Multiple Wrestlers Announced For ROH Pure Title Tournament; Updated List Of Competitors

More competitors have been revealed for the upcoming ROH Pure Title Tournament. 

During the most recent episode of ROH Week By Week, it was revealed that both Tony Deppen and PJ Black will compete in the tournament to crown a new champion. In addition, Rocky Romero appeared at the very end of Week By Week and stated his intent at challenging for the Pure Title, but did not mention whether or not he would be in the tournament.

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Below is the updated list of confirmed Pure Title tournament participants.

  • Jay Lethal
  • Jonathan Gresham
  • Matt Sydal
  • David Finlay
  • Tracy Williams
  • Josh Woods
  • Wheeler Yuta
  • Tony Deppen
  • PJ Black

Doug Williams, Mark Haskins, Slex, Joe Hendry, Yuji Nagata and Ren Narita, all previously announced for the tournament prior to the pandemic, have had to withdraw due to travel restrictions.

Ring of Honor has been on hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic, but the promotion recently announced it will start producing its TV show this month in Baltimore. The company will institute necessary testing and safety measures and follow the guidelines of the Maryland State Athletic Commission. No fans will be present for the tapings.

Ring of Honor also detailed its COVID-19 protocols and can be seen at this link.

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