ROH: Final Battle 2021
Final Battle was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on December 11, 2021 at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The event was the 20th under the Final Battle chronology, and was billed as "The End of an Era", as it was the last Ring of Honor event to be held before the company goes on a hiatus, expecting to resume operations in April 2022.
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Plot Summary
Final Battle 2021 was the 20th iteration of Ring of Honor's annual flagship professional wrestling event. It featured a series of championship matches and high-stakes contests, culminating in the main event where Jonathan Gresham defeated Bandido for the ROH World Championship in a Pure Rules match. Other notable bouts included The Briscoes winning the ROH World Tag Team Championship and Jay Lethal's final match in ROH.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, Final Battle 2021 was generally well-received by fans for its in-ring action and significant storyline developments, particularly the crowning of a new World Champion and The Briscoes' tag team title victory. The event marked a transitional period for Ring of Honor, with many anticipating future changes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong in-ring performances, especially the main event.
- Noted for significant championship changes and potential shifts in the ROH landscape.
- Seen as a significant show in ROH's recent history.
Google audience: Audience reception for ROH: Final Battle 2021 was largely positive, with fans highlighting the quality of the wrestling matches and the emotional impact of key victories and departures. The event was seen as a successful conclusion to the year for the promotion.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a professional wrestling event, not typically nominated for traditional awards)
Fun Fact
The main event between Jonathan Gresham and Bandido for the ROH World Championship was also billed as a "Pure vs. Pure" match, symbolizing the pinnacle of ROH's Pure Wrestling division.
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