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EVENT:
RING OF HONOR HOUSE SHOW-062709
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Event Review by:
"Our Man" Andy Schumann |
Event Date:
Saturday, June 27th, 2009 |
Location:
Chicago Ridge Frontier Field house, Chicago Ridge, Illinois |
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"ROH put on another quality show from the first match to the main event." |
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MATCH 1: |
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Six Man Mayhem Match |
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The match featured Delirious, Rhett Titus, Alex Payne, Sami Callihan, Silas
Young and Egotistico Fantastico. Ego and Titus started out the match. The action
was fast and furious with everyone entering and exiting the ring. Ego got the
real cool spot of the match. Ego locked Titus into a surfboard and the propelled
Titus into the corner turnbuckle. The cool spot of the match was the double
tower of doom. Payne connected with an innovative chin breaker on Young.
Delirious tagged in and connected with his back splash for the victory. |
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Match Rating: 2 ¾ stars out of 4. This match
delivered on the goal of the match and warm up the crowd. All six men want out
and just delivered an exceptional and high energetic match. |
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MATCH 2: |
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Erick Stevens versus Rasche Brown |
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In the opening minutes of the match Brown used his
size advantage to keep Stevens in check. Stevens eventually gained control with
using his speed and power. Brown connected on a sit down choke slam for a near
fall. Stevens bounced back and connected with a splash in the corner. Brown
reversed several attempts by Stevens to land the gut wrench bomb. Stevens
finally connected with the power bomb for the victory. |
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Match Rating: 3 stars out of 4. Brown has delivered
in his 2 appearances for Ring of Honor in Chicago. Stevens put on a quality
match with Brown. |
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MATCH 3: |
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Petey Williams versus Kenny King |
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Williams is making his first appearance for the
company in Chicago. The opening minutes were several reversals. King finally
grabbed advantage by using his agility and speed. Williams worked on the neck
and head area with several DDTs. Williams landed a very nice ensuigari that got
him a near fall. King got the victory with the TKO. After the match Titus and
King double teamed Williams for a couple of minutes. Williams was finally able
to hit King with the Canadian Destroyer. |
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Match Rating: 3 stars out of 4. Every time I see
King he seems to improve in the ring on subtle things. The whole crowd wanted to
see the Canadian Destroyer and the building was torn down when Williams nailed
it. Williams is just so smooth in the ring. |
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MATCH 4: |
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KENTA versus Tyler Black |
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This is a first time ever meeting between these 2
wrestlers. KENTA got the early advantage with several hard kicks onto Tyler.
Tyler gained the advantage with several chops that knocked KENTA outside. Tyler
quickly pounced with a splash onto the ring floor. KENTA tried to hit a tiger
suplex and Tyler countered and landed on his feet. Kenta nailed the go 2 sleep
and Tyler kicked out at the last second. Tyler tried to nail his small package
driver and KENTA reversed it and hit another go 2 Sleep. KENTA was finally able
to pick up the victory. After the match Jacobs came out with several people. The
group beat down Black and Jacobs was planning on hanging up Tyler by his ankles
from the ceiling. Steen and Generico came down to rescue Tyler. Black was able
to hang Jacobs up by his ankles from the ceiling. |
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Match Rating: 4 out of 4 stars. KENTA showed why
he’s considered one of the best in the world. Him and Tyler first ever meeting
and the language barrier went out and tore down the building. Tyler Black is
climbing the tower and shortly will be one of the best in the business. |
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MATCH 5: |
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Colt Cabana & Brent Albright vs. Joey Ryan &
Claudio Castagnolli |
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This match was a Chicago street fight and the fight
quickly spilled to the outside. Claudio and Ryan introduced a table into the
match. Cabana and Albright grabbed the table and knocked down Ryan and Claudio.
Cabana and Claudio fought on one side of the building. Cabana nailed Claudio
with a moonsault of the guardrail. Claudio and Ryan regained control of the
match and put the table in the corner. Cabana was able to pick up the win after
splashing Ryan through the table. |
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Match Rating: 3 stars out of 4. Nothing scientific
but just good solid brawling matches that helps advance the feud some more. The
scary moment of the match it appeared that Cabana’s father was knocked down to
the ground and required some medical attention. |
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MATCH 6: |
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D’Lo Brown versus Roderick Strong |
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Brown used his size advantage to get the early
advantage and just kept the pressure on Strong. Strong got back into the match
using the combo of slaps and slams. Strong was able to connect with his gut
buster and went for the roll up. Brown reversed and grabbed the ropes for extra
strength. |
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Match Rating: 3 stars out of 4. This match gave us
fans of the company something they don’t usually do. They have someone blatantly
cheat to pick up the victory. Brown is better in the ring than I originally
thought. |
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MATCH 7: |
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Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. The American
Wolves |
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There was a stipulation going into this match if the
wolves run Steen and Generico wouldn’t get another title shot while they have
the belts. If Steen and Generico should win they can pick the stipulation. The
referee had a difficult time keeping all 4 competitors in check. They were going
in and out at whim. Steen and Generico got the early advantage with Steen
delivering several flipping leg drops. The wolves focused on Generico knee most
of the match trying to force him to submit. Generico landed with a flipping
turnbuckle to turnbuckle kick for a near fall. The wolves locked in submission
moves on both opponents. Generico finally got the pin fall after nailing the
brain buster on the turnbuckle. |
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Match Rating: 4 stars out of 4 stars. This match
showed that the tag team division is still on fire. These teams have had a feud
most of this year and it just keeps getting stronger. These teams get stronger
and keep putting on great matches. |
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MATCH 8: |
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Austin Aries versus Nigel McGuiness for the
ROH Title |
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Aries made history by becoming the first ever two
time champion. Nigel was making his return from an injured biceps. The match in
the beginning was slow with several reversals by both competitors. Nigel got the
advantage by focusing on Aries shoulder. Nigel connected with a couple of tower
of londons. Aries roared back to regain control of the match. Nigel flinched
several times after landing a couple of lariats. Aries retained the belt after
nailing a stiff kick and the brain buster. |
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Match Rating; 4 out of 4 stars. This match showed
why these guys are 2 of the best in the company. Nigel even not fully healed
still went out and delivered one heck of a match. |
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OVERALL SHOW RATING: 3 stars out of 4 |
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3 stars out of 4. ROH put on another quality show
from the first match to the main event. They brought out Ric Flair and he cut a
promo. Flair talked about the talent the company has and how he loves Chicago. I
like that they’re rotating some of the talent through the shows. They will be
back on September 19th with Bret Hart. |
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Photo ©
2009 Ring of Honor
Article © 2009 Alternate Reality, Inc. |
