ROHStrong Episode 87: Holidead

Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Bobby Cruise talk about teaming up to book ROH’s revamped women’s division, their working relationship, what they looked for when putting the roster together, why Rok-C was the right choice to be champion, and Deonna Purrazzo showing up at Final Battle. They also discuss the end of this era of ROH, what the future holds for them and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EC3 talks about unleashing “Titan” Adam Scherr at Final Battle: End of an Era and how difficult it was to keep it a surprise; his thoughts on his time in ROH; what the future holds for him and the Control Your Narrative movement; having creative freedom, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ROH COO Joe Koff reflects on Final Battle: End of an Era. He also talks about Jay Lethal returning to wrestle in the main event; appearances on the show by AEW and Impact Wrestling talent and what it means regarding the “forbidden door” going forward; why ROH changed its business model; the forthcoming new era of ROH and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining the podcast from the other side of darkness, Holidead talks about her ROH Women’s World Title shot on ROH TV Christmas weekend; her history with Twisted Sisterz tag team partner Thunder Rosa; working for Thunder Rosa’s all-women’s promotion, Mission Pro Wrestling; wrestling for Stardom in Japan not long after she started wrestling; being trained by Gangrel, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former ROH owner and current ambassador Cary Silkin reflects on some classic Final Battle matches and gives his thoughts on the upcoming Final Battle: End of an Era pay-per-view. He also discusses the Briscoes’ place in history, Jonathan Gresham’s rise to stardom, his obsession with 1970s preliminary wrestler Lee Wong and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Greatest Damn Woman” Gia Scott talks about her match against ROH Women’s World Champion Rok-C, which took place on the latest episode of ROH TV; going through hardships as a teenager, including the death of her mother and being homeless; wrestling Angelina Love shortly after making her in-ring debut; having to regain her confidence after a long layoff from the ring because of the pandemic; training at the ROH Dojo, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) talk about regaining the ROH World Tag Team Title nearly six years after winning it the first time; defending the belts against the Briscoes at Final Battle: End of an Era; how they’re dealing with the uncertainty of the future; becoming locker room leaders and elevating others; why the ROH locker room and ROH fans are special; candid thoughts on Taven’s feud with Vincent; Bennett wanting to inspire others with his story, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LuFisto talks about being the innovator of intergender wresting and the challenges that came along with it; competing in hardcore and death matches against Necro Butcher and Nick Gage; being a panelist on “Beyond the Belles;” her assessment of the ROH women’s division; being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018; her love of metal music, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rocco talks about his goals as a manager in ROH, his pro wrestling journey including his time at the ROH Dojo, the old school wrestlers and managers who influenced him, the art of cutting promos and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Dixon, ROH Dojo dropout and beer-drinking buddy of The Bouncers, talks about why he wasn't a good fit for the Dojo system; not breaking into pro wrestling until his late 20s; how his experiences working for the U.S. Department of Defense shaped him; getting his teeth knocked out in a match, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.