ROH: Survival of the Fittest 2009
Survival of the Fittest 2009 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on October 10, 2009 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was the first Survival of the Fittest tournament since 2007, as the 2008 tournament was canceled a few weeks before taking place and never rescheduled. This was the first Survival of the Fittest tournament not to included Austin Aries, who, despite appearing on the event, was instead teaming with Davey Richards in a dream tag team match against the Briscoe Brothers. Aries was the only wrestler to compete in every Survival of the Fittest tournament up to that point, always making it the final match. Notable entrants in the tournament include winner of the 2005 tournament, Roderick Strong, winner of the 2006 tournament, Delirious, and winner of the 2007 tournament, Chris Hero.
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Plot Summary
Survival of the Fittest 2009 is a professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). The event centers around the titular Survival of the Fittest tournament, a multi-stage elimination match to determine the number one contender for the ROH World Championship. The show also features various other matches showcasing ROH's roster.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is largely focused on the quality of the matches, particularly the tournament itself. The event is generally seen as a solid mid-card show for ROH in 2009, featuring strong in-ring performances and a competitive tournament bracket that highlighted emerging talents.
What Reviewers Say
- The Survival of the Fittest tournament is the main draw, offering exciting multi-man action.
- Features strong performances from ROH's established and rising stars.
- A good showcase of Ring of Honor's in-ring product for the era.
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Fun Fact
The winner of the 2009 Survival of the Fittest tournament was Tyler Black (later known as Seth Rollins in WWE), who earned a future ROH World Championship match.
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