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ROH's "Unfinished Business" Delivers Thrills and Spills at Frontier Fieldhouse
Chicago Ridge, Illinois - November 30, 2007: Ring of Honor's highly anticipated pay-per-view event, "Unfinished Business", proved to be an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, as the promotion's top talent delivered a series of scintillating matches that left the sold-out crowd at Frontier Fieldhouse in awe.
The evening kicked off with a four-way survival match featuring Nigel McGuinness, Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli, and Naomichi Marufuji. This barnburner of a contest saw each competitor give it their all, trading near-falls and high-impact moves in a thrilling 18-minute affair that ultimately concluded with McGuinness emerging victorious.
The Resilience vs. No Remorse Corps Best of Three Series matches followed, with Rocky Romero besting Matt Cross in the opener (4:45) and Austin Aries subsequently defeating Davey Richards in the second bout (13:22). The trilogy was rounded out by Roderick Strong's dominant victory over Erick Stevens (16:26), which left the crowd fully invested in this inter-promotional showdown.
The main event of the evening saw Takeshi Morishima challenge Bryan Danielson for the ROH World Title. This highly anticipated match did not disappoint, with both competitors delivering everything they had to offer in a hard-hitting 12-minute encounter that ultimately saw Morishima emerge victorious and claim the gold.
However, the night's crowning jewel was undoubtedly the ROH World Tag Team Title Ladder War Match between The Briscoes (Jay and Mark) and El Generico and Kevin Steen. This wild and unpredictable contest saw each team trading ladders and high-flying moves in a breathtaking 27-minute spectacle that concluded with The Briscoes reclaiming their titles.
In the end, "Unfinished Business" proved to be a resounding success for ROH, showcasing the promotion's depth of talent and capacity for delivering unforgettable matches. As the curtain closed on another successful evening in Chicago Ridge, one thing was clear: the best is yet to come from this esteemed organization.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: If you're a fan of high-flying action, technical grappling, or just plain old-fashioned brawling, then "Unfinished Business" has something for everyone. The event's sheer unpredictability and willingness to push the boundaries make it an absolute must-see for any serious pro wrestling enthusiast.
ZOHASH VERDICT: A resounding thumbs-up from this critic!
Card Details
- Date: 30 Nov 2007
- Promotion: Ring Of Honor
- Arena: Frontier Fieldhouse
- Attendance: 1200
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Taped
- Broadcast Date: 30 Nov 2007
Matches
Nigel McGuinness defeat Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli and Naomichi Marufuji in a Four Corner Survival Match
Match Time: 17:59Rocky Romero defeat Matt Cross in a Resilience Vs. No Remorse Corps Best Of Three Series Match #1
Match Time: 04:45Austin Aries defeat Davey Richards in a Resilience Vs. No Remorse Corps Best Of Three Series Match #2
Match Time: 13:22Roderick Strong defeat Erick Stevens in a Resilience Vs. No Remorse Corps Best Of Three Series Match #3
Match Time: 16:26Takeshi Morishima
(C)
defeat Bryan Danielson in a ROH World Title Match
Match Time: 12:43The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)
(C)
defeat El Generico and Kevin Steen in a ROH World Tag Team Title Ladder War Match
Match Time: 27:26