Preview for ROH's Buffalo debut this Saturday (Aries vs. Spanky, more)
On Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 9:49 AM EST Ring Of Honor is ready to storm into the Buffalo area this Saturday, June 4th, for the much anticipated debut in Williamsville, NY at the beautiful Amherst Pepsi Center. There will be tickets available at the door. The show starts at 7:30pm. For more info and directions check ROHwrestling.com or call 215-781-2500.
ROH always makes an impact when it debuts in a new area and this Saturday will be no exception with three big title matches and all the top talent going today. ROH wants to make the Buffalo area a new home with a blow away event. Just check out this lineup:
World Title Match: ROH World Champion Austin Aries defends vs. Spanky- This first time ever dream match will be for the richest prize in ROH and one of the most important titles in the world. Aries has been a proud champion. He has taken on a grueling schedule by defending the belt around the world including Mexico, Switzerland, Austria and Canada. Aries has even brought back the days of the old school World Champion by taking the belt to different territories and defending it against the top talent of each region. Aries has also taken on the top ROH talent. Now word is leaking out that this inhuman schedule is catching up to Aries and that the champion has a neck injury. Spanky's potent Sliced Bread #2 causes high impact on his opponent's neck. The World Title is in jeopardy this Saturday and ROH founding father Spanky might be only one Sliced Bread #2 away from making history in Buffalo.
ROH Pure Title Match: ROH Pure Champion Samoa Joe defends vs. James Gibson- The man who was known as Jamie Noble in WWE has excelled since entering the ROH ring earlier this year. Gibson has proven to be one of the most technically sound athletes going today. Joe is a legend in ROH and is now looking to raise the prestige of the Pure Title. Joe will make his first title defense this Saturday. This first time ever match will definitely put each competitor's skill to the limit. This will be the sport of pro wrestling at its finest.
ROH Tag Team Title Match: ROH Tag Team Champions BJ Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs vs. The Ring Crew Express of Dunn & Marcos- This one promises to bring some exciting tag action to the Amherst Pepsi Center as Dunn & Marcos return to their home area to challenge for the belts. Whitmer & Jacobs have surprised many by dominating the tag team division. Dunn & Marcos have slowly climbed the ladder in ROH and are ready to breakthrough to the next level. This promises to be a very competitive, hard-fought bout.
Tag Team Grudge Match: CM Punk & Colt Cabana of The Second City Saints vs. Nigel McGuinness & Chad Collyer- The rivalry between Cabana and McGuinness has escalated in intensity until it exploded last show in Chicago. Now the next chapter will unfold in Williamsville, NY when Cabana teams with his best friend Punk to take on the precision teamwork of McGuinness & Collyer. Get ready to see something special here.
Grudge Match: Alex Shelley vs. Roderick Strong of Generation Next- The feud pitting former Generation Next leader Shelley vs. current Generation Next of Austin Aries, Jack Evans and Strong has exploded with violence. Shelley and Strong met in a classic a few weeks ago in Dayton. Now Buffalo will see the rematch and things promise to intensify. Both these men have stated that the other will leave the Amherst Pepsi Center in an ambulance.
Special Challenge Match: Homicide of The Rottweilers vs. Kevin Steen- A star could be born in Buffalo if one of wrestling's hottest prospects Steen is able to defeat a ROH veteran like Homicide. Both men use a high-impact offense and this one promises to be hard-hitting strong style at its best.
Bonus Tag Team Attraction: The Embassy of Jimmy Rave & Fast Eddie with Prince Nana & Jade Chung vs. El Generico & Sal Rinauro- The Embassy have been on a tear lately as they rise to the top of ROH. El Generico and Rinauro are two more hot prospects looking to score the upset and secure their spots in ROH. This one will bring more tag team excitement to Buffalo this Saturday.
In addition to these main event matches there will be other bouts added the night of the show featuring Lacey's Angels and others. ROH is coming to make an impact in the Buffalo area this Saturday with a can't miss event!!!
Credit: Gabe Sapolsky @ ROHwrestling.com