ROH on HDNet

Episode 41
04.01.10

The first ROH on HDNet of 2010 kicks off with a clip of Final Battle 2009. Ending with Tyler Black winning the belt and Hogewood shouting, “He did it, he did won the World Title.” The show then begins with a new opening video (and music) before the new World Champion, Tyler Black walks out to a thunderous applause. After calming down the crowd Black talks about how proud he is of holding such a prestigious title. However he explained that the video we just saw wasn’t all what happened on that night and played the rest as Jimmy Jacobs returned attacking Black. Black said that Jacobs can never let Black be happy no matter what and he will get his vengeance. Davey Richards then walked down and told Black to shut up about Jacobs as he should be worrying about him who he faced for the title tonight.

Joey Ryan versus Bobby Dempsey
Before the match Ryan got on the mic complaining that he has to wrestle such a “hideous ogre.” At first there was some comedy with Dempsey chasing Ryan before talking advantage. After poking Dempsey in the eye during a bearhug Ryan soon took advantage. After a series of moves Ryan hit That 70’s Kick right in Dempsey’s face to get the three count.
Winner Joey Ryan

We then went backstage to interviewer Kyle Durden who was with Sara Del Ray. Ray mocked Lufisto saying there’s only one “Queen Bitch” in ROH and that’s her. Lufisto then walks over and has heated words with Ray. The two nearly come to blows before students and referees stop them (with most of them being knocked down)

Eddie Kingston versus Lance Lude
Absolute squash, Kingston was very over with the Philly fans from the time he made his entrance till the time he left. Lude is a very small skinny man who normally tags with his partner J-Sinn as the Set. Lude tried to attack Kingston but got a slap to the face. After shots in the lariat, a backdrop driver and Spinning Back Fist Lude was done. “Slap a Porpoise!” Hogewood proclaimed as Kingston picked up the win.
Winner Eddie Kingston

We then went backstage again where Kyle Durden looked a little shaken up from being pushed on the floor by Del Ray and Lufisto earlier. Davey Richards then marches on and boots Dudren over onto the concrete floor. Richards looks straight into the camera telling Black he better be focused. Because if he thinks about Jacobs for just one second, Black’s reign will be the shortest in history.

Sami Callihan and the Dark City Fight Club versus Colt Cabana, Brent Albright and Grizzly Redwood
A bit of a strange match as it just seemed very thrown together. Colt and Sami had a stand off to begin with Colt getting the advantage after a little comedy. Albright came in and took everyone out before tagging to Redwood who was picked apart by the opposing team. Redwood then eventually made the hot tag to Colt who took everyone out with elbows. Brent then used Redwood as a weapon throwing him over the top rope then hit a suicide dive on the opposite side of the ring. This allowed Colt to get the win via submission with the Billy Goats Curse.
Winners Colt Cabana, Brent Albright and Grizzly Redwood

A graphic popped up announcing that next week Kevin Steen and El Generico will team up to take on the Young Bucks in a Final Battle rematch. Short clips were shown of interviews from both teams. Steen said he was very surprised at the Bucks last time but won’t let them win again.

ROH World Championship
Tyler Black versus Davey Richards
Both men got load applause in their entrances and both also received streamers. As the new champion Black no longer had a “Next World Champ” chant but Richards continues to get his “Best in the World” chant. The match started off slow with both men trying to get takedowns. The match built up to Richards getting control after Prazak noted that Black “looked distracted.” Richards then started to work over the chest and abdomen and the effect was shown early on. Black fought back and sent Richards to the outside and followed it up with a flip to the outside. However Richards moved out of the way and left Black fall to the hard floor. Richards continued to take control-dominating Black until Black suddenly hit the Pele kick. The two made their way to their feet and threw fists, elbows and knees before Black went for the God’s Last Gift however this was stopped by former champion Austin Aries causing a double DQ attacking both men.
No Winner via Double DQ

Aries was then joined by Rhett Titus and Kenny King who joined in on the beating. After beating down both men Titus handed Aries the ROH World Championship as the three men posed over Richards and Black.

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Episode 42
11.01.10

ROH on HDNet 2010 starts straight off with the area going dark with red lighting. Our commentators try to tell us what it going on. Then we see a man emerging from the crowd in ripped jeans and a hoodie. The man rises over the barricade to reveal himself as the retuning Jimmy Jacobs. Jacobs cuts an awesome promo focused on the rebirth of the Age of the Fall and Tyler Black. Jacobs then calls out Tyler Black numerous times to no response. The screens then show Black laid out backstage with another man similarly dressed to Jacobs running away. Jacobs end the promo saying that he is not alone.

Sonjay Dutt versus Grizzly Redwood
Just a quick match to put Sonjay over, Sonjay played heel very well and got a good response. The fans weren’t into Redwood much and he had very little offence but still tried for his double axe handles to chop Dutt down. All of Grizzly’s offence failed and Sonjay locked in a Camel Clutch to make Redwood tap.
Winner Sonjay Dutt

We then go into the Embassy’s locker room where Prince Nana is with Jimmy Rave and Bison Smith. Nana mentions that Ernie is gone and that their associates (Joey Ryan and Claudio Castagnoli) have ended all ties with the Embassy. Nana said that they must stay united and they will show that later tonight.

Rhett Titus versus Necro Butcher
Necro brought a 2x4 to the ring with him and threatened to hit Titus with it before referee Tod Sinclair took it away from him. Titus avoided many of the Butchers fists at first and even shouted “Not the face” when Necro went to hit him. A front flip off the apron also caused an applause front the ROH fans. After some good back and forth action Titus missed the Frog Splash and Necro hit the Tiger Driver for the 3-count.
Winner Necro Butcher

Interviewer Kyle Durden was backstage with the Briscoe Brothers, they talk about their differences from the end of 2009 and say they have put it behind them. They say that next week they will be united as a team once more. A small graphic then shows hyping up Jimmy Jacobs return match to ROH next week.

Roderick Strong versus Jimmy Rave
Prince Nana came out with his client “The Crown Jewel of the Embassy” shouting about the Embassy. Strong had most of the offence and the fans knew which way this way the match was going but this was no means a squash match. As always in Strong’s matches Strong used a variety of backbreakers to weaken down Rave and they certainly did the trick. The match was mostly contested on the matt but Rave did go to the top rope once but landed on Strong’s knees leading to a Sick Kick for the win.
Winner Roderick Strong

ROH World Champion Tyler Black joined Kyle Durden but was still holding his head from the attack earlier. Tyler said that he realises that as the champ he has a target on his head whether that be former champ Austin Aries, the man who went to a draw with him last week Davey Richards or his blood rival Jimmy Jacobs.

Kevin Steen and El Generico versus The Young Bucks
This was a rematch from Final Battle 2009 where the Bucks got the win and went on to face the American Wolves in the same night. Steen seemed very focused on getting the win and got frustrated at times at Gernerico for playing to the crowd. Lots of high flying from both teams including a 450 Splash from Matt, a moonsault of the apron from Nick and a Senton from Steen. The teams continued to battle on until Steen hit the Package Piledriver on Matt and went to give Matt to Generico for the Brainbuster. However Generico was still down on the outside, Steen then called Generico to get back in the ring but had his back turned and got rolled but in a Sunset Flip for the 3-count.
Winners The Young Bucks

Mike Hogewood then put over the Bucks saying that they definitely deserve a tag title shot after that performance. Back in the ring Steen and Generico had some words in the ring but seemed to sort it out and leaving together.

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Episode 43
18.01.10

The show kicked off with a re-cap of last weeks segment with Jimmy Jacobs mentioning that he is not alone. We then went over to Mike Hogewood and Dave Prazak who welcomed us to this edition of ROH on HDNet, then took it to the ring where two men were already waiting.

KENTA and Delirious versus Shane Hollister and Kyle O'Reilly
A strange but surprisingly awesome way to kick off this edition of ROH on HDNet. The randomly paired duo of KENTA and Delirious worked surprisingly well together and definitely got the fans behind them. Another surprising element of the match was their opponents. O'Reilly (who made his HDNet debut) looked awesome and it was no surprise as his trainer is Davey Richards. Kyle had some awesome hard-hitting exchanges with KENTA but it was his partner, Hollister who took the fall following a GTS / Shadows Over Hell combo.
Winners KENTA and Delirious

“That Young Knockout Kid” Chris Hero was backstage with interviewer Kyle Durden. After mistakenly calling Kyle “Kylie” Hero started to focus on Kenny Omega. Hero mocked him and even copied his pose, wondering what it actually meant. But Hero said that after tonight Omega will just be another “brick in the road to Hero’s road to glory.”

Jimmy Jacobs versus Alex Payne
Quick squash match, the fans much preferred the heel, Jacobs to the supposedly face Payne who got his usual “Worst in the World” chants. Jacobs locked in the End Time and Payne quickly tapped.
Winner Jimmy Jacobs

After the match Jacobs brought out a spike and bloodied Payne with it much to the applause of the bloodthirsty fans. The camera zoomed in on Jacobs who shouted “We are not alone.”

Backstage Kyle Durden is with Lufisto and they try to have words with her about Sara Del Ray. However she is attacked by Ray who comes running on and clotheslines Lufisto. After throwing her into the set staff members move her away.

Claudio Castagnoli versus Erick Stevens
This was a battle of the big men between the “Runaway Train” and the “Very European” Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio continued to impress with his athleticism, agility and power while Stevens seemed more one dimensional in comparison. Stevens did attempt the Doctor Bomb but then Claudio surprised everyone with an amazing hurricanrana. Claudio later followed up with a powerbomb variation of his own in the form of a Ricola Bomb.
Winner Claudio Castagnoli

A graphic then popped up announcing the next ROH PPV next month titled as the 8th Anniversary Show and you can pre-order it for a special price from In-Demand. A second graphic then popped up announcing the American Wolves will face the Young Bucks for the titles at the8th Anniversary Show due to their recent performances at both Final Battle and last weeks HDNet show.

The Briscoes Brothers versus Kenny King and Rhett Titus
The time flew by in this match, it seemed because there is five matches tonight two of them have to be short. At first it seemed like the match was going to go longer but then the pace picked up and soon there was big moves being hit. King and Titus got the win following a Springboard Blockbuster. What was strange about the ending is that Mark just watched the pin from the apron and didn’t even bother breaking it up.
Winners Kenny King and Rhett Titus

Confused by what just happened King and Titus exited quickly. Meanwhile Mark entered the ring with a mic in hand while standing over his brother. Mark just said four simple words to explain himself “We are not alone” showing his alignment with Jimmy Jacobs.

We went back to our commentators were they hyped up next weeks main event of Tyler Black putting his title on the line against Sonjay Dutt. In addition to that match we will be finding out the opponents for Japanese Wrestling Icon Jushin “Thunder” Liger.

Kenny Omega versus Chris Hero
Both men got good reactions from the crowd, Omega had a few streamers and a “Omega” chant while Hero had many streamers and a duelling “Chris is Awesome,” “Chris Sucks” chants. The match itself was also well received from the fans who kept their chants up throughout the match. Omega and Hero have worked together before in PWG so they had some good chemistry. A fun spot was where Omega shouted, “STOP!” at Hero where he usually goes for the enzuigiri but Hero caught him with an Elbow to the face. The ending spot came where the two exchanged holds until Hero caught Omega with a Roaring Elbow (with loaded elbow pad) to get the 3-count.
Winner Chris Hero

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