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ROH Wrestling Live 5/15/25: A Night of Chaos, Glory, and Unfinished Business
May 15, 2025 — Ring of Honor returns with another explosive live event, and if the card is any indication, we’re in for a night of high-octane action, brutal rivalries, and championship drama. The ROH faithful know that when the bell rings, anything can happen—and this Thursday’s event promises to deliver unforgettable moments.
From grudge matches that have been months in the making to high-stakes title defenses, ROH Wrestling Live on May 15th, 2025 is stacked from top to bottom. Let’s break down every match, analyze the stakes, and predict who walks out victorious.
Main Event: ROH World Championship – Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Bryan Danielson – 30-Minute Iron Man Match
The Stakes: Two of the toughest, most technically gifted brawlers in wrestling today will go to war in a 30-Minute Iron Man Match for the ROH World Championship. Eddie Kingston, the reigning champion, has defied the odds time and time again, but Bryan Danielson is on a warpath to reclaim the gold that once defined his legacy.
The Story: Kingston has been a fighting champion, taking on all challengers with his unrelenting spirit. But Danielson, the “American Dragon,” has been methodically dismantling every opponent since his return to ROH, demanding one more shot at the title. Their previous encounters have been brutal, but this time, it’s about endurance—who can score the most falls in 30 minutes?
Prediction: This will be a masterclass in wrestling psychology. Expect submission battles, stiff strikes, and near falls that will have the crowd on their feet. In the end, Bryan Danielson edges out Kingston 2-1, using his technical superiority to secure the final fall as time expires.
ROH World Tag Team Championship – The Briscoes (c) vs. FTR – 2 Out of 3 Falls
The Stakes: The greatest tag team rivalry of the modern era reaches its latest chapter as The Briscoes defend their titles against FTR in a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match. These teams have redefined tag team wrestling, and every time they meet, magic happens.
The Story: The Briscoes have held the gold for months, proving why they’re the most dominant team in ROH history. But FTR, the self-proclaimed “Top Guys,” have been waiting for this moment—another chance to prove they’re the best in the world. Their last encounter was a classic, and this one might top it.
Prediction: A 45-minute war that will leave the crowd breathless. The Briscoes take the first fall with their signature Doomsday Device, but FTR evens the score with the Big Rig. In the final fall, FTR outwits the Briscoes with a sharpshooter/leglock combo, forcing Jay to tap and becoming 3-time ROH Tag Team Champions.
ROH Women’s World Championship – Athena (c) vs. Mercedes Moné – No Disqualification
The Stakes: The most dominant ROH Women’s Champion in years, Athena, faces her toughest challenge yet as Mercedes Moné brings her global star power into ROH. This is a No DQ Match, meaning anything goes.
The Story: Athena has been untouchable, crushing every challenger with her vicious in-ring style. But Moné, a former multi-time world champion, is not intimidated. She’s promised to bring a new level of violence to ROH, and with no rules, this could get ugly fast.
Prediction: Weapons, blood, and pure chaos. Athena dominates early, but Moné turns the tide with a steel chair-assisted Codebreaker. Just when it seems Moné has it won, Billie Starkz interferes, costing Athena the match. Mercedes Moné wins, but this feud is far from over.
Grudge Match – Claudio Castagnoli vs. Samoa Joe – Last Man Standing
The Stakes: Two legends collide in a Last Man Standing Match, and only one man will walk away standing.
The Story: Claudio and Joe have been at each other’s throats for months, with Joe accusing Claudio of “softening up” since joining the Blackpool Combat Club. This is a fight with no count-outs, no DQs—just pure destruction.
Prediction: A brutal, hard-hitting war. Claudio hits the Riccola Bomb through a table, but Joe kicks out at 9. Joe retaliates with the Coquina Clutch on the steel steps, and Claudio passes out. Samoa Joe wins, but both men leave battered.
ROH Pure Championship – Wheeler Yuta (c) vs. Josh Woods
The Stakes: The technical masterpiece of the night as Wheeler Yuta defends the ROH Pure Championship against Josh Woods, a submission specialist.
The Story: Yuta has elevated the Pure Title’s prestige, but Woods is a former champion who wants it back. With limited rope breaks and strict rules, this will be a chess match of grappling.
Prediction: Woods nearly wins with the Accolade, but Yuta counters into a seatbelt roll-up for the pin. Yuta retains, but Woods demands a rematch.
Six-Man Mayhem – Winner Gets Future ROH Title Shot
Participants:
- Konosuke Takeshita
- Bandido
- Lee Moriarty
- Tony Deppen
- Alex Zayne
- Blake Christian
The Stakes: A high-flying, fast-paced scramble where the winner earns a future shot at the ROH World Title.
Prediction: Bandido soars with the 21 Plex to secure the win, setting up a future clash with the champion.
Final Thoughts
ROH Wrestling Live on May 15th, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best events of the year. With three championship matches, a Last Man Standing war, and a high-stakes six-man scramble, every fan will leave satisfied.
Who will leave victorious? Tune in LIVE to find out!
What do you think? Who are your picks? 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
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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?