Life goes on for Ring of Honor after the eighty-sixing of Adam Pearce, and we go on with BSWH #86, re-capping the non-title-tastic weekend in Richmond and Charlotte, including the results from the Tag Wars semi-finals and finals. We also briefly preview the NXT finale and the future of the former Low-Ki, so skip ahead [...]
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Just in time for the weekend, we’re back with previews of the upcoming shows in Richmond and Charlotte, featuring the conclusion of Tag Wars 2010 and a bonanza of non-title matches. We also take a look back at last weekend’s HDNet tapings and check in on Pro Wrestling Respect. [display_podcast]
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Brian’s ill-timed vacation is over, and we’re back on duty with Part 1 of a huge news-packed show. We start off by discussing the firing of Adam Pearce as ROH booker, including a look back at some of his failings and a look ahead at life under the new regime. Then, we cover the departure [...]
Sunday, August 22, 2010
I returned home from vacation late on Friday and stayed out late at a band party on Saturday, passing up this weekend’s ROH TV tapings. Still, I couldn’t miss the latest Pro Wrestling Respect show where a Hero came to Burlington.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Our latest show is a rare two-for-one double DVD review, featuring April’s Midwestern double dip. First, we discuss Pick Your Poison (and ponder some choices with the eponymous meter), featuring a first-time title challenger in the main event and a solid undercard. Then, it’s Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies 2 and its wild Chicago Street Fight. [...]
Friday, August 6, 2010
In our latest podcast, we check in on results from a rare three-show weekend for Ring of Honor, discussing the debut in Louisville as well as visits to the St. Louis and Chicago areas. We also analyze one great(est) match announcement and another puzzling one for upcoming shows. [display_podcast]
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
With a whopping FIVE shows to discuss, we’ve got a full agenda for show #83. First, we give a quick run-down of last weekend’s television tapings, including the start of the Tag Wars tournament. Then, it’s a trio of previews featuring three shows which are, ironically, rife with trios matches. It’s the debut in Louisville, [...]
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Since I skipped going to this week’s ROH TV tapings, I went to their latest developmental-style show from Burlington, NJ – featuring major ROH stars like Austin Aries and Delirious – and offer a full report on a show the closest to my home. Hooray for not paying toll.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
With nary a DDP in sight, ROH got its Bang on in April, and we’re finally reviewing the DVD in Part 2. Our in-depth review includes our thoughts on two great title matches, the good and bad of the undercard, and something else altogether from a visiting group of luchadores. They and the generic one [...]
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tag Wars are coming, and we’re gearing up with a preview of this weekend’s HDNet tapings, plus a look further ahead in the tournament, and some other happenings in the world of Ring of Honor. [display_podcast]
Thursday, July 1, 2010
We’ve emerged from the ashes unscathed, so we’re moving on to Phoenix Rising. The main events may be a bit of a schmozz, but it provides some nice fodder for discussion along with some other unique matches. [display_podcast]
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Steve is $15 lighter in the pocket and all the better for it thanks to an excellent Death Before Dishonor VII Internet PPV, which is the main topic of conversation in our latest show. Did the main event live up to the hype? Who earned a title shot in the Toronto Gauntlet? And who got [...]
Sunday, June 20, 2010
On the weekend of one of ROHs big annual events, we look back at one half of another annual tradition, the WrestleMania weekend shows. Our review of From the Ashes includes discussions of another great tag title match, several big singles matches, and some questionable time management, plus ratings for each match on the Phoenix [...]
Saturday, June 19, 2010
The live webcast of the evnt is being shown on www.gofightlive.tv. Dave Prazak and Joe Dombrowski provide the play-by-play. Cheech & Cloudy were introduced for the opening match, but El Generico was in the ring and called out Kevin Steen. Despite Steve Corino’s wishes, Steen agreed to have their match right away. 1) Kevin Steen [...]
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Ring of Honor’s 8th Death Before Dishonor and 3rd Internet PPV is fast approaching, so we’re all over it with a full preview of the big show in Toronto. In addition to the Tyler Black-Davey Richards title match and several other marquess contests, we take a look at Friday’s show in the Buffalo area, the [...]
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
An Epic Encounter deserves an epic review, and we attempt to provide just that for the third edition in the series. Along with the eponymous Richards-Omega match, we cover the loosely-formatted eight-man tag match, the latest chapter in the Steenerico saga, and more. [display_podcast]
Sunday, May 30, 2010
As the US of A looks back at our military heroes this weekend, BSWH looks back at some less consequential events, Ring of Honor’s television tapings from last weekend. We discuss the HDNet debut of Christopher Daniels, some surprising turns, and (sticking with the holiday theme) the usual Thanksgiving-worthy helping of squashes. [display_podcast]
Sunday, May 23, 2010
For Ring of Honor’s Gold Rush (not Silver Rush), we present a thoroughly half-assed review for a thoroughly half-assed show. We also give a nod to a glorified jobber with The Pee-Wee Meter. [display_podcast]
Saturday, May 22, 2010
More television episodes taped leads to more crazy alliances in Philadelphia.
Friday, May 21, 2010
ROH returned to The Arena in Philadelphia for the first time in two months, taping more matches and angles to begin airing next month, including bookends with the Fallen Angel.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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