ROHStrong Podcast

ROHStrong Episode 90: Bobby Cruise and Maria Kanellis Bennett Jan 03, 2022

Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Bobby Cruise talk about teaming up to book ROH’s revamped women’s division, their working relationship, what they looked for when putting the roster together, why Rok-C was the right choice to be champion, and Deonna Purrazzo showing up at Final Battle. They also discuss the end of this era of ROH, what the future holds for them and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 89: EC3 Dec 27, 2021

EC3 talks about unleashing “Titan” Adam Scherr at Final Battle: End of an Era and how difficult it was to keep it a surprise; his thoughts on his time in ROH; what the future holds for him and the Control Your Narrative movement; having creative freedom, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 88: Joe Koff Dec 20, 2021

ROH COO Joe Koff reflects on Final Battle: End of an Era. He also talks about Jay Lethal returning to wrestle in the main event; appearances on the show by AEW and Impact Wrestling talent and what it means regarding the “forbidden door” going forward; why ROH changed its business model; the forthcoming new era of ROH and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 87: Holidead Dec 13, 2021

Joining the podcast from the other side of darkness, Holidead talks about her ROH Women’s World Title shot on ROH TV Christmas weekend; her history with Twisted Sisterz tag team partner Thunder Rosa; working for Thunder Rosa’s all-women’s promotion, Mission Pro Wrestling; wrestling for Stardom in Japan not long after she started wrestling; being trained by Gangrel, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 86: Cary Silkin Dec 06, 2021

Former ROH owner and current ambassador Cary Silkin reflects on some classic Final Battle matches and gives his thoughts on the upcoming Final Battle: End of an Era pay-per-view. He also discusses the Briscoes’ place in history, Jonathan Gresham’s rise to stardom, his obsession with 1970s preliminary wrestler Lee Wong and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 85: Gia Scott Nov 29, 2021

“The Greatest Damn Woman” Gia Scott talks about her match against ROH Women’s World Champion Rok-C, which took place on the latest episode of ROH TV; going through hardships as a teenager, including the death of her mother and being homeless; wrestling Angelina Love shortly after making her in-ring debut; having to regain her confidence after a long layoff from the ring because of the pandemic; training at the ROH Dojo, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 84: The OGK Nov 22, 2021

The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) talk about regaining the ROH World Tag Team Title nearly six years after winning it the first time; defending the belts against the Briscoes at Final Battle: End of an Era; how they’re dealing with the uncertainty of the future; becoming locker room leaders and elevating others; why the ROH locker room and ROH fans are special; candid thoughts on Taven’s feud with Vincent; Bennett wanting to inspire others with his story, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 83: LuFisto Nov 15, 2021

LuFisto talks about being the innovator of intergender wresting and the challenges that came along with it; competing in hardcore and death matches against Necro Butcher and Nick Gage; being a panelist on “Beyond the Belles;” her assessment of the ROH women’s division; being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018; her love of metal music, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 82: Rocco Nov 09, 2021

Rocco talks about his goals as a manager in ROH, his pro wrestling journey including his time at the ROH Dojo, the old school wrestlers and managers who influenced him, the art of cutting promos and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 81: Ken Dixon Nov 01, 2021

Ken Dixon, ROH Dojo dropout and beer-drinking buddy of The Bouncers, talks about why he wasn't a good fit for the Dojo system; not breaking into pro wrestling until his late 20s; how his experiences working for the U.S. Department of Defense shaped him; getting his teeth knocked out in a match, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 80: Halloween Special with Angelina Love, Bateman, Matt McCarthy Oct 25, 2021

In the spirit of the season, Angelina Love, Bateman, and comedian/actor/wrestling podcaster Matt McCarthy talk Halloween, horror movies, the supernatural in pro wrestling, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 79: Willow Oct 18, 2021

Willow talks about the possibility of facing Rok-C for the ROH Women’s World Championship at Final Battle; being a role model for young girls; wanting to be a heel when she started wrestling; suffering a broken neck in the ring and going through the recovery process; attending a Women of Honor seminar several years ago, and much more. Plus, she demonstrates her hidden talent!

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ROHStrong Episode 78: Doug Williams Oct 11, 2021

Former ROH Pure Champion Doug Williams talks about the current Pure division; his storied history in ROH, including wrestling Bryan Danielson, Jay Lethal and Jay Briscoe early in their careers; why he retired a few years ago and then decided to come back; going through a dark time during lockdown; who he’d like to wrestle in ROH, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 77: Joe Hendry Oct 04, 2021

Joe “The Answer” Hendry goes in-depth on his new persona and the motivation for reinventing himself; transforming his body and training with six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates; returning to the ring for the first time in nearly a year and a half earlier this month; the status of his partnership with Dalton Castle, and much more. Plus, Hendry tests his knowledge of American pop culture!

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ROHStrong Episode 76: Alex Zayne Sep 27, 2021

“The Sauce” Alex Zayne talks about his surprise return at Death Before Dishonor and winning the Honor Rumble; his upcoming title match against ROH World Champion Bandido; defeating Bandido in his ROH debut last year; his release from WWE and his experience there; his backyard wrestling days and the move that made him a viral sensation, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 75: Taylor Rust Sep 20, 2021

Taylor Rust talks about his return to ROH at Death Before Dishonor and whether he’ll be sticking around; his release from NXT and his experience there; the story behind his name changes; his match against Tracy Williams in the Pure Title Tournament; nearly walking away from wrestling, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 74: Dan McDevitt Sep 13, 2021

Independent wrestling promoter Dan McDevitt of MCW Pro Wrestling talks about the students from his training center who have made it to ROH; having a hand in training Lita and Mickie James; the challenges of running an independent promotion during the pandemic; getting knocked out when he wrestled The Rock; his role in a famous angle with Steve Austin; The Iron Sheik ruining his wedding, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 73: Miranda Alize Sep 06, 2021

“The Lucha Baddie” talks about her match with Rok-C in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament final at Death Before Dishonor this Sunday; what sets her apart from other women in the division and why she believes this is her time; juggling wrestling with being a full-time student, trainer and massage therapist; learning lucha style in Mexico; training with Hall of Famer Booker T; wrestling against men, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 72: Alyssa Marino Aug 30, 2021

Pro wrestling on-air personality Alyssa Marino talks about hosting “Beyond the Belles” on Women’s Division Wednesday; her thoughts on the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; training at Santino Bros. Wrestling Academy; her stint with NXT; her YouTube interview show “Let’s Get Cereal,” and much more. Plus, she displays her opera-singing talent!

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ROHStrong Episode 71: Trish Adora Aug 23, 2021

“The Afro-Punk” Trish Adora talks about wanting to become the first black ROH Women’s World Champion; wanting to win the title for her mother, who is battling cancer; spending all her money to join the ROH Combine a few years ago; having to grow up fast while living in Southeast D.C.; winning the Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Title and what it represents; training at the Team 3D Academy and with Jonathan Gresham, World Famous CB and Sumie Sakai, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 70: Rey Horus Aug 16, 2021

Rey Horus talks about his close friend Bandido winning the ROH World Title; his storied history with Demonic Flamita and their upcoming no-disqualification match; being trained by Rey Mysterio Sr. and wrestling as El Hijo de Rey Mysterio (Son of Rey Mysterio); getting to wrestle alongside his childhood idol, Rey Mysterio Jr.; winning the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team title in his second match in ROH, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 69: Gary Michael Cappetta Aug 09, 2021

Legendary ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta reflects on his storied career, including working for the McMahons, the NWA, AWA and WCW. He also talks about his time as a backstage interviewer during the early years of ROH; his appearance in AEW last year; his history with Rhett Titus; his thoughts on Jonathan Gresham and Tracy Williams, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 68: Dalton Castle Aug 02, 2021

Fresh off helping David Arquette’s team win on ABC’s “Celebrity Family Feud,” Dalton Castle takes time out of his very busy schedule to join the podcast. The former ROH World Champion discusses his experience on the game show; his friendship with Arquette; the status of his tag team with Joe Hendry, and more. Unfortunately, he couldn’t stay long. He’s busy!

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ROHStrong Episode 67: Nicole Savoy Jul 26, 2021

“The Queen of Suplexes” Nicole Savoy talks about being in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament and facing Mazzerati in the first round; her prior experience in ROH; suffering a torn ACL during her WWE tryout; the story behind Big Swole and Lil Swole; being a self-proclaimed nerd, and much more!

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ROHStrong Episode 66: Chelsea Green Jul 19, 2021

“The Hot Mess” Chelsea Green discusses her surprise appearance at Best in the World (as well as her subsequent surprise appearance elsewhere); her long-held goal to compete in ROH; her provocative podcast, Green With Envy; her desire to work with Playboy; playing Daniel Bryan’s therapist on Raw after being in the business only a few months; her time on WWE Tough Enough; working as Laurel Van Ness in Impact, and much more!

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ROHStrong Episode 65: Mandy Leon and Brian Zane Jul 12, 2021

The Allure’s Mandy Leon discusses her upcoming match against Quinn McKay; what she thinks about Maria Kanellis-Bennett; potentially facing Angelina Love in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; and her thoughts on some of the other competitors in the tournament. Also, ROH backstage interviewer BrIan Zane talks about his popular Wrestling With Wregret YouTube channel; how he got his job with ROH; training to be a pro wrestler, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 64: Bandido Jul 05, 2021

Bandido talks about winning Survival of the Fittest and facing RUSH for the ROH World Championship at Best in the World this Sunday; why he signed (and re-signed) with ROH when he had offers from WWE and other promotions; teaming with Rey Mysterio in the main event of All In; the criticism he received from his trainer Ultimo Guerrero that motivated him to excel; wrestling at Madison Square Garden, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 63: Fred Yehi Jun 28, 2021

“The Savageweight” Fred Yehi talks about his upcoming Pure Title Match against champion Jonathan Gresham and their history together; the benefits of being a free agent; the story behind his persona; the importance of black ownership in pro wrestling; working for NJPW Strong, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 62: Papa Briscoe Jun 21, 2021

Papa Briscoe, the always entertaining patriarch of the Briscoe clan, talks about the sibling rivalry between Jay and Mark and their upcoming fight on the farm on ROH TV; teaming with his sons in a six-man tag match at Final Battle 2010; whether he will step in the ring again; getting worked up when he’s watching his sons wrestle in person, and much more. Plus, Jay and Mark make cameo appearances!

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ROHStrong Episode 61: Vita VonStarr Jun 14, 2021

Vita VonStarr of The Righteous talks about receiving her ticket to gold for the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; her ROH in-ring debut against Sumie Sakai and their history together; working in the circus as an aerialist; her background in skateboarding and snowboarding; her love of metal music and horror movies, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 60: Danhausen and Matt McCarthy Jun 07, 2021

Danhausen and comedian/actor Matt McCarthy join the podcast and hilarity ensues! Danhausen talks about being in Survival of the Fittest; teaming with PCO; appearing on Conan O’Brien’s podcast; and his social media interactions with The Rock, CM Punk and KENTA. McCarthy discusses his love of pro wrestling and ROH fandom; his time on the WWE creative team; co-hosting the “We Watch Wrestling” podcast; and the famous commercials he’s appeared in. Plus much more!

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ROHStrong Episode 59: Allysin Kay May 31, 2021

Pinkies up, Honor Nation! Multi-time former world champion Allysin Kay joins the podcast to talk about competing in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament this summer; how the pandemic has affected her career; her health scare a few years ago that had her contemplating retirement; her history with frenemy Mia Yim; creating original online content, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 58: Joe Keys May 24, 2021

Joe Keys talks about his breakout match against his coach Jonathan Gresham for the Pure Title and the huge impact Gresham has had on his career; being a co-winner of the rankings battle royal and his match against LSG on ROH TV this weekend; breaking in with Lio Rush and Velveteen Dream in MCW Pro Wrestling; how his mother (a judge and former state prosecutor) found out he was a wrestler; making the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in his “real” job with a pharmaceutical company.

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ROHStrong Episode 57: Rok-C May 17, 2021

"The Prodigy' Rok-C talks about receiving the first “ticket to gold” for entrance into the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; beginning her wrestling training at 13; training under Hall of Famer Booker T; inspiring young people to follow their dreams; her cameo appearance on “Total Divas” when she was a kid, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 56: Chris Dickinson May 10, 2021

Chris Dickinson talks about working with Brody King, Homicide and Tony Deppen in Violence Unlimited and his history with each of them; growing up an ROH fan and the ROH match that inspired him to become a pro wrestler; being involved in intergender wrestling; his infamous match against Kimber Lee and how it affected his career; the role PCO played in his career; wrestling in Japan, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 55: Lenny Leonard May 03, 2021

Former ROH commentator Lenny Leonard reveals details about his imminent return to the company. He also talks about how he broke into pro wrestling as a ring announcer and his time in ROH, including some of his favorite matches and moments, working with Gabe Sapolsky and Dave Prazak, his role in the film “The Wrestler” and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 54: Homicide Apr 26, 2021

Homicide talks about returning to ROH after a seven-year absence to join Brody King, Chris Dickinson and Tony Deppen in Violence Unlimited; wrestling on the inaugural ROH show; winning the ROH World Title from Bryan Danielson and their best-of-five series; his long history with Jay Lethal; wrestling CM Punk in a strip club; his infamous match against Necro Butcher; the four wrestlers he thinks should be first-ballot ROH Hall of Famers, and much more

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ROHStrong Episode 53: Bobby Cruise Apr 19, 2021

“The Voice of Ring of Honor'' Bobby Cruise reflects on his many memorable moments as ROH ring announcer, including debuting as Steve Corino’s personal ring announcer, having a ringside seat for numerous classic matches, and getting a little too close to the action in incidents involving Jay Lethal and Necro Butcher. He also talks about his experience announcing for WWE and his relationship with Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel.

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ROHStrong Episode 52: Chris Hero Apr 12, 2021

WIth the 500th episode of “Ring of Honor Wrestling” approaching, Chris Hero joins the podcast to reflect on being in the main event on Episode 1. He also discusses his longtime association with former tag partner in The Kings of Wrestling, Claudio Castagnoli; the story behind the legendary ROH-CZW feud; whether a return to ROH could be in his future; his time in NXT; his series of grueling matches against CM Punk in IWA Mid-South; his new podcast with Conrad Thompson and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 51: Eli Isom Apr 05, 2021

“Infinite” Eli Isom talks about getting COVID-19 and then testing positive for it again; his first ROH match in more than a year against Rey Horus; bonding with his mother over pro wrestling and her death in a car accident right before he began pro wrestling training; the story behind his win over Christopher Daniels less than a year into his career; his time in Shinobi Shadow Squad, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 50: ROH COO Joe Koff Mar 29, 2021

In celebration of the 50th episode of the podcast, ROH COO Joe Koff joins the show to talk about ROH’s approach to doing business during the pandemic; the company celebrating its 19th anniversary and nearing its 500th episode of TV; the possibility of ROH working with other promotions; whether there will be an ROH Hall of Fame; growing up as a wrestling fan in New York and working with Championship Wrestling from Florida in the 80s, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 49: O'Shay Edwards Mar 22, 2021

“The Big, Bad Kaiju” O’Shay Edwards talks about his decision to come out as bisexual last year; leaving his job as a firefighter to pursue a career in wrestling at age 30; training under Hall of Famer Robert Gibson and at the ROH Dojo; his ROH debut against Sledge and their upcoming rematch; working with Shane Taylor Promotions, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 48: Amy Rose Mar 15, 2021

Amy Rose talks about her role with La Faccion Ingobernable; how attending a comic book convention led to her breaking into pro wrestling; training at the Team 3D Academy and ROH Dojo; going from bell-ringer to manager in ROH; whether she plans to compete in the women’s division, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 47: Mark and Vicky Haskins Mar 08, 2021

Mark and Vicky Haskins talk about having a successful marriage and raising kids while working in pro wrestling; breaking into the industry as teenagers; and what they’ve been up to in England during the pandemic. Mark also discusses his ROH run, including his time in LifeBlood, and why he recently re-signed. Vicky opens up about being in a wheelchair for a few years when she was a kid, and tells the story of making her impromptu debut as a manager in a match involving CM Punk and Raven with absolutely no training. Plus much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 46: LSG Mar 01, 2021

LSG talks about his eye-opening performance against Jay Lethal; enduring a frustrating 2019 and facing uncertainty about his future with ROH until recently; the ups and downs of Coast 2 Coast; C2C’s memorable match against War Machine; his backyard wrestling days, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 45: World Famous CB Feb 22, 2021

World Famous CB talks about reinventing himself after nearly a decade as Cheeseburger; becoming friends with his idol, Jushin “Thunder” Liger; his friendship with the late Hana Kimura; wanting to quit after his first day of training at the ROH Dojo; wrestling at the Tokyo Dome; opening his own wrestling school, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 44: "The Metalhead Maniac" Sledge Feb 15, 2021

“The Metalhead Maniac” Sledge opens up about overcoming his drug and alcohol addiction; being homeless at one point; the phone call that saved his life; how he ended up on Steve Austin’s podcast a few years ago; putting himself on ROH’s radar; his first official ROH match; and, of course, his love of metal music.

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ROHStrong Episode 43: "The Mile High Magnum" Dak Draper Feb 08, 2021

“The Mile High Magnum” Dak Draper discusses his recent move to ROH's Pure division; being discovered by a WWE Hall of Famer/talent scout while he was a collegiate wrestler; spending two years in NXT; the legend of Sammy Six Guns Jr.; wrestling against Haku and The Barbarian on an independent show, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 42: Session Moth Martina Feb 01, 2021

Session Moth Martina discusses why she signed with ROH instead of WWE; what it was like being the new person in the ROH locker room; her ROH debut against Sumie Sakai; creating her in-ring persona; participating in death matches and intergender matches; working for Stardom in Japan, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 41: Tony Deppen Jan 25, 2021

Tony Deppen talks about being invited back to ROH because of overwhelming fan support, having COVID-19, his match against Dragon Lee for the ROH World Television Title at Final Battle, participating in the Pure Title Tournament, getting his start in backyard wrestling and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 40: "The Mecca" Brian Johnson Jan 18, 2021

In the most heated episode of the podcast, Brian Johnson talks about his long journey to ROH; competing in the 2019 Top Prospect Tournament; being roughed up by an announcer, referee, camera man and executive in a match at Unauthorized; losing to Danhausen at Final Battle; and more. The oftentimes contentious conversation between Johnson and host Kevin Eck escalates to an explosive conclusion.

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ROHStrong Episode 39: Will Ferrara Jan 11, 2021

Will Ferrara talks about his transition from in-ring performer to coach; the ROH Dojo adopting aspects of NJPW’s Young Lions system; booking Future of Honor shows; paying his dues in ROH and working his way up the ladder; beginning his pro wrestling training at 14; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 38: Maria Kanellis Bennett Jan 04, 2021

"The First Lady of ROH” Maria Kanellis Bennett discusses her return to the company and her role in The Experience, ROH’s new fan engagement initiative; her husband Mike Bennett’s reunion with Matt Taven in ROH; her thoughts on the future of the women’s division; whether she will wrestle in ROH; working with Paul Heyman in Ohio Valley Wrestling and writing her own promos there; her time working in Japan for NJPW; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 37: PCO Dec 28, 2020

PCO talks about his freakishly high pain tolerance; what winning the ROH World Title meant to him; whether he has buried the hatchet with Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels; the character he created that was deemed too extreme for WWE TV; the match with WALTER that made him the hottest free agent in pro wrestling; his PCO Justice web series; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 36: Cary Silkin Dec 21, 2020

Former ROH owner and current ambassador Cary Silkin talks about his days owning the company and keeping it going despite losing money; how the deal to sell ROH to Sinclair Broadcast Group was brokered; the former ROH World Champion who asked him via text message how much he’d sell the company for; ROH’s participation in the movie “The Wrestler,” his infamous brush with John Belushi in the late 70s; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 35: Rhett Titus Dec 14, 2020

Rhett Titus reflects on his 14-year run in ROH. He discusses becoming a father as a teenager and beginning his pro wrestling training at the ROH Dojo; his ups and downs with Kenny King in The All Night Express; wrestling as The Romantic Touch; becoming a member of The Foundation; participating in the first-ever Pure Rules Tag Team Match at Final Battle on Dec. 18; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 34: Quinn McKay Dec 07, 2020

ROH host and backstage correspondent Quinn McKay opens up about being attacked by The Allure's Angelina Love and Mandy Leon on the "ROH Week By Week" set; why she challenged Love to a match and whether she thinks she can actually defeat the seven-time world champion; training to be a wrestler at the ROH Dojo before she became a member of the broadcast team; her days playing roller derby and working as an on-air personality at a radio station; and much more!

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ROHStrong Episode 33: Soldiers of Savagery: Moses and Kaun Nov 30, 2020

The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun) talk about their recent matches against the Briscoes, working with Shane Taylor, and getting their college degrees and “real jobs” before pursuing a career in pro wrestling. They also share memories of their trainer, RJ Meyer, who recently died of leukemia.

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ROHStrong Episode 32: Shane "Hurricane" Helms and Crowbar Nov 23, 2020

Shane “Hurricane” Helms and Crowbar have worked for nearly every major U.S.-based pro wrestling company, including ROH. Helms discusses transitioning into an agent/producer role; his participation in the Hardys’ “deletion” series; and working with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Crowbar talks about his recent, buzz-worthy promos; balancing his “real life” with pro wrestling; and a funny PCO story about their time together at Dory Funk Jr.’s dojo. Plus much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 31: The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) Nov 16, 2020

The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brawler Milonas) talk about their long journeys to ROH and overcoming the stigma of their body type; being trained by wrestling legends Harley Race and Killer Kowalski; the person in ROH who was instrumental in them becoming a tag team; Milonas working with John Cena and Vince McMahon on an indy show; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 30: Brody King Nov 09, 2020

Brody King talks about embarking on a singles career in ROH, being compared to Samoa Joe, his thoughts on pure wrestling, wrestling with his jaw wired shut, being straight edge, his hardcore band God’s Hate, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 29: Shane Taylor Nov 02, 2020

Shane Taylor talks about his storied history with EC3, his early days in ROH teaming with Keith Lee, his reign as ROH World Television Champion, growing up on the mean streets of Cleveland’s East Side, using his platform to speak on social justice issues, his vision as CEO of Shane Taylor Promotions, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 28: Actor BILL MOSELEY and VINCENT Oct 26, 2020

In the spirit of the Halloween season, actor Bill Moseley (“House of 1000 Corpses,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”) and The Righteous leader Vincent join the show. Moseley talks about “passing the torch” to Vincent, his fight scene with Diamond Dallas Page in “The Devil’s Rejects,” working with director Rob Zombie, and more. Vincent discusses his feud with Matt Taven, his troubled childhood, his starring role in an upcoming horror movie, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 27: EC3 Oct 19, 2020

Fresh off his buzzworthy debut on “Ring of Honor Wrestling,” EC3 talks about what he hopes to accomplish in ROH; the evolution of EC3; what “Control Your Narrative” means to him; the moment he realized his second WWE stint wasn’t going to work out; his previous runs in WWE and NXT; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 26: Caprice Coleman Oct 12, 2020

ROH color analyst Caprice Coleman talks about calling the Pure Title tournament, Jim Cornette complimenting his announcing, being trained by the Hardys, Matt Hardy saving him from a dangerous case of mistaken identity, teaming with Cedric Alexander in ROH, living in Kuwait for three years, how being an ordained minister has affected his wrestling career, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 25: Angelina Love Oct 05, 2020

The Allure's Angelina Love talks about her close relationship with the late Road Warrior Animal (Joe Laurinaitis) and his family, her years in WWE developmental and TNA, winning the Knockouts Title in a match in which she legitimately got knocked out, debuting in ROH in 2004 and making her return 15 years later at Madison Square Garden, working with Mandy Leon, her feud with Quinn McKay, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 24: Josh "The Goods" Woods Sep 28, 2020

Josh Woods talks about being part of the ROH Pure Title tournament; his chemistry with Silas Young; getting to show his true personality on camera; spending two years with NXT; failing to make an immediate impact in ROH after winning the 2017 Top Prospect Tournament; and much more. Plus, Young surprises Woods and asks him 10 Questions!

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ROHStrong Episode 23: "The Octopus" Jonathan Gresham Sep 21, 2020

“The Octopus” Jonathan Gresham talks about the ROH Pure Title tournament and his mission to keep the pure wrestling style alive; the story behind The Foundation videos; traveling around the world to wrestle when he was younger and why it wasn’t nearly as glamorous as it sounds; having to postpone his marriage because of the pandemic; and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 22: Rocky Romero Sep 14, 2020

Veteran NJPW and ROH star Rocky Romero talks about competing in the Pure Title tournament and what it would mean for him to win it, training under Japanese icon Antonio Inoki, wrestling as Black Tiger, the Talk ‘N Shop A Mania pay-per-view, which ROH star he thinks will be a major player, and much more. Also, the legendary Chico El Luchador graces us with his presence for “10 Questions!”

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ROHStrong Episode 21: "The Last Real Man" Silas Young Sep 07, 2020

Silas Young talks about competing in the ROH Pure Title tournament in an empty arena; being “in the bubble;” how pro wrestling saved his life; whether the masked man who did a run-in on his independent promotion’s show was really CM Punk; his feuds with Dalton Castle, Jay Lethal and Kenny King; forming 2 Guys 1 Tag with Josh Woods; and more. Plus, Woods makes a surprise appearance to ask Young 10 Questions!

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ROHStrong Episode 20: "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams Aug 31, 2020

Tracy Williams talks about returning to the ring for the first time in six months to compete in the ROH Pure Title tournament, living in New York City during the pandemic, the meaning behind his “Hot Sauce” moniker, LifeBlood’s ups and downs, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 19: David Arquette (Plus Bateman) Aug 25, 2020

Actor (and former WCW World Champion) David Arquette discusses “You Cannot Kill David Arquette,” the new documentary that chronicles his pro wrestling comeback. He talks about nearly dying in a death match against Nick Gage; participating in a backyard wrestling match; why making the film was cathartic; which ROH wrestler he’d like to get in the ring with; and much more. Also, Bateman joins the show to talk about training Arquette; his relationship with Vincent; and Matt Taven’s whereabouts.

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ROHStrong Episode 18: David Finlay and Ian Riccaboni Aug 24, 2020

New Japan Pro Wrestling star David Finlay discusses being a competitor in the upcoming ROH Pure Title tournament, being a fourth-generation wrestler, his days as a Young Lion in NJPW, and more. Also, ROH lead commentator Ian Riccaboni previews the Pure tournament, and talks about calling live matches again and participating in the ROH All-Time Draft of Honor.

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ROHStrong Episode 17: The Briscoes Aug 17, 2020

Eleven-time ROH World Tag Team Champions Jay and Mark Briscoe talk about their rich history in ROH going back to the company’s first show, their storied rivalry with The Young Bucks, the infamous incident with Age of the Fall, training for pro wrestling at ages 16 and 15, their sibling rivalry, wrestling the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, ROH returning to in-ring action this month, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 16: Matt Sydal (Plus Quinn McKay) Aug 10, 2020

Matt Sydal delivers breaking news about his return to ROH! He also discusses his previous runs in ROH, including his debut against Delirious (who also was making his debut), wrestling top stars such as KENTA, and being mentored by AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels. He also touches on his time in WWE, Dragon Gate and NJPW. Plus, Quinn McKay joins the show to talk about the issues between her and Angelina Love and whether she has heat with host Kevin Eck.

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ROHStrong Episode 15: Kenny KING Aug 03, 2020

Kenny King opens up about his ROH career, including: the circumstances of him leaving in 2012 and returning in 2015; the friction between him and Rhett Titus when they began teaming as The All Night Express; his best-of-three series against Jay Lethal; and forming La Faccion Ingobernable. King also talks about being on “Tough Enough” and “The Bachelorette,” as well as his appearance on “ROH Roundtable” to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement.

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ROHStrong Episode 14: Gary Juster Jul 27, 2020

ROH Director of Operations Gary Juster discusses his storied career behind the scenes in pro wrestling, including; promoting Georgia Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, AWA, and WCW in a traditional WWF city; the Monday Night Wars; his relationship with legendary figures such as Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Ole Anderson, Verne Gagne, and others; the key role he played in Sinclair Broadcast Group’s purchase of ROH, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 13: Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis Bennett Jul 20, 2020

Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis Bennett open up about their WWE run and being released two months after the birth of their second child, Mike’s recovery from addiction to prescription drugs, working together in ROH and forming The Kingdom, what the future holds and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 12: Todd Sinclair Jul 13, 2020

ROH senior referee Todd Sinclair discusses how he broke into pro wrestling and got his job in ROH; his memories of refereeing matches with such stars as Bryan Danielson, Kevin Steen and El Generico; his lone match in ROH as a wrestler; his love of the Japanese band Babymetal and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 11: "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon Jul 06, 2020

“The Exotic Goddess” Mandy Leon talks about her role in getting the Women of Honor division off the ground, her decision to train to be a pro wrestler at the ROH Dojo instead of attending a prestigious fashion design school, wrestling in Japan and her friendship with the late Hana Kimura, the debut of The Allure at Madison Square Garden, her love for “Ghost Adventures” and her own paranormal experiences, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 10: The "Darewolf" PJ Black Jun 29, 2020

In a fascinating discussion, PJ Black talks about biohacking and alternative healing (which he discovered after the BASE jumping accident that nearly ended his life), the trauma of seeing his father shot to death in front of him when he was a teen, recently starting his own international wrestling promotion, the ROH performers he considers the future of the business, and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 9: Serena Deeb...plus Danhausen?! Jun 22, 2020

Serena Deeb talks about her time as a coach at the WWE Performance Center and reflects on her in-ring career, including her matches in ROH. She also goes in-depth about her famous head-shaving angle with CM Punk and discusses whether she will return to the ring. Plus, Danhausen crashes the podcast and answers “10 Questions.”

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ROHStrong Episode 8: Slex "The Business", Adam Brooks, Kellyanne Jun 15, 2020

Australian stars Slex, Adam Brooks and Kellyanne check in from the land Down Under to discuss their journeys from the Australian wrestling scene to Ring of Honor, their history together, their goals in ROH and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 7: "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon Jun 08, 2020

Flip Gordon talks about his decision to re-sign with ROH, being bullied as a kid and spending time in mental hospitals, his friendship with The Elite, his MMA experience, transforming into “The Mercenary,” and much more.

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ROHStrong Episode 6: Matt Taven Jun 01, 2020

Former ROH World Champion Matt Taven speaks in-depth about his 60-minute classic with Jay Lethal, winning the title at Madison Square Garden, loyalty in the pro wrestling business, the bond he has with his fans, working for CMLL in Mexico, the infamous George “The Animal” Steele incident and much more. Also, "The Horror King" Vincent hijacks the podcast!

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ROHStrong Episode 5: Dalton Castle and Joe Hendry May 25, 2020

In a highly entertaining episode, former ROH World Champion Dalton Castle and “The Prestigious One” Joe Hendry discuss their chemistry together, their first in-ring interaction in ROH and why it didn’t click, Hendry’s parody videos, and much more. Plus, a hilarious “extra” at the very end of the show.

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ROHStrong Episode 4: "The Maneater" Maria Manic May 18, 2020

Maria Manic discusses her transformation in pro wrestling from blond bombshell to “The Maneater,” returning to Twitter after receiving a lifetime ban, wrestling in intergender and death matches, the status of her relationship with Teddy Hart, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 3: "The Franchise" Jay Lethal May 11, 2020

“The Franchise of ROH” Jay Lethal discusses the state of the company, his real life rivalry with Samoa Joe, working with pro wrestling legends, the ROH star he’s “the biggest fan” of, and more. Plus, impressions! (Also, this is one episode you’ll want to listen to till the VERY end.)

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ROHStrong Episode 2: Jeff Cobb May 04, 2020

Former ROH World Television Champion Jeff Cobb discusses his appearances on AEW’s TV show, whether he plans to settle down with one promotion, forming a tag team with Dan Maff in ROH, teaming with Matt Riddle during their time in PWG, and more.

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ROHStrong Episode 1: "The Villain" Marty Scurll Apr 27, 2020

"The Villain" Marty Scurll discusses his role behind the scenes in ROH and his vision for the company, how close he was to signing with another promotion and why he decided to stay with ROH, the challenge of being in a management position while still performing as a top in-ring talent, and more.

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