Maria Kanellis discussed the significance of Ronda Rousey’s appearance on Ring of Honor TV during a recent 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.
Kanellis said, “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. Maria Kanellis, a former professional wrestler herself, shared her thoughts on the matter during a recent interview with 720 WGN Radio.
Although Ring of Honor (ROH) has not made an official announcement regarding Rousey’s appearance, fans quickly discovered that she had participated in a match that was taped after the Collision event last Friday. It is important to note that Rousey’s appearance was a one-off and not a long-term commitment to ROH or its rival promotion, All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Kanellis expressed her belief that Rousey’s decision to wrestle in ROH is significant and speaks to the reputation and standards of the promotion. She stated, “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.”
Kanellis further emphasized the competitive nature and intensity of the women’s division in ROH. She mentioned working with Leyla Hirsch, who is recovering from an injury and striving to compete in the demanding division. Kanellis also highlighted Athena, who has held the championship for an impressive 20 years and embodies the aggressive and fierce spirit of ROH.
The former wrestler acknowledged the challenges faced by ROH as a subscription-based show with many underdogs trying to make a name for themselves. However, she believes that these struggles are what define the heart and soul of ROH. Kanellis recalled her own experience in ROH, stating that it changed her perspective on what wrestling can be and highlighted the promotion’s focus on showcasing talent through their work.
In conclusion, Ronda Rousey’s appearance on Ring of Honor TV has generated excitement and discussion within the wrestling community. Kanellis’s comments shed light on the significance of Rousey’s involvement and the reputation of ROH as a standard-bearer for women’s wrestling and the sport in general. Despite the challenges faced by the promotion, ROH remains committed to delivering high-quality matches and showcasing the talent of its roster.
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