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ROH: Proving Ground
Proving Ground was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on January 11, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Match list: 01. The YRR (w/Sal Rinauro, Chasyn Rance & Random Chicks) vs. Eddie Edwards & Pelle Primeau. 02. Daizee Haze vs. Alexa Thatcher. 03. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ruckus (w/Mercedes Martinez). 04. Daniel Puder (w/Sweet ‘n’ Sour Inc.) vs. Mike Bennett. 05. Bryan Danielson vs. Brent Albright. 06. Street Fight: Kevin Steen vs. Necro Butcher (w/Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey). 07. Delirious vs. Sal Rinauro (w/The YRR). 08. Roderick Strong vs. El Generico. 09. FIP World Heavyweight Title: Erick Stevens vs. Austin Aries. 10. ROH World Tag Team Titles: The Age of the Fall (w/Lacey) vs. The Hangman 3 (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. The Briscoes vs. The Vulture Squad (w/Mercedes Martinez).
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Plot Summary
ROH: Proving Ground is a 2008 professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). The event features a series of matches showcasing ROH's top talent, with a particular focus on the ongoing feud between Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Championship. It highlights the promotion's style of hard-hitting, athletic wrestling.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video release focusing on professional wrestling matches, critical reception is primarily from wrestling fan communities rather than mainstream critics. It's generally viewed as a solid entry in ROH's catalog, delivering the expected high-quality in-ring action that the promotion was known for during this era. The focus on strong technical wrestling and compelling storylines resonated well with dedicated ROH followers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high-quality in-ring performances and athletic displays.
Appreciated for continuing the intense rivalries within Ring of Honor.
Seen as a strong representation of ROH's wrestling style during that period.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this direct-to-video wrestling event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Jim Cornette, a prominent figure in professional wrestling, served as the executive producer and on-screen booker for Ring of Honor during this period, influencing the storylines and match placements featured on events like Proving Ground.
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