Bold takeaway: ROH Final Battle delivered surprises, drama, and championship upheavals that reframe the promotion’s landscape—and there’s plenty to discuss after Velvet’s stunning title change. Here’s a fresh, beginner-friendly rewrite that preserves every key result and moment while expanding some context and explanations.
Ring of Honor Final Battle Live Results
Zero Hour
- The Outrunners defeated Premier Athletes via Total Recall in 9:13, with Mark Sterling and Stori Denali interference included as expected but not enough to change the outcome.
- Leila Grey defeated Zayda Steel via Angel’s Wings in 6:33, debuting Steel against an established ROH competitor and coming out on top.
- Ace Austin defeated Lee Johnson via The Fold in 9:31, showcasing Austin’s strategic acumen to counter Johnson’s aggression.
- Death Riders defeated Grizzled Young Veterans via Busaiku Knee in 10:08, capping the pre-show with a decisive finish.
Main Card
- Women’s Pure Championship: Deonna Purrazzo defeated Billie Starkz via Venus de Milo in 13:52. Purrazzo becomes the first-ever ROH Women’s Pure Champion, winning through a sustained submission on Starkz as the clock ran down. After the match, an injured Queen Aminata appeared to acknowledge Purrazzo, signaling potential future title challenges.
- 30 Minute Iron Man Match: Lee Moriarty defeated Nigel McGuinness via Bridging Pin in 31:59. The contest featured multiple decisive falls, with Moriarty repeatedly countering McGuinness’s attempts, and both men trading near-falls in a high-stakes finish that ended in a draw after Sudden Death was invoked.
- Women’s Television Championship: Red Velvet defeated Mercedes Moné via Stack in 13:44 to become the new ROH Women’s World Television Champion. Velvet seized an early opportunity, with a near-fall underscoring the upset win when Moné’s momentum faltered at the ropes.
- Tag Team Championship: Sammy Guevara & Beast Mortos defeated Adam Priest & Tommy Billington via Corkscrew Moonsault in 13:11 to capture the vacant titles. Guevara’s team secured the belts after a late interference sequence and a decisive finishing move.
- Eddie Kingston defeated Josh Woods via DDT in 9:44. Kingston’s aggressive, no-nonsense style prevailed in a hard-hitting clash that underscored his readiness for high-profile incidents slated for the week.
- Six-Man Tag Team Championship: Shane Taylor Promotions defeated Sky Flight via Roll-Up in 11:29. The match featured interference and chaos at ringside, with the champions escaping by the skin of their teeth after exploiting a tweaked pinfall.
- AEW National Championship: Ricochet defeated Dalton Castle via Spirit Gun in 14:57. Castle built early momentum with his high-flying offense and power display, but Ricochet answered with his signature explosive finish to retain.
- ROH World Championship: Bandido defeated Hechicero, Blake Christian, Komander, Sammy Guevara, and Beast Mortos in a 27:55 Survival of the Fittest Six-Way. Komander and Bandido opened with aggressive tandem offense, but Hechicero and Christian quickly turned the tide. After a flurry of eliminations and near-pins, Bandido pinned Blake Christian to retain the title. The dynamic shifting later in the match set up fresh rivalries for Bandido’s next challengers.
- ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena defeated Persephone via O Face in 27:09 to retain. Persephone showcased relentless offense targeting Athena’s back, including a dramatic dive sequence and a near-fall after a spear, but Athena ultimately applied the Koji Clutch into a game-ending O Face for the victory.
Final Battle Zero Hour recap
The show opened with Zero Hour, the traditional pre-show slate. The audio quality on the feed was notably poor, but the in-ring action carried momentum.
- The Outrunners vs Premier Athletes ended with the Outrunners hitting Total Recall for the win, aided by the expected antics from Sterling and Denali.
- Leila Grey defeated Zayda Steel, signaling Steel’s ROH arrival with a strong debut.
- Ace Austin overcame Lee Johnson, using outside-the-ring prowess and a final Fold to seal the win.
- Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) edged Grizzled Young Veterans, with Yuta’s Busaiku Knee finishing the match while Jon Moxley joined commentary to amplify the atmosphere.
Main Card highlights
- Purrazzo’s big night concluded the ROH Women’s Pure Tournament with a title win that established a new division benchmark. The moment also linked future storylines through Aminata’s post-match gesture.
- Moriarty and McGuinness delivered a long, tightly contested Iron Man match, ultimately going to Sudden Death. Moriarty seized the dramatic final moment, and McGuinness, in a classy gesture, later passed his original ROH title to Moriarty, signaling mutual respect and a passing of the torch.
- Velvet’s victory over Moné marked a dramatic title change that rocked the ROH Women’s Television landscape and set up further cross-promotional intrigue for upcoming events.
- The Tag Team title scene shifted with Guevara and Mortos clinching the belts in a tense, back-and-forth bout that underscored the ongoing evolution of ROH’s tag division.
- Kingston vs Woods offered a hard-hitting, emotionally charged performance with Kingston using his power to overwhelm Woods, punctuated by a nod to his ongoing AEW title program.
- The Six-Man title fight delivered high-energy sequences and a controversial finish that reinforced the aura of Shane Taylor Promotions’ dominance, while also teasing new conspiracies around the ring’s authority figures.
- The World Championship match delivered a narrative of resilience and precision, with Bandido fending off a stacked field through timely offense and a decisive pin that preserved the championship.
- Athena vs Persephone closed the night with a compelling, physically intense main event that balanced Persephone’s aggression against Athena’s championship poise, ending with a successful defense that preserved the status quo while leaving the door open for rematches.
Closing thoughts and invitation to discussion
ROH Final Battle delivered a blend of title changes, dramatic near-falls, and strategic storytelling that both honors long-time ROH fans and invites new viewers to engage with the promotion’s evolving era. The night’s standout moments—Velvet’s title upset, Moriarty’s Iron Man triumph, and Bandido’s world title defense—set the table for future cross-promotional actions and fresh rivalries.
What do you think of Deonna Purrazzo’s historic Pure Championship win and the direction it signals for ROH’s women’s division? Was Velvet’s upset over Moné the right catalyst to re-energize the Women’s Television scene, or should the company have reserved that moment for a longer-term arc? Which result from Final Battle surprised you the most, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments to drive the conversation.
