Update on Steen Punching a "Fan" from the 8/14 Newswire

[Big Red Machine]

- As many of you are aware, there was an incident that happened before we went off the air last Saturday involving Kevin Steen and a member of our audience. Kevin Steen has stated his innocence in the situation and that the individual in the audience harmed him first. The situation is being closely examined but it is clear that Steen was given an inch and took a mile. It is no secret that Steen is a loose cannon on a mission to create chaos and harm the image of Ring of Honor. Ring of Honor does not endorse or condone the actions of the ROH World Champion and we always do our best to ensure the safety of our fantastic fans. Regardless of who is at fault, we do not plan to call attention to the situation and Kevin Steen will be punished to the best of our ability given the circumstances.

[cero2k]

Kevin Steen will be punished to the best of our ability given the circumstances.

they know that covers stripping him of the title right??

[Big Red Machine]

Kevin Steen will be punished to the best of our ability given the circumstances.

they know that covers stripping him of the title right??

Yes and no. Sure, they could do that, but then everyone would know that Steen is the real champion because he didn't get beat. Lineage is very important. And can you imagine how much more disruptive Steen would be if he had a legitimate gripe, too?

[cero2k]

they know that covers stripping him of the title right??

Yes and no. Sure, they could do that, but then everyone would know that Steen is the real champion because he didn't get beat. Lineage is very important. And can you imagine how much more disruptive Steen would be if he had a legitimate gripe, too?

that is what i was thinking. it's a two edge sword. on one side, you get the title off him and so he loses the power he has gained (according to his promo some months ago) but on the other side, you make him the victim and hero because he never lost the title and Cornette had to recur to this opportunity to control him