Ring of Honor’s Final Battle
Ring of Honor Stars Collide at Hammerstein Ballroom
Ring of Honor (ROH) wrestling stars clashed at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center on Friday night during Final Battle in front of hundreds of New York fans.
Main Events
The stacked card pitted ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty against a returning Nigel McGuinness. The crowd erupted in uncontrolled cheers when the English native was unveiled as a surprise challenger for the belt. Moriarty managed to overcome his idol and retain his championship.
Another epic battle took place between ROH Champion Chris Jericho and the king of the independent scene, Matt Cardona. Jericho stunned and outraged fans by entering the squared circle to Frank Sinatra’s "New York, New York" alongside a chorus line of dancers, drawing the ire of natives. Cardona and Jericho engaged in a hard-fought battle that saw the champion retain after his cohorts got involved with several incidents of interference.
Women’s Main Event
The night was capped off with a female main event that featured ROH Women’s Champion Athena take on friend turned bitter rival Billie Starkz. The match encompassed raw emotion and incredible performances by both women, with Starkz appearing to take the victory during multiple key moments. However, Athena continued her historic reign.
Athena’s Dedication
"I get half a day off, and then I’m in the ring for three days, a week, just to hop on a plane to come back. I am extremely dedicated, I’m always trying to find the next thing, the next new thing being creative, being unpredictable. And I know so many women are doing the same thing," Athena said.
Conclusion
Ring of Honor’s Final Battle was the first in a three-night extravaganza that sees AEW take over the Hammerstein ballroom over the weekend, something Tony Khan hopes will be the first in many more to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the main event of Ring of Honor’s Final Battle?
A: The main event featured ROH Women’s Champion Athena take on friend turned bitter rival Billie Starkz.
Q: Who was the surprise challenger for the ROH Pure Championship?
A: Nigel McGuinness was the surprise challenger for the ROH Pure Championship.
Q: How did Chris Jericho enter the ring for his match against Matt Cardona?
A: Chris Jericho entered the ring to Frank Sinatra’s "New York, New York" alongside a chorus line of dancers.
Q: Who is the owner of AEW and ROH?
A: Tony Khan is the owner of AEW and ROH.
