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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