ROH: Night of The Butcher II
Ring Of Honor presents Night Of The Butcher II took place on August 16, 2008 at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Matches include: NWA World Heavyweight Title Match Brent Albright (c) vs. Go Shiozaki (w/Larry Sweeney), No Disqualification Match Necro Butcher vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Kevin Steen vs. Kenny King, Tag Team Scramble Match Mitch Franklin & Trik Davis vs. The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) vs. The Phoenix Twins (Dash Phoenix & Tweek Phoenix) vs. The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw & Ruckus), El Generico vs. Tyler Black (w/Allison Wonderland), FIP World Heavyweight Title Match Erick Stevens (c) vs. Chris Hero (w/Sara Del Rey), Claudio Castagnoli & Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson, Gauntlet Match Roderick Strong vs. Sweet 'n' Sour Inc. (Adam Pearce, Bobby Dempsey, Chris Hero, Larry Sweeney & Shane Hagadorn).
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Plot Summary
Night of the Butcher II was a professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). The event featured a variety of matches showcasing ROH's roster, with a focus on hardcore and stipulation matches. The main event saw Nigel McGuinness defend his ROH World Championship against The Necro Butcher in a brutal encounter.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is primarily gauged by fan reaction and the quality of the in-ring performances and storylines presented. Events like 'Night of the Butcher II' are generally reviewed by wrestling publications and fans based on match quality, overall entertainment value, and how well they advance ongoing feuds.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense hardcore matches, particularly the main event.
- Appreciated by fans for delivering a physical and hard-hitting style of wrestling.
- Seen as a solid entry in ROH's history of 'butcher' themed events.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The 'Night of the Butcher' series is known for its emphasis on a more violent and gritty style of professional wrestling, often featuring blood and weapons.
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