On a recent media call for Friday’s ROH Final Battle 2023 pay-per-view event, AEW and ROH President Tony Khan hyped up the upcoming ROH Women’s Championship match between Athena and Billie Starkz.
Khan said, “It’s really great working with two amazing professionals. You sometimes forget how young Billie is because she’s very mature past her age and has great ideas and input. And Athena is one of the best wrestlers in the world and is doing, I think, the best work of her career to this point right now in the moment as we speak…They have so much chemistry and some fun ideas.”
The main event title match between Athena and Starkz is scheduled for Friday, December 15 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas.
In other news, the Von Erich legacy casts a long shadow in professional wrestling, something Ross & Marshall Von Erich reflected on recently.
The Von Erichs are a hot topic right now due to the impending release of The Iron Claw in theaters and the brothers appeared on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss being part of the legendary family.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
Marshall on the Von Erich legacy in wrestling: “Obviously [it’s hard to be a Von Erich], you have people thinking that you’re trying to be better than your family but we’re just playing the hand we’re dealt. We’re just trying to make my father proud and my family proud.”
Ross on coming into the business as third-generation stars: “Wrestling has kicked our ass and it’ll humble you real quick. People see the high points of our career but they don’t see scrubbing piss off the dojo in Japan.”
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The upcoming ROH Final Battle 2023 pay-per-view event is generating a lot of excitement, especially for the ROH Women’s Championship match between Athena and Billie Starkz. AEW and ROH President Tony Khan recently spoke highly of both wrestlers, praising their professionalism and talent.
Khan acknowledged Billie Starkz’s young age but emphasized her maturity and creative input. He also highlighted Athena’s status as one of the best wrestlers in the world, noting that she is currently delivering some of the best work of her career. Khan expressed his confidence in the chemistry between the two wrestlers and teased some exciting ideas for their match.
The highly anticipated title match between Athena and Starkz is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 15 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Fans are eagerly anticipating this showdown between two talented athletes.
In other wrestling news, the Von Erich legacy continues to have a significant impact on the industry. Ross and Marshall Von Erich, part of the legendary Von Erich family, recently discussed their experiences and the challenges they face as third-generation stars in professional wrestling.
During an appearance on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Marshall Von Erich acknowledged the pressure that comes with being a Von Erich but emphasized that they are simply trying to make their father and family proud. Ross Von Erich spoke about the humbling nature of the wrestling business, mentioning that while fans often see the highlights of their careers, they don’t witness the less glamorous aspects, such as scrubbing the dojo in Japan.
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As the ROH Final Battle 2023 approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the Women’s Championship match between Athena and Billie Starkz. With the endorsement from Tony Khan and the talent of both wrestlers, this match is sure to be a highlight of the event. The Von Erich legacy also continues to captivate wrestling fans, and the reflections of Ross and Marshall Von Erich shed light on the challenges and pride that come with being part of such a legendary family.