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Interview: Cody Rhodes Ready for Ring of Honor Final Battle

November 29, 2016 Scott Fishman

It was almost a year in the making before Cody Rhodes decided he wanted to leave WWE, or making the “Great Escape” as he describes it. The tipping point happened in Greensboro, North Carolina. A venue and city his legendary father, the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes left blood, sweat and tears many a nights. He took a glimpse inside his bag to see the outfit of Stardust, a persona Rhodes had taken father than anyone could have imagined. Despite the success, Rhodes wanted to move on and expand his creative horizons. “I’m sitting in a locker room that Ric Flair […]

Interview: Ring of Honor tag champion Frankie Kazarian ahead of All-Star Extravaganza

September 29, 2016 Scott Fishman

Even after 18 years, Frankie Kazarian remains successful as one-half of the current Ring of Honor tag team champions. He and Christopher Daniels continue to compete at a high level against talent from all over the world. The duo, known collectively as The Addiction, is gearing up to defend their titles against the Young Bucks and the Motor City Machine Guns in Ladder War Friday, September 30 at 9/8CT during All-Star Extravaganza VIII on pay-per-view. Kazarian took time out before this unique match for a little Q&A. Do you remember the moment you and Christopher Daniels became friends? We became […]

Ring of Honor vixen Taeler Hendrix on her success with Jay Lethal and Women of Honor

August 3, 2016 Scott Fishman

They say behind every great man is a great woman. And for Jay Lethal that has been Taeler Hendrix. The villainous red-head has been instrumental during the Ring of Honor world champion’s lengthy reign at the top. “I think him and I are just top notch,” she said. “We are representing the House of Truth worldwide. I think it’s a perfect pairing. There is a lot of communication and understanding that goes into that. He is a top notch talent. So for me to stand next to him, I have to be at that level if not better just to […]

Ring of Honor’s Matt Sydal: It’s a fun time to be a pro wrestler and fan

July 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since exiting WWE, Matt Sydal says his love for pro wrestling has grown even stronger. There was a reason why he added the “Reborn” to his name. The 33-year-old has enjoyed competing around the world. Through his travels, the New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor star is getting a bird’s-eye view to the present and future of the business. “What is exciting is seeing the energy building on the grassroots level,” he said, coming off a recent trip to England for Revolution Pro Wrestling and 4 Front Wrestling. “I can really feel the upswing of wrestling. I can feel it when […]

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole on battling pneumonia, Bullet Club and Best in the World

June 17, 2016 Scott Fishman

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole recently battled one his fiercest opponents. And it wasn’t in the squared circle. The 26-year-old was forced to pull out of ROH events after suffering being hospitalized for pneumonia. Days before his diagnosis, Cole recalls feeling like he was starting to get allergies. Then a high fever developed where he slept most of a 36-hour period. “Like a dummy, I didn’t go to the doctor figuring I would feel better by the weekend,” he said. Friday rolled around, and not only did his fever come back, but mucus started coming out of his eyes. […]

Colt Cabana on his Ring of Honor return and going for gold at Global Wars

May 2, 2016 Scott Fishman

It’s been about five years since Colt Cabana worked for Ring of Honor. The relationship between the company and one of its most beloved stars has been strained, so fans were shocked when Cabana reemerged at ROH’s Supercard of Honor X events in Dallas. “They’ve been reaching out to me ever since they did a changing of the guard,” Cabana explained. “I turned them down a bunch of times because I wasn’t happy with the way it all went down in the past. I had been a part of the promotion for so long, but with the new management, that idea […]

Ring of Honor powerhouse Moose on transitioning from the NFL field to the pro-wrestling ring

April 25, 2016 Scott Fishman

As a precocious eight-year-old, Quinn Ojinnaka was enthralled by the larger-than-life characters of pro wrestling. It wasn’t enough just to see. This was something the youngster wanted to do. And so. after his time in the NFL the six-foot-five, 300-pound specimen changed his career trajectory from the gridiron to the ring. He decided to go all-in, finally pursuing his dream. Now Ojinnaka, better known as Moose, is quickly emerging as one of Ring of Honor’s premiere stars. “Some people supported me. Others didn’t understand and thought I was being stupid,” he said. “All the responses I got motivated me, whether it […]

Chris Sabin on reforming the Motor City Machine Guns with Alex Shelley in Ring of Honor

April 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Ring of Honor fans rejoiced as the Motor City Machine Guns finally reunited at the 14th Anniversary show in February. Chris Sabin was happy with the positive response he and his longtime partner, Alex Shelley, received in Las Vegas It was a moment the performer will never forget. “I was a bit nervous and worried how people were going to react,” he said. “When I finally went out there, it was a bit of a relief actually. Alex and I were talking about this, where fans have come up to us saying they miss the Machine Guns and asking when […]

Ring Of Honor’s Christopher Daniels on his splashy new role at Universal Studios and more

March 10, 2016 Scott Fishman

The “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels is still flying high in Ring of Honor, producing a high quality body of work. The ring general not only signed a new deal with the company, but has also added a new entry to his already impressive resume. Daniels, 45, was cast in the Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular at Universal Studios Hollywood. The consummate entertainer portrays Dennis Hopper’s villainous character, Deacon, in the stunt show, based off of the 1995 Kevin Costner action movie, Waterworld. Before he even started wrestling, Daniels always had a passion for acting. This is his chance to expand into another […]

Michael Elgin on signing with New Japan and Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary Show

February 24, 2016 Scott Fishman

Michael Elgin saw another of his dreams realized recently when he signed a two-year contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The powerhouse performer is excited to represent the company, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi to face the Briscoes at Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary Show Friday, Feb. 26 at 9/8CT on pay-per-view. “I think me and Tanahashi made a great tag team as part of the World Tag League late last year,” Elgin says. “I’m glad we can compete together stateside. I think it will be a heck of a match with the Briscoes. When they say they are one of the […]