{"id":91763,"date":"2020-01-14T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=91763"},"modified":"2020-01-14T14:29:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T20:29:02","slug":"1-10-roh-tv-report-greshen-vs-alex-shelley-shinobi-shadow-squad-cheeseburger-ryan-nova-w-eli-isom-vs-the-soldiers-of-savagery-eli-isom-vs-crowbar-masked-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/01\/14\/1-10-roh-tv-report-greshen-vs-alex-shelley-shinobi-shadow-squad-cheeseburger-ryan-nova-w-eli-isom-vs-the-soldiers-of-savagery-eli-isom-vs-crowbar-masked-man\/","title":{"rendered":"1\/10 ROH TV REPORT: Greshen vs. Alex Shelley, Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger &#038; Ryan Nova w\/ Eli Isom) vs. The Soldiers of Savagery, Eli Isom vs. Crowbar &#038; Masked Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2760786443\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3><b>ROH TV REPORT (ep. 434)<br \/>\nJANUARY 10, 2020<br \/>\nAIRED ON SINCLAIR SYNDICATED TV &amp; ROHWRESTLING.COM<br \/>\nREPORT BY RYAN SULLIVAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i>Hosts: Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay<\/i><\/p>\n<p>-The opening theme aired.<\/p>\n<p>-They opened with a video package showing highlights of the first Alex Shelley and Jonathan Gresham match.<\/p>\n<p>-Ian and Quinn appear on-screen and discuss the influx of new talent that has arrived recently, noting Bateman, Flamita, Dan Maff and Ray Horus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This allows Quinn to segue into Horus vs. Flip Gordon from Final Battle Fallout.<\/p>\n<p>-A lengthy video package was shown of large portions of the match between Flip and Horus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>After showing nearly three minutes of action, Flip won with a submission victory, using a variation of John Cena\u2019s STF.<\/p>\n<p><i>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction: Why only show three minutes of this tremendous 15 minute matchup?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I was in the building live for this match, and it was amazing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>ROH made a mistake showing so little of this outstanding bout.) [c]<\/i><\/p>\n<p>-Back from commercial, Brian Johnson is shown leaving the locker room in a terrible mood.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>P.J. Black is coincidently sitting on a bench as Johnson passes, and again says to Johnson, \u201cI want to mentor you\u201d.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cNo!\u201d replied Johnson, frustrated at having to repeat a previous conversation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Black replied with \u201cYou want to get booked on TV, or not\u201d?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Johnson left without responding, but obviously conflicted with this decision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) CROWBAR (w\/Mrs. Crowbar) &amp; MASKED MAN vs. ELI ISOM<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3231111375\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>As Crowbar approached the ring, a fan could be seen hilariously mimicking Bret Hart\u2019s infamous WCW written gesture in tribute to Crowbar\u2019s time in the promotion.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Crowbar cut a decent, but difficult to describe promo pre-match.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Isom also did a pre-taped promo before the match, talking about returning legends like PCO, Dan Maff and tonight\u2019s opponent Crowbar coming back to Ring of Honor, but as a representative of the new generation in ROH, he will NOT be defeated.<\/p>\n<p>Crowbar opened the match working as a heel, and controlled most of the action.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When Isom would try to forge a comeback, Crowbar\u2019s managers would serve as a helpful distraction. (c)<\/p>\n<p>Returning \u201clive\u201d, Crowbar was punishing Isom outside the ring and continued on the offensive for a couple moments.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The finish saw Isom hit a devastating running lariat on Crowbar, before delivering a Brain Buster for the 1-2-3.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Eli Isom at 8:22<\/p>\n<p><i>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction: This match was fine, and credit to Isom for getting such a good match out of the veteran Crowbar.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But, I have to question why ROH decided to show the entirety of this<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>slow, plodding contest, rather than the clearly superior Gordon vs Horus match earlier.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The company showed the match conclusion and Horus taking the loss, the only two reasons to feature Isom vs. Crowbar over Flip vs. Horus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bad decision ROH.)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>-Abruptly after the match they shifted to a video package showing Maria Manic attempting to power slam Angelina Love through a table at Final Battle Fallout.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Of course, Bully Ray interrupts the action, and choke slammed Manic through a table.<\/p>\n<p>-Next, Brian Zane was heard off-camera trying to interview Bully Ray about why he attacked Maria Manic.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bully bullies Zane for a bit, asking him where they were (ECW Arena) and what was Maria trying to do (use a table).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bully said \u201cIf you pull out a table in his house, you should expect repercussions.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then he repeated the word \u201cdisrespect\u201d several times. (c)<\/p>\n<p>-Back from commercial, all of Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger, Eli Isom and Ryan Nova) was in the ring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cheeseburger said that 2020 will be their year, and then challenged any tag-team in the back to face him and Nova.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Without a second of hesitation, the Soldiers of Savagery\u2019s music hit.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3868877002\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>(2) SHINOBI SHADOW SQUAD (Cheeseburger &amp; Ryan Nova w\/ Eli Isom) vs. THE SOLDIERS OF SAVAGERY (Moses &amp; Kaun)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>S3 got out to a quick advantage, before SoS\u2019s size advantage helped them gain control.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>SoS dominated the action, beating on Cheeseburger before he got the \u201chot tag\u201d to Nova.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The finish occurred when Moses hit a bowling ball style somersault on both Cheeseburger and Nova on the outside, followed by their Coin Till finisher on Nova for the victory.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Soldiers of Savagery at 5:02<\/p>\n<p><i>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This match went far too long, and needed to be a 90 second squash by SoS.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If we are going to believe they are a menacing tag-team and the new version of War Machine, they should be destroying enhancement talents like Nova and Cheeseburger.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Not to mention, they decide to air this match and Isom vs. Crowbar both in their entirety, but can only show three minutes of Flip and Horus?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Flip those around, pun intended, and the first half of this show is a home run.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Instead, it feels like a C.)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>-Ian and Quinn are back on-screen, promoting the upcoming shows in Atlanta and Concord, North Carolina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then, graphics are shown for each individual match on the card, before we go to commercial. (c)<\/p>\n<p>-Back \u201clive\u201d we head straight to the ring for the main event.<\/p>\n<p><b>(3) JONATHAN GRESHAM (w\/Jay Lethal) vs. ALEX SHELLEY<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The announcers were putting over Gresham\u2019s new championship on his way to the ring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Shelley was playing the face in this contest, but it felt like most of the crowd was rooting for Gresham.\u00a0The match started slowly early, with each man trying to establish himself as the superior mat wrestler. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Shelley gained control after the break, consistently staying one move ahead of Gresham.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Mid-match, Gresham reversed the momentum and put Shelley in a variation of the figure-four leg lock, which Shelley sold for the duration of the match. (c)<\/p>\n<p>Shelley tried to mount several comebacks, but Gresham stifled these attempts by attacking the injured left knee.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The finish saw them trade at least a dozen pinning attempts before Gresham caught Shelley in a part half-nelson, part one-arm leg cradle for the 1-2-3.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Jonathan Gresham at 11:08<\/p>\n<p><i>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Terrific match, and reminiscent of the matches Ring of Honor build its legacy on many years ago.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I liked Gresham getting his victory back, and they left enough in their story to have another matchup on a PPV, or make this a Best of Series in 2020.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Certainly Alex Shelley\u2019s upcoming appearance in the Dusty Rhodes Classic complicates this, but I hope to see this match again in ROH this year.)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>-After the match, Gresham acted elated and thrilled with his accomplishment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Shelley, on the other hand, was clearly frustrated, but showed proper respect to Gresham after the match, extending his hand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>They both kept their eyes intently locked on each other, but shook each other\u2019s hand for the Code of Honor before Shelley left the ring.<\/p>\n<p>-Gresham and Lethal were shown celebrating as the cameras go off the air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> The f<\/span>irst half of the show was mediocre and the decision to not air the entire Flip Gordon and Ray Horus match feels inexcusable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The second half of the show was tremendous.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I feel like ROH has had a couple consecutive good months, and I feel the tide is slowly turning in a positive direction for the company.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH UP&#8230;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/01\/13\/1-3-roh-tv-report-new-rush-led-action-interrupted-pcos-celebration-with-villain-enterprises-scurll-pco-vs-cobb-maff-draper-vs-ali\/\">1\/3 ROH TV REPORT: New Rush-led action interrupted PCO\u2019s celebration with Villain Enterprises, Scurll &amp; 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