Ring of Honor Wrestling 11/26/11 Review

Welcome to my Ring of Honor Wrestling Review. With just a little less than a month to Final Battle, things are starting to take shape.

This weeks episode starts off with a recap of last weeks main event as usual. I like the highlights of the match as it did an even better job of telling the story than the actual episode. Truth Martini on commentary was a big part of my enjoyment of that match for me also.

On this show we will get a rematch of Jay Lethal and El Gererico. Lethal won the TV title form Generico 8 weeks ago. Lethal had to use extra time to get the win, so this match should be good.

The Briscoe Brothers take on Coleman and Alexander next. The Briscoes are focused on Final Battle. They had to fight to get the title shot that management didn't want them to have. They don' think much of Coleman and Alexander. Coleman and Alexander  look to be a team on the rise. I like Coleman on the Mic.

The Briscoe Brothers vs Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander
Coleman and Alexander and taking it to the Briscoes early on. The Briscoes start to turn things around. They are angry and push the ref out of the way and get disqualified. WGTT comes out with chairs and chase the Briscoes off. No Contest

Jim Cornette is on next talking about Final Battle. He interviews Davey Richards and he is ready to end this feud he has with Eddie Edwards.

Sean Casey & Raphael Constantine vs "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin Handicap Match This is a squash match in every way. Elgin does shake their hands before the match and is all business. Truth Martini joins commentary for a few minutes to say they wanted this match. They wanted to show how much of a monster Elgin is. Well they do prove their point.Elgin does a few things that are quite impressive. Including a Double Alabama Slam Winner: Michael Elgin via Double Alabama Slam. This is as must see as a squash match gets.

Jim Cornette has an offer for Kevin Steen. He wants Steen, his lawers, Jimmy Jacobs, and Steve Corino. to all meet him in the ring next week. The offer will be made then.

INSIDE RING OF HONOR

They do a pretty good job of introducing Dan "The Beast" Severn. His many accomplishment are impressive and he is still in good shape. Edwards and Severn explain their side of things. Eddie thinks that Kyle O'Reilly is stirring the pot, make trouble where there is none. Severn feels Davey knows too much about Eddie. Things will be different next time. Roderick Strong on the other hand has his own training camp going. While Davey and Eddie are training harder and harder he is doing his own thing. At final Battle he will face a surprise opponent. He want to steal the thunder from the main event.

El Generico vs Jay Lethal World Television Championship Match Before the match Brutal Bob and Mike Bennett come down to the ring with chairs and snacks. they plan on getting a close look at this match. Before things get started Lethal kicks over Mike's popcorn. These two are putting on a decent match, but Lethal is dragging. He isn't looking to good. Coming back from the break. Letha is in control. He took advantage of a missed high risk maneuver by Generico. One thing I am noticing is Lethal may be able to be pinned when he puts his opponent in a certain submission hold. Mike Bennett, takes the TV Belt and puts it on his waist. The time limit clock is ticking down and they may have to have another draw. Lethal rolls out of the ring and Bennett shows him the belt. Lethal knock him out. Lethal almost finishes Generico off but Bennett interferes. Time runs out. Generico want more time but there is no more. Time Limit Draw

Next week Young Bucks vs Future Shock

Unk's Ring of Honor Blog: Ring of Honor Wrestling 11/19/11 Review

Unk's Ring of Honor Blog: Ring of Honor Wrestling 11/19/11 Review: Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first Ring of Honor show review. I am new to Ring of Honor as I never got to see it before it ca...

Ring of Honor Wrestling 11/19/11 Review

Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first Ring of Honor show review. I am new to Ring of Honor as I never got to see it before it came to Sinclair. While I had heard about ROH from other people, I now have the chance to take it in for myself.

If you listen to wrestling experts, they tell you that ROH is not worth their time. It's not big time enough. I disagree. I saw WWE is not worth my time. They won't even let the best play by play man in the business do his thing.

Albert Einstein is quoted as saying "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." So I have shifted my focus to ROH Wrestling. I have watched a couple of their last PPV's and been watching all the episodes. I begin my reviews on this episode because the introductions are over and the action is picking up.


This episode starts off with a review of last weeks House of Truth vs American Wolves main event. Eddie Edwards uses a dragon sleeper in the match to help his partner Davey Richards get the win. The thing is, Eddie never used that move before. He has been training with someone new. Eddie and Davey will meet at Final Battle for the World Title. Eddie knows Davey inside and out. Does Davey know what other tricks Eddie has in his bag?


The main event for tonight will be a Team Richards Challenge. Davey Richards will fight his training partner Kyle O'Reilly. 


Mike Mondo cuts his promo about how he is the biggest man in town. Well I say show me in the ring.


Alex Sylva vs Mike Mondo Both guys are 0-1 in the careers so they both need wins. They say Mondo follows the code of honor, but he doesn't seem to. He even shoots a snot rocket at his opponent. Winner: Mike Mondo via double arm DDT.


Jim Cornette announces he will make an official announcement next week about the Kevin Steen Lawsuit. Until then, he is denying pressuring of Steen into the career ending match or any other wrong doing. 


Next Week Jay Lethal will face El Generico for the TV Title. Mike Bennett is taking exception to this he feels his time limit draw with Lethal earns a rematch.


Jamin Olivencia vs Mike Bennett w/ Brutal Bob Evans Before the match Bennett proclaims himself the TV Champion. Olivencia has a lot of energy. I like the way he is bouncing and flying around. Winner: Mike Bennett via modified rock bottom.


INSIDE RING OF HONOR 

It has been reveiled that Eddie Edwards' new trainer is Dan "The Beast" Severn. This is an issue because Davey told Eddie earlier that he was gonna train with "The Beast".  Davey is hurt by Eddie's betrayal of his trust. Next week they will interview Eddie and Dan Severn to see what they have to say.

The All Night Express are upset with their lack of attention. Every forgets about the ANX. The Briscoes then say at Final Battle they will be new tag champs. Coleman and Alexander, who had the first match last week against WGTT will face the Briscoes next week. They get a chance to cut a promo. We'll see what they can do next week vs Dem Boys.


Kyle O'Reilly vs Davey Richards Before the match, Davey said this isn't about hate. This is about American Strong Style. If Kyle can win, it would be huge for his career. If Davey can't win he isn't ready for Final Battle. Truth Martini come out to watch the match. Not sure what business he has ringside, but here he is. Truth is with the ringside commentators. He is saying if either Eddie or Davey joins the House of Truth, he can guarantee they would win at Final Battle. This is a very good match O'Reilly shows a lot in this match, but Davey is too much. One of their trainers throws in the towel when Kyle was trapped in ankle lock. Winner: Davey Richards 

After the match Truth Martini gets in the ring and tells Richards how he could have done better in his match against O'Reilly. Davey and Kyle toss Martini around and thus ends this weeks episode.


This weeks episode was good. I am enjoying the nice build we are getting to Final Battle Friday, December 23. Next week Lethal vs El Generico.