There are a lot of reactions. The wrestling world was changed in a pretty big way this week as AEW President Tony Khan announced that he has purchased Ring of Honor Wrestling. This means that the promotion will continue, though it is not entirely clear where everything is heading. It does mean that people are excited though, and now the wrestling world is reacting to the news.
Following Khan’s announcement this week on AEW Dynamite, the wrestling world has reacted to the news, including several legends, AEW wrestlers and former Ring of Honor stars. Here are some of the highlights, including comments from some stars who might be popping up again in the new Ring of Honor when it relaunches on April 1 with Supercard of Honor:
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1499198956198375429
Congratulations @TonyKhan !!! Let me know if you are interested in @ringofhonor Women’s Division. They are incredibly talented, great humans, and deserve all the accolades in the world!!! #ROHWD
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) March 3, 2022
Do I follow @TonyKhan now or does that come across weird?
Somebody help here! I haven't dated since 2010 and I haven't looked for a wrestling job since 2014 when ROH came calling.
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) March 3, 2022
Very happy to hear ROH will continue on.
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) March 3, 2022
Let’s bring back that old school ROH logo. pic.twitter.com/xvxZYCowrh
— Matt Sydal (@MattSydal) March 3, 2022
WHOA!!!! @TonyKhan MASSIVE NEWS!!! #ROH #AEWDynamite
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) March 3, 2022
Hey @TonyKhan let me know if you need any help looking over all the paperwork!
? ?? #AEWDynamite #AEW #ROH
— Smart Mark Sterling, Esq. (@MarkSterlingEsq) March 3, 2022
Evil Uno is co-workers with Ring Of Honor?
— EVIL UNO of DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) March 3, 2022
I started recording on my phone when Tony said “17 years before that”, hoping it was what it was. My reaction. After 17+ years with ROH, this is good for professional wrestling. I can’t remember the last time I talked to my TV. @TonyKhan @AEW #ROH pic.twitter.com/WdDaPxSGmJ
— Bobby Cruise (@realBobbyCruise) March 3, 2022
I’m pretty sure there would be no Veda Scott without an ROH. Wild times in pro wrestling these days ? @TonyKhan
— Veda Scott (@itsvedatime) March 3, 2022
Congrats @TonyKhan , allow us introduce ourselves.#ShaneTaylorPromotions
The BEST trio in the damn sport and BADDEST FACTION in the game.
Let's make some money. ??? https://t.co/bf24hbzPc6
— RumbleBadManRumble (@shane216taylor) March 3, 2022
Tony Khan has destroyed that menace Dave Honor for Danhausen. #AEWDynamite
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) March 3, 2022
Opinion: This is the kind of thing that is going to get people talking and that is always worth a look. Ring of Honor is the most influential promotion of the modern era and it is great to see that it is going to be back at least in some fashion. Throw in the fact that there is likely to be a lot more money pumped into Ring of Honor this time around and we could be in for something more interesting.
What do you think of the change? Who do you want to see in Ring of Honor? Let us know in the comments below.
Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 60,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 6,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his- Amazon author page with 30 wrestling books
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