The ROH Women's World Television Championship is a women's professional wrestling world television championship in the American professional wrestling promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). It is comparable to the ROH World Television Championship in the men's division. The current champion is Red Velvet who is in her first reign.
| ROH Women's World Television Championship | |||||||||||||||
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 The ROH Women's World Television Championship belt | |||||||||||||||
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| Promotion | Ring of Honor (ROH) All Elite Wrestling (AEW) | ||||||||||||||
| Date established | December 16, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Current champion(s) | Red Velvet | ||||||||||||||
| Date won | July 26, 2024 | ||||||||||||||
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History
editRing of Honor owner Tony Khan unveiled the championship on December 16, 2023 during a taping of Ring of Honor Wrestling.[1][2][3] The championship is a secondary title in the ROH women's division. The design of the belt matches the men's World Television Championship. Several names were confirmed for the inaugural tournament with the likes of Leyla Hirsch, Kiera Hogan, Lady Frost, Rachael Ellering and Billie Starkz.[4]
On February 10, 2024 taping of Ring of Honor, more names were announced for the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Championship such as Taya Valkyrie, Sussy Love, Red Velvet, Sandra Moone, Abadon, Viva Van and Robyn Renegade. Where only four names advanced in the tournament such as Taya Valkyrie, Red Velvet, Abadon and firstly entered participate Billie Starkz as Taya Valkyrie defeated Sussy Love, Red Velvet defeated Sandra Moone, Abadon defeated Viva Van and Billie Starkz defeated Robyn Renegade in the first round.[5] On February 14, 2024, J-Rod, Queen Aminata, Mercedes Martinez, Trish Adora and Diamante were announced as participants.[6] During the second part of the first rounds, Queen Aminata, Leyla Hirsch, Mercedes Martinez and Diamante were prosperous at advancing in the tournament.[7]
On the February 24, 2024 taping of ROH, the second round of the ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament began as Red Velvet defeated Leyla Hirsch while Queen Aminata defeated Taya Valkyrie to advance.[8]
On March 7, 2024 taping of ROH, another part of the second round of the ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament took place where Billie Starkz defeated Diamante and Mercedes Martinez defeated Abandon to advance.[9]
On the March 16, 2024 taping of ROH, at the semifinals of the tournament, Queen Amanita defeated Red Velvet and Billie Starkz defeated Mercedes Martinez, leaving it down to Queen Amanita and Billie Starkz on who will become the inaugural champion.[10]
On April 5, 2024 at Supercard of Honor, Billie Starkz defeated Queen Aminata to become the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Championship holder.[11]
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Inaugural championship tournament (2024)
editTournament bracket
edit| First Round ROH Wrestling (February 15 and 22) | Quarterfinals ROH Wrestling (February 29, March 7 and 14) | Semifinals ROH Wrestling (March 21) | Final Supercard of Honor (April 5) | ||||||||||||
| Kiera Hogan | 6:31[12] | ||||||||||||||
| Diamanté | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Diamanté | 11:38[14] | ||||||||||||||
| Billie Starkz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Billie Starkz | Sub | ||||||||||||||
| Robyn Renegade | 9:47[13] | ||||||||||||||
| Billie Starkz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Mercedes Martinez | 11:33[17] | ||||||||||||||
| Mercedes Martinez | Sub | ||||||||||||||
| Trish Adora | 9:46[12] | ||||||||||||||
| Mercedes Martinez | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Abadon | 9:46[14] | ||||||||||||||
| Viva Van | 5:48[13] | ||||||||||||||
| Abadon | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Billie Starkz | Sub | ||||||||||||||
| Queen Aminata | 17:42[11] | ||||||||||||||
| Rachael Ellering | 10:49[12] | ||||||||||||||
| Leyla Hirsch | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Leyla Hirsch | 9:46[15] | ||||||||||||||
| Red Velvet | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Sandra Moone | 9:01[13] | ||||||||||||||
| Red Velvet | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Red Velvet | 9:24[17] | ||||||||||||||
| Queen Aminata | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| J–Rod | 6:04[12] | ||||||||||||||
| Queen Aminata | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Queen Aminata | Pin | ||||||||||||||
| Taya Valkyrie | 8:52[16] | ||||||||||||||
| Sussy Love | 7:19[13] | ||||||||||||||
| Taya Valkyrie | Pin | ||||||||||||||
1 ^ Originally scheduled participant Lady Frost was on tour in Mexico when the tournament began, so she was removed.
Belt design
editThe ROH Women's Television Championship design is very similar to the June 22, 2023 design of the ROH World Television Championship belt design that was presented to champion Samoa Joe on that episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.[18] To represent difference this design of the title has the word women's at the top in the center piece of the championship.[1]
On September 20, 2024, Red Velvet debuted her own custom version of the belt with a red leather strap.[19]
Reigns
editAs of November 24, 2024, there have been two reigns between two champions. Billie Starkz was the inaugural champion.
The current champion is Red Velvet, who is in her first reign. She defeated Starkz at Death Before Dishonor on July 26, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
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| No. | Overall reign number |
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| Reign | Reign number for the specific champion |
| Days | Number of days held |
| + | Current reign is changing daily |
| No. | Champion | Championship change | Reign statistics | Notes | Ref. | |||
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| Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | ||||
| 1 | Billie Starkz | April 5, 2024 | Supercard of Honor | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | 112 | Defeated Queen Aminata in the tournament finals to become the inaugural champion. | [11] |
| 2 | Red Velvet | July 26, 2024 | Death Before Dishonor | Arlington, TX | 1 | 121+ | [20] | |
References
edit- ^ a b Wilkinson, Nick (17 December 2023). "Tony Khan Unveils New ROH Women's TV Title". Www.diva-dirt.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (December 21, 2023). "Tony Khan Unveils ROH Women's TV Title On 12/21 ROH On HonorClub". Fightful. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (December 21, 2023). "Tony Khan Announces New Women's TV Championship On ROH TV". 411 Mania. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Wilkinson, Nick (December 28, 2023). "Several Names Confirmed For ROH Women's TV Title Tournament". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ CAREY, IAN (11 February 2024). "ROH spoilers from Henderson, Nevada Ring of Honor matches were filmed on Saturday". F4wonline.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Pizzazz, Manolo Has (14 February 2024). "ROH reveals four matchups in women's TV title tournament". Cagesidedseats.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ MOSS, JEFF (15 February 2024). "Ring of Honor TV live results: Women's TV title tournament begins Four first-round matches will air on tonight's show". F4wonline.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Boone, Matt (25 February 2024). "ROH TV Spoilers From AEW Collision Taping On 2/24 In Springfield, MO". Wrestlingheadlines.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Ravens, Andrew (8 March 2024). "**SPOILERS** From Thursday's ROH TV Tapings In Duluth, GA (3/7/24)". Ewrestlingnews.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Ravens, Andrew. "**SPOILERS** From Saturday Night's ROH TV Tapings In Ottawa (3/16/24)". Ewrestlingnews.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c Sambus, Theo. "Join 411's Live ROH Supercard of Honor Coverage". 411mania.com. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Robinson, Sam (February 16, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (2/15): Robinson's review of Leyla Hirsch vs. Rachael Ellering, Diamante vs. Kiera Hogan, Queen Aminata vs. J-Rod, Mercedes Martinez vs. Trish Adora in ROH Women's TV Title tournament matches". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Robinson, Sam (February 23, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (2/22): Robinson's review of Athena vs. Nyla Rose in a best of three falls tables match for the ROH Women's Championship, ROH Women's TV Title tournament matches". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Robinson, Sam (March 15, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (3/14): Robinson's review of Mercedes Martinez vs. Abadon, and Diamante vs. Billie Starkz in ROH Women's TV Title tournament quarterfinal matches". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Sam (March 8, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (3/7): Robinson's review of Leyla Hirsch vs. Red Velvet in an ROH Women's TV Title tournament quarterfinal match, four corner survival tag team match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Sam (March 1, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (2/29): Robinson's review of Johnny TV vs. Dalton Castle for custody of The Boys, Taya Valkyrie vs. Queen Aminata in an ROH Women's TV Title tournament quarterfinal match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Powell, Jason (March 22, 2024). "ROH on HonorClub results (3/21): Queen Aminata vs. Red Velvet, and Mercedes Martinez vs. Billie Starkz in ROH Women's TV Title tournament semifinal matches". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Middleton, Marc (June 22, 2023). "Tony Khan Presents Samoa Joe with New ROH World Television Title Belt". Wrestling Headlines. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Boone, Matt. "Red Velvet Debuts New Look For ROH Women's Television Championship Belt". Wrestlingheadlines.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "ROH Death Before Dishonor 2024 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights". Bleacher Report. July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
External links
edit- ROH Women's World Television Championship at Cagematch.net