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|date = December 20, 2024 |
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The 2024 '''Final Battle''' is an upcoming ] ] event produced by American promotion ] (ROH). It will be the 23rd ] event and is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2024, at the ] in ], ]. The event will air exclusively on ROH's streaming service, ]. |
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The 2024 '''Final Battle''' was a ] ] event produced by American promotion ] (ROH). It was the 23rd ] event and took place on December 20, 2024, at the ] in ], ]. The event aired exclusively on ROH's streaming service, ]. |
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Thirteen matches were contested at the event, including four on the Zero Hour pre-show. In the event's final match, which was promoted as part of a double main event, ] defeated ] to retain the ]. In the other main event, ] defeated ] to retain the ]. In other prominent matches, ] defeated ], ], ], ] and ] in a ] to become the new ], Sons of Texas (] and ]) defeated The Righteous (] and ]) in a ] to retain the ], ] defeated ] to retain the ], and ] defeated ]. The event marked the ROH returns of ], Nigel McGuiness, and ]. |
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Final Battle is a ] event produced by Ring of Honor. First held in 2002, it is traditionally ROH's last show in the calendar year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_37516.shtml|title=DeRosenroll's Classic ROH Feuds: History of "Final Battle" ROH World Title matches (2002–2005)|date=December 19, 2009|last=DeRosenroll|first=Mike|access-date=February 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|quote=Final Battle has been the name of the last ROH show of each year since the promotion started in 2002}}</ref> It is widely regarded as Ring of Honor's premiere flagship event, similar to ]'s ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/december-28th-newswire|title=December 28th Newswire|date=2011-12-28|access-date=2013-10-28|work=]|quote=The ROH athletes put it all on the line at the biggest event of the year. Replays of the iPPV broadcast of "Final Battle 2011" are available here.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/final-battle-2012-doomsday-new-york-ny-121612-dvd|title=Final Battle 2012: Doomsday- New York, NY 12/16/12 (DVD)|access-date=2013-10-28|work=]|quote=Ring of Honor closes out 2012 with the biggest event of the year...|archive-date=2013-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200702/http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/final-battle-2012-doomsday-new-york-ny-121612-dvd|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 19, 2024, ROH announced that the 2024 Final Battle would be held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on December 20, and would air exclusively on Honor Club. Once a yearly tradition, this will be the first Final Battle event to take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom since ].<ref name=larevolution>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-announces-new-dates-hammerstein-debut-revolution-2025-in-los-angeles/|title=AEW announces new dates: Hammerstein debut, Revolution 2025 in Los Angeles|first=Joseph|last=Currier|date=November 19, 2024|work=]|access-date=November 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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Final Battle is a ] event produced by Ring of Honor. First held in 2002, it is traditionally ROH's last show in the calendar year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_37516.shtml|title=DeRosenroll's Classic ROH Feuds: History of "Final Battle" ROH World Title matches (2002–2005)|date=December 19, 2009|last=DeRosenroll|first=Mike|access-date=February 5, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|quote=Final Battle has been the name of the last ROH show of each year since the promotion started in 2002}}</ref> It is widely regarded as Ring of Honor's premiere flagship event, similar to ]'s ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/december-28th-newswire|title=December 28th Newswire|date=2011-12-28|access-date=2013-10-28|work=]|quote=The ROH athletes put it all on the line at the biggest event of the year. Replays of the iPPV broadcast of "Final Battle 2011" are available here.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/final-battle-2012-doomsday-new-york-ny-121612-dvd|title=Final Battle 2012: Doomsday- New York, NY 12/16/12 (DVD)|access-date=2013-10-28|work=]|quote=Ring of Honor closes out 2012 with the biggest event of the year...|archive-date=2013-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200702/http://www.rohwrestling.com/product/final-battle-2012-doomsday-new-york-ny-121612-dvd|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 19, 2024, ROH announced that the 2024 Final Battle would be held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on December 20, and would air exclusively on Honor Club. Once a yearly tradition, this was the first Final Battle event to take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom since ].<ref name=larevolution>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-announces-new-dates-hammerstein-debut-revolution-2025-in-los-angeles/|title=AEW announces new dates: Hammerstein debut, Revolution 2025 in Los Angeles|first=Joseph|last=Currier|date=November 19, 2024|work=]|access-date=November 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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The event will feature ] that involves different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and ]. Wrestlers portray ], ], or ] in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm | title = How Pro Wrestling Works | last=Grabianowski | first=Ed | accessdate=October 9, 2017 | work=HowStuffWorks, Inc. | date = January 13, 2006 | publisher=]}}</ref> Storylines will be produced on ROH's weekly series '']'' exclusively on their streaming service ], on television programs of sister promotion ] including '']'', '']'', and '']'', and via promotional videos on both the ROH and AEW ] channels. |
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The event featured ] that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and ]. Wrestlers portrayed ], ], or ] in scripted events that build tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm | title = How Pro Wrestling Works | last=Grabianowski | first=Ed | accessdate=October 9, 2017 | work=HowStuffWorks, Inc. | date = January 13, 2006 | publisher=]}}</ref> Storylines were produced on ROH's weekly series '']'' exclusively on their streaming service ], on television programs of sister promotion ] including '']'', '']'', and '']'', and via promotional videos on both the ROH and ] ] channels. |
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On the December 5 episode of ''ROH Wrestling'', ] ] hosted his talk show segment, "TV Time with The Learning Tree," for the first time on ROH to discuss his upcoming title defense at Final Battle. He would dare anyone from ] to step up, to which ] would then make a surprise appearance and accept Jericho's challenge for the title at Final Battle.<ref name="ROHWorld">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-world-title-bout-set-roh-final-battle-0|title=ROH World Title Bout Set For ROH Final Battle|date=December 5, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=December 5, 2024}}</ref> |
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On the November 14 ''ROH Wrestling'', after ] The Sons of Texas (] and ]) competed in a match, they were suddenly ambushed by The Righteous (] and ]), who wielded a bull rope with an attached cowbell. Later in the night, after The Righteous won their match, they cut a promo, declaring they should've been champions long ago and that attacking the champions would force them to get an opportunity. As they are meant to do, they also made their situation with the champions personal; Dutch specifically targeted Rhodes as he recounted training with his father ] who Dutch claimed saw more in him than he did Dustin, which is how he came to possess the bull rope.<ref name="ROH11142024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/15/roh-on-honorclub-results-11-14-robinsons-review-of-red-velvet-vs-diamante-in-a-street-fight-for-the-roh-womens-tv-title-josh-woods-vs-komander-four-way-tag-team-match/|title=ROH on HonorClub results (11/14): Robinson's review of Red Velvet vs. Diamante in a Street Fight for the ROH Women's TV Title, Josh Woods vs. Komander, four-way tag team match|date=November 15, 2024|last=Sam|first=Robinson|work=]|access-date=December 6, 2024}}</ref> The Righteous continued the mind games over the next few weeks. Soon, on the December 5 ''ROH Wrestling'', it was announced that The Sons of Texas would face The Righteous in a ] for the ROH World Tag Team Championship at Final Battle.<ref name="ROHTag">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-world-tag-team-title-bout-set-roh-final-battle|title=ROH World Tag Team Title Bout Set For ROH Final Battle|date=December 5, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=December 5, 2024}}</ref> |
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On the December 5 episode of ''ROH Wrestling'', ] appeared in a backstage segment where he was planning a return to ROH one and a half years after his last appearance at ] in 2022. He and his associates (], ], ], and ]) were then met by ], who offered to be Lethal's return opponent, but was shot down as Lethal wanted to wrestle a "bigger name."<ref name="ROH12052024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/12/07/roh-on-honorclub-results-12-5-robinsons-review-of-chris-jerichos-tv-time-shane-taylor-promotions-vs-action-andretti-and-top-flight-dante-martin-and-darius-martin/|title=ROH on HonorClub results (12/5): Robinson's review of Chris Jericho's TV Time, Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Action Andretti and "Top Flight" Dante Martin and Darius Martin|date=December 7, 2024|last=Sam|first=Robinson|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> The following week, Lethal met with ROH Board of Directors member ] to discuss his ROH return match only for a furious Marshall to interrupt, leading to a physical altercation. Wight would intervene and decide it would be best that the two would settle differences in the ring, with the match being made official for Final Battle.<ref name="LethalvsMarshall">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jay-lethal-bout-set-roh-final-battle|title=Jay Lethal Bout Set For ROH Final Battle|date=December 12, 2024|last=Defelice|first=Robert|work=Fightful|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> |
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At the previous year's ], ] retained the ] against ], the latter's performance getting her back in the former's good graces as her "minion".<ref name="FinalBattle2023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/15/roh-final-battle-results-robinsons-live-review-of-athena-vs-billie-starkz-for-the-roh-womens-title-mark-briscoe-and-ftr-vs-jon-moxley-bryan-danielson-and-claudio-castagnoli/|title=ROH Final Battle results: Robinson's live review of Athena vs. Billie Starkz for the ROH Women's Title, Mark Briscoe and FTR vs. Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, and Claudio Castagnoli|date=December 15, 2023|last=Sam|first=Robinson|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> Starkz would then take to Athena's more underhanded tactics as she and fellow minion, backstage interviewer ], assisted Athena in retaining her title at ] of 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Jeff |title=ROH Death Before Dishonor live results: Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/roh-results/roh-death-before-dishonor-live-results-mark-briscoe-vs-roderick-strong-title-match/ |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=F4wonline.com|date=July 26, 2024 }}</ref> A pay-per-view prior Starkz became the inaugural ] at ].<ref name="SOH2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/roh-supercard-of-honor-results-robinsons-review-of-eddie-kingston-vs-mark-briscoe-for-the-roh-championship-athena-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-roh-womens-title-first-roh-womens-tv-champ-crowned/|title=ROH Supercard of Honor results: Robinson's review of Eddie Kingston vs. Mark Briscoe for the ROH Championship, Athena vs. Hikaru Shida for the ROH Women's Title, first ROH Women's TV Champ crowned|date=April 6, 2023|last=Sam|first=Robinson|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> However, after Starkz lost the television title to ] at Death Before Dishonor of 2024,<ref name=":0" /> the dynamic between Athena, Starkz, and Nair reverted to Athena favoring Nair and looking down on Starkz.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling |title=IT'S OFFICIAL! Later tonight, @BillieStarkz & the #ROH Women's World Champion @AthenaPalmer_FG face @amisylle & the #ROH Women's World TV Champion @Thee_Red_Velvet ! Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at WatchROH.com |url=https://x.com/ringofhonor/status/1821688340107948370 |access-date=August 8, 2024 |website=Twitter.com}}</ref> On the October 24 ''ROH Wrestling'', Athena celebrated becoming the longest-reigning champion of any kind in ROH history, where she again praised Nair and berated Starkz for perceived poor party planning, causing Starkz to walk out on the pair.<ref name="ROH10242024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/25/roh-on-honorclub-results-10-24-robinsons-review-of-brian-cage-vs-komander-for-the-roh-tv-title-athenas-celebration-lee-johnson-vs-ej-nduka-gates-of-agony-vs-the-infantry/|title=ROH on HonorClub results (10/24): Robinson's review of Brian Cage vs. Komander for the ROH TV Title, Athena's celebration, Lee Johnson vs. EJ Nduka, Gates of Agony vs. The Infantry|date=October 24, 2023|last=Sam|first=Robinson|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Over a month later on December 12, Athena and Starkz competed in a four-way qualifier for the ] at ], also involving Velvet and ]. Initially, Athena demanded Starkz lay down for her, but when that didn't happen, Athena would steal a pin on Velvet from Starkz to win.<ref name="ROH12122024">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/roh-honor-club-12122024-results-international-cup-qualifier-two-title-matches-more-set|title=ROH On Honor Club (12/12/2024) Results: International Cup Qualifier, Two Title Matches, More Set|date=December 12, 2024|last=Pulido|first=Luis|work=Fightful|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> Afterwards, Athena proclaimed she would skip Final Battle in preparation for Wrestle Dynasty, but a frustrated Starkz, tired of Athena's abuse, challenged her to a rematch for the ROH Women's World Championship at Final Battle. Athena accepted and the match was later made official.<ref name="WomensTitle">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-women-s-championship-match-set-roh-final-battle|title=ROH Women's Championship Match Set For ROH Final Battle|date=December 12, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Results== |
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|times = <ref name="FB2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/12/21/roh-final-battle-results-vetters-review-of-athena-vs-billie-starkz-for-the-roh-womens-title-chris-jericho-vs-matt-cardona-for-the-roh-championship/|title=ROH Final Battle results: Vetter's review of Athena vs. Billie Starkz for the ROH Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona for the ROH Championship|first=Chris|last=Vetter|work=]|date=December 21, 2024|access-date=December 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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|match1 = ] (] and ]) defeated ] (] and ]) (with ]) by ] |
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|stip1 = ]<ref name=ZeroHour/> |
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|match2 = ] defeated ] by ] |
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|stip2 = ]<ref name=ZeroHour>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/four-matches-added-roh-final-battle-zero-hour|title=Four Matches Added To ROH Final Battle Zero Hour|date=December 19, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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|time2 = 7:19 |
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|match3 = ] (] and ]) defeated The Infantry (] and ]) (with ] and ]) by ] |
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|time3 = 9:56 |
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|match4 = ] (] and ]) defeated LEEJ (] and ]) by ] |
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|stip4 = ]<ref name=ZeroHour/> |
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|time4 = 10:21 |
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|match5 = ] defeated ] (with ]) by ] |
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|stip5 = ]<ref name="KatsuyoriMansoor">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/katsuyori-shibata-and-mansoor-bouts-added-roh-final-battle-2024|title=Katsuyori Shibata And Mansoor Bouts Added To ROH Final Battle 2024|date=December 18, 2024|last=Russell|first=Skylar|work=Fightful|access-date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> |
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|time5 = 11:58 |
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|match6 = ] defeated ] by ] |
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|stip6 = ]<ref name="KatsuyoriMansoor"/> |
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|time6 = 9:49 |
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|match7 = ] (with ] and ]) defeated ] (with ] and Carolyn Fazio) by ] |
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|stip7 = ]<ref name="LethalvsMarshall"/> |
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|time7 = 12:40 |
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|match8 = ] (c) defeated ] by ] |
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|stip8 = ] for the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-women-s-tv-title-match-added-roh-final-battle|title=ROH Women's TV Title Match Added To ROH Final Battle|date=November 28, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=November 28, 2024}}</ref> |
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|time8 = 11:49 |
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|match9 = ] (c) defeated ] by ] |
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|stip9 = ] for the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-pure-championship-match-set-roh-final-battle|title=ROH Pure Championship Match Set For ROH Final Battle|date=December 14, 2024|last=Defelice|first=Robert|work=Fightful|access-date=December 14, 2024}}</ref><br>], ], and ] served as the judges. |
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|match10 = The Sons of Texas (] and ]) (c) defeated The Righteous (] and ]) by ] |
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|stip10 = ] for the ]<ref name="ROHTag"/> |
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|time10 = 15:32 |
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|match11 = ] (with ]) defeated ] (c), ], ], ], and ] by ] |
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|stip11 = ] for the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-tv-title-match-announced-roh-final-battle|title=ROH TV Title Match Announced For ROH Final Battle|date=December 13, 2024|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=December 13, 2024}}</ref> |
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|time11 = 25:18 |
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|match12 = ] (c) (with ]) defeated ] by ] |
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|stip12 = ] for the ]<ref name="ROHWorld"/> |
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|time12 = 18:27 |
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|match13 = ] (c) defeated ] by ] |
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|stip13 = ] for the ]<ref name="WomensTitle"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/athena-confirms-match-will-billie-starkz-will-headline-roh-final-battle-2024|title=Athena Confirms Match Will Billie Starkz Will Headline ROH Final Battle 2024|date=December 18, 2024|last=Russell|first=Skylar|work=Fightful|access-date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> |
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