Maria Kanellis discussed the significance of Ronda Rousey’s appearance on Ring of Honor TV during an interview with 720 WGN Radio.
While ROH has not made an official announcement yet, fans were quick to find out about the match as it was taped last Friday night following Collision. Rousey working for AEW/ROH at the show was a one-off.
“I think it’s telling that Ronda Rousey had her match at Ring of Honor. I think Ring of Honor has always been the standard. It’s a standard bearer of what women’s wrestling can be, what wrestling in general can be. To have Ronda Rousey appear on a Ring of Honor show, it’s very telling of what the division is [and] where it can go. I’m working with Leyla Hirsch right now and she’s coming off of an injury and trying to get her mind right in order to compete in this very intense division, you have Athena who has been Champion forever. I think 20 years now she’s been champ and she doesn’t just compete, she competes aggressively and she expects those around her to computer aggressively and fiercely and that is what the traditions of Ring of Honor has always been, ‘Who is going to put on the best match?’,” she said. “We have our struggles in Ring of Honor. We are a subscription-based show we are a show that has a lot of underdogs, a lot of people trying to make it to the next plateau of their career, and I think that’s the heart and soul of Ring of Honor. For me, the first time I was in Ring of Honor, before I went to IMPACT Wrestling, before I went back to WWE, that is what truly changed my mind about what wrestling can be. It can be that mentality of, ‘We are just going to show people how talented we are by our work.’ That’s what we do at Ring of Honor. It doesn’t matter the adversity we face, we are going to prove it in the ring, backstage with our attitudes, and the way we fight for this company.“
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Ronda Rousey’s recent appearance on Ring of Honor TV has sparked discussions about the significance of her involvement in the promotion. In a recent interview with 720 WGN Radio, Maria Kanellis shared her thoughts on Rousey’s appearance and the impact it has on women’s wrestling.
Although Ring of Honor has not made an official announcement about Rousey’s match, fans were quick to discover that it was taped following the Collision event. It is important to note that Rousey’s appearance was a one-off and not a long-term commitment to AEW/ROH.
Kanellis expressed her belief that Rousey’s presence on a Ring of Honor show is indicative of the promotion’s standing as a standard bearer for women’s wrestling and wrestling in general. She highlighted the division’s potential and the intense competition within it.
Kanellis is currently working with Leyla Hirsch, who is recovering from an injury and preparing to compete in the highly competitive division. She also mentioned Athena, who has been the champion for an impressive 20 years. Kanellis emphasized that the tradition of Ring of Honor is centered around putting on the best matches and competing aggressively.
Ring of Honor faces its own set of challenges as a subscription-based show with many underdogs striving to reach the next level of their careers. However, Kanellis believes that these struggles are what define the heart and soul of the promotion. Her first experience with Ring of Honor had a profound impact on her perception of wrestling and its potential. She realized that wrestling can be about showcasing talent through hard work and determination.
Despite the adversity they face, Kanellis emphasized that Ring of Honor wrestlers are determined to prove themselves in the ring, backstage with their attitudes, and in their fight for the company.
In conclusion, Ronda Rousey’s appearance on Ring of Honor TV has shed light on the promotion’s significance in the world of women’s wrestling. Kanellis’s comments highlight the intense competition and the commitment of Ring of Honor wrestlers to showcase their talent and fight for their place in the industry. As fans eagerly await further developments, it is clear that Ring of Honor continues to be a platform for wrestlers to prove themselves and push the boundaries of what wrestling can be.