Ring of Honor debut
Punk debuts for Ring of Honor. He cuts an in-ring promo and claims he is shocked that the crowd recognizes him.
I got a phone call while I was out with my head injury. The first thing Gabe asked me was how my head was, which was rally cool. Then he asked me if I would be ready to work in November and I told him no problem. I got myself and Cabana in the group. We were working the 3PW show on I think September 21st and we walked across the street to the MurphyRecreation Center where ROH runs and they asked me to do an in-ring promo. I went out there and was surprised at the reaction as the fans knew who Cabana and I were.
Punk vs Aries – ROH title
Punk defeats Aries in singles competition at Death Before Dishonor to become the Ring of Honor World Heavyweight Champion. The match ends when Punk delivers a Pepsi Plunge and picks up the pinfall. Punk announces that he has signed with WWE and begins threatening to take the ROH championship to WWE with him.
Punk vs Daniels vs Noble vs Joe – ROH title
Noble defeats Joe, Punk and Daniels in a four way elimination match to become the Ring of Honor World Heavyweight Champion. Noble winning the championship prevents Punk from taking the title to WWE with him as he’d teased for weeks.
Punk vs Cabana – The Final Chapter
Cabana defeats Punk in singles competition in Punk’s final shceduled appearance at the Ring of Honor event titled Punk: The Final Chapter. After the match Punk is greeted with streamers and cheers from the fans in attendance.
Final Ring of Honor appearance
Punk makes his final appearance for Ring of Honor. Punk is not obligated to appear beforehand, as he’d wrestled his final scheduled match months earlier. When TNA prevents multiple wrestlers from travelling to appear at the Undisputed II event due to a snowstorm, Punk agrees to make a special appearance to fill in.
Inaugural show
Ring of Honor wrestling hosts its very first event in New York City. The event features Daniel Bryan vs KENTA and The Kings of Wrestling vs Austin Aries and Roderick Strong.
Signs with WWE
Ring of Honor wrestling announces former champion, Daniel Bryan’s signing to WWE.
We congratulate Bryan on the beginning of this next journey in his brilliant career, and wish him all the best as he progresses. Many Ring of Honor fans refer to Bryan as the “best in the world” and we look forward to looking on in earnest as he shows everyone watching the wrestling world’s biggest stage just why that is.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Lethal is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss TNA, Ring of Honor and getting big in wrestling.
We called ourselves the nWo because every time they brought someone in, they put them in our stable. So we had all these guys coming in and out all the time.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Steen is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss his earliest memories of professional wrestling.
I always knew something was up. My dad never called it fake and I appreciate that but he said, “They’re not actually trying to hurt themselves,” I just though, “Yeah they are! Look at it!”But I knew it was fixed.
Steve Austin Show interview
Steen is a guest on the Steve Austin Show to discuss Ring of Honor and having freedom wrestling business.
My contract with Ring of Honor keeps me from working other promotions that have I-Pay-per-views but aside from that I can go and do pretty much whatever I want.
Baltimore Sun interview
Cabana talks to The Baltimore Sun about his time in WWE and Ring of Honor.
Well, it didn’t work out because management said creative didn’t have anything for me. Then I went out and did a web series mocking the answer that they gave me. It was maybe with the big corporate structure that I got lost underneath the pile of people (laughs), that doesn’t sound good, piles of people. But I spent two years under contract with WWE.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Hero is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss Ring of Honor, his wrestling career and life on the road.
We drive a lot. Over 15 years, millions of miles driving or riding with someone. I’ve gone off the road but I’ve always just been fine. I went off the road this one time, this dark road covered in ice and I was able to get myself out of it.
Busted Open interview
Kazarian sits down with Busted Open Radio to discuss TNA and Ring of Honor.
In a perfect scenario, if the distribution were to grow for Ring Of Honor and if it were available in more regions, who knows? The wrestling and the product can hold it’s own. A lot of things factor in to that that I thankfully have no control over. I’m happy being a wrestler. That’s up to the powers that be and with the buzz that Ring Of Honor has right now, that could happen.
Steve Austin Show interview
Daniels is a guest on the Steve Austin Show to discuss Ring of Honor, TNA and tag teams. Austin releases statement.
ROH’s Christopher Daniels aka Curry Man aka Fallen Angel stopped by the studio at 316 Gimmick Street! Hear about ROH’s big PPV event, Christopher’s in-ring style & philosophy, and some of his favorite tag teams including Midnight Express & Rock & Roll Express. Plus, he explains why he Shawn Michaels is his favorite wrestler of all-time.
Ross Report interview
Styles is a guest on The Ross Report to discuss TNA, Ring of Honor and his childhood.
My dad was a Marine so I was born in North Carolina, after about a year we moved down to Georgia. So, I’m definitely a Georgia guy. There’s nothing that can tear me from the red and black.
Signs with WWE
Steen officially announces signing with WWE.
I went to the tryout camp and I got through it, and what made me stand out were the promos, where we basically had to sell ourselves verbally. That’s always been one of my strong suits — the way I talk and what I say. I make it count, and I think that went pretty far in getting me to where I am now.
Field of Honor appearance announced
ROH announces that Lynn will appear at outdoor event, Field of Honor in Brooklyn, New York.
Prior to bell time, we will have a meet and greet opportunity with a very special guest: former ROH World Champion and pro wrestling legend JERRY LYNN!
Injured in motorbike accident
ROH announces Rowe has injured himself in a motorcycle accident. Injuries are listed as severe bruising, lacerations, and a broken arm that will require surgery.
Unfortunately, Rowe will be out of action indefinitely while he rehabilitates. While there is currently no set date for his return, Rowe has sworn he’ll be back stronger and better than ever!
Leaves company
Taven announces on Twitter that he will not be re-signing with ROH wrestling.
Hey guys just wanted you to hear this from me. I've decided not to re-sign my contract with @ringofhonor and part ways for the time being.
— ᴛʜᴇ ᴛʀᴇɴᴅ MʌTT TʌVEN (@MattTaven) August 19, 2014
Major match announcement
ROH announces A.J. Styles vs Matt Sydal for Reloaded Tour show in Wheeling, West Virginia. The company’s website releases statement.
Thanks to a video aired during ALL STAR EXTRAVAGANZA, we already know that MATT SYDAL finally makes his much anticipated ROH return on September 27! But now we know his very first opponent…AJ STYLES!