mwjergs' R.O.H.

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*Thanks for the comments Vegas & Horrorshow

R.O.H. NEWSWIRE 4/11/13

(Joey Styles is in the lockeroom)

JS: ROH fans we are only two days away from the ironically named "Too Daze Gone" and we are ready to reveal the final two matches set for Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. We will also start to look ahead to Border Wars 13' as that card starts to take shape as well.

First let's take a look at the two final matches that have been booked by matchmaker Nigel McGuinness. The first will be a high flying match between what many would consider to be two the top high fliers in wrestling today and that is El Generico and one of the hottest young wrestlers around in Adam Cole. Both men will be looking to pick up the win here to secure future title shots and it should be quite a battle. Second, due to the violent nature of Homicide and his attack on Roderick Strong at Supercard of Honor VII, Strong's tag team partner has taken up the challenge as he wants a chance for a measure of revenge at trying to take his partner out. So it will be Kyle O'Reilly and his strike based attack going up against the hard hitting style of the street thug named Homicide.

I also have it on good authority that ROH World champion Kevin Steen is none too pleased with Steve Corino and he may be looking for answers in Belle Vernon. S.C.U.M. has slowly been adding to its membership over the past few months while Steen continues to hold on to the title while fending off Jay Lethal among others. So why is Matt Hardy, the newest member of S.C.U.M. getting a title shot? It's a question many would like an answer to and maybe we will get one in a few days.

Another match that has been signed for Border Wars '13 is between formers partners as Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin will square off in a "Fight Without Honor". Charlie Haas had these pre-recorded comments.



CH: Shelton. I don't want any other matches. You wanted my attention and now you've got it. You are my focus and what I want to do is break your leg! Or maybe an arm. Maybe knock out a few teeth. Right now it doesn't matter. You embarrassed me and now you are gonna pay. I won't need money, you are gonna pay with your own blood.

What you saw the last time we stepped in a ring together was simply a preview to the carnage I have in store for you in Toronto. Forget about your future as a wrestler. Forget about WWE.

Forget about it all, because I'm coming to cripple you.

JS: Strong words from from Charlie Haas. More to come as we get closer to Border Wars '13.

April 13, 2013
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Rostraver Ice Gardens

"Too Daze Gone"

-Top Propects Tournament - Semi Finals-
Frightmare vs. Juan Francisco Coronado

Gregory Iron vs. Robert Anthony

-Winners to meet at Border Wars for an ROH contract-

-R.O.H. Television Title Match-
"The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (c) (w/Maria Kanellis & "Brutal" Bob Evans) vs. "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards

-Special Attraction-
"American Wolf" Davey Richards vs. "The Intrepid Traveler" Paul London

"The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin vs. "No Fear" Mike Mondo

C & C Wrestle Factory vs. "Zombie Princess" Jimmy Jacobs & "King of Old School" Steve Corino

Homicide vs. Kyle O'Reilly

El Generico vs. Adam Cole

May 4, 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ted Reeve Center

"Border Wars '13"

-R.O.H. World Title Match-
Kevin Steen (c) vs. Matt Hardy

-Top Prospects Tournament Finals-

-Four Man Elimination Match-
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Roderick Strong vs. Rhino (w/Steve Corino) vs. Tursas (w/Kevin Kelly)

-Fight Without Honor-
"Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin vs. Charlie Haas

[mwjergs]

April 13, 2013
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Rostraver Ice Gardens

"Too Daze Gone"

Year 1 - Card #7

*The card is about to start when suddenly R.D. Evans makes his way to the ring and steals away the microphone from Bobby Cruise.

RD: Ladies and gentleman. You all know me as the most intelligent, successful, and handsome legal counsel in the known hemisphere. But I bet you didn't realize that I am also a world class athlete with many medals, trophies, and accolades to my credit. I have had the honor of training with the great Bruiser Brody and he has taught me well. So I'd like to issue an open challenge to the back to face me here - tonight."

(The crowd buzzes a bit and snickers at the confidence of the barrister. And then the music hits.)



(Tommaso Ciampa has returned to Ring of Honor!) (Evans turns white and runs out of the ring and ends up getting chased underneath. Ciampa cuts him off and slams a steel chair into his skull. Evans is out cold while Ciampa soaks up the cheers in ring. Evans is stretchered out as we begin the show.)

-Top Prospects Tournament - Semi-Finals-
1) Robert Anthony pinned Gregory Iron with the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER @ 9:45.

A very good match that saw both men get several chances to take the victory. Anthony reversed the momentum on the floor and hit a few high impact moves to advance for a chance at the contract.

-Top Prospects Tournament - Semi-Finals-
2) Frightmare defeated Juan Francisco De Coronado with the FRIGHT CRUSHER @ 6:15.

The masked man was simply too quick. He dominated the action and will meet Anthony in the finals at Border Wars '13.

3) Homicide beat Kyle O'Reilly by COUNTOUT @ 11:35 with a Piledriver to the floor.

O'Reilly started strong but he made the mistake of heading outside the ring. Homicide took control there and had O'Reilly in deep trouble. A stiff Piledriver left O'Reilly laying as the ref counted. Once he completed the count Roderick Strong hit the ring with a chair and connected on Homicide's skull. R.O.H. officials came down to break things up and check on everyone involved.

4) "The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin beat "No Fear" Mike Mondo with PAYDIRT @ 14:02.

Mondo fought extremely hard looking for that first win back from injury but Benjamin was able to execute his finisher to take the victory.

5) El Generico beat Adam Cole with the BRAINBUSTAAAHHH!!! @ 16:20.

A even match until Generico hit his innovative finisher.

6) S.C.U.M. ("King of Old School" Steve Corino & "Zombie Princess" Jimmy Jacobs) beat C & C Wrestle Factory (Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander) when Corino pinned Alexander with the OLD SCHOOL LARIAT @ 10:10.

S.C.U.M. is back in the tag title picture with a victory over the C & C.

(Before S.C.U.M. could leave Kevin Steen stopped them and ordered both back in the ring.)

KS: Steve. I haven't been able to talk to you for the past couple of weeks and we have a few things to talk about.
SC: Kevin, I've been meaning to get in touch with but the plan is in place I assure you.
KS: Steve, You are someone that I have great respect for but I also know how you love to talk. So I'll ask a question and you give an answer how about that?

Why are you with Matt Hardy?

SC: We are with Matt Hardy because he is one of the greatest wrestlers of our generation and he can really help us in our mission to destroy Ring of Honor.
KS: What do you mean We?
SC: S.C.U.M. of course.
KS: Look. I understood why Rhino came along. You too went back a long way. I get it but I will say that I did not sign off on that *&!#@ standing with us. And maybe you haven't forgotten Steve he wants what I have and that's the R.O.H. World championship.

So where does that leave you at Border Wars, in my corner or his?

SC: Kevin Steen you have spent the last year dominating the competition and in a few weeks you return to where you won that very title in Toronto. But let's be honest you need to stay sharp and who better to face than Matt Hardy. As far as I am concerned I will be in the commentators booth. I just want to watch the best wrestling match of the decade between you two. That's it. Then maybe you'll see that Matt Hardy will be a huge asset to S.C.U.M. and in our plans in R.O.H.
KS: As long as no one gets involved I won't have to worry because there is no way I will lose this title. I've become very attached to it over these many months and it proves to everyone back there that I am the best. Frankly it's the only thing I really care about.
SC: And S.C.U.M. of course. So don't worry afterwards we'll all laugh about this over a few drinks and may the best man win.
KS: I'm already the best man.

(Steen walks out without Steve Corino and Jimmy Jacobs.)

-Special Attraction-
7) "American Wolf" Davey Richards beat "Intrepid Traveler" Paul London with a MULTIPLE SUPLEX ASSAULT @ 17:34.

An excellent match that saw Richards turn an amazing counter off a Deathjump attempt. He then kicked London in the face several times and used a Dragon suplex too get the three. The crowd roared for both wrestlers at the end.

-R.O.H. Television TItle Match-
8) "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (c) (w/ Maria Kanellis & "Brutal" Bob Evans) beat "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards with the BOX OFFICE SMASH.

Bennett is tough to beat when the odds are in his favor. Repeated interference had him in trouble all match. Evans tripped Edwards up and into the finish.

[Horrorshow]

Top notch card, mwjergs! Very pleased to see Frightmare advance to the finals of the Top Prospects Tournament at Border Wars '13!

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*Thanks Horrorshow

R.O.H. NEWSWIRE 4/22/13

(Nigel McGuinness is in the matchmaker's office.)

NM: ROH Fans I have more news surrounding Border Wars 13' but here are the matches already signed.

First, the ROH World champion Kevin Steen will face fellow S.C.U.M. member Matt Hardy and be quite honest I wouldn't mind seeing them both destroy each other in Toronto. Then we have a Four Man Elimination Match with "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, Roderick Strong, Rhino and the huge masked man Tursas who is represented by Kevin Kelly. The finals of the Top Prospects tournament will be held as Robert Anthony takes on Frightmare with the winner getting an ROH contract. And we have a Fight Without Honor scheduled between former partners Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas.

Today I'd like to add two more title matches to this high card as well as a few other announcements.

Mike Bennett has continued to hold on to his R.O.H. Television championship and usually does it in a way that involves not only his lovely companion Maria but also his foul trainer Bob Evans. This time he'll need all the help he can get as he defends against Jay Lethal. The R.O.H. World Tag Team titles will be only the line as Mark & Jay Briscoe will take on Steve Corino and Jimmy Jacobs of S.C.U.M. and this contest will be fought under Delaware Death Match rules which means anything goes.

I'm all of the fans saw the return the Tommaso Ciampa to R.O.H. rings at "Too Daze Gone" and he was quickly challenged by "No Fear" Mike Mondo who is still looking to get on track since his return from injury. The American Wolves will take on Truth Martini's Young Bucks in a battle of tag team contenders and speaking of that vile little creature Willy Wanker himself we have some pre-recorded comments from him regarding the last match signed for Border Wars '13.



TM: Ladies and gentlemen I'm a man of class and culture. I'm a world traveler and I'll admit that I've seen some pretty amazing things in my travels. From Miami to Malaysia, from Paris to Hollywood. I've seen it all. Until I met a man that I think has changed me down to the very essence of my being. This man is a poet warrior whose life view has challenged me to question exactly who I am. He's a man that is coming back to R.O.H. as the newest member of the rebuilt House of Truth. And his one goal is to bring sleazy back into your lives - "The Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan! And he's coming to Border Wars '13.

NM: So you've heard it Joey Ryan is the newest member of the House of Truth and he will face Rhett Titus one on one in Toronto.

Fans get your tickets now, they are going fast.

May 4, 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ted Reeve Center

"Border Wars '13"

-R.O.H. World Title Match-
Kevin Steen (c) vs. Matt Hardy

-Top Prospects Tournament Finals-
Frightmare vs. Robert Anthony

-Four Man Elimination Match-
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Roderick Strong vs. Rhino (w/Steve Corino) vs. Tursas (w/Kevin Kelly)

-Fight Without Honor-
"Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin vs. Charlie Haas

-R.O.H. World Tag Team Title Match - Delaware Death Match-
Jay & Mark Briscoe (c) vs. S.C.U.M. (Steve Corino & Jimmy Jacobs)

Tommaso Ciampa vs. "No Fear" Mike Mondo

-R.O.H. Television Title Match-
"The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (w/Maria Kanellis & Bob Evans) vs. Jay Lethal

The American Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini)

"Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan (w/Truth Martini) vs. Rhett Titus

[mwjergs]

May 4, 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ted Reeve Center

"Border Wars '13"

Year 1 - Card #8

-Top Prospects Tournament Finals-
1) Frightmare defeated Robert Anthony with KNEECOLEPSY @ 8:15.

Anthony looked impressive early until the masked unleashed his high flying skills. Two consecutive flipping knees to rib cage and Frightmare won the contract.

<Veda Scott then came in ring to interview the winner. She didn't really get anywhere as the young wrestler was incomprehensible with his answers. This brought out Delirious who hoped to help "translate". Of course this led to more confusion. The segment ended as the two talked and then left the ring together.

2) "Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan (w/Truth Martini) beat Rhett Titus @ 12:02 with the BOOK OF TRUTH.

Ryan had a tough time against Titus who beat and bloodied the cocky wrestler. Late in the match Martini tossed his charge the Book of Truth while the ref was distracted and slammed it into Titus' forehead. Ryan got the pin much to the dismay of the crowd.

3) Tommaso Ciampa defeated "No Fear" Mike Mondo with PROJECT CIAMPA @ 7:35.

Ciampa was dominant in this one and used his finisher to close out the match.

4) The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini) beat The American Wolves when Matt Jackson pinned Eddie Edwards after a MOONSAULT following Martini's distraction @ 18:51.

Wild tag match where the Wolves seemed ready to rack up the victory until Martini jumped on the apron. Edwards had the Achilles Lock sunk in and instead clocked the manager sending him to the floor. Nick Jackson then Superkicked Edwards in the head while his partner stumbled to the top rope and hit the finisher.

-R.O.H. Television Title Match-
5) "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (c) (w/Maria Kanellis & "Brutal" Bob Evans) beat Jay Lethal with the PHOTO FINISH @ 16:35.

A match marred by constant interference from both Maria and Evans. Lethal hit the Hail to the King elbow drop and went for the cover. Maria immediately jumped on the apron and held the ref Todd Sinclair's attention by locking lips with him! Bob Evans then landed a chair shot to Lethal's skull. Bennett hit the Photo Finish and retained his title.

-Fight Without Honor-
6) "Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin defeated Charlie Haas with PAYDIRT @ 11:05.

A violent brutal match that saw both men bleeding. Haas had just whacked Benjamin with a Kendo stick and was ready to move in for the kill until someone came out of the stands and attacked Haas. The man was identified as former WWE star Montel Vontavious Porter. Benjamin then took advantage rolled Haas back inside and hit Paydirt for the win!

-Four Way Elimination Match-
7) Tursas (w/Kevin Kelly) defeated "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, Roderick Strong and Rhino at 18:01

Elimination #1 - Roderick Strong pinned Michael Elgin with the SICK KICK @ 8:45.
Elimination #2 - Tursas pinned Rhino with the KRUEZ BOMB @ 14:51.
Elimination #3 - Tursas pinned Roderick Strong with the DIVING CROSS BODY @ 18:01

The Finnish monster was impressive as he matched up against some of ROH's finest. Strong pt up a game fight but could not match the power that Tursas had at his disposal.

-R.O.H. Tag Team Match- Delaware Death Match-
8) S.C.U.M. (Steve Corino & Jimmy Jacobs) defeat Mark & Jay Briscoe (c) when Jacobs used THE END TIME on Jay @ 15:01.

Total mayhem throughout this one. S.C.U.M. was able to regain the tag belts after Corino whacked Jay with a metal pipe and Jacobs locked in his submission finish as Jay was out cold.

-R.O.H. World Title Match-
9) Matt Hardy beat Kevin Steen (c) with the TWIST OF FATE @ 28:15 to win the title.

A fantastic title match! All the members of S.C.U.M. came down to ringside and watched as the two battled it out. Steen hit a Sleeperhold suplex and was about to go for the pin when Steve Corino pointed out something to him in the ring. Steen turned his head towards Corino and was caught with a low blow which lead to the Twist of Fate and the three count. All S.C.U.M. members were in the ring and Hardy extended his hand to Steen. Steen just looked at him and rolled out of the ring and back by himself.

[Horrorshow]

YES! Frightmare got the win and came out victorious in the Top Prospects Tournament! Delighted about this. Can't wait to see what kind of noise the little ball of fury will make on the R.O.H. roster! Poor Veda; having Delirious translate Frightmare's gibberish for her!

What a dominant performance from Tursas at Border Wars '13! Defeating such well established competition with impressive ease will have turned a whole lot of heads in R.O.H.

I'm looking forward to seeing the fallout from Steen dropping the World Title strap to Matt Hardy. Is S.C.U.M. going to be the same faction moving forwards? I very much doubt it after Corino cost Steen his belt...

Great show from Toronto, mwjergs.

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*Thanks Horrorshow. I'll admit I was pulling for Frightmare but was prepared if Anthony pulled it out as well. As you would figure the team of Incoherence will be making their debut soon in R.O.H. I hadn't played with Tursas yet and I was surprised at how well he did. Kevin Kelly is excited to say the least. The S.C.U.M. situation proceeded as planned with Hardy winning the title. Where does S.C.U.M. go from here?

ROH NEWSWIRE 5/10/13

(Joey Styles is in the lockeroom.)

JS: ROH fans if you saw Border Wars '13 on IPPV then you know that there is sure to be some major fallout expected as Matt Hardy defeated fellow S.C.U.M. stablemate Kevin Steen to capture the R.O.H. World Title. Was Steve Corino's distraction planned or simply just coincidence? I'm as unsure as anyone but either way the Heavyweight title is still in the S.C.U.M. camp and that means Nigel McGuinness will be looking for more contenders to unseat the self professed Icon.

One man who won't be getting a return match is the former champion Steen. His request for a match has been denied by both matchmaker Nigel McGuinness and Steve Corino who is acting as Hardy's representative. As you can imagine Steen is an incredibly frustrated man at this time and we'll hear pre-recorded comments from him right now.


(Kevin Steen sits alone in a partially lit room.)

KS: Well. I'm sure that there are some people that are very happy where I am at this point. I am not the R.O.H. World champion at this point in time. I am also sitting here in the dark, alone trying to figure out what my next move should be. I'm a man in search of answers. And the people that could give me those answers aren't talking right now.

Nigel McGuinness. He has told me that I will not be receiving a re-match. Steve Corino. Steve Corino a man that hold in very high regard won't return my calls. I can't help but feel as if I'm being pushed out of something that I started almost a year ago in S.C.U.M. with he and Jimmy Jacobs. So on May 18th R.O.H. is holding a show in Richmond, Virginia called "Blood and Fire" and it looks like I'm going to have to do what I did before and that's find Steve Corino and demand some answers.

And if he doesn't give me the right answers then the fans in Richmond are going to be in for a real treat because they will have witnessed the end of S.C.U.M.

JS: Fans in Richmond won't want to miss the next R.O.H. card for sure. A few matches have been signed already. The first is a Tag Team Guantlet Match with a Tag Team Title Shot on the line. C & C Wrestle Factory, The Young Bucks, Rhett Titus & Grizzly Redwood, and Incoherence -the new team of Delirious and ROH Top Prospects winner Frightmare. Another tag team war has also been signed as Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong have challenged Homicide and he has chosen his partner and that's "War King" Eddie Kingston. Stay tuned for more updates.

May 18, 2013
Richmond,Virginia
Greater Richmond Convention Center

"Blood and Fire"

-Tag Team Gauntlet Match- Winner gets a R.O.H. World Tag Team Title Shot
C & C Wrestle Factory vs. Rhett Titus & Grizzly Redwood vs. The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini) vs. Incoherence

-Tag Team Grudge Match-
Roderick Strong & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Homicide & "War King" Eddie Kingston

[mwjergs]

ROH NEWSWIRE 5/14/13

(Matchmaker Nigel McGuinness stands before the camera.)



NM: Fans I know that I should be happier that Kevin Steen is no longer the R.O.H. World champion but of course the problem is that the belt is still with S.C.U.M. Now I've already received a request from Kevin Steen for a re-match and that simply will not happen at this time. However I do know that Matt Hardy will need to be a fighting champion if he intends to keep that belt. Therefore I have signed his first challenger for "Blood and Fire" in Richmond and that is El Generico.

Like many of you I was very impressed with the in-ring skills of the mighty Tursas as he emerged victorious at Border Wars 13' this time he'll be matched one on one against the muscle of S.C.U.M. Rhino. Right now let's hear some pre-recorded comments from the man that represents this masked behemoth -Kevin Kelly.




KK: I can't believe that there were people who were surprised at how well my man Tursas fared at Border Wars. Just look at him. Over six feet seven inches tall, three hundred seventy five pounds. He is the definition of the immovable object. He only needs a little direction and that is where I come in. I have countless year of experience in professional wrestling and there are plenty of people that need to feel my wrath. This company is the object in our path from the ownership all the way down to the guy that sells the t-shirts. R.O.H. will die a very slow death at my direction and M.W.Jergs when that happens you will have no one to blame but yourself.

NM: Tursas is an impressive specimen who bears watching over the coming weeks. Other matches signed include the now former R.O.H. World Tag Team champions in singles competition as well as an intriguing matchup between Adam Cole and Truth Martini's latest acquisition Joey Ryan. All this and more get your tickets now.

May 18, 2013
Richmond,Virginia
Greater Richmond Convention Center

"Blood and Fire"

-R.O.H. World Title Match-
"Icon" Matt Hardy (c) (w/Steve Corino) vs. El Generico

-Tag Team Gauntlet Match- Winner gets a R.O.H. World Tag Team Title Shot
C & C Wrestle Factory vs. Rhett Titus & Grizzly Redwood vs. The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini) vs. Incoherence

-Tag Team Grudge Match-
Roderick Strong & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Homicide & "War King" Eddie Kingston

Tursas (w/Kevin Kelly) vs. Rhino (w/Steve Corino)

Montel Vontavious Porter vs. "No Fear" Mike Mondo

"Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan (w/Truth Martini) vs. Adam Cole

Jay Briscoe vs. "Outlaw" Charlie Haas

Mark Briscoe vs. Tommaso Ciampa

[mwjergs]

May 18, 2013
Richmond,Virginia
Greater Richmond Convention Center

"Blood and Fire"

Year #1 - Card #9

1) Montel Vontavious Porter (w/Shelton Benjamin) beat "No Fear" Mike Mondo with the DRIVE-BY @ 12:05.

Mondo put up a tremendous fight against M.V.P. but a misstep into the ropes left him open a trip up by Benjamin and a finish by Porter. The new partners didn't have long to enjoy the win as they were immediately attacked by Charlie Haas who had a bullwhip in his hand. Both me scattered as R.O.H. officials attempted to calm the Texan down.

2) Tommaso Ciampa and Mark Briscoe Fought to a DOUBLE-DISQUALIFICATION @ 7:45.

A hard hitting match between these wrestlers. The math spilled to the outside and a wild brawl overtook things as both refused to heed the ref's instructions.

3) "Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan (w/Truth Martini) pinned Adam Cole with WALK-OFF @ 13:25.

Martini provided the key distraction to leave Cole open for a the brutal super kick. Ryan was celebrating the victory in ring with Martini until Cole proceeded to hit a superkick of his own. He then chased Martini from the ring and brought in a steel chair and hit a devastating jumping piledriver on to it! R.O.H. security broke up the attack as Cole appeared surprised by his own actions.

*Ryan is injured for 2 fight cards.

4) Jay Briscoe beat "Outlaw" Charlie Haas with JAY DRILLER @ 10:55.

These two were no strangers due to their tag wars over the years and they tore into each other. They battled on the outside and Jay got the better of the exchange. He ducked a wild kick and was able to drop Haas on his head for the victory as he was distracted by Shelton Benjamin who came out to ringside.

* (Matt Hardy, Steve Corino, Rhino, and Jimmy Jacobs all came out to give a promo with Corino holding the mic.)
SC: Well Ring of Honor get ready for the beginning of the end because I'd like to introduce you to the new R.O.H. World champion , "The Icon" Matt Hardy. Now I know that many of you are concerned about the state of S.C.U.M. and Kevin Steen's current place in it. So I'd like to invite Kevin out here right now.

(Steen walks out amidst a very positive crowd reaction.)
SC: Now Kevin -
KS: Just shut up. I need answers and I need them now. Did you want me to lose the R.O.H. World championship?

(Corino shifts his eyes and slowly answers.)
SC: Well.....yes. But let me tell you why Kevin. Over a year ago when S.C.U.M. was first formed we had a goal to destroy this company and now as I look back we are no closer to achieving that goal. Sure you held the World title and Jimmy and myself just recently regained the R.O.H. World Tag Team titles but what we were trying to do is more about titles. This is about principles. This is about killing honor and frankly I think you've been a little distracted from that goal. So consider this a wake-up call and now you can re-focus on our original plan and that's annihilating R.O.H.
KS: Steve I've told you this before. The only thing I hated about this company was Jim Cornette and now thanks to one of my biggest enemies in Jay Lethal I don't have to worry about him anymore. I can do what I've always wanted to do - wrestle and I can do it my way. When I wore that belt it proved to everyone that regardless of what I may look like or how I may talk that I was the best that this company had to offer. And I want it back. So Matt Hardy let's do it right now - you and me.

MH: Wait, wait, wait. I already have a title match scheduled for this evening and let's be honest there is a long list of contenders ahead of you right now. I also think that in the interest of brotherhood that we put a temporary suspension on S.C.U.M. members wrestling each other. Isn't that right Steve?
SC: My thoughts exactly. We need unity and we need to be of a single mind to accomplish our goal. So -
(Steen slaps Hardy in the mouth and motions him to fight.)

SC: This is pointless. Kevin, I'm not sure if we are all on the same page anymore and maybe it's time that we went our separate ways.
(Jimmy Jacobs grabs the mic.)
JJ: Stop! Just stop! It's my turn. When I came back to R.O.H. I was lost. I didn't know who I was but this man (pointing to Steen) reminded me of what I am down to my very core - evil. I'll never forget what he did for me. I owe him a lot so Steve I want you to think real hard about the next words you say partner. Because if he goes, I go.

(Corino is clearly shocked at Jacobs comments)
SC: Well, well look I think we've all said and done some things that we regret here today. Even the closest of brothers fight sometimes but I'm sure we can patch this up. So let's just shake hands and put this all behind us.

(Steen looks over the situation, blows a snot rocket and rolls out of the ring. Jacobs slowly follows Steen to the back as Corino is left trying to sooth an irate Matt Hardy.)

5) "War King" Eddie Kingston & Homicide beat Roderick Strong & Kyle O'Reilly when Kingston pinned Strong with a SLIDING D @ 18:40.

A brutal tag team match that was outside most of the night. The streetwise team were able to gain the win after a four way brawl broke out and Kingston hit the leaping forearm shot on Strong.

6) Tursas (w/Kevin Kelly) defeated Rhino (w/Steve Corino) with a SECOND ROPE DIVING CROSS BODY @ 5:10.

Tursas was just too tough to move even for a wrestler of Rhino's strength. Corino was very impressed and attempted to talk to Kevin Kelly during the match. Aftewards Corino seemed more interested in Tursas and less with the condition of Rhino who was slowly getting to his feet.

-Four Team Gauntlet- Winner Earns a Title Shot-
7) Match #1 : The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini) beat C & C Wrestle Factory when Matt Jackson pinned Caprice Coleman with a MOONSAULT @ 8:35

Martini distracted Coleman which opened a chance for Matt Jackson to gain a surprise pinball.

Match #2: Incoherence beat The Young Bucks (w/Truth Martini) when Delirious pinned Nick Jackson with the SHADOWS OVER HELL @ 13:02.

Match #3: Incoherence defeated Grizzly Redwood & Rhett Titus when Frightmare pinned Redwood with a SUPER FRANKENSTEINER @ 22:01.

-R.O.H. World Title Match-
8) "Icon" Matt Hardy (c) (w/Steve Corino) pinned El Generico with the TWIST OF FATE @ 18:45.

Kevin Steen did make his way out to ringside and distracted Hardy enough to give his longtime foe Generico a shift in momentum but it wasn't enough.

[mwjergs]

R.O.H. NEWSWIRE 5/24/13

(Joey Styles is in the locker room.)

JS: Ladies and gentlemen the next R.O.H. event will be June 1st in San Antonio, Texas at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium. A few of the matches signed already include R.O.H. Television champion Mike Bennett defending against Tommasso Ciampa plus the American Wolves - Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards taking on Mark and Jay Briscoe. Both bouts should be exciting but right now we have comments from man who may be going through a bit of an attitude change and that's Adam Cole who recently put Joey Ryan on the shelf after Ryan beat him at "Blood and Fire" in Richmond.



(Adam Cole stands in the locker room.)

AC: I'm not really sure what to say. I would like to apologize to Joey Ryan for my actions in Richmond. That's not the way I usually carry myself as a professional but I think since I lost my Television title due to the repeated interference of outside forces I've had some trouble dealing with it. Honor is supposed to be about facing another man in the ring and having a clear winner. But maybe I've been too naive. Because Mike Bennett is still the champion and I haven't won many matches as a result of staying inside the rulebook. My opponents must know that I won't be a stepping stone for anybody. And going forward I will make sure that I continue to show to people that I am the best wrestler in this company. Ill do whatever I need to do to prove it.

JS: More matches to be announced.

June 1, 2013
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Shrine Auditorium

"You Got to Stand for Somethin'"

-R.O.H. Television Title Match-
"The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (c) (w/ Maria & Bob Evans) vs. Tommasso Ciampa

The American Wolves vs. Mark & Jay Briscoe