New SOTF First Round Match and Names Annoucned

[Big Red Machine]

Two more ROH Stars & New 1st Round Match Up
Fri, Nov 7th Columbus & Sat, Nov 8th Toledo
Already announced for SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST 2014: Matt Sydal, Hanson, ACH, Adam Page, Caprice Coleman, Roderick Strong, Jay Lethal, and Cedric Alexander!

It's an ROH tradition and this year it's coming to Columbus and Toledo: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST! The most historic tournament in Ring of Honor has been won by legendary athletes such as Bryan Danielson, Delirious, Tyler Black, and Jay Lethal. It's long been regarded as a critical step toward greatness in ROH and a huge accomplishment for whoever wins it.

This year, the finals of the tournament will take place in Toledo on November 8th! The final match of SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST is an absolutely grueling Six Way Elimination match to determine most dominant athlete of the entire tournament! In addition, we have already confirmed THE ADDICTION VS THE BRISCOES in non-tournament action in Toledo! This is a first time ever match set for November 8th.

The next four participants in this year's tournament are...

- ADAM COLE: The former ROH World Champion says that he is THE star of Ring of Honor. Along with The Kingdom, he's disgusted by Jay Briscoe representing ROH as champion and will stop at nothing to get "his" title back. Cole is a former TV Champion as well as holding World Championship gold, but he's yet to capture the elite title of SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST winner. A victory in this tournament would keep Adam Cole in world title contention...and keep The Kingdom the stars of the show.

- TADARIUS THOMAS: Recently, we've seen a slightly different side to Tadarius Thomas. For months, he's been one of The Decade's "young boys," ducking his head and accepting their bullying. But it seems that Tadarius has finally decided to stand up for himself. With that, we've seen a more aggressive athlete trying to make his own name. And what better way to show the world you're on your own than to win SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST?! Tadarius Thomas has his future stretching before him, and it's time for him to decide which path he'll choose. On November 7th and 8th, that path could lead toward ROH history!

- PLUS 2 MORE NAMES YET TO BE DETERMINED!

- SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST 2014 1st Round Match: MATT SYDAL VS ACH

Air traffic control better be ready for this one! It's 450 vs. Shooting Star Press when ACH battles "Reborn" Matt Sydal on November 7th in Columbus. If THIS is the kind of opening round 2014's tournament will deliver, who knows what will unfold over both nights?! As athletes, ACH and Sydal share the same philosophy of speed and innovation.

But while Sydal is "reborn" and looking to reestablish himself in ROH, ACH is on a climb of his own. Neither one of them wants to lose any momentum on this journey. This match could main event a show anywhere...and ROH is bringing it to you in the first round of SURVIVOR OF THE FITTEST!

For tickets to November 7th in Columbus, click HERE! And for tickets to Night Two in Toledo, click HERE!

Survival of the Fittest: Night One
Friday, November 7th, 2014
Ohio Expo Center - Ohio Building
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio
Bell Time 7:30 EST

Survival of the Fittest: Night Two
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Seagate Convention Center
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
Bell Time 7:30 EST

[Big Red Machine]

Yeah... I don't like this. So either Sydal loses in the first round, or ACH loses in the first round. Sydal is fresh off of his return to the promotions, and ACH is going into a title shot the next weekend. Even going to a draw here doesn't help either guy. Putting ACH in this tournament at all is bad booking.

I also hate the fact that they are talking about the great "tradition" of SOTF while doing it over two nights, which totally defeats both the kayfabe name of the tournament, as well as the non-kayfabe reason for it (Gabe said it was an excuse to let him both have a well-hyped tournament and also save some money at the same time by not needing to bring as many guys along as usual).

[cero2k]

new participant announced. i'm happy about this one, but i doubt he'll go far

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