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ROH Final Battle 2022

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ROH Final Battle Report

Arlington, Texas - December 10th, 2022

The College Park Center played host to Ring of Honor's flagship event, Final Battle, and it did not disappoint. The packed house of 2,700 fans witnessed a night of unforgettable matches, with the ROH World Title on the line in the main event.

Match 1: AR Fox and Blake Christian vs La Faccion Ingobernable (Dralistico and Rush)

The show opened with a tag team match featuring two talented teams. AR Fox and Blake Christian, known for their high-flying antics, took on La Faccion's Dralistico and Rush. The crowd was electric as the four competitors traded moves, with Fox and Christian eventually securing the win after a stunning 450 splash from Fox.

Match 2: Athena vs Mercedes Martinez - ROH Women's World Title

The first half of the show culminated in an excellent women's match for the ROH Women's World Championship. Athena, looking to add another title to her collection, faced off against longtime rival Mercedes Martinez. In a closely contested bout, Athena emerged victorious after a thrilling sequence that saw both women trading near-falls.

Match 3: Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) vs Shane Taylor Promotions (JD Griffey and Shane Taylor)

The tag team division was on full display in the third match of the evening. Swerve In Our Glory, featuring the massive Keith Lee and the high-flying Swerve Strickland, took on Shane Taylor's team. The action was fast-paced, with both teams showing off their impressive movesets. In the end, Swerve In Our Glory prevailed after a powerbomb from Lee.

Match 4: The Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Brian Cage and Toa Liona) vs Dalton Castle and The Boys

The ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles were on the line in this chaotic match. The Embassy, featuring powerhouse Bishop Kaun, the unstoppable Brian Cage, and the high-flying Toa Liona, looked to add another title to their collection. Despite a valiant effort from Dalton Castle and his team, The Embassy emerged victorious after a thunderous powerbomb from Cage.

Match 5: Wheeler Yuta vs Daniel Garcia - ROH Pure Title

The ROH Pure Championship was up for grabs in this technical masterclass. Wheeler Yuta, looking to add another title to his collection, faced off against the cunning Daniel Garcia. The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting, with both competitors showing off their grappling skills. In the end, Yuta emerged victorious after a series of rapid-fire submissions.

Match 6: The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) vs FTR - ROH World Tag Team Titles

The night's main event saw two legendary tag teams collide in an unforgettable bout for the ROH World Tag Team Titles. The Briscoes, looking to add another title to their collection, faced off against the experienced FTR. The action was intense and physical, with both teams trading moves and near-falls. In the end, The Briscoes emerged victorious after a thunderous Froggy Splash from Jay.

Match 7: Samoa Joe vs Juice Robinson - ROH World Television Title

The show culminated in an excellent match for the ROH World Television Championship. Samoa Joe, looking to add another title to his collection, faced off against the energetic Juice Robinson. The action was fast-paced and physical, with both competitors showing off their impressive movesets. In the end, Joe emerged victorious after a thunderous Muscle Buster.

Main Event: Claudio Castagnoli vs Chris Jericho - ROH World Title

The night's main event saw two of the world's best wrestlers collide for the ROH World Championship. Claudio Castagnoli, looking to add another title to his collection, faced off against the legendary Chris Jericho. The action was intense and physical, with both competitors trading moves and near-falls. In the end, Castagnoli emerged victorious after a series of vicious lariats.

Final Thoughts

Ring of Honor's Final Battle was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling. With eight excellent matches on the card, fans were treated to a show that will be remembered for years to come. The ROH World Title changed hands once again, with Claudio Castagnoli emerging victorious in the main event. It's clear that Ring of Honor is still the premier promotion in professional wrestling, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us in 2023.

Rating: (5/5)

Card Details

  • Date: 10 Dec 2022
  • Promotion: Ring Of Honor
  • Arena: College Park Center
  • Attendance: 2700
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 10 Dec 2022

Matches

  1. AR Fox and Blake Christian defeat La Faccion Ingobernable (Dralistico and Rush) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:35

  2. Athena(C) defeat Mercedes Martinez in a ROH Women's World Title Match

  3. Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) defeat Shane Taylor Promotions (JD Griffey and Shane Taylor) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:43

  4. The Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Brian Cage and Toa Liona)(C) defeat Dalton Castle and The Boys in a ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title Match

  5. Wheeler Yuta(C) defeat Daniel Garcia in a ROH Pure Title Match

  6. The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)(C) defeat FTR in a ROH World Tag Team Title Double Dog Collar Match

  7. Samoa Joe(C) defeat Juice Robinson in a ROH World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 13:37

  8. Claudio Castagnoli(C) defeat Chris Jericho in a ROH World Title Match

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