Important venue change news on Ring of Honor's May 7, New York show
On Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST - ROH has moved it's May 7th show to the Grand Ballroom of the New Yorker Hotel. The venue is located on West 34th Street and 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
The building is actually next door to the Hammerstein Ballroom which was the location of the old ECW PPVs and Monday Night Raw's, as well as the upcoming ECW "One Night Stand" PPV. The new location is only a block away from the Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
This venue chance should make it much more conveinent for fans going to the show.
Expect an official press release from Ring of Honor later today.
So far the card is as follows:
The lineup for the show features:
Low Ki will also be making his return to Ring of Honor for the first time in several months.
James Gibson, Homicide, and Julius Smokes will also be appearing.
There was some Local cable ads for the show last night that put emphasis on Homicide was "Brooklyn's own" so its likely that he and Low Ki will be in the spotlight that night.
Here is the official press release regarding the news:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Ring Of Honor has been forced to move the Saturday, May 7th event to the New Yorker Hotel on 34th & 8th Ave. (481 8th Ave. is the exact address) in Manhattan. This is around the corner from the Hammerstein Ballroom and just down the street from Madison Square Garden. This is a much better location than the previously announced building.
Tickets are currently on sale at ROHwrestling.com or by calling 215-781-2500.
All tickets for the May 7th event at the previous building will be honored. If you cannot attend this event due to the building switch please contact the ROH offices for a refund.
Two more matches have been announced for this huge show. On May 7th you will see the next chapter in the violent CM Punk vs. Embassy feud as CM Punk battles Jimmy Rave with Prince Nana in a Dog Collar Match!!!
Another feud will come to an end in Manhattan as a one fall three-way has been signed pitting The Ring Crew Express of Dunn & Marcos vs. Lacey's Angels of Izzy & Deranged vs. Azrieal & Dixie and the losing team must split up!!!
Here is a look at the other announced matches on what promises to be the biggest show in ROH history:
ROH World Title Match
Austin Aries defends vs. Alex Shelley
ROH Pure Title Match
Jay Lethal defends vs. Samoa Joe
ROH Tag Team Title Match
BJ Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs defend vs. Roderick Strong & Jack Evans of Generation Next
Special Challenge Match
Colt Cabana vs. Nigel McGuinness
Low Ki has stated that he will be there!!!
James Gibson's match will be announced next week!!!
Credit: Mike Johnson @ PWInsider.com