ROH Wrestling Review: Results, Analysis and Grades
By Jay Sichler
ROHWrestling.com
ROH Television Championship Match
Jay Lethal (with Truth Martini) vs. Hanson
Result: Jay Lethal defeats Hanson via pinfall to retain ROH Television Championship.
The two begin the matchup with a tie up in the ring. The two go to the corner exchanging blows with Hanson winning the altercation and winning the momentum battle. Hanson uses his power to toss Lethal to the apron. The two exchange chops until Hanson clotheslines Lethal back into the ring.
Lethal though tosses Hanson to the outside. Lethal then hits three suicide dives from the ring onto Hanson. The final one ends up sending Hanson over the guard rail into the crowd.
Lethal then grabs Hanson and brings him back into the ring. Lethal then jumps over the top rope, thrusting Hanson’s throat into the top rope. He jumps back into the ring for a two count. Hanson begins to fight back landing a sidewalk slam. Hanson then begins to throw Lethal into the corners. He then hits a strong clothesline for a two count.
Hanson then puts Lethal on the top rope and begins to punch him him in the gut numerous times. Hanson then tires to go for a bronco buster but Lethal gets his legs up low blowing Hanson. Lethal climbs the top rope and hits a diving elbow drop for only a one count.
The two then start exchanging blows, until Hanson hits a modified version of Lethal’s finisher. Hanson then goes to the top rope and tries to land a moonsault, however Lethal gets his knees up. Lethal tires to hit Lethal Injection but Hanson counters. Lethal though hits a superkick and then goes for Lethal Injection again, this time hitting it. He then hits Lethal Injection again for the second time and the pinfall victory.
Jay’s Note: This was an pretty decent match. ROH was decent this week. Not a great show, not a bad show. Next week should be a stronger show with Roderick Strong facing Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship.
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