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ROH Wrestling Live – April 17, 2025: Ultimate Preview & What to Expect
By [watchwrestling.sbs]
The lights are bright, the crowd is electric, and the stakes are higher than ever—Ring of Honor (ROH) Wrestling Live returns on April 17, 2025, with a stacked card that promises chaos, drama, and unforgettable in-ring action. Whether you’re a die-hard ROH faithful or a newcomer to the squared circle, this event is shaping up to be one of the most explosive nights of the year.
In this exclusive 2000+ word preview, we’ll break down every match, analyze the rivalries, and predict the potential show-stealers. From championship clashes to grudge matches that have been boiling for months, ROH Live on April 17 is not just another show—it’s a must-watch spectacle.
Why ROH Wrestling Live on April 17, 2025, Is a Can’t-Miss Event
ROH has always been the proving ground for the best wrestlers in the world, blending hard-hitting action, technical mastery, and storytelling at its finest. The April 17 event is no exception, featuring:
- A World Championship main event with huge implications
- Long-simmering grudges reaching their boiling point
- High-flying, jaw-dropping spectacles from the tag team division
- Surprise returns and potential debuts
If you’re not already hyped, you will be by the end of this preview. Let’s dive into the confirmed matches and bold predictions for ROH Wrestling Live!
Full Match Card & Breakdown
1. ROH World Championship: “The Titan” Marcus Kane (c) vs. “The Virtuoso” Adrian Cross
The Story So Far:
Marcus Kane has been an unstoppable force since capturing the ROH World Title, bulldozing through every challenger with sheer power. But Adrian Cross is different—a technical wizard with unmatched ring IQ. After outlasting five other competitors in a 60-minute Iron Survivor match, Cross earned this shot.
What to Expect:
This is a classic power vs. technique showdown. Kane will look to dominate with brute strength, but Cross’s ability to counter and chain wrestle could be the key to dethroning the champion. Will Kane’s reign continue, or will Cross pull off the upset of the year?
Prediction: Adrian Cross wins via submission—NEW ROH World Champion.
2. ROH Women’s World Championship: Lucha Queen Serena Vega (c) vs. “The Punisher” Jessika Hale – No Disqualification
The Story So Far:
Serena Vega has held the title for 287 days, surviving every challenger with her high-flying Lucha Libre style. But Jessika Hale is a different beast—a brawler who thrives in chaos. After multiple interference-heavy matches, ROH officials made this a No DQ match to settle the score once and for all.
What to Expect:
Weapons, high spots, and pure violence. Vega will use her agility to stay alive, but Hale’s power and brutality could overwhelm her. Expect tables, chairs, and possibly even a dive off the entrance ramp.
Prediction: Jessika Hale wins—via brutal powerbomb through a table.
3. ROH Tag Team Championships: The Foundation (Bennett & Taylor) (c) vs. The Renegade Brothers
The Story So Far:
The Foundation have been dominant champions, using old-school tactics to outsmart every team. But The Renegade Brothers (Jax & Rex Renegade) are wildcards—unpredictable, explosive, and willing to take insane risks.
What to Expect:
Fast-paced action, double-team maneuvers, and near falls that will have fans on their feet. The Renegades’ daredevil style could either win them gold or cost them the match.
Prediction: The Foundation retains via cheating (tights pull), setting up a future rematch.
4. Grudge Match: “The Outlaw” Jace Davidson vs. “The Prodigy” Ryan Blake – Last Man Standing
The Story So Far:
This feud has gotten personal. Davidson, a ruthless brawler, has targeted Blake for months, costing him championship opportunities. Blake, the young high-flyer, finally gets his chance for revenge in a Last Man Standing match—no count-outs, no DQs, just pure retribution.
What to Expect:
A war. Both men will use everything—kendo sticks, steel chairs, and possibly even barbed wire. Blake’s speed vs. Davidson’s sadistic streak makes this a potential Match of the Night.
Prediction: Ryan Blake wins after a 450 splash through a table.
5. ROH Pure Championship: Daniel Garcia (c) vs. “The Technician” Karl Fredericks
The Story So Far:
Garcia has revitalized the Pure Championship with his mat-based mastery, but Fredericks is the most technically sound wrestler in ROH today. This is a wrestling purist’s dream match.
What to Expect:
Chain wrestling, submission battles, and possibly the best 15+ minute technical classic of the night.
Prediction: Daniel Garcia retains via sharpshooter submission.
6. Six-Man Mayhem: Winner Gets Future ROH Title Shot
Participants:
- “Speedball” Mike Bailey
- “The Daredevil” Dante Martin
- “The Brawler” Eddie Kingston
- “The Technician” Tracy Williams
- “The Wildcard” Alex Zayne
- “The Phenom” Blake Christian
What to Expect:
Absolute chaos. High spots, insane dives, and non-stop action. The winner gets a future shot at any ROH championship.
Prediction: “Speedball” Mike Bailey wins with Ultimate Weapon moonsault.
Potential Surprises & Rumors
- AEW/ROH Crossover? With Tony Khan’s involvement, could we see an AEW star make a surprise appearance?
- Return of a Legend? Rumors suggest a former ROH World Champion may show up.
- New Signing? There’s buzz about a major indie star debuting.
Final Thoughts & Why You Must Watch
ROH Wrestling Live on April 17, 2025, is stacked from top to bottom. Whether it’s the World Title clash, the brutal No DQ Women’s match, or the high-stakes Six-Man Mayhem, every bout has something special.
How to Watch:
- ROH HonorClub (Live Stream)
- PPV Options (Check local listings)
- FITE TV & Other Platforms
Don’t miss out—this could be the best ROH event of 2025 so far!
What do you think will happen? Let us know in the comments!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?