[smitlick]

Howd Ryan Eagles go?

[Bubz]

Just seen the new Manhattan Mayhem cover and it isnt as good as some of the recent ones. Can't wait to see the show though, especialy Kings/LAX.

[JoeRulz]

Defy or Deny looks great, can't wait to see it.

[Shock]

An "open letter" to Steve Corino from Brutal Bob...

Dear Steve,

You ain’t a part of the plan. You never were.

I don’t normally waste my time writing but since the ROH fans seem to live on their computers, here goes.

I’m damn good at what I do, Corino, and you know it! I took Mike Bennett, with all the raw talent in the world and made him an instant star in ROH. Judging by the looks of the joint, these people needed a new shining light, and I provided that in The Prodigy.

I had a plan, which Bennett executed perfectly. With a bunch of wins over everyone, including Colt Cabana, six-time tag team champion Mark Briscoe, Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and YOU, Bennett was undefeated. Just 5 months into his ROH career and The Prodigy was about to defeat Christopher Daniels for the TV Title in Plymouth, MA. Then you barged in and interfered, sticking your nose where it didn’t belong, costing Bennett a victory. We had no beef with you, Corino, until that fateful day in March. The beating we put on you in New York as well as Dearborn was a reminder that you can’t hold a candle to The Prodigy.

Two weeks ago in Toronto was my favorite Corino-Prodigy Life Lesson. You held your own for a while but after I calmly tried to tell the ref about your evil ways, you used your “Thumb” on me like some sort of a deviant! That’s why you got a Team Prodigy spike piledriver after the match. Another battle which you lost by the way.

I guess you think you have the last laugh, because my alleged interference led me to get banned from Chicago this Saturday when you face Bennett one more time. On what promises to be one of the biggest nights in company history I won’t be there for The Prodigy! I’m furious I can’t be at ringside and it’s all your fault! But our plan is still in place. World Championship gold is on the horizon. If a has-been has to be kicked out of the way first, so be it.

I’ve been called an old, bitter f**k but at least I’m that way on the outside. You, my friend, are old and bitter on the inside. You’re a loser and a coward and are your own worst enemy. Stop trying to be someone you’re not. You can’t soar with the eagles when your scratching with the turkeys. Leave The Prodigy alone and retire already.

Brutal Bob Evans

[KingCrash]

Originally Posted by smitlick

Howd Ryan Eagles go?

Pretty good. Would like to see him and Frightmare have a match because those interactions were the best of the match, but really the only problem was Ryan Slater dragging & slowing everyone else down.

[thephenomenalone]

Originally Posted by Benjo™

SHIMMER Volume 31

Kellie Skater vs. Jessica James *½

Jessie McKay vs. Sassy Stephie *¾

Rayna Von Tash vs. Malia Hosuka *

Mercedes Martinez vs. Tomoka Nakagawa **¼

Allison Danger vs. Melanie Cruiser ½*

No Disqualification Match
Rachel Summerlyn vs. Daffney *

Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. LuFisto **¾

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Misaki Ohata ***

SHIMMER Tag Team Title Match
The Canadian Ninjas vs. Nikki Roxx and Ariel **¼

Ayako Hamada vs. Daizee Haze ***

Ayumi Kurihara vs. Sara Del Rey ***¾

SHIMMER Title Match
MsChif vs. Madison Eagles **¾

My first SHIMMER show and it certainly isn't going to be my last
Enjoyed the vast majority of the show with it really picking up with the last few matches
Del Rey/Kurihara was freaking great and easily MOTN. Main event was somewhat disappointing but still pretty enjoyable
Already looking forward to ordering more SHIMMER

By all accounts the reson the main event was disappointing was Madison had an ear injury and couldn't really take a bump. That's also why she didn't defend the title on Volume 32.

[Groovemachine]

ROH Only the Strong Survive

Bravado Brothers vs Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly - **3/4
-Decent opener, no qualms here. Can't make up my mind about the Bravados; they're either pretty entertaining or totally indy-riffic, I'm not sure yet.

Caprice Coleman vs Rhett Titus - **1/4
My first look at Coleman, I was pretty impressed, he seems quite slick in the ring.

Colt Cabana vs Grizzly Redwood - **

Mike Bennett vs Cedric Alexander - *
-Still not enamoured by Bennett.

Christopher Daniels vs Claudio Castagnoli - ***3/4
-Fantastic finishing stretch, I'd love to see a rematch on a grander scale; an NYC show perhaps.

Andy Ridge & Steve Corino vs Alabama Attitude (Mike Posey and Corey) - *1/2

Chris Hero vs Davey Richards - ****

El Generico vs Homicide vs Kenny King vs Mark Briscoe - ***

Roderick Strong vs Jay Briscoe - ****
-Some incredibly believable nearfalls in this one, I was hooked from the second Jay got busted open.


Overall: Mediocre first half but things pick up with Daniels/Castagnoli. Alongside the main event and Hero/Richards, these three matches make the show a worthwhile investment. It still feels like a B show, but a high end one at least.

Next up: Socal Showdown II.

[Shock]

Another ROH sale!

FOUR DAY DVD SALE

Don’t miss this special four day sale running until Saturday morning exclusively in the ROH Online Store. It’s time to stock your DVD collection with those missing shows before they’re gone. Over 90 titles are currently included and will remain on sale until the weekend or while supplies last. Straight Shootin’ titles are on sale for only $2 each. Ring of Honor DVD’s from 2002-2008 on sale for only $6 each while most titles from 2009 are available for only $8 each.

Click on the link below and look at pages 5-12 to see all of the ROH show titles that are included:
http://www.rohstore.com/index.php?di...ategory_id=1#5

Click on the link below and check out pages 2-3 to see the Straight Shootin’ titles that are on sale for $2 each:
http://www.rohstore.com/index.php?di...ategory_id=8#2

Sale prices are valid until Saturday, May 21st at 10 AM EST. Offer is only valid on new orders placed at ROHWrestling.com. No adjustments to prior purchases.

[Seabs]

ROH Defy Or Deny

Kyle O'Reilly vs Mark Briscoe
***

All Night Express vs Steve Corino & Grizzly Redwood
*1/2

Adam Cole vs Tommaso Ciampa
***

Chris Hero vs TJ Perkins
****

Bravado Brothers vs Matt Taven and Guy Alexander
1/2*

Eddie Edwards vs Michael Elgin
****1/4

Christopher Daniels vs Mike Bennett - ROH TV Championship
**1/2

Claudio Castagnoli vs Davey Richards
****

Roderick Strong vs El Genrico vs Jay Briscoe vs Homicide
***1/2

[KingKicks]

Originally Posted by thephenomenalone

By all accounts the reson the main event was disappointing was Madison had an ear injury and couldn't really take a bump. That's also why she didn't defend the title on Volume 32.

Ah that would explain why it was so one sided.

Originally Posted by Seabs

Eddie Edwards vs Michael Elgin
****1/4