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Tony Khan says it’s ‘too early to comment’ on potential Netflix-WBD acquisition

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ROH & AEW starts spoke to the media following ROH Final Battle.

Red Velvet, Ricochet, Athena, Shane Taylor Promotions, Bandido, and Tony Khan took questions following Friday’s event on Honor Club. Here are the highlights:

Red Velvet

  • Regarding her surprise win, Velvet said she was going to beat Mercedes Mone and she did, accepting that she would be the underdog going into the match despite being a former champion. The loss shook her, but everything happens for a reason.
  • She said that Mone is someone he looked up to growing up, so going up against someone like her is “such a blessing.” 

Ricochet

  • Tony Khan announced a AEW National title match featuring Ricochet for tomorrow’s Collision. Ricochet didn’t like the idea of that.
  • When asked about more members to add to his crew, Ricochet said it was about quality, not quantity.

Athena

  • Tony Khan pushed hard that with her victory at Final Battle, Athena will now reach the three-year mark as the ROH Women’s Champion.
  • A lot of the segment was designated for Athena to scold Billie Starkz for failing to win the Women’s Pure Championship.
  • She said she would love the opportunity to wrestle in New Japan, as there’s so much talent in Stardom.

Shane Taylor Promotions

  • When asked about his heroes, Moriarty named Bryan Danielson, Nigel McGuiness, and Katsuyori Shibata. He said he made his wrestling debut on December 5, and all these years later, he’s now faced all of them.
  • This turned into an angle where Shane Taylor started to argue with Moriarty, pushing that tonight was too close for comfort and winning is an expectation, not a surprise. He told Moriarty to follow the game plan. 
  • Moriarty said that to see Nigel McGuiness come out with the original ROH Pure title and handing it to him after the match was such a great moment.

Bandido

  • Bandido said he consideres himself a winner because he’s had a great year.
  • Tony Khan said the originally planned ROH World title match between Rush and Bandido will happen when Rush returns to action.
  • Bandido says he’s putting effort into learning English and hopes people can understand him now.

Tony Khan

  • First question was about possible AEW events at the Arnold Classic, which will be held at the same arena next year. Khan said it was a great idea and will re-evaluate. 
  • Would love to have Persephone back, she was great and an incredible challenger.
  • Khan was asked if there were plans for more ROH big events for next year, mentioning previous events like Glory by Honor and the anniversary shows. Khan pivoted to talking about bringing in more Global Wars events this year and mentioned the upcoming Boxing Day Brawl event on ROH television.
  • Someone asked for his reaction to Netflix potentially acquiring Warner Bros. Khan said that it was “too early to comment on anything that’s pending” and stressed his great relationship with Warner Bros., continually saying there was still a lot of time on their deals with TBS, TNT, and HBO Max. He called David Zazlav a friend of AEW. He’s excited about the future.
  • He also said that in regards to all of the publicly known bidders for WBD (Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast) he’s had great relationships all of them via his NFL dealings. He said there’s over two years to go in their deals with WBD.
  • About a potential all-women’s pay-per-view, Tony Khan was open to the idea, mentioning how many new women’s championships he’s introduced.
  • Khan called Zayda Steel a professional and would love to have her back.

New Tag Team Champions crowned at ROH Final Battle

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New ROH Tag Team Champions have been crowned.

Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos defeated Tommy Billington and Adam Priest to win the titles at Final Battle on Friday. With the win, Guevara now becomes a three-time ROH Tag Team Champion, while Mortos has won the title for the first time. The finish had Hechicero climb on the apron and interfere, allowing Guevara to hit a low blow on Billington and Mortos pinning him with a moonsault to become the new champions.

Earlier in the night, Hechicero approached Guevara and Mortos about working together in the Survival of the Fittest match for the ROH World Championship. The three came to an understanding that Hechicero would be in their corner for the Tag Team title match, then would look out for one another in the main event. 

Guevara and Rush vacated the titles when it was announced that the latter would be out of action dealing with a knee injury. Rush was also set to challenge for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle and as a result, the match was changed to a Survival of the Fittest match that also includes Blake Christian and Komander.

First-ever ROH Women’s Pure Champion crowned

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The first-ever ROH Women’s Pure Champion has been crowned.

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Billie Starkz to become the first-ever Women’s Pure Champion Friday at ROH Final Battle. After Starkz used all three of her rope breaks, the two traded submissions until Starkz got caught. With no other course of action, Starkz submitted.

The path to crown the first-ever champion was hammered with delays and injuries. The title and tournament were first introduced in April of this year, with the finals originally set to take place at Supercard of Honor in July. The tournament was then delayed due to timing issues. The first round finally started at Death Before Dishonor in August and continued through the fall. Starkz defeated Olympia and Yuka Sakazaki to make it to the finals.

Before the finals were set to take place at Final Battle, Queen Aminata had to be pulled from the semifinals at the last minute due to injury, allowing Purrazzo to advance to the finals via a bye. After Purrazzo won the title on Friday, Aminata emerged at the entranceway in a neckbrace and had a staredown with the new champion.

New ROH Final Battle matches added

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Several new matches are official for Friday’s ROH Final Battle event streaming on HonorClub.

The finals are set for the inaugural ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament to take place Friday, with Deonna Purrazzo and Billie Starkz squaring off. Starkz defeated Yuka Sakazaki to advance to the finals on Thursday’s Ring of Honor TV episode.

In a new match signed for Final Battle, Eddie Kingston will take on Josh Woods in singles competition. Kingston is the current number one contender to the AEW World title and will challenge Samoa Joe for the belt at Dynamite Winter is Coming this Wednesday.

Also added to the card, Ace Austin and Lee Johnson will go one-on-one on Friday’s Final Battle Zero Hour pre-show.

Here is everything announced for Friday’s card:

ROH Final Battle, Friday, December 5, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Survival of the Fittest match for the ROH World Championship: Bandido defends against Hechicero, Sammy Guevara, The Beast Mortos, Komander, Blake Christian
  • ROH Women’s World Champion Athena defends against Persephone
  • ROH Women’s TV Champion Mercedes Mone defends against Red Velvet
  • 30-minute Iron Man match: Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty
  • AEW National Champion Ricochet defends against Dalton Castle
  • ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament finals: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Billie Starkz
  • ROH Tag Team Championship: Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos vs. Tommy Billington and Adam Priest
  • ROH Six-Man Tag Team Champions Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Shawn Dean, Carlie Bravo) defend against SkyFlight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Scorpio Sky)
  • Eddie Kingston vs. Josh Woods
  • Zero Hour pre-show: Lee Johnson vs. Ace Austin

Ricochet’s challenger for ROH Final Battle revealed

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Ricochet’s opponent for Final Battle has been revealed.

ROH confirmed on Tuesday that Ricochet will defend his newly-won National title at Final Battle this Friday against Dalton Castle. It will mark the first time he’s defended the title since winning it at Full Gear last month.

It was previously announced that the first-ever National Champion would be defending the title at Final Battle. Ricochet emerged as the winner in the Casino Gauntlet battle royal at Full Gear, pinning Kevin Knight.

When introducing the title, it was said that the National title would be defended across various promotions, including ROH, CMLL, and NJPW. Following Full Gear, Tony Khan revealed that the latter two companies expressed interest in future title matches.

ROH Final Battle (December 5)

  • Survival of the Fittest for the ROH World Championship: Bandido defends against Blake Christian, The Beast Mortos, Sammy Guevara, Komander, and Hechicero
  • ROH Women’s Championship: Athena defends against Persephone
  • Finals for the ROH Women’s Pure Championship: TBA vs. TBA
  • ROH Women’s Television Championship: Mercedes Mone defends against Red Velvet
  • ROH Tag Team Championship: The Beast Mortos & Sammy Guevara vs. Adam Priest and Tommy Billington
  • ROH Six-Man Tag Team Championship: Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Carlie Bravo, and Captain Shawn Dean defend against Skyfight (Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, and Darius Martin)
  • AEW National title: Ricochet defends against Dalton Castle
  • 30-minute Iron Man match: Nigel McGuiness vs. Lee Moriarty

ROH Final Battle 2025 Predictions

Posted on by jake skudder

ROH Final Battle 2025 arrives on Friday, December 5, bringing one of the promotion’s strongest lineups in years. With championships on the line, a major tournament final, and several grudge matches set to unfold, people are wondering who will walk out as winners in Columbus. Below are full match-by-match predictions based on current storylines, momentum, and booking patterns leading into the final ROH event of the year.

Ring of Honor Final Battle 2025 Predictions

Athena vs Persephone – Prediction: Athena Retains

Athena has dominated the ROH Women’s World Championship division for an extended stretch, and there is little reason to believe her run ends here. Persephone is a rising talent who has impressed throughout 2025, but Final Battle tends to feature long-term champions solidifying their legacy.

Mercedes Moné vs Red Velvet – Prediction: Mercedes Moné Wins

Mercedes Moné has been positioned as one of the biggest crossover stars in AEW/ROH, and Final Battle is the perfect stage to reinforce her importance to the women’s division as she keeps pushing her belt collector gimmick. Red Velvet has momentum, yet Moné’s star power and current run make her the clear favorite.

Survival of the Fittest – Prediction: Bandido Retains

Bandido will be putting his ROH Championship on the line in a Survival of the Fittest match, but considering the run he has had this year it would be odd to see him drop the belt in this one.

Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinness – Prediction: Lee Moriarty Wins

Nigel McGuinness stepping back into the ROH ring gives Final Battle a major boost in prestige. However, ROH will likely use this match to elevate Lee Moriarty, who has been gradually climbing the ranks throughout 2025. A signature win over a respected legend gives Moriarty more credibility.

Ricochet vs ??? – Prediction: Ricochet Wins Regardless of Opponent

Ricochet’s arrival in ROH has created major buzz, and the mystery opponent angle suggests a spotlight moment is planned. Whether the challenger is a debuting star, a returning veteran, or an AEW crossover, Ricochet is the safe pick, considering he has only just won the belt.

Adam Priest & Tommy Billington vs Beast Mortos & Sammy Guevara – Prediction: Mortos & Guevara

This tag match brings together contrasting styles and personalities, but the star level of Sammy Guevara and Beast Mortos gives their team the clear advantage on paper.

Shane Taylor Promotions vs SkyFlight – Prediction: Shane Taylor Promotions Retain

Shane Taylor Promotions continue to be one of ROH’s most powerful units. SkyFlight is an exciting up-and-coming team, but STP’s physicality and experience give them a decisive edge in this one.

Women’s Tournament Final – Prediction: Winner of Purrazzo/Aminata

With Deonna Purrazzo and Queen Aminata on one side of the bracket and Billie Starkz and Yuka Sakazaki on the other, the final promises some fresh excitement ahead of a new champ being crowned. Purrazzo stands out as the most established competitor and a perfect choice to carry a new championship. If she reaches the final, she is the most likely winner. If not, Aminata is the next strongest contender.

ROH Final Battle 2025 Card

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ROH Final Battle 2025, set for December 5, 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, promises a stacked night of action as Ring of Honor (ROH) closes out the year in style.

What is the card for Ring of Honor Final Battle 2025?

Here is the card as it stands:

MatchType / Notes
Athena vs PersephoneROH Women’s World Championship Match
Mercedes Moné vs Red VelvetHigh-profile singles match
Survival of the FittestMulti-man elimination match
Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinnessSingles match
Ricochet vs ???Challenger TBA
Adam Priest & Tommy Billington vs Beast Mortos & Sammy GuevaraTag Team Match
Shane Taylor Promotions vs SkyFlightSix-Man Tag Team Match
Deonna Purrazzo or Queen Aminata vs Billie Starkz or Yuka SakazakiWomen’s Tournament Final

What Makes This Card Special

Final Battle remains the promotion’s biggest show of the calendar year, a night where major storylines tend to reach their climax and big titles change hands or are defended.

2025’s card has a mix of championship bouts (Women’s World, TV, Tag, Six-Man), highly anticipated tournament finals (Women’s Pure Championship), and a multi-man elimination “Survival of the Fittest” match for the world title.

The Women’s Pure Championship final is the first ever for the title, representing ROH’s expanding women’s division. Also, the event is being held as part of GalaxyCon Columbus 2025, the first time Final Battle ties into GalaxyCon to bring wrestling and fan-culture celebration under the same roof.

ROH Final Battle 2025 Live Stream: How to watch

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ROH Final Battle 2025, the year-end flagship show from Ring of Honor (ROH), takes place on Friday 5 December 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The main card will stream live exclusively on ROH’s own platform HonorClub via WatchROH.com.

How can I watch Ring of Honor Final Battle 2025 in my country?

United States

US viewers simply need an HonorClub subscription to watch the full live stream. Start time (main card): 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), which corresponds to 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).

United Kingdom

Fans in the UK can also use HonorClub to stream the show live. Local start time will be 12:00 AM (midnight) UK time, that is the moment the main card kicks off in the UK.

Europe & Other Territories

For viewers across continental Europe (as well as other regions worldwide) the stream remains available via HonorClub. As long as you have access to HonorClub you should be able to watch from most countries worldwide.

Australia

Australian fans can catch the show via HonorClub as well. According to published time conversions the main card will begin around 11:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

Japan and Asia

For viewers in Japan and other parts of Asia, the live stream remains accessible on HonorClub. The event should start at approximately 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

What you need

  • A valid HonorClub subscription (available worldwide) is the only required method to view, no additional pay-per-view packages are necessary.
  • Visit WatchROH.com at the scheduled time in your region and log in to stream the main card in full or watch back on demand.

ROH Final Battle 2025 Global Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more

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The 2025 edition of ROH Final Battle 2025 takes place Friday, December 5, 2025. The main card kicks off at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET (Columbus, Ohio time).

Global Start Times for Ring of Honor Final Battle 2025

Here are the confirmed start times for the main card around the world. Times are approximate and depend on local daylight-saving rules.

Location / Time ZoneLocal Time – Main Card Start
Pacific Time (US West Coast)4:00 PM PT
Central Time (US)6:00 PM CT
Eastern Time (US)7:00 PM ET
United Kingdom (GMT/UK Time)12:00 AM (midnight) UK – early Saturday, Dec 6
Mainland Europe (Central Europe Time / CET)1:00 AM (Sat, Dec 6) CET
Middle East (Arabia Time Zone)3:00 AM (Sat) local
India (IST)5:30 AM (Sat) local
China (CST)8:00 AM (Sat) local
Japan (JST)9:00 AM (Sat) local
Australia (AEDT / East Coast)11:00 AM (Sat) local

Why Knowing Multiple Time Zones Matters

With the main card streaming live on the HonorClub service and a global audience tuning in, having a clear time-zone breakdown helps you plan ahead, especially if you’re in Europe, Asia, or Australia where the event lands late at night or first thing next morning.

What to Check Before Watching

Keep in mind:

  • Local daylight-saving time changes may affect some time conversions depending on your region.
  • Streaming availability on HonorClub depends on region and may require a valid subscription.
  • Pre-show matches (if any) may air slightly before the listed main-card times; use the times above as a guideline for the main card start.

First ROH Final Battle matches official

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Ring of Honor has announced the first matches for its Friday, December 5 Final Battle event.

The newly-created AEW National Championship will be defended at Final Battle, the promotion announced on Thursday’s Ring of Honor TV episode.

The inaugural National Champion will be decided at AEW Full Gear later this month in a Casino Gauntlet match with Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin the first two competitors official for the Gauntlet.

Final Battle will mark the first time that an AEW title will be defended on ROH programming.

Also official for Final Battle are the finals of the ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament to crown that title’s inaugural champion.

Deonna Purrazzo advanced to the semifinals in the tournament on Thursday’s episode and will face Queen Aminata if Aminata is medically cleared. On the other side of the bracket, Billie Starkz awaits the winner of Serena Deeb vs. Yuka Sakazaki for the other semifinal bout.

Final Battle will stream on HonorClub from Columbus, Ohio on Friday, December 5.

ROH Final Battle, Friday, December 5 —

  • AEW National Championship to be defended
  • ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament finals

AEW reveals location for Final Battle 2025, December Collision

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This December, AEW will be in Columbus, Ohio for back-to-back events.

It was announced today that, for the second straight year, AEW will be part of the GalaxyCon Columbus convention. ROH will present its Final Battle 2025 pay-per-view at Battelle Grand on Friday, December. The venue — which is a ballroom at the Columbus Convention Center — will also host AEW Collision live on Saturday, December 6.

Tickets for the shows are set to go on sale to the general public next Monday (August 18) at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

AEW was first part of GalaxyCon Columbus in December 2024, putting on an episode of Collision that featured matches from last year’s Continental Classic tournament.

Final Battle has been ROH’s year-end PPV since the event was first introduced in 2002. Last year’s edition was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City with Athena vs. Billie Starkz and Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona as the top two matches.

GalaxyCon calls itself a “festival of fandom” that celebrates comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and more with events across the United States. The Columbus convention is happening from December 5-7.