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So... they've got regular PPV now?
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justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
$24.95, I suppose I should have just linked ROH's whole article on it & not just the pic, lol
http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-debuts-live-ppv-w-best-world-2014-sunday-june-22
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Right, now that I'm home.
I'm very happy with this. Why am I very happy with this? Ring of Honor is now going to be listed on pay-per-view on every major satellite and cable provider in America. But, it it still going to be available on iPPV on uStream. Just to put this into context, TNA does not have an Internet mechanism for people to watch their PPV's, but WWE and ROH now do.
After listening to Heyman on Austin's show earlier on, first thing I thought about is what he said. Distribution. This right here is great distribution. ROH now has a TV program that reaches 38.7% of American households, it has two of the biggest events of this year not just in the company, but in ALL of wrestling coming up in a few weeks, and now it has live PPV and will continue to have iPPV going forward on its belt.
It's another step forward for the company. Whether you like or hate it, it is something everyone should appreciate. There is only one true step forward they have left if they ever choose to take it, and that's primetime TV. AJ Styles said in an interview to hype Second to None he thinks if ROH keeps putting on shows like it has this year It'll get it and provide a true alternative to WWE. Because that is what ROH strives off, it is an alternative to the top product.
Very happy with this, can't wait for Best in the World, can't wait for Global Wars and War of the Worlds, extremely excited that the promotion I've followed has taken this step forward.
I'm very happy with this. Why am I very happy with this? Ring of Honor is now going to be listed on pay-per-view on every major satellite and cable provider in America. But, it it still going to be available on iPPV on uStream. Just to put this into context, TNA does not have an Internet mechanism for people to watch their PPV's, but WWE and ROH now do.
After listening to Heyman on Austin's show earlier on, first thing I thought about is what he said. Distribution. This right here is great distribution. ROH now has a TV program that reaches 38.7% of American households, it has two of the biggest events of this year not just in the company, but in ALL of wrestling coming up in a few weeks, and now it has live PPV and will continue to have iPPV going forward on its belt.
It's another step forward for the company. Whether you like or hate it, it is something everyone should appreciate. There is only one true step forward they have left if they ever choose to take it, and that's primetime TV. AJ Styles said in an interview to hype Second to None he thinks if ROH keeps putting on shows like it has this year It'll get it and provide a true alternative to WWE. Because that is what ROH strives off, it is an alternative to the top product.
Very happy with this, can't wait for Best in the World, can't wait for Global Wars and War of the Worlds, extremely excited that the promotion I've followed has taken this step forward.
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It'll be on iPPV on the Internet as well as being on PPV. And ROH will be providing that stream through the satellite feed so there is no harm of it stalling/freezing. Not to mention... if you really want to, you can watch it for free
One thing I hate though is that they've moved shows to Sunday as opposed to the usual Saturday.
Sunday's are just the more traditional PPV night choice. I like it, because I'm often busy on Saturday nights. Well, not this Saturday night, but fuck you, I've got a kidney infection and can't move very much.
Haven't watched ROH in awwwwhhiiillleeeee. Like since December of 2012. Anything amazing that I need to check out immediately?
Haven't watched ROH in awwwwhhiiillleeeee. Like since December of 2012. Anything amazing that I need to check out immediately?
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Loads & loads of stuff, but you can start with AJ/Elgin 1
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Hey two wrestlers I love in a 20+ minute match, something tells me I might like this. Thanks Justin.
Was shocked when I started getting back into wrestling during the Mania hype and read about Styles leaving TNA and the paycut they were trying to give him. Oh well, their loss is ROH's major gain. Isn't Hero back in ROH too? Any other big names return/debut in the last year?
Starting Elgin/AJ now. Slightly annoying to hear a "This is Awesome" chant trying to be started before they've even locked up, but luckily it dies.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Paul London has come back here & there for a few matches, & then several guys from Japan have done shows too. Ciampa returned from injury, & Homicide & Eddie Kingston are back as well.
If you're looking for full shows to watch, the ones I paid to see this year were
All good shows, I'm planning on watching Supercard of Honor VIII tomorrow when I get home
If you're looking for full shows to watch, the ones I paid to see this year were
- Border Wars 2013
- Best In The World '13
- All Star Extravaganza V
- Manhattan Mayhem V
- Road To Greatness Night 2
- Death Before Dishonor XI
- Final Battle '13
All good shows, I'm planning on watching Supercard of Honor VIII tomorrow when I get home
Elgin/Styles was great though kind of underwhelming in the beginning. I guess I was expecting an Elgin/Richards style match, but both guys honestly seemed to just be going through the motions for the first portion of the match. It picked up really well around the midway point though and smoked the rest of the way until the lame time limit draw. Man that last five minutes or so was awesome though. **** star ish.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
They're having another match tonight at Second To None, I don't think that's a TV taping so it'll likely have none of that time limit draw BS, I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing that match.
Also you heard about the two ROH/New Japan shows right?
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Why I most certainly did not! Like I said, totally out of the loop for a long time. I kept an eye on the WWE for awhile but kind of ignored the indies and Japan.
Damn my crazy psycho ex. Thank goodness my new girlfriend understands that sometimes a dude needs to watch one man slam another man through a table and so forth every now and then.
Damn my crazy psycho ex. Thank goodness my new girlfriend understands that sometimes a dude needs to watch one man slam another man through a table and so forth every now and then.
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BIG spoiler from the TV taping.
AJ Styles has lost his first clean match since leaving TNA to Michael Elgin. That is such an incredible rub for Elgin.
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This morning ROH announced on Twitter that due to credit card payments not going through, 40 tickets has been made available for War of the Worlds in NYC.
45 minutes later ROH announced the event was again sold-out.
Poetic stuff.
45 minutes later ROH announced the event was again sold-out.
Poetic stuff.
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Cards have been released for ROH/NJPW Global Wars and War of the Worlds.
While it isn't a very strong card initially, I kind of agree with their decision to not put out a crazy good card. I mean, matches on there are still going to be great, lets be honest has ROH done Border Wars and promoted just Steen vs. Cole for the ROH World Championship like they did in 2012 when Steen initially won the title from Davey, show would have been packed and shit, but yes it could have been much better, however I understand why they'd do it.
And then that card is just stacked and there are still a ton of names they can put into matches. I think they're pushing it with all the names signed to appear, especially on ROH's side (no reason to have Caprice Coleman there for example) but the card is just phenomenal on paper from start to end. I'll even defend Bennett vs. Tanahashi against ANYONE on the grounds of how much Bennett has came on over the past year and how he keeps having good match after good match. If this isn't a reward of sort it's definitely a chance for him to break out.
While it isn't a very strong card initially, I kind of agree with their decision to not put out a crazy good card. I mean, matches on there are still going to be great, lets be honest has ROH done Border Wars and promoted just Steen vs. Cole for the ROH World Championship like they did in 2012 when Steen initially won the title from Davey, show would have been packed and shit, but yes it could have been much better, however I understand why they'd do it.
And then that card is just stacked and there are still a ton of names they can put into matches. I think they're pushing it with all the names signed to appear, especially on ROH's side (no reason to have Caprice Coleman there for example) but the card is just phenomenal on paper from start to end. I'll even defend Bennett vs. Tanahashi against ANYONE on the grounds of how much Bennett has came on over the past year and how he keeps having good match after good match. If this isn't a reward of sort it's definitely a chance for him to break out.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Cole or Steen vs. Liger & Shelley coming home to ROH is all I needed, buy both these shows now. I marked loud & hard when I saw the Alex Shelley announcement, sooooo fucking excited for that match.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Bennett has vastly improved over the past couple of years, I have faith that he'll have a great match with Tanahashi
He was definitely improving when I last watched him, which, granted, was the tail end of 2012. I really enjoyed his series of matches with Lance Storm. But I don't know, it just feels like a wasted opportunity with Tanahashi, the guy is absolute dynamite, probably one of if not the best worker in the world. I'm sure they'll have a good match but I would have preferred seeing him face off with someone like Adam Cole.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Does anyone know why reDRgon never wrestles in Toronto?
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They are booked for Toronto here, just not signed to a match yet. I have a feeling they'll be put up against The Briscoes as I don't see any other team they can face, but the card there is still so cramped for a 3 hour 30 minute show. From what I know though, O'Reilly has issues crossing the border to work because he was caught lying at the border once about working in America. No idea about Fish.
Also with Christopher Daniels done with TNA, and Kaz said to be following in early May, would a Bad Influence in ROH debut be better on one of these shows or at Best In The World? Lets be honest, it's going to happen.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
I thought O'Riley lived in Canada though...
I'd say BITW, these cards are already stacked, & with BITW being ROH first PPV, having recognizable names like Daniels & Kazarian debuting on the show could only help in increasing PPV buys.
Thriller Ant
Beep Bop Boop
I don't think it matters which way you are going if you get caught lying to go across.
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Yeah. If you ever get a chance to check it out, Steen Show interview with SSB is about 30 minutes of them talking about issues getting across the border. Super Smash Brothers haven't wrestled in America for nearly a year now. They got letters from the Canadian government telling them they were no longer allowed through the border until they pay some crazy fine.
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I think the posters are kick ass!
