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RING OF HONOR NEWSWIRE: RIC FLAIR, PRINCE NANA, MEXICO NEGOTIATIONS AND MORE

February 20th:  The legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is going to get one hell of an introduction to Ring of Honor on March 13th when we return to suburban St. Louis.  Just signed is a one-on-one contest pitting two of Ring of Honor’s best against one another as Roderick Strong has signed to face Jay Briscoe!  After months of battle against Larry Sweeney’s Sweet-n-Sour Incorporated, Strong has to be looking forward to a match where he doesn’t have to look over his shoulder and a little sportsmanship will take center stage. 

February 20th:  Speaking of Sweet-N-Sour, Kevin Steen recently saw the footage of the attack on El Generico that took place after the event in Orlando.  The injury to Generico’s knee will keep him out of the very first ROH National Television tapings, but it doesn’t appear that he’ll be on the shelf for too long.  Just signed for March 13th in St. Louis is a huge six-man tag team grudge match.  Steen and Generico will get a shot at revenge as they will oppose Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards “The American Wolves” and the returning Chris Hero.  Teaming with Steen and Generico will be the man that recently freed himself from the torment of Sweeney and Company – Bobby Dempsey!  There is plenty of bad blood to go around in this one!

February 20th:  ROH officials are currently in negotiations to bring a number of International competitors to Ring of Honor.  There have been ongoing talks with up-and-coming Mexican talents, and we hope to have an announcement in the next couple of weeks.  In addition, several phone calls have been exchanged with the representatives of a very high profile talent looking to make his return to ROH.  More on these developments as they occur.

February 20th:  Just signed for March 14th at ROH’s debut in Indianapolis is a rematch from Final Battle 2008.  Claudio Castagnoli looks to continue his winning ways in 2009 as he’ll take on the man that defeated him in New York in December, Kenny Omega!  “Omega is a flash in the pan,” said Claudio.  “He got lucky at Final Battle, but 2009 is the year of the Most Money Making Man.  I will show the Canadian why I’m the fastest rising star in ROH.  I’m Claudio Castagnoli, and I’m very European.”  Don’t forget that Claudio and Brent Albright will lock horns on 2/27 in Danbury coming off of their controversial finish in Detroit in January.

February 20th:  You can now save 25% off your next order that you place at www.rohwrestling.com.  This sale is good on almost all items listed on the ROH website.  For complete sale instructions along with the discount code click here:  http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2215.

February 20th:  The former Prince Nana has sent ROH officials a certified letter, apparently claiming that he soon will make an announcement that will “send shockwaves through the entire Ring of Honor locker room”.  ROH officials have ejected Nana from several ROH live events recently, and are unsure of his status at this point.  Nana once managed the powerful “Embassy”, but since that faction dissolved has not been active in ROH.  ROH officials refused comment.

 


February 20th:  The second of the six inaugural television main events to be shot on Saturday, February 28 at the Arena in Philadelphia is signed.  Fans in attendance on 2/28 will see ROH World Champion, Nigel McGuinness; once again take on former ROH World Tag Team Champion, Jay Briscoe in singles action.  Both men have been staples of Ring of Honor for some time, and both men have earned this honor.  McGuinness bested Briscoe back on January 30th in Detroit in a great back-and-forth contest, but that hasn’t seemed to dent the confidence of the elder Briscoe.  Two pioneers of ROH; showing what brought ROH to the dance in the second TV main event in company history.  Get your tickets now at www.rohwrestling.com.  We are currently running a sale on tickets for both Philly events where ticket prices have been reduced 25% each on the website, plus you can save an additional 25% off when you use the sale listed above.  This is a great opportunity to see history made, at a discounted price.  Don't be left out when HDNet brings ROH to National Television!