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ROHStrong Podcast

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ROHStrong, the official podcast of Ring of Honor Wrestling, pulls back the curtain for in-depth conversations with ROH stars and others about ROH and a variety of topics. Hosted by veteran pro wrestling journalist Kevin Eck, the podcast is part of the #ROHStrong initiative, which strives to connect ROH talent and fans during these challenging times and spread the message that our unity will strengthen our resolve.

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Episodes

ROHStrong Episode 90: Bobby Cruise and Maria Kanellis Bennett

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 ....

Jan 03, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 90

ROHStrong Episode 89: EC3

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 ....

Dec 27, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 89

ROHStrong Episode 88: Joe Koff

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 ....

Dec 20, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 88

ROHStrong Episode 87: Holidead

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-sel...

Dec 13, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 87

ROHStrong Episode 86: Cary Silkin

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 ....

Dec 06, 20212 hr 21 minEp. 86

ROHStrong Episode 85: Gia Scott

“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 Californi...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 85

ROHStrong Episode 84: The OGK

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...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 33 minEp. 84

ROHStrong Episode 83: LuFisto

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 ....

Nov 15, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 83

ROHStrong Episode 82: Rocco

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 .

Nov 09, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 82

ROHStrong Episode 81: Ken Dixon

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 ....

Nov 01, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 81

ROHStrong Episode 80: Halloween Special with Angelina Love, Bateman, Matt McCarthy

In the spirit of the season, Angelina Love, Bateman, and comedian/actor/wrestling podcaster Matt McCarthy talk Halloween, horror movies, the supernatural in pro wrestling, 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.

Oct 25, 20212 hr 57 minEp. 80

ROHStrong Episode 79: Willow

Willow talks about the possibility of facing Rok-C for the ROH Women’s World Championship at Final Battle; being a role model for young girls; wanting to be a heel when she started wrestling; suffering a broken neck in the ring and going through the recovery process; attending a Women of Honor seminar several years ago, and much more. Plus, she demonstrates her hidden talent! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 79

ROHStrong Episode 78: Doug Williams

Former ROH Pure Champion Doug Williams talks about the current Pure division; his storied history in ROH, including wrestling Bryan Danielson, Jay Lethal and Jay Briscoe early in their careers; why he retired a few years ago and then decided to come back; going through a dark time during lockdown; who he’d like to wrestle in 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 ....

Oct 11, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 78

ROHStrong Episode 77: Joe Hendry

Joe “The Answer” Hendry goes in-depth on his new persona and the motivation for reinventing himself; transforming his body and training with six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates; returning to the ring for the first time in nearly a year and a half earlier this month; the status of his partnership with Dalton Castle, and much more. Plus, Hendry tests his knowledge of American pop culture! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 77

ROHStrong Episode 76: Alex Zayne

“The Sauce” Alex Zayne talks about his surprise return at Death Before Dishonor and winning the Honor Rumble; his upcoming title match against ROH World Champion Bandido; defeating Bandido in his ROH debut last year; his release from WWE and his experience there; his backyard wrestling days and the move that made him a viral sensation, 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.

Sep 27, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 76

ROHStrong Episode 75: Taylor Rust

Taylor Rust talks about his return to ROH at Death Before Dishonor and whether he’ll be sticking around; his release from NXT and his experience there; the story behind his name changes; his match against Tracy Williams in the Pure Title Tournament; nearly walking away from wrestling, 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 ....

Sep 20, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 75

ROHStrong Episode 74: Dan McDevitt

Independent wrestling promoter Dan McDevitt of MCW Pro Wrestling talks about the students from his training center who have made it to ROH; having a hand in training Lita and Mickie James; the challenges of running an independent promotion during the pandemic; getting knocked out when he wrestled The Rock; his role in a famous angle with Steve Austin; The Iron Sheik ruining his wedding, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Sep 13, 20212 hr 11 minEp. 74

ROHStrong Episode 73: Miranda Alize

“The Lucha Baddie” talks about her match with Rok-C in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament final at Death Before Dishonor this Sunday; what sets her apart from other women in the division and why she believes this is her time; juggling wrestling with being a full-time student, trainer and massage therapist; learning lucha style in Mexico; training with Hall of Famer Booker T; wrestling against men, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 73

ROHStrong Episode 72: Alyssa Marino

Pro wrestling on-air personality Alyssa Marino talks about hosting “Beyond the Belles” on Women’s Division Wednesday; her thoughts on the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; training at Santino Bros. Wrestling Academy; her stint with NXT; her YouTube interview show “Let’s Get Cereal,” and much more. Plus, she displays her opera-singing talent! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 30, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 72

ROHStrong Episode 71: Trish Adora

“The Afro-Punk” Trish Adora talks about wanting to become the first black ROH Women’s World Champion; wanting to win the title for her mother, who is battling cancer; spending all her money to join the ROH Combine a few years ago; having to grow up fast while living in Southeast D.C.; winning the Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Title and what it represents; training at the Team 3D Academy and with Jonathan Gresham, World Famous CB and Sumie Sakai, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 71

ROHStrong Episode 70: Rey Horus

Rey Horus talks about his close friend Bandido winning the ROH World Title; his storied history with Demonic Flamita and their upcoming no-disqualification match; being trained by Rey Mysterio Sr. and wrestling as El Hijo de Rey Mysterio (Son of Rey Mysterio); getting to wrestle alongside his childhood idol, Rey Mysterio Jr.; winning the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team title in his second match in ROH, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 70

ROHStrong Episode 69: Gary Michael Cappetta

Legendary ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta reflects on his storied career, including working for the McMahons, the NWA, AWA and WCW. He also talks about his time as a backstage interviewer during the early years of ROH; his appearance in AEW last year; his history with Rhett Titus; his thoughts on Jonathan Gresham and Tracy Williams, 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 ....

Aug 09, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 69

ROHStrong Episode 68: Dalton Castle

Fresh off helping David Arquette’s team win on ABC’s “Celebrity Family Feud,” Dalton Castle takes time out of his very busy schedule to join the podcast. The former ROH World Champion discusses his experience on the game show; his friendship with Arquette; the status of his tag team with Joe Hendry, and more. Unfortunately, he couldn’t stay long. He’s busy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 02, 202135 minEp. 68

ROHStrong Episode 67: Nicole Savoy

“The Queen of Suplexes” Nicole Savoy talks about being in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament and facing Mazzerati in the first round; her prior experience in ROH; suffering a torn ACL during her WWE tryout; the story behind Big Swole and Lil Swole; being a self-proclaimed nerd, 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.

Jul 26, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 67

ROHStrong Episode 66: Chelsea Green

“The Hot Mess” Chelsea Green discusses her surprise appearance at Best in the World (as well as her subsequent surprise appearance elsewhere); her long-held goal to compete in ROH; her provocative podcast, Green With Envy; her desire to work with Playboy; playing Daniel Bryan’s therapist on Raw after being in the business only a few months; her time on WWE Tough Enough; working as Laurel Van Ness in Impact, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 66

ROHStrong Episode 65: Mandy Leon and Brian Zane

The Allure’s Mandy Leon discusses her upcoming match against Quinn McKay; what she thinks about Maria Kanellis-Bennett; potentially facing Angelina Love in the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; and her thoughts on some of the other competitors in the tournament. Also, ROH backstage interviewer BrIan Zane talks about his popular Wrestling With Wregret YouTube channel; how he got his job with ROH; training to be a pro wrestler, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Jul 12, 20212 hr 2 minEp. 65

ROHStrong Episode 64: Bandido

Bandido talks about winning Survival of the Fittest and facing RUSH for the ROH World Championship at Best in the World this Sunday; why he signed (and re-signed) with ROH when he had offers from WWE and other promotions; teaming with Rey Mysterio in the main event of All In; the criticism he received from his trainer Ultimo Guerrero that motivated him to excel; wrestling at Madison Square Garden, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 64

ROHStrong Episode 63: Fred Yehi

“The Savageweight” Fred Yehi talks about his upcoming Pure Title Match against champion Jonathan Gresham and their history together; the benefits of being a free agent; the story behind his persona; the importance of black ownership in pro wrestling; working for NJPW Strong, 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 ....

Jun 28, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 63

ROHStrong Episode 62: Papa Briscoe

Papa Briscoe, the always entertaining patriarch of the Briscoe clan, talks about the sibling rivalry between Jay and Mark and their upcoming fight on the farm on ROH TV; teaming with his sons in a six-man tag match at Final Battle 2010; whether he will step in the ring again; getting worked up when he’s watching his sons wrestle in person, and much more. Plus, Jay and Mark make cameo appearances! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 62

ROHStrong Episode 61: Vita VonStarr

Vita VonStarr of The Righteous talks about receiving her ticket to gold for the ROH Women’s World Title Tournament; her ROH in-ring debut against Sumie Sakai and their history together; working in the circus as an aerialist; her background in skateboarding and snowboarding; her love of metal music and horror movies, 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 ....

Jun 14, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 61
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