Update on Samoa Joe's ROH Return: Working Tag Match With Other TNA Alum

Ring of Honor issued the following press release on Tuesday.
Ring of Honor returns to Terminal 5 in New York City - and to pay-per-view - on June 19th for BEST IN THE WORLD! This is a can't-miss event headlined by the "Battle of the Belts" between ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe and ROH World Television Champion Jay Lethal. But the very next night, the stars of Ring of Honor will be BACK at Terminal 5 on the first stop of the AFTERSHOCK tour!
The entire landscape of ROH is guaranteed to change on June 19th - new number one contenders, possible new champions, and a lot of new hostility. And all of that will spill over into June 20th! Nigel McGuinness will no doubt have his hands full sorting through the fallout from BEST IN THE WORLD. But until then he's been busy signing matches NO ONE expected to happen, and today he wants to announce to the world what he's lined up for June 20th...
- THE ADDICTION (CHRISTOPHER DANIELS & FRANKIE KAZARIAN) vs. AJ STYLES & SAMOA JOE
This is the definition of a DREAM MATCH! That distinction gets thrown around perhaps too often, but in this situation there is simply no other way to describe it. The four men battling against each other on June 20th represent so much history and competition, not just in Ring of Honor but in all of professional wrestling. And, of course, The Addiction are the current ROH World Tag Team Champions. We have confirmed that as of now no titles will be on the line for this contest...meaning the stakes are even higher with respect and honor hanging in the balance!
The long, competitive history between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe could fill an entire volume of professional wrestling history. These two giants of the sport have spent over a decade trying to outdo each other and there is no doubt that rivalry remains heated even as they are set to team up on June 20th. Currently, AJ Styles is at the absolute top of his game, the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion who many unequivocally name the absolute best in the world. But Samoa Joe's return to his roots has made him the hottest, most in demand athlete in the sport. These are two men who just keep getting better. Is there any way to stop the team of AJ Styles and Samoa Joe?
As the self-styled "World Tag Team Champions of the World," The Addiction are THE team to beat in Ring of Honor. While this may be a non-title contest, The Addiction are more than happy to point out that their long tenure as partners puts them at an advantage over virtually any other team, and now they've memorialized their superiority in gold. On top of that, these competitors have a long history with each other, particularly Daniels and Styles - no matter the time or the place, The Fallen Angel and The Phenomenal AJ Styles have always been linked. They have been partners and rivals... and on June 20th they compete against each other one more time!
Styles & Joe are not being considered for a championship match due to the questionable stability of the team. But The Addiction, although claiming to be defending ROH Tag Team Champions, have not offered to put the titles on the line. Will The Addiction speak up? Will The Addiction even be the champions once June 20th rolls around?
This DREAM MATCH is just one bout signed for this huge event in New York City. Plus, our television cameras will be rolling as the entire night is filmed for future episodes of ROH TV! Don't miss your chance to feel the AFTERSHOCK on June 20th! To get your tickets before they sell out, click HERE!
Signed to appear...
JAY BRISCOE
JAY LETHAL
MICHAEL ELGIN
MATT SYDAL
ADAM COLE
MARK BRISCOE
MICHAEL BENNETT
MARIA KANELLIS
AFTERSHOCK
National TV Taping
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Terminal 5
610 West 56th Street - New York, NY
Doors open 5:30pm - Bell time 7:00pm
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New ROH Tag Team Champions Crowned

Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian defeated Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly to win the ROH Tag Titles at Saturday's television taping in San Antonio. Daniels, Kazarian, and Chris Sabin also revealed themselves to be the masked KRD trio.

Opinionated View- Out of no where title change. You would think if they were going to win the belts they would win be booked better in the weeks before the change. Now as for making them the KRD this could be interesting its a much needed move to breath life back into Kaz and Daniels as team.

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Alberto El Patron's (a/k/a Alberto Del Rio) first ROH opponent

Ring of Honor announced via Twitter that Alberto Del Patron will face Christopher Daniels on the January 3 event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Opinionated View- Well thank god they picked someone with actual talent and not someone like Strong.

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ROH News and Notes

Christopher Daniels has signed a contract with ROH, and will be full time with the promotion starting with the June 22nd PPV.

- While NJPW was in the US for the ROH shows, Adam Cole and Michael Elgin worked out for NJPW bookers Gedo and Jado. Adam Cole impressed them and should be headed to work a tour with the company soon. Elgin did not get an offer, which was reportedly a big blow to him.

- NJPW performer Takaaki Watanabe will be working with ROH going forward. 

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Former TNA Tag Expected to Sign With ROH

Christopher Daniels and Kazarian are expected to be brought into Ring of Honor as a tag team shortly. Kazarian's contract with TNA is expiring soon, while Daniels is already a free agent.

Opinionated View- I'd take this with a grain of salt. But if Bad Influence to comes in it might keep the freaking Briscoes out of the title picture

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Christopher Daniels Confirms Departure From TNA

Former TNA Tag Team and X Division Champion Christopher Daniels is apparently no longer with the company. Daniels tweeted today, "I became a free agent & a published comic book writer on the same day!" You can follow Daniels on Twitter@facdaniels. 

Opinionated View- I will miss Daniels and thank him for everything he did in TNA. But the truth is the guy 44. Worked with pretty much everyone in the company. It's a time of turn over in TNA.

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TNA X-Divison Championship Match in Japan Result

- Seiya Sanada retained the X-Division title at the April 17 Wrestle-1 even at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. He defeated former X-Division champion Christopher Daniels. 

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TNA Talent Told Not to Take Photos With Jeff Jarrett

Talent under contract with TNA have been told to not take any photos with Jeff or Karen Jarrett according to a new report by Dave Meltzer. Jarrett taking photos with current TNA talent in recent weeks did not make TNA management happy. Photos of Jarrett with TNA talent such as Christopher Daniels, Kazarian, Angelina Love and Velvet Sky have been used for marketing material to help promote the launch of Global Force Wrestling.

Opinionated View- Can't say I blame TNA there are enough rumors about TNA losing talent last thing they need is the former owner adding to it.

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The Latest on the TNA Statuses of Chris Sabin, Daniels, Kazarian and Taryn Terrell

- At this time, Chris Sabin is expected to leave TNA when his contract expires in the next few weeks. 

- The door is said to be open for Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian to return. Their contracts expire very soon, and both are already accepting independent bookings. 

- Taryn Terrell is set to return soon after taking time off from the birth of her first child

Opinionated View- I will be excited to see Terrell back she was in some awesome matches before she left. If Sabin, Daniels, and Kazarian all leave I will miss them but there is a chance for new talent to come in.

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Update on the TNA Futures of Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian

- It had been previously reported that the TNA contracts for Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian are up in early April. TNA is taping Impact this week in Orlando, with shows being taped through April 9th. Daniels and Kazarian are not expected for the tapings, and some feel that the Lockdown PPV may have been their last appearance for the company. 

Daniels and Kazarian look to be taking outside bookings now, as they have been added to Highspots.com's Wrestlecon event over WrestleMania weekend.

Opinionated View- Well we will see. I kind will say what I said about AJ leaving I love both guys but they have been with TNA so long there departure could open up chances for younger guys.

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Two Top TNA Contracts Expiring in April

- The contracts of TNA stars Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian are set to expire in April. Daniels is reportedly one of the few TNA talents that still has a good deal in place. At this time, the feeling is that Daniels will be getting the cost-cutting treatment when it comes time for him to re-negotiate. 

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Preview For Tonight's Impact Wrestling: Magnus First Night as Champion, Monsters Ball

Preview tonights IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c - featuring the aftermath of the Final Resolution event! If you can't watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!

- Magnus is the NEW World Heavyweight Champion! TNA President Dixie Carter is thrilled she has her new champion that EVERYONE can be proud of! Tune into Thursday's broadcast for a special look at the new champion Magnus - the first British World Heavyweight Champion in several decades! How will Jeff Hardy react to what happened? Will Ethan Carter III and Spud have hell to pay at the hands of Hardy? Tune in and find out! 

- Speaking of the TNA President, Dixie Carter has informed ImpactWrestling.com that she will have a special announcement to make on the broadcast!

- The Monster's Ball match returns to IMPACT on Thursday night as Joseph Park battles Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian). Will Bad Influence continue their humiliation of Park - or will the weapons match finally bring out the monster inside him? 

- Plus, in Knockouts action it will be the two powerhouses of the women's division as ODB finally goes one-on-one with the juggernaut Lei'D Tapa! 

All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c

TNA News: Two Hardcore Justice matches set

The following matches are advertised for the TNA Hardcore Justice taping that takes place on December 29 in Lowell, Massachusetts at Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

-Abyss and Eric Young vs. Bad Influence in a Full Metal Mayhem match.

-Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe vs. Chris Sabin in an Xscape match.

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Match Announced For Bound For Glory Pre-Show

From Impactwrestling.com:

IMPACT WRESTLING FANS GET BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS DURING "COUNTDOWN TO BOUND FOR GLORY" AIRING ON SPIKE TV SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

UPDATE: Exclusive LIVE Gauntlet Match announced for the "Countdown to Bound For Glory" preshow! Winning team earns a shot at the Tag Team Championship later that night during the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View

TNA is partnering with Spike TV for a second year to bring fans behind the scenes for “IMPACT WRESTLING’s” biggest night of the year in a one-hour live special, "Countdown to Bound For Glory," on Sunday Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. TNA’s “Bound For Glory” Pay-Per-View (PPV), now in its ninth year, airs live from San Diego and across the globe on Sun, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. ET.

"Countdown to Bound For Glory" will feature:

*An exclusive “Bound For Glory” match

*Highlights of the “BFG Series” leading to the main event between TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and “BFG Series” winner “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles

*Live backstage interviews, including social integration where fans will have the opportunity to have questions answered live on the air by TNA Superstars

*Unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to “Bound For Glory” weekend events, including Fan Interaction and the induction of Olympic Gold Medalist and TNA Superstar Kurt Angle into the TNA Hall of Fame

Exclusive match announced for the "Countdown to Bound For Glory" pre show!

TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian vs Joseph Park and Eric Young vs The BroMans vs Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez

The winning team advances to the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View event for a shot at the World Tag Team Championship against James Storm and Gunner!

Updated TNA Bound For Glory Series Standings

There will be a gauntlet match next week featuring all of the Bound for Glory Series participants, which will be worth 20-points. After that match, the top four will be set and will move on to the September 12th No Surrender show. On that show, they will face of in a minute tournament, with the winner moving on to the Bound for Glory PPV for a shot at the TNA World Title.

Standings
Magnus: 39 Points

Austin Aries: 35 Points

Bobby Roode: 34 Points

Jeff Hardy: 31 Points

Daniels: 30 Points

AJ Styles: 29 Points

Samoa Joe: 26 Points

Ken Anderson: 24 Points

Kazarian: 22 Points

Joseph Park: 17 Points

Hernandez: 7 Points
Jay Bradley: 7 Points

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Updated TNA Bound For Glory Series Standings

Standings (Win-Loss records reflect singles matches only)
Magnus: (3-0) 49 Points

Samoa Joe: (2-0-1dr) 19 Points

Jeff Hardy: (3-0) 17 Points

Daniels: (2-0) 14 Points

A.J. Styles: (1-0-1dr) 12 Points

Ken Anderson: (1-1) 7 Points
Austin Aries: (1-1) 7 Points
Hernandez: (1-2) 7 Points

Bobby Roode: (0-2) 0 Points
Kazarian: (0-3) 0 Points
Jay Bradley: (0-2) 0 Points

Joseph Park: (0-3) -10 Points

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Updated TNA Bound for Glory Series Standings

Standings (Win-Loss records reflect singles matches only)
Magnus: (3-0) 24 Points

Samoa Joe: (2-0-1dr) 19 Points

Jeff Hardy: (3-0) 17 Points

Daniels: (2-0) 14 Points

A.J. Styles: (1-0-1dr) 12 Points

Ken Anderson: (1-1) 7 Points
Austin Aries: (1-1) 7 Points
Hernandez: (1-2) 7 Points

Bobby Roode: (0-2) 0 Points
Kazarian: (0-3) 0 Points
Jay Bradley: (0-2) 0 Points

Joseph Park: (0-3) -10 Points


Ongoing Series Results
TNA Impact 6.20.13: Ken Anderson defeated Joseph Park via pin
TNA Impact 6.20.13: Austin Aries defeated Jay Bradley via pin
TNA Impact 6.20.13: Daniels defeated Hernandez via pin
TNA Impact 6.20.13: Magnus defeated Kazarian via submission
TNA Impact 6.20.13: AJ Styles and Samoa Joe fought to a draw
TNA Impact 6.20.13: Jeff Hardy defeated Bobby Roode via pin

IMPACT World Tour in Ottumwa, IA 6.20.13: Magnus defeated Hernandez via pin

TNA Impact 6.27.13: Magnus defeated Bobby Roode via pin
TNA Impact 6.27.13: Samoa Joe defeated Ken Anderson via submission

IMPACT World Tour in St. Joseph, MO 6.28.13: Samoa Joe defeated Kazarian via pin

TNA Impact 7.04.13: AJ Styles defeated Kazarian via submission
TNA Impact 7.04.13: Hernandez defeated Jay Bradley via pin
TNA Impact 7.04.13: Jeff Hardy defeated Joseph Park via DQ

IMPACT World Tour in Brooklyn, NY 7.05.13: Jeff Hardy defeated Austin Aries via pin

IMPACT World Tour in White Plains, NY 7.06.13: Christopher Daniels defeated Joseph Park via pin


How Scoring Works
All matches have a 15-minute time limit

Submission Victory: 10 Points
Pinfall Victory: 7 Points
Countout Victory: 5 Points
DQ Victory: 3 Points
Draw: 2 Points
DQ Loss: -10 Points

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Updated Bound For Glory Series Standings

Magnus: (3-0) 24 Points

Samoa Joe: (2-0-1dr) 19 Points

A.J. Styles: (1-0-1dr) 12 Points

Jeff Hardy: (2-0) 10 Points

Ken Anderson: (1-1) 7 Points

Austin Aries: (1-0) 7 Points

Daniels: (1-0) 7 Points

Hernandez: (1-2) 7 Points

Bobby Roode: (0-2) 0 Points

Kazarian: (0-3) 0 Points

Jay Bradley: (0-2) 0 Points

Joseph Park: (0-2) -10 Points

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Updated TNA Bound For Glory Series Standings

Standings

Magnus: (3-0) 24 Points

Samoa Joe: (2-0-1dr) 19 Points

Jeff Hardy: (1-0) 7 Points

Ken Anderson: (1-1) 7 Points

Austin Aries: (1-0) 7 Points

Daniels: (1-0) 7 Points

A.J. Styles: (0-0-1dr) 2 Points

Bobby Roode: (0-2) 0 Points

Kazarian: (0-2) 0 Points

Hernandez: (0-2) 0 Points

Jay Bradley: (0-1) 0 Points

Joseph Park: (0-1) 0 Points

Ongoing Series Results

TNA Impact 6.20.13: Ken Anderson defeated Joseph Park via pin

TNA Impact 6.20.13: Austin Aries defeated Jay Bradley via pin

TNA Impact 6.20.13: Daniels defeated Hernandez via pin

TNA Impact 6.20.13: Magnus defeated Kazarian via submission

TNA Impact 6.20.13: AJ Styles and Samoa Joe fought to a draw

TNA Impact 6.20.13: Jeff Hardy defeated Bobby Roode via pin

IMPACT World Tour in Ottumwa, IA 6.27.13: Magnus defeated Hernandez via pin

TNA Impact 6.27.13: Magnus defeated Bobby Roode via pin

TNA Impact 6.27.13: Samoa Joe defeated Ken Anderson via submission

IMPACT World Tour in St. Joseph, MO 6.28.13: Samoa Joe defeated Kazarian via pin

How Scoring Works

All matches have a 15-minute time limit

Submission Victory: 10 Points

Pinfall Victory: 7 Points

Countout Victory: 5 Points

DQ Victory: 2 Points

Draw: 2 Points

DQ Loss: -10 Points

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Updated 2013 TNA Bound for Glory Series Standings

Magnus: (1-0) 10 Points

Jeff Hardy: (1-0) 7 Points

Ken Anderson: (1-0) 7 Points

AustinAries: (1-0) 7 Points

Daniels: (1-0) 7 Points

Samoa Joe: (0-0-1dr) 2 Points

A.J. Styles: (0-0-1dr) 2 Points

Bobby Roode: (0-1) 0 Points

Kazarian: (0-1) 0 Points

Hernandez: (0-1) 0 Points

Jay Bradley: (0-1) 0 Points

Joseph Park: (0-1) 0 Points

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