ROHStrong Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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.

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!

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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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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“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.

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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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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“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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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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“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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