ROH: The Conclusion Gradual Thoughts....

[Agent Kev]

This was the only ROH show that I didn't have so I decided to pick it up during the recent $15 DVD sale. Not sure why I skipped it in the first place other than I think that a bunch of tapes were released at the same time. This is also the first ROH DVD I have purchased.

We start off in the ring with a solid CM Punk promo where he talks about Lucy and demands to find out why was behind the attack. He says he will ruin the show if he doesn't find out some answers.

Next up is a "Good Times, Great Memories" skit featuring Colt Cabana and Julius "J-Train" Smokes doing a duet. Scary stuff.

Backseat Boyz vs. Outkast Killaz

This was a fun opener. Nothing spectacular and the timing was off at times but it was still good for what it was. I think the Killaz can be a good team once they get more seasoning.

John Walters vs. Homicide

I didn't really have any expectations going into this one but I thought this was REALLY solid. They seemed to flow well together and both guys got in about the same amount of offense. Plus, we get to see the greatest TOPE CON HILO in the business (I don't think Cide's used that move in ROH since turning heel). Really solid match, the only thing that drags it down a little is the fact that Walters taps immediately when put in the STF when he probably should have held on for a few seconds until Cide could actually apply some pressure. But without getting nitpicking this and the FB2004 match versus Xavier really helped put Walters on the map. The match also featured some solid wrestling from Walters, so I'm intrigued by how he will do in his "pure wrestling" matches.

The SAT vs. Special K vs. The Carnage Crew vs. Fast Eddie & Hotstuff Hernandez (Scramble Tag Match)

Once they stopped trying to make this a tag-team match and just started going from spot to spot it was fun as hell. Hotstuff Hernandez DESTROYED Cloudy. Cloudy tried to do a sunset flip on Hotstuff but instead Hotstuff yanked him off the ground by his neck and tossed him over his shoulder. Then he picked up Cloudy and PLANTED him with a SICK powerbomb. Fun match that was good for what it was.

More to come....

[Carnage]

i got this show a couple months ago, im not sure if i did a review but it really is a totally underratted show as every match is solid, no clunkers.

Hope you enjoy the rest!

[IWSfan4life]

I thought about getting this and passed it up for some reason. It's looking really good so far though.

-Jason

[Voltage XX]

This is actually the only show (besides 8/28, but that'll change) that I've been to and do not have on video.

[AndyKaid]

(I don't think Cide's used that move in ROH since turning heel)

He teased it at the MxP reunion during the match with Nigel. When he ran towards Nigel, he stopped, flipped the fans off, went onto the apron and gave Nigel a double axe handle. 'Cide rules.

And he **might** have hit the tope con hilo during the post-ME schmoz when everyone was hitting dives. I can't remember.

[IWSfan4life]

"He teased it at the MxP reunion during the match with Nigel. When he ran towards Nigel, he stopped, flipped the fans off, went onto the apron and gave Nigel a double axe handle. 'Cide rules."

He's done that alot since turning heel. I know he did that for sure at Reborn Completion.

-jason

[Agent Kev]

Christopher Daniels vs. JImmy Rave

Chris Daniels is the epitome of what ROH has defined since it began. It's a shame that he can no longer bring his talents to ROH since he has such a great connection with the fanbase and was instrumental in helping put ROH on the map as the top indy in the US.

This match started out really smooth with Daniels really making Rave look good by being at the right place at the right time for Rave to hit all of his moves. Rave pulls out a nice northern lights roll-thru into the cross arm-breaker as he has been concentrating on Daniels arm. Allison Danger provides a distraction and Daniels takes it to Rave on the outside.

The rest of the match was solid with Daniels working over Rave's back and then Rave making a comeback with a shining wizard. Daniels then hit a nice in-ring arabian press landing on Rave's back. Rave made a brief comeback and both guys traded flash pins but Daniels but him away with the BEST MOONSAULT EVER followed by the Last RIght's.

This might be the best Jimmy Rave match I have ever seen. Daniels did a great job controlling the pace of the match and making Rave look like he belonged in this match. In conclusion, Daniels is the only TNA guy that (that left after "At Our Best") that really and truely belongs in ROH and needs to come back.

More to come....

[NewFnShow]

Chris Daniels is the epitome of what ROH has defined since it began. It's a shame that he can no longer bring his talents to ROH since he has such a great connection with the fanbase and was instrumental in helping put ROH on the map as the top indy in the US.

Agreed. I really miss Daniels in ROH. I don't really care if AJ comes back to ROH or not(though it would be nice), but it would be incredible to have Chris back.

[IWSfan4life]

Daniels needs to be back in ROH bad as I don't think TNA is using him anywhere near his full potential. I'd also love Styles back in ROH, but it doesn't matter as much as Daniels. I could just imagine all the new dream matches those 2 could have with ROH's new talent influx.

-Jason

[Agent Kev]

Steve Corino vs. Josh Daniels

This was decent but I just wasn't feeling it too much. Nice story with Daniels taking everything Corino could give him and barely kicking out each time. Daniels held on until the ref was distracted by Corino's corner guy and Homicide came in and hit Corino with an Ace Crusher off the top. Daniels then hit a flying headbutt to pick up the upset and this also furthered the Cide/Corino fued to set-up for their barb-wire match on the next night. I like Josh Daniels I'm just not sure that there is a place for him in ROH, he has never really found his niche.

Xavier vs. Matt Stryker

Another decent match, my only knock on this was that it was a little too long which led to some sloppy work down the stretch (and some unneeded sequences like the roll-up sequence). Neither one of these guys strengths is working a long match so why not keep it short, compact and meaningful (especially if there isn't going to be any limb work in the match). That being said, I MISS XAVIER. He is probably one of the most underrated athletes of all-time to have stepped foot in an ROH ring. He has a huge upside as an upper mid-card heel and can add great value to some storylines (as well as get his re-match with Joe). Xavier is one of the guys who has been there since the beginning with ROH and I can't wait til he comes back from his injury.

More to come...

[IWSfan4life]

I like Xavier but I'm not huge on him, as I feel he's been streaky. He is a great athlete though. On the other hand, I think if Daniels is given a push/character, he could be gold in ROH (maybe tag him with Collyer full time?).

-Jason