Supercard Of Honor Zero Hour Results

• Colt Cabana defeated Blake Christian via pinfall.
• AQA defeated Miranda Alize via pinfall.
• Gates of Agony (Kaun & Toa Liona) defeated Shinobi Shadow Squad (Eli Isom & Cheeseburger) via pinfall.
• Dalton Castle defeated Joe Hendry via pinfall.

Although it was announced before Tony Khan’s acquisition of Ring of Honor, knowing the company has a future made watching Supercard of Honor so special. There were some big matches on paper, with a total of four championships on the line. In the main event, Jonathan Gresham and Bandido fought to decide who would become the undisputed ROH World Champion. Rhett Titus defended the ROH TV title against Minoru Suzuki, Wheeler Yuta looked to become the ROH Pure Champion by defeating Josh Woods, and The Briscoes and FTR finally went to war for the ROH Tag Team Championships. Tully Blanchard unveiled his new guy as he faced Ninja Mack, Jay Lethal and Lee Moriarty battled for superiority, and Mercedes Martinez looked to beat Willow Nightingale for the Interim ROH Women’s World Championship. First up, Shane “Swerve” Strickland fought Alex Zayne in the opening contest.

Quick Results

Shane “Swerve” Strickland defeated Alex Zayne via pinfall. ***½

Brian Cage defeated Ninja Mack via pinfall. **

Jay Lethal defeated Lee Moriarty via pinfall. ****

Mercedes Martinez defeated Willow Nightingale via submission. ***

FTR defeated The Briscoes via pinfall. *****

Minoru Suzuki defeated Rhett Titus via pinfall. ***

Wheeler Yuta defeated Josh Woods via pinfall. ****

Jonathan Gresham defeated Bandido via pinfall. *****

Shane “Swerve” Strickland vs Alex Zayne

Talk about starting the show with a bang. These two guys set the house on fire with some phenomenal back and forth, with neither man being able to gain an advantage early on. Swerve managed to catch a hurricanrana while sitting on the top turnbuckle and turn it into a TKO, which sent Zayne crashing down onto the ropes. He managed to apply some pressure with a flying elbow into Zayne’s spine and a headlock, but Zayne unleashed a flurry of offence. Following a headscissors by Zayne off the top rope, Strickland fought back and dropkicked him through the ropes and locked him in a modified half crab. Zayne was quick to respond and hit the greatest spot of the match. After an Enzuigiri on the apron, Zayne sent Swerve flying to the outside with a Poisonrana. Despite some late offence from Zayne, Swerve connected with a snap German suplex and a rolling flatliner before grabbing the victory with a JML Driver.

Ninja Mack vs Brian Cage W/ Tully Blanchard

After plenty of speculation, it was revealed that Brian Cage was Blanchard’s new guy. From the moment I saw The Machine walking out, I knew it was bad news for Mack. I love Mack. He’s a superb athlete, but he never got a proper chance to showcase his ability. Cage was able to keep Mack from using his speed by slamming him into the apron. He landed two huge release German suplexes that sent Mack flying into the air and ended it with Drill Claw. Afterwards, Toa Liona and Kaun came out to celebrate as part of Tully Blanchard Enterprises.

Lee Moriarty W/ Matt Sydal vs Jay Lethal

Of all the respect I had for Jay Lethal, it was lost when he chose to betray the honour these matches pride themselves in. Moriarty was amazing, and Lethal knew he couldn’t beat him, so he cheated in the worse way possible. Technically, the match was sound. They started off with some impressive mat wrestling, and it was clear that Lethal was getting frustrated. He went for Lethal Injection, but Moriarty countered with a roll-up for a two-count. Moriarty capitalised on the momentum with a couple of big boots and drove his knees into Lethal’s head. Lethal’s experience began to show as he landed a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and a shin breaker, followed by a dropkick that knocked Moriarty off the apron. He hit a couple of Tope Suicidas but got booted off the apron by Moriarty after dodging a baseball slide. After a Lethal Combination, he broke down Moriarty with a couple of superkicks, an Enzuigiri, and a cutter. Despite his offence, Moriarty kept fighting back which led to Lethal hitting a low blow when the referee’s back was turned. From there, he finished Moriarty off with a Lethal Injection. Lethal looked annoyed with himself for cheating, but when Sydal approached him, he tripped him up and attacked him on the ground. Lethal’s friend Sonjay Dutt came out and stopped him, then led him away to the back. Gutted for Moriarty, but I couldn’t see him beating Lethal in his home promotion. Despite the cheap finish, the match was thoroughly enjoyable, and it wouldn’t be the last we saw of either man.

Interim ROH Women’s World Championship Match: Willow Nightingale vs Mercedes Martinez

Willow Nightingale is a breath of fresh air. Not only is she exciting to watch in the ring, but she oozes personality. I love her and was disappointed she didn’t pick up the victory. She didn’t go out easily, though. Martinez gave it everything throughout, but Willow kept coming back. She kicked out of an Air Raid Crash and an OG Drop, as well as dropping Martinez with some superb offence, including an Olympic Slam and a cannonball into the corner. Martinez was on another level tonight. It might have taken some time, but it was all over when she locked in the Brass City Sleeper. I hope Willow gets more time on TV, whether in the future of ROH or on AEW.

ROH Tag Team Championship Match: FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) vs The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (C)

I can’t express in words just how excited I was for this match. These are without a doubt two of the best tag teams in the world, and the fact this actually happened is crazy. It’d been a long time coming, and my expectations were blown out of the water. It was always going to be a great match, but all four guys put on the best tag team match I’ve seen in years. It was intense from start to finish. Each chop was loaded with untapped aggression. Each move was filled with passion and a desire to hurt the victim. In the early stages, neither team could get an advantage. Harwood threw a chair into the ring, but the ref caught it. They didn’t need weapons to bring the violence, although Jay got his head busted open after FTR catapulted him into the underside of the timekeeper’s table. Harwood got Jay in the ring and repeatedly struck the open wound and landed a superplex to knock the wind out of him. Jay finally got a tag as Mark unleashed some Redneck Kung Fu on Wheeler and Harwood. He was able to take out Harwood with an Uranage and an Iconoclasm but only got a two-count. Jay got in the ring and they connected with Redneck Boogie on Wheeler, but he kicked out. FTR were able to hit a springboard sit-down powerbomb and splash combination, but Jay kicked out of the pin attempt. The Briscoes got back into the match and hit Big Rig on Harwood, once again failing to get that elusive three-count.

How did @CashWheelerFTR survive that onslaught?! #DEMBOYSvsTOPGUYS right now on #ROH #SupercardofHonor! Watch LIVE on @FiteTV, #HonorClub & @ppv_com! pic.twitter.com/P25PJQIneE

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 2, 2022

Outside the ring, Wheeler connected with a spinning DDT on Mark as Jay hit a Death Valley Driver on Wheeler. There was a nasty spot as Jay suplexed Harwood off the apron to the outside, looking to genuinely hurt him. Following a much-deserved breather for both teams, all four men returned to the ring and traded blows. Mark ended up landing a corkscrew to Wheeler on the outside as Jay hit a neckbreaker on Harwood. Mark climbed the turnbuckle and followed it up with a Froggie Bow, but Harwood kicked out. The Briscoes went for Doomsday Device until FTR stopped it and hit Big Rig for the win. Afterwards, FTR laid the belts in front of The Briscoes and gestured they weren’t worthy. They all hugged and shook hands before FTR walked off. Moments later, The Young Bucks came out of nowhere and superkicked The Briscoes. They hit a BTE Trigger and went for the Meltzer Driver, but FTR ran out to make the save. Harwood said they would fight them right now, to which Matt said he’d have to wait until Wednesday. Matt then poked fun at the fact they left ROH to start AEW, and it was funny that they bought out the company. Harwood said on Wednesday it wouldn’t be a gymnastics routine, and they would beat their asses. Everything about the match was excellent. When The Bucks came out, I audibly gasped. It was weird seeing Matt and Nick back in an ROH ring, but it made perfect sense. Now I can’t wait until Wednesday.

ROH TV Championship Match: Rhett Titus (C) vs Minoru Suzuki

This match was way too short, and not particularly fair to Rhett. Saying that, Suzuki is a dangerous and sadistic individual, so it made sense to give him the win. As for the match itself, it wasn’t a particularly great one. Suzuki failed to shake hands on the bell, then controlled the pace with an armbar over the ropes. Titus landed a knife-edge chop, belly-to-belly suplex, and a back suplex, but only grabbed a two-count. Suzuki locked in an ankle lock, then failed to connect with a Gotch style piledriver. Titus hit a dropkick and went for a pin, to which Suzuki got out. Suzuki then connected with the Gotch style piledriver for the win.

ROH Pure Championship Match: Wheeler Yuta vs Josh Woods (C)

The rules for the match were read out by Ian Riccaboni as judges BJ Whitmer, Christopher Daniels, and Colt Cabana were shown at ringside. Wheeler Yuta is destined for big things, especially after his recent success in AEW. For a good chunk of the match, Woods and Yuta went back and forth with some excellent catch wrestling. Yuta had already used two rope breaks after the Technical Beast put him in a leg lock and double wrist lock. Yuta fought back with a dropkick, spinning toe hold, and a modified cloverleaf which saw Woods grab the rope for the first time. They traded blows until Yuta landed a DDT. He unleashed all his fury with a multitude of open palm strikes and an Enzuigiri, followed by a flying clothesline and a Tope Suicida. Woods landed a German suplex, as did Yuta, turning it into a bridge. Woods launched Yuta into the turnbuckle with a spiral suplex which led to Yuta’s final rope break following a pin attempt. Yuta was able to unleash a barrage of hammer and elbow strikes, followed by a roll-up to grab the victory. It was cool to see Yuta win the title as he’s clearly held in high regard by Tony Kahn.

Undisputed ROH World Championship Match: Jonathan Gresham (Original ROH World Champion) vs Bandido (ROH World Champion) W/ Chavo Guerrero

This match is right behind FTR and The Briscoes’ war for the bout of the show. There were some incredible displays of athleticism by both guys, and the story that played out regarding Bandido’s frustrations with Chavo was great. Chavo discouraged Bandido from shaking Gresham’s hand as the bell rang. They entered into a Greco-Roman knuckle lock as both men looked to gain a footing in the match. Gresham landed a Mexican takedown and dropkick, as Bandido hit a pump knee, hurricanrana, and dropkick. Gresham dropkicked the back of Bandido as he sat on the apron, forcing him to recover at ringside. Back in the ring, Bandido locked in a surfboard, but Gresham broke out and went for a pin. Gresham temporarily locked in the Octopus, but Bandido got to the ropes. He was able to deadlift Gresham with a one-arm hanging suplex, where he held him in the air for an entire minute. After the blood rushed back to his head, Gresham got in some excellent offence. He landed a bridge German for a two-count, straightjacket German, step-up Enzuigiri and a snap German, followed by a flurry of hammer and anvil elbows to Bandido’s chest. He then locked in a crucifix for a two-count, followed by a crossface transition into an ankle lock, and another failed Octopus lock. Bandido went to the outside to catch his breath, where Chavo pushed him out of the way when Gresham went for a flying crossbody. Although he was seemingly annoyed by Chavo’s actions, he capitalised with a suplex and Shining Wizard in the ring.

.@mexwarrior just pushed @Bandidowrestler out of the way! What a main event here at #ROH #SupercardofHonor! Watch it LIVE on @FiteTV, #HonorClub & @ppv_com! pic.twitter.com/lkXI44QPr3

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 2, 2022

When the referee was distracted, Chavo launched the belt into Gresham. Bandido had had enough and brought it to the attention of the ref who sent Chavo to the back. Gresham connected with a diving crossbody for a two-count, and Bandido dropped Gresham with a pop-up cutter. He went for the 21 Plex, but Gresham countered. Bandido hit Gresham with a Fosbury Flop, then a GTS and 21 Plex, but he kicked out. Gresham delivered a springboard moonsault and Tope Suicida, then a pinning combination for the win to become the undisputed ROH World Champion. After showing mutual respect for each other, Bandido left as Gresham grabbed a mic. He said it was always his mission to make ROH pure. Jay Lethal walked out and challenged Gresham for the title. Gresham said that Lethal’s current actions showed him he’d changed. The two squared up as Sonjay came out to separate them. Unfortunately, they both attacked Gresham and began to beat him up. Lee Moriarty ran out to try and help but got beaten down as well. It looked as though the night was going to end on an extreme low until Samoa Joe’s music hit, and out he walked. He hit the ring and locked in the Coquina Clutch on Dutt as Lethal left the ring like a coward. As Lethal and Dutt walked to the back, Joe shook hands with Gresham as it was announced that Joe would be at AEW this Wednesday. How amazing is it to see Joe back in Ring of Honor? It was later announced on Twitter via Tony Kahn that Samoa Joe was now All Elite, but what does that mean for ROH? I guess we’ll find out soon, but for now, let’s bask in the wonder that was Supercard of Honor.

It’s official! @SamoaJoe is ALL ELITE! See you on Wednesday at #AEWDynamite! #SupercardOfHonor @AEW pic.twitter.com/n29KnFhCBP

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) April 2, 2022

Match of the Night: The Briscoes vs FTR
Best in Show: Jonathan Gresham
Overall Rating: ****½

Thanks to ROH and AEW for the pictures and videos