Ring of Honor is gearing up for their next PPV, Death Before Dishonor, which is set to take place on July 26, 2024, in Arlington, TX. The card was initially empty before Thursday night’s episode of ROH TV, but now two title matches have been confirmed. Athena and Billie Starkz will be defending their titles against Queen Aminata and Red Velvet, respectively.
The champions were surprised with the news backstage, with Queen Aminata set to challenge Athena for the ROH Women’s World Championship, and Red Velvet stepping up to challenge Starkz for the ROH Women’s World Television Championship.
The rivalry between these four talented wrestlers dates back to Supercard of Honor on April 5, where Starkz controversially defeated Aminata in the TV title tournament final by faking a serious neck injury. Athena also successfully defended her title against Velvet at Battle of the Belts X on April 13, with Aminata coming to Velvet’s aid after the match.
In the following weeks, tensions continued to rise as the wrestlers traded opponents, with Aminata focusing on Athena and Velvet eyeing a chance to take down Starkz. Things took a turn when Athena allegedly suffered a foot injury in the ring, claiming she wouldn’t be healed for several months. However, despite concerns over her health, the match has been booked for the PPV, thanks to Tony Khan’s decision.
The current card for ROH Death Before Dishonor looks exciting, with the confirmed matches being:
– ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) vs. Queen Aminata
– ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Billie Starkz (c) vs. Red Velvet
The upcoming PPV matches are sure to be intense, given the history and rivalries between the wrestlers. Who do you think will come out on top in these title matches? Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions on the matchups as we count down to Death Before Dishonor.