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- Tails Azimuth
ROH Death Before Dishonor V: A Thrilling Night of Action
September 21, 2007 - Frontier Fieldhouse, Chicago Ridge, Illinois, USA
The Ring of Honor's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, Death Before Dishonor V, brought the heat to the Windy City. From the opening bell to the final curtain call, this event delivered a series of thrilling matches that showcased the best of ROH's diverse talent pool.
No Remorse Corps Tames The Resilience
The night kicked off with a high-flying six-man tag team match pitting No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards, Rocky Romero, and Roderick Strong) against Delirious and The Resilience (Erick Stevens and Matt Cross). In a back-and-forth affair that featured plenty of near-falls, the CORPS ultimately emerged victorious at 11:21. A strong opener that set the tone for the evening.
Castagnoli's Cruiserweight Mastery
Next up, Claudio Castagnoli faced off against Matt Sydal in a singles match that highlighted each competitor's technical prowess. Castagnoli's experience and skill proved too much for Sydal, as he wrapped up the victory at 8:18. A solid outing that showcased both men's grappling abilities.
Marufuji Makes It Two
Naomichi Marufuji, fresh off his title win just a week prior, added another notch to his belt by defeating BJ Whitmer in their singles match. The Japanese legend employed his signature submission hold, the Butterfly Lock, to secure the win at 10:56. Another strong performance from the ROH world champion.
Albright's Quick Win
In a rare squash match, Brent Albright dispatched Pelle Primeau in just 1:41. A brief but effective demonstration of power and dominance from the veteran wrestler.
The Briscoes Retain Their Gold
The ROH World Tag Team Championship was on the line as The Briscoes (Jay and Mark) defended their titles against El Generico and Kevin Steen. This hard-hitting match featured multiple near-falls, with The Briscoes ultimately retaining their gold at 16:06. A fantastic tag team contest that showcased each duo's strengths.
Takeshi Morishima Ends Rave's Reign
The main event saw Takeshi Morishima challenge Jimmy Rave for the ROH World Title. In a surprisingly short encounter, Morishima ended Rave's reign at just 3:56. A decisive victory that sets up an intriguing title picture moving forward.
Danielson Secures #1 Contendership
The night concluded with Bryan Danielson facing Nigel McGuinness in a thrilling match for the ROH World Title #1 Contendership. This back-and-forth contest featured multiple near-falls, with Danielson ultimately emerging victorious at 24:31. A fitting conclusion to an outstanding event.
In summary, Death Before Dishonor V delivered a fantastic card filled with exciting matches and compelling storylines. With several top contenders emerging and new title holders crowned, the ROH landscape has never been more intriguing. For those who missed this event, I highly recommend seeking out the replay.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: A must-see for ROH fans, with plenty of action-packed matches and compelling storylines to keep you invested in the world of professional wrestling.
Card Details
- Date: 21 Sep 2007
- Promotion: Ring Of Honor
- Arena: Frontier Fieldhouse
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Taped
- Broadcast Date: 21 Sep 2007
Matches
No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards, Rocky Romero and Roderick Strong) defeat Delirious and The Resilience (Erick Stevens and Matt Cross) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:21Claudio Castagnoli defeat Matt Sydal in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:18Naomichi Marufuji defeat BJ Whitmer in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:56Brent Albright defeat Pelle Primeau in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:41The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)
(C)defeat El Generico and Kevin Steen in a ROH World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 16:06Takeshi Morishima
(C)defeat Jimmy Rave in a ROH World Title Match
Match Time: 03:56Bryan Danielson defeat Nigel McGuinness in a ROH World Title #1 Contendership Match
Match Time: 24:31