There is now a buy 3, get 1 FREE sale on ROH and FIP DVDs at www.ROHwrestling.com plus 20% off all ROH live event tickets. Check out new ROH DVDs like the just released “Breakout” with Nigel McGuinness vs. Chris Hero in a Steel Cage Match for the ROH World Title plus Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black and much more.
ROH will tape its fifth pay-per-view TODAY at 5pm in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory on 2700 Southampton Rd with a zip code of 19154. There will be tickets available at the door. Check today’s ROHwrestling.com Newswire for several matches that were just signed.
Oscar winner Marisa Tomei was at ROH events last night and Friday in Dover, NJ as part of the filming for “The Wrestler” with director Darren Aronofsky and actor Mickey Rourke. Tomei watched several matches both nights and seemed impressed. Aronofsky was thrilled with the reactions of the ROH fans.
You can witness ROH “Rising Above” TONIGHT in the traditional wrestling PPV timeslot of 8pm on iN DEMAND. This is one of your final chances to see an early contender for match of the year on what will go down as one of the best shows of the year. Hey, don’t take our word for it. Look at what the fans and critics are saying:
“Austin Aries vs. Nigel McGuinness exceeded ROH’s PPV hype, making this a must-buy PPV. ” – James Caldwell at PWTorch.com
“Overall, this was probably the best outing that ROH has had on PPV thus far….The production was improved in that they included some editing effects that have not been seen in the past and improved clarity and sound….this show is well worth the $10-$15 price tag and is a must-see show in my mind. Highly recommended. – Justin Parker at PWTorch.com
“….topped by an excellent main event….a genuine match of the year candidate in the Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries ROH title match….the most impressive workers were Bryan Danielson and Takeshi Morishima….these two came across in the ring as being the best workers in North America….(McGuinness vs. Aries is) One fantastic match. ****3/4” – Dave Meltzer in the March 17th edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
“As I’ve noted, the Nigel McGuiness vs. Austin Aries main event set the early standard for match of the year.” – Jason Powell at ProWrestling.Net
“Nigel vs. Aries is a brutal classic that really is worth the price of the PPV alone….Ring of Honor delivers the best wrestling matches to PPV. Easy thumbs up.” – J.D. Dunn at 411mania.com
“Excellent PPV – probably the best overall ROH show thus far. Not one bad match on the card. They did a great job of fitting a who’s-who of ROH talent on the show….The Nigel-Aries match was one of the best and most intense ROH matches I’ve seen – an easy match of the year contender.” – Justin Ballard at WrestlingObserver.com
“ROH was excellent….The scramble was perfect to go on early simply because it sells everyone unfamilar with the characters. You might not know who Jack Evans is, but you care after about 2 moves. And Aries and Nigel tore the house down….Well worth the $15.” – Zak at WrestlingObserver.com
“Overall, ROH’s Rising Above was an excellent show and will be in the running for best show of 2008. The announcing was really good here too. As each Pay Per View passes, Ring of Honor improves on each aspect of the show. Thumbs way, way up!” – Jeff Schwartz at WrestlingObserver.com
“ROH is 5 for 5 so far on PPV. Anyways, best match was the main event, I don’t think there was one bad match, show gets a big thumbs up from me,” – Albert Valenzuela at WrestlingObserver.com
You can sample ROH “Rising Above” for FREE at www.ROHvideos.com and the following links:
-10 Minute free preview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofKX2fdql1E
-Austin Aries vs. Nigel McGuinness teaser at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRpD9HKUyk8
-Women Of Honor teaser at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbUFLj3ujqM
-Tag Team Scramble teaser at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KZvlMM0sMA
The complete lineup for ROH “Rising Above” on pay-per-view featuring metal favorite “Raining Blood” by Slayer has:
ROH World Title Match
Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries
ROH World Tag Team Title 2/3 Falls Match
Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Rocky Romero & Roderick Strong
Relaxed Rules
Bryan Danielson vs. Takeshi Morishima
Grudge Match #1
Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero with Larry Sweeney
Grudge Match #2
Erick Stevens vs. Davey Richards
Grudge Match #3
Delirious vs. Brent Albright
Tag Team Scramble
Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Jack Evans & Ruckus vs. Adam Pearce & BJ Whitmer
Three-Way Women’s Match
Sara Del Rey vs. Lacey vs. Daizee Haze
You’ll see all this and much more including a unique look inside the ROH locker room on ROH “Rising Above” TONIGHT at 8pm on iN DEMAND.