The Hardcore Championship was defended 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a result, a very unlikely person became champion at one point. In addition to that, this date in history was FULL of interesting things occurring, come see what else went down!
Ten noteworthy wrestling events occurred on this date over the past 44 years, and ten memorable wrestlers were born over the past 94 years on this date as well.
After five years, Ring of Honor made the jump to pay-per-view. The result was Respect Is Earned, -- which was filmed on this date six years ago.
Ring Of Honor have issued a public statement announcing that Jay Briscoe will make a public apology for his homophobic remarks on Twitter and has agreed to donate his next two ROH payoffs to the Partners Against Hate charitable organisation.
Jay Briscoe's latest homophobic outburst on Twitter should embarrass the wrestling industry. It's one thing to disagree with gay marriage, quite another to say that you would commit acts of violence on anyone who teaches your children that it's OK.
On May 6 in Pro Wrestling History we had half a dozen fascinating things happen worth sharing with you today. Several famous wrestling births, a Parade of Champions and a WWF Insurrextion all occurred. More on these episodes in history with videos...
Cagesider 'FezzHimself' graced us with a glorious FanPost today featuring photos from his WrestleMania 29 experience, here they are for you in a handy gallery format for the front page and various sections of Cageside Seats. Enjoy!
According to f4wonline.com, Grizzly Redwood has also been fired by Ring Of Honor for his part in a backstage fight with Charlie Haas at last weekend's event in Asheville, NC. Apparently Redwood knocked Haas's cap off his head, which led to an open hand slap in retaliation.
Oh yes indeed. Jay Briscoe is your new Ring of Honor world champion after defeating Kevin Steen last night (April 5, 2013) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. For full results from the show click here. Photo via ROH on Facebook.
