ROH Discussion Thread

[Austin Aries]

Alright, I'm not sure how many people here know of ROH, but if you enjoy NWA:TNA, I think you would enjoy ROH more than the WWE. ROH is considered to be the best independent professional wrestling promotion in North America. They focus more on wrestling and less on promos and vignettes. They have given us 3 "5 star" matches, according to Dave Meltzer. The first one being Samoa Joe vs CM Punk, which was the first 5 stars given to any US match since 1997. This promotion has caught the attention of legends in the business, including Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Jim Cornette, and JJ Dillon. Hell, Lance Storm CAME OUT OF RETIREMENT to face the current ROH World Heavyweight champion, The American Dragon Bryan Danielson. When I say world champion, I mean WORLD champion, as that belt has been defended globally. I really could go on and on and on, but if you want to see what pro wrestling can be, I suggest watching some Ring of Honor.

Anyway, if anyone here is a fan, this would be a good place to discuss it.

[Nebuchanezzar]

I think basically every wrestling fan would have heard of it.

Does Russo still work for ROH? Did he ever?

[Jeremy]

He never worked for ROH (thank the lord). He worked for TNA for a couple of years, but left long ago. ROH is basically what TNA would be if it they stayed true to their '03 vibe of having lots of simple, great stories going on amidst tons of good wrestling.

[Austin Aries]

There are actually alot of wrestling fans who have not heard of ROH and it makes me a sad little boy. So, what did everyone think about the invasion angle with CZW. I think it was everything the WWE vs WCW should have been and then some. It didn't drag out, both sides looked strong at several points, and there were many dream matches that came true. It got me interested in CZW and I think thats what it was intended to do. Overall, one of the best things ROH has ever done.

[Jeremy]

A lot of wrestling fans haven't heard of it due to their lack of a national TV deal, but it's a fairly well-known company in the U.S. due in part to their high regard among magazine and newsletter writers, plus their early stuff being available nationally on DVD. It's easily the most high profile indy in the U.S. right now, and possibly the world.

[Austin Aries]

So, Necro Butcher vs. Whitmer sounded INSANE. I really can't wait for that to be out on DVD along with DBDIV.