ROH TV report May 16

ROH TV report
Ring of Honor Wrestling
HD Net
May 16
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This week, we're geared up for the rematch we've been waiting for since sometime last month, I think... can't remember, but I'm sure we've been waiting for it for a while. Albright, Brent will take on Castagnoli, Claudio

We start off with The Hog and Prazak, who sports hair that reminds me of the top you'd give a Create-A-Wrestler in WWF Know Your Role video games. They welcome us to the show and send us right to our first match, THE REMATCH!, between Albright and Claudio.

Promo from Albright: Oh, he's been waiting for this match, too! Waiting is OVAH~!

1) Brent Albright vs Claudio Castagnoli
Referee: Todd Sinclair
- The Hog tells me that Albright has been waiting one month for this rematch, so that is settled. Albright attacks before the bell, starting this match off hot. Nearfalls early, however, so I can't tell if Albright wants to harm Claudio for revenge, or just beat him quickly for a W. Crowd is quiet for a big grudge match. Match breaks down to the outside after some quick pin attempts, with forearms beings traded between the battlers, before heading back inside with Claudio gaining momentum. Prazak at one point chuckled in a evil manner when Claudio ground the ropes into Albright's eyes. Match would head to the outside a second time, but that would be brief before coming back in, with, again, both men trading strikes. Claudio would get the better of the exchance with an eye poke, to which The Hog responded by saying if that's how it's done in Europe, he would not like to go there. Finish comes when Claudio has Albright pinned, but tried to use the ropes again (similar to how Claudio won the first contest). ROH Senior Official Todd Sinclair saw the illegal hold of the ropes, stopped his pinfall count, and as Claudio argued, Albright got up. Tilt-A-Whirl into a crowbar armbar! This match is...OH NO! Prince Nana and Ernie Osiris out to ringside, Ernie throws a shoe! The shoe flies, distracts the ref and Albright, Claudio hits a kick to the balls, makes the cover, ref is back and counts the pinfall. Claudio wins with help from his pals in the Embassy!

Winner: Claudio Castagnoli via pinfall (kick to nuts)

- Post match, Claudio brings a chair in to use against Albright, but Colt Cabana makes the save to absolutely no crowd reaction. Claudio runs off, holding his head up high as Albright gets to his feet with Colt by his side.

- No Kyle Durden, but we get Kevin Steen with a mic and El Generico by his side. Steen warns Kenneth King and Rhett Titus that they will lose!

2) Dark City Fight Club of Jon Davis & Kory Chavis vs Grizzly Redwood & Alex Payne
Referee: Bryce Remsburg
- Before the match begins, we see a graphic promoting ROH's TWITTER account at twitter.com/ROHonHDNet. A quick trip over to that page shows ROHonHDNet with over 1,200 followers as of this writing. One of the latest tweets says to follow Mr. Claudio Castagnoli, who also recently tweeted "I just wore a fox mascot mask while playing chairguitar in the ring. What a great day!" Anyway, on to the match... such as it was. Total squash, as the DCFC wins with their doubleteam combo within a minute.

Winners: Chavis & Davis via pinfall (powerbomb/neckbreaker)

- BUZZWORDS: We see a rivalry edition, as The Necro Butcher & Delirious start us off with their buzzwords, followed by Jimmy Jacobs & Brodie Lee with theirs. Next week, Lee & Jacobs vs Delirious & Necro.

- The Hog and The Praz tell us that Ric Flair will be appearing at this month's (yes, the end of May already) TV Tapings at the Arena in Philadelphia.

- Ric Flair enters the ring again. Someone actually throws a roll of streamers at Flair, and it hits him in the head. He takes the microphone from Robert Cruise. Flair says that there is a lot of controversy on who should get the next ROH Title shot. A fan yells out, "You should!", and Flair responds by saying "I know I should get it." Well, he's right. Brief "Next World Champ" erupts. Jerry Lynn makes his way to the ring, as Flair wnats him present when he announces who his opponent will be for the first title match on HDNet. Prazak's pick to click is Danielson, while the Hog selects Tyler Black. Before Flair can spit it out, Tyler Black an entrance to the ring. Hog and Prazak suspect he's the man Ric picked. NOT THE CASE! Danielson quickly follows with his entrance. The Hog is confused, and he admits it. Austin Aries then makes his way to the ring right away. Flair, during these segments, does not act at all like it's a big deal and acts quite disinterested. You would see more excitement from this man on WWE, that's for sure. Flair goes on to announce Lynn's opponents as Aries...versus Black...versus (at this point, Flair looks to his notes to remember the following name) Bryan Danielson. Four way for the title coming up on a future episode of ROH on HDNet.

- Interview with Titus & King. Titus is addicted to SexSess. True story.

3) Jay Briscoe vs Sami Callihan
Referee: Bryce Remsburg
- Sami is making his third appearance on HDNet, and it seems that Prazak had to mention that his nickname is "The New Horror" to combat the massive "The New Whore" madness. Bryce is the ref, and no women, so we know it's a squash upcoming . Briscoe controls throughout, at one point leading Hog to claim that Briscoe may have the advantage in this match. Really? Callihan got a brief comeback, but was quickly ended with a big boot, lariat, and Jay Driller for the win. Slap the porpoise, it is over, kids.

Winner: Jay Briscoe via pinfall (2x Underhook Piledriver)

- Post match interview with Durden & Briscoe. Briscoe has two words for ya: "Man Up!"

4) Rhett Titus & Kenny King vs Kevin Steen & El Generico
Referee: Paul Turner
- This match is non-title. Lots of teamwork from both teams, as King and Titus are a regular team on the house show circuit for ROH and have appeared together on past episodes. First match on HDNet for the generic luchadore, and he showed in this match many of the factors that have made him one of the most popular wrestlers amongst ROH fans. King & Titus had control much of the early going, using doubleteam tactics, ref distractions, and illegal moves to stay on top. King & Titus are certainly cocky during this one. They get the heat on Generico, until Generico manages to escape the doubleteam action, tag in Steen, who promptly comes back against the two opponents. Match breaks down following, with wrestlers flying all over, nearfalls, and Generico and Titus winding up left inside. Generico tries to hit a Yakuza, but while winding up, King with a leg lariat to break up Generico's momentum. Lots of awesomeness follows, with close nearfalls by Titus & King and so forth. King & Titus get cut off through, Titus ends up in a Tree of Joey Lawrence. Steen hits a rolling cannonball, followed by Generico's Somersault Van Terminator, and while Titus is out, they focus on King hitting the Package Piledriver/Brainbuster combination for the win.

Winners: ROH TV Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen & El Generico via pinfall (Package Piledriver/Brainbuster)

- Post match, the American Wolves attack Steen & Generico, finishing by putting Generico through a table! They then grab the belts, pose around the ring, as we end our show.

Next week...
The American Wolves comment on their post match beatdown of the tag champs, Kenny King vs Kenny Omega vs Jay Briscoe and The Necro Butcher vs Brodie Lee.