high-quality production and uninterrupted action, viewers can immerse themselves in the Final Battle atmosphere from the comfort of their homes.

The long-anticipated ROH Women’s Championship rematch between Athena and Billie Starkz has finally been made official for the upcoming Final Battle PPV.

The Final Battle event holds special importance for the current champion as her historic reign began at the 2022 edition of the show. She successfully defeated her former protege Starkz in a match during the 2023 edition of the ROH PPV to retain the title.

The two have continued feuding since then with Athena surpassing Samoa Joe to become the longest reigning title holder in ROH history in September this year.  The upcoming match which was made official during the December 12 episode of ROH TV on Honor Club will bring the storyline between the two female stars to a full circle.

ROH Final Battle 2024 Updated Card

During the same episode, it was also announced that Jay Lethal will be returning to the brand at the upcoming PPV to face QT Marshall. Below is the updated card for the show:

• ROH Women’s TV Championship Match: Red Velvet (c) vs. Leyla Hirsch
• ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Matt Cardona
• ROH World Tag Team Championship Match: The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) (c) vs. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch)
• Singles Match: Jay Lethal vs. Q. T. Marshall
• ROH Women’s Championship Match: Athena (c) vs. Billie Starkz

Final Battle 2024 will be taking place from the Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Tony Khan is confident that Ring of Honor will land on television eventually after having “great conversations” with potential partners. Speaking to the Sports Guys Talk Wrestling podcast, Khan spoke highly of his second wrestling promotion.

“It’s a great company. I love ROH… there’s a great opportunity to grow Ring of Honor as we grow AEW.”

Khan acquired Ring of Honor in 2022 and despite his best efforts, the promotion is yet to land its on televised show. Instead, fans can check out ROH on the HonorClub service, as well as occasional ROH title matches on AEW programming. Undeterred, Khan remains confident in Ring of Honor’s potential future on TV.

“There’s a lot of interest right now in Ring of Honor. I’ve had great conversations about TV partnerships with ROH.”

In the meantime, Ring of Honor is gearing up for its upcoming Final Battle pay-per-view from the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The show, Ring of Honor’s 23rd Final Battle event overall, will take place on December 20. The match card so far is as follows:

• Red Velvet (c) vs. Leyla Hirsch (ROH Women’s World Championship)
• Chris Jericho (c) vs. Matt Cardona (ROH World Championship)
• The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) (c) vs. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) (ROH World Tag Team Championship)

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Ring of Honor, including breaking news and live results from this month’s Final Battle.

Athena may be the unquestionable top woman in Ring of Honor, but Booker T feels so much more could be done with the Women’s World Champion. On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker, who trained Athena, argued that the ex-WWE Superstar should be a regular on AEW’s televised programs.

“Athena would fit right into the AEW women’s roster. She’s just as good, if not better… instead, they stick her in a box and put her in Ring of Honor.”

Though a regular in Ring of Honor, Athena rarely appears on AEW programming, with her most recent match for the brand coming back in April. That match is also Athena’s only AEW match of the past year, something that Booker would like to see change.

On the podcast, Booker also addressed AEW’s ratings, which have taken a slump in recent years. The days of Tony Khan boasting about over a million fans tuning into Dynamite are a distant memory and Booker shared what he’d be doing if he was in Khan’s shoes.

“If I saw the ratings drop that low, I’d be thinking about getting some help or shutting it down—one of the two.”

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Athena recently passed 700 days as ROH Women’s World Champion, more than any other champion and more days than all other champions combined. Nevertheless, Booker believes there’s a lot more that can be done with his pupil, and has been underwhelmed by Athena being ‘boxed in’ as part of Ring of Honor.

ROH Final Battle will see Chris Jericho defend the ROH World Championship against one of the independent scene’s very top stars. During the December 4, tapings of ROH on Hobor Club, it was revealed that Matt Cardona will challenge Jericho for the gold.

This marks Cardona’s debut for Ring of Honor, and his first time sharing the ring with Jericho in over eight years. The pair last did battle on the July 4, 2016 episode of WWE Raw, on opposite ends of a 16-Man Tag Team Match in which Cardona’s team would get the win. The pair’s most recent singles match took place on Raw in March that same year, with Cardona once again getting the victory over Y2J.

Cardona has appeared for AEW in the past but opted not to sign with the promotion following his release from WWE in 2020. Instead, the former Long Island Iced-Z has spent the last four years establishing himself as a top-tier name on the independents, though has shown interest in a WWE return.

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ROH Final Battle 2024 will take place on December 20, from the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, the home of various ECW events. The card for the show currently stands as follows:

• Chris Jericho (c) Vs. Matt Cardona (ROH World Championship)
• Red Velvet (c) Vs. Layla Hirsch (ROH Women’s World Television Championship)

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on ROH Final Battle 2024, including breaking news and live results from the much-anticipated pay-per-view.

Chris Jericho, the reigning Ring of Honor (ROH) World Champion, is set to host a special segment titled “TV Time with Chris Jericho” on the December 5, 2024, episode of ROH on HonorClub. This announcement was made during a “New York Minute” segment on the December 4 episode of AEW Dynamite, where Jericho also promoted AEW’s upcoming events at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

In “TV Time with Chris Jericho,” the champion is expected to discuss his challenger for the upcoming ROH Final Battle event, scheduled for December 20, 2024, in New York City. Jericho’s involvement in ROH programming has been significant since he captured the ROH World Championship from Mark Briscoe in a Ladder War match on October 23, 2024.

Jericho’s presence is anticipated to elevate ROH’s profile, especially amid ongoing negotiations for a television deal. His status as a prominent figure in professional wrestling is viewed as a strategic asset in these discussions.

The December 5 episode of ROH on HonorClub will also feature matches including Alex Reynolds versus Katsuyori Shibata, and Rachael Ellering facing Trish Adora.

Fans can watch the episode on HonorClub and stay updated through ROH’s official channels.

Chris Jericho and Mark Briscoe went to war at WrestleDream 2024 in a match that saw Briscoe retain the ROH World Championship. This week, the pair once again did battle for the richest prize in Ring of Honor, but it was Jericho who’d leave the October 23, edition of AEW Dynamite with the gold.

In a ladder match, Briscoe and Jericho held nothing back and used the titular item to full effect as a weapon. The closing moments of the match saw Mark hit a Jay Driller on the Learning Tree and climb the ladder, seemingly poised to retain the title. That was until Big Bill interfered and chokeslammed him through a table. Bill then propped Jericho on his shoulders, allowing the veteran to capture the gold.

After the match, Jericho and Bill’s celebration was cut short by Tomohiro Ishii. The Japanese legend had previously been taken out by Jericho and now has his sights set on the new Ring of Honor World Champion.

In a backstage segment, Mark Briscoe was at a loss for words after his brutal defeat at the hands of Jericho (and Big Bill.)

This win marks Jericho’s second time holding the Ring of Honor World Championship and his ninth World title overall in his career. He previously held the gold from September to December 2022, both winning from and losing the gold to Claudio Castagnoli.

Mark Briscoe says his trilogy of matches with FTR over the ROH Tag Titles will forever hold a special place in his heart.

The ROH World Champion recently had an interview with Battleground podcast. He was there to promote his Ladder War with Chris Jericho set for the October 23 Dynamite.

During the talk, Briscoe was asked about matches from his career that still give him goosebumps. The ROH Champion mentioned how The Briscoe Brothers’ trilogy with FTR is something that he’ll never forget:

“There definitely is plenty of matches and moments, The first thing I would think that a lot of people obviously would have guessed would be having the matches, we had the trilogy with FTR that ended with that dog collar match.

That dog collar match was just something that…in my mind it would just always be a moment in time that’ll just never be….there would never be another feeling like that no matter how great of a victory I could have moving forward.”

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Nothing Will Ever Compare To That: Mark Briscoe

The Briscoes fought FTR in a trilogy of matches through 2022 starting with the Supercard of Honor event in April. The brothers dropped the ROH tag titles to the former WWE stars in this bout.

They unsuccessfully challenged the duo of Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood in a rematch at Death Before Dishonor in July. The brothers Mark and Jay finally managed to defeat FTR to regain the titles in a Dog Collar match at Final Battle in December.

The Dog Collar match was one of the final two matches Briscoes wrestled together before Jay’s unfortunate passing in January 2023. According to Mark, nothing will ever compare to the moment he got to share with his brother after their tag title victory:

“I’ve said it before, after the match once Jamin [Jay Briscoe] choked out Dax and then [they announced] the new Ring of Honor Champions and then I turned and he gave me this big hug, this big bear hug. Nothing will ever compare to that man.

Throughout the career there’s the…like I think about how much people talk about and put over the matches with FTR. We had the three matches with them. There will never be any thing like it in my career. To me it was just a real special trilogy of matches.”

Apart from this Mark Briscoe also mentioned how he and his brother had dozens of matches with The Young Bucks over the years. He recalled wrestling them in countries such as Japan, Australia, and US and said that it’s a fond memory for him.

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The wrestling world is in mourning after the passing of former Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff. In August, he made the decision to discontinue treatment in order to enhance the quality of time he had left with his family. Mike Johnson of PW Insider reports that Koff had been privately battling cancer for some time. On behalf of SEScoops, we express our deepest condolences to Joe Koff’s family and friends.

Joe Koff Remembered

Koff became Senior VP of Training and Development for Sinclair Broadcast Group in 2003, and became ROH’s COO when the company was purchased by Sinclair in 2011. As COO, Koff oversaw several major developments, including announcing a streaming service for the promotion in November 2017. The service, later named Honor Club, was unveiled on February 2, 2018, and launch on February 19.

While Koff joined ROH as part of the Sinclair deal, his involvement in the wrestling world was not merely business. A lifelong fan, Koff attended WWWF events with his father in the original Madison Square Garden. Decades later, it’d be the efforts of Koff and others that would bring ROH to the World’s Most Famous Arena for the G1 Supercard in April 2019. The show became the first non-WWE entity to run the arena in decades, a claim that stands to this day.

Koff’s time with ROH came to an end in 2022 when the promotion changed hands and was acquired by Tony Khan, but his love of wrestling continued long after that.

Both Sammy Guevara and indie wrestler Kelly Madan seem to be doing well after being stretchered out of the latest ROH tapings before the Dynamite anniversary show.

Guevara was knocked out after delivering a cutter to Serpentico during their match. There were serious concerns among colleagues and the management about his well-being after the incident.

Though PWTorch is reporting that the former TNT Champion was seen walking around on his own backstage after being treated and evaluated. Anyone who didn’t know about his match, wouldn’t have guessed about it.

Independent star Kelly Madan also found herself in a similar situation. She was knocked out during her match with Lady Frost last night in Pittsburgh.

Madan was taken to the Peterson Events Center next door after being stretchered out of the arena. Per PWinsider, the word-making round among AEW talents was that she suffered a concussion but was coherent and alert last night. She did not suffer any other injuries.

It’s worth noting that concussion symptoms can appear within a few days of the injury so it’s likely that both the stars will be kept away from action for a while for further evaluation.

Fans would remember Adam Cole dealing with some scary symptoms that developed a month after his Forbidden Door 2022 concussion that kept him out of action for almost 9 months.

SEScoops wishes a speedy recovery to both the wrestling stars.

Sammy Guevara has suffered a legitimate injury during the Ring of Honor taping before the 5-year anniversary special of Dynamite.

One-half of the current ROH tag champions wrestled Serpentico in a match during the taping. SEScoops correspondent Dominic DeAngelo was in attendance for the show. He noted that Guevara landed awkwardly while delivering a cutter to his opponent and then he didn’t get up.

The match was stopped immediately after it and a video of medical professionals attending to the former TNT Champion has surfaced online. Guevara was then stretchered out of the arena.

This was one of the two injuries reported during the night as a female enhancement talent was also stretchered out after suffering an injury during a match with Lady Frost.

Frost landed a move off the top rope which appeared to have knocked the female talent out. PWInsider has since identified her as indie wrestler Kelly Madan.

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Sammy Guevara had only returned to action in August this year. He had been off TV since February after being suspended for not following concussion protocols in a match with Jeff Hardy.

Guevara has formed a team with Dustin Rhodes since returning to TV and has been working on ROH regularly. The duo won the ROH tag team championships during the August 17 episode of AEW Collision.

Stay tuned for more updates on his health.

In 2022, Athena joined AEW/Ring of Honor and instantly made an impression by capturing the ROH Women’s World Championship. Athena won the gold at ROH Final Battle 2022 from Mercedes Martinez and now her reign has reached a historic milestone.

Today, Sunday, September 15, 2024, marks day 646 of Athena’s reign as ROH Women’s World Champion. By reaching this point in the reign, Athena has broken the record of the longest-reigning champion in Ring of Honor history, regardless of sex. The record had previously been held by Samoa Joe who held the ROH World Championship for 645 days from March 2003 to December 2004.

Athena’s historic reign has seen her defend her title 23 times against the likes of Madison Rayne, Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida, and Skye Blue, among others. Athena also holds the distinction of having held the ROH Women’s World Championship longer than all other former champions combined. The previous champions (Rok-C, Deonna Purrazzo, and Mercedes Martinez) collectively held the title for 487 days before Athena dominated the scene.

On Twitter, ROH shared their respect for the record-breaker.

After a tenure on WWE’s main roster that many, including Athena herself, found underwhelming, the Fallen Goddess has found her place atop the Ring of Honor women’s roster. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Athena and her historic reign as ROH Women’s World Champion.