Daniels Open Challenge

The Fallen Angel walked out in to the arena to start the show. The Crowd was a mix of boo’s and cheers given Daniels’ long time standing and reputation with the Ring of Honor faithful. “The KRD has taken notice of the trends…” he said matter of factly. “The House of Truth only has a champion because he will do whatever it takes to win. So too will the KRD…” He said as he got in to the ring. “But tonight I have a different agenda. reDRagon… you are the very example of what the KRD stands against. I want to fight one of you. Fish… O’Reilly… it doesn’t matter.”

Kyle O’Reilly walks out to a decent pop from the crowd. “You’re no knight. You’re a chronie to Chris Sabin…” A remark that gets a strong reaction from Daniels. “I’ll fight you tonight, and I’ll get even for reDRagon, and make you a non-factor in taking the tag-team titles!”

Overall: 68%

Matt Sydal vs Adam Page



Page and Sydal face off. Adam Page trying his best to show he’s not out of Sydal’s league, though Sydal has the clear experience and athletic advantage. Page started out bringing the fight to Sydal but Matt Sydal countered page and emerged grabbing early control of the match. Adam Page had a difficult time gaining momentum for extended periods in this one. At one point there was an impressive sequence where Sydal reversed a piledriver attempt and returned the favour with a springboard moonsault. The shooting star press put Page away. WINNER: MATT SYDAL

Match Quality: 85% / Crowd Reaction: 51% / Overall: 68%

Mark Briscoe vs Moose

Mark Briscoe looked unfazed as Moose makes his way to the ring. Moose is imposing but Briscoe still meets him in the ring to stare him eye-to-eye. Moose wasted no time getting on the offensive and Briscoe, to his credit, showed no quit despite being overpowered. The unconventional Briscoe managed to gain some momentum but Moose showed a lot of fight, kicking out from a elbow-drop at early two. Briscoe kept on Moose though, hitting a second-rope bulldog that also garnered a two-count. Desperation was starting to set in for Briscoe, what did he have to do to put Moose down? It became irrelevant though as soon as Moose hit a vicious spear. Game over. WINNER: MOOSE

The referee raised Moose’s hand. Moose moved to help up Mark Briscoe and the two men exchanged a post-match hand shake. Both men showing a lot of respect for each other.

Match Quality: 79% / Crowd Reaction: 45% / Overall: 62%

Backstage Confrontation

In the backstage area, Jay Lethal walks up to Brian Cage who dismisses Lethal. “Look at me when I am talking to you.” Lethal interjects. Cage looks bored already. “You made the wrong choice when you refused to join House of Truth…”

Cage shakes his head, “No, Lethal. I made the right choice because I can’t be on your side when you have what I want.”

“You aren’t ready for this…” Lethal says, holding up the world title.

Cage smirks. “Fine then. Give me a shot at this one then. Unless you aren’t the ‘best man’ in ROH like you love to claim.”

The two get in each other’s face but no violence comes of it. Lethal walks off without saying anything and Cage just watches. “He doesn’t want to face me.” he says to himself.

Overall: 70%

Uhaa Nation vs Kenny King

Uhaa Nation started out hot with a spinning kick that caught King off guard, flooring him. A standing moonsault netted a quick-two. Kenny King knocked Uhaa out of the ring and climbed the ropes, elbow drop from the top rope to the outside! That had a huge effect on both men. Eventually King and Uhaa brawl for a bit before re-entering the ring and avoiding the ten count. Neither was able to get clear control of the match at this point. King tried desperately to wear down Uhaa, connecting with a gut-wrench suplex in to a backbreaker. Uhaa kicked out with a near-fall. Uhaa answered with a spin-out power bomb but that only garners him a near-fall. However Uhaa has the answer as he hits The Combination. King cannot come back, and this one is over WINNER: UHAA NATION



Match Quality: 88% / Crowd Reaction: 60% / Overall: 74%

Benjamin Knight Interview



Larry Mercer is backstage with Benjamin Knight. Knight is displeased, wearing a look on his face that only a mother could love. “Lethal had to cheat to win, its as simple as that. I don’t think he could take me one on one or Sabin for that matter…” Knight was asked about the New Age, whose ranks stand at just two men with Knight introducing the Bulgarian Brute, Miroslav. “I’ve got an ace or two up my sleeve, Larry, believe you me. The House of Truth will have their hands full soon enough. We will alter the trajectory of Ring of Honor wrestling to meteoric new heights. You’re witnessing history.” Knight walked off and Mercer nodded to the camera, signing off as the footage cut back to ring side.

Overall: 74%

Christopher Daniels vs Kyle O’Reilly

Daniels and O’Reilly circled each other a bit in the ring. O’Reilly started off red hot with a vicious attack, which caused Daniels to bail outside to collect his thoughts. Kyle O’Reilly gave chase which allowed Daniels to bait him in to a trap, attacking him as O’Reilly rounded a corner. Daniels threw O’Reilly in to the ring post before rolling him in to the ring. Daniels started to work the legs, putting O’Reilly in to a figure-four but O’Reilly reversed the hold! Daniels is reeling now, but was in excellent position to get the rope break. Christopher Daniels still held on to the momentum and cracked Kyle O’Reilly with a modified face-crusher, flooring him. A pin and oh! Just a two count, Daniels thought he might have been able to sneak away with one there. Desperation jawbreaker from O’Reilly netted him a two count from the referee. He has a look of desperation in his eyes, the match is slipping away from him. Someone’s emerging from the back… It’s Tajiri! What does he want? He comes to ring side. Green Mist in to the face of Kyle O’Reilly! The referee didn’t see it, I don’t think Daniels saw it either. Angel’s Wings. That’s all Folks! WINNER: CHRISTOPHER DANIELS.

Daniels sees Tajiri and he’s not happy. The two men start brawling, Daniels gets the upper hand and hits Tajiri with the Angel’s Wings. Taka Michinoku comes out to help his partner but Kazarian is there to back up Daniels. The two teams that will face-off for the ROH Tag Team Championships share an intense stare-down.

Match Quality: 92% / Crowd Reaction: 71% / Overall: 81%

Miroslav vs Roderick Strong

Roddy Strong stands tall in the ring, the ROH faithful showing him a lot of respect. The music hits and out comes Miroslav, the Bulgarian Brute. ROH’s newest comer and he is in an immediate stare down with Strong. The two men come face to face in to the ring, exchange a handshake and the referee calls for the bell. Strong and Miroslav start off with fists flying. Miroslav gets the early advantage but Strong takes momentum back quickly with an elbow. Miroslav reels but counters with a flying shoulder tackle that launches Roddy to the outside. Staying on the offensive, Miroslav follows Strong outside, and keeps on the attack. Roddy attempts a counter but is dropped by a lariat from Miroslav, who then picks Strong up and drops him on the security barricade. Strong writhed on the floor before Miroslav broke the count, and then threw Strong back in to the ring. Miroslav attempted to floor Roderick with another lariat but Roddy ducked under it and countered with a jumping forearm that floored the Brute. Strong tries to capitalize but Miroslav counters him with a spinebuster. Miroslav follows it up with a fallaway slam. He makes a gesture to the crowd, a mighty roar. He locks Roddy in to a Camel Clutch. Strong will not quit. The referee is right there. Strong keeps shaking his head, he refuses to quit. He passes out. The ref has no choice but to stop the match! WINNER: MIROSLAV.



Miroslav stands victorious in the ring, grabbing his Bulgarian flag from ringside he waves it triumphantly as the show comes to an end.

Match Quality: 89% / Crowd Reaction: 67% / Overall 79%

OVERALL:

Rating: 72% / Match of the Night: Daniels vs O’Reilly / Ratings: 2.07 / Attendance: 433 / Ticket Sales: $8660