ROH Respect is Earned II

- The show began with announcers Dave Prazak and Lenny Leonard introducing the show followed by clips from exciting ROH action. Next the tag team scene since the last PPV was recapped.
- Kevin Steen and El Generico def. The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw and Ruckus) in 9:00 when Generico pinned Jigsaw after a "Top Rope Splash". The match was very well worked. Steen and Generico are a very polished tag team which compliments Steen's ability to be a ring general. (Match rating: ***)
- A video featuring the Briscoe Brothers aired before more ring action.
- Claudio Castagnoli def. Davey Richards in 9:00 with a huge "European Uppercut." Castagnoli is remarkably athletic and talented. The announcers thankfully reminded us that Claudio is 3-0 on pay-per-view. Nice mid-card bout with likable commentary by ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness. (***)
- Next, Larry Sweeney, with Sweet 'n' Sour, Inc., cut a stunning promo that solidified him as a world class manager. The promo became full circle when Sweeney sent group member Bobby Dempsey away in disgust as usual. After this a promo was cut by Brent Albright who introduced his army to fight S 'n' S, Inc. Solid promos by both men.
- Brent Albright, Delirious, and Pelle Primeau (w/ Daizee Haze) def. Sweet 'n' Sour, Inc. (Eddie Edwards, Chris Hero, and Adam Pearce w/ Larry Sweeney, Shane Hagadorn, Bobby Dempsey, and Sara Del Rey) in 10:00 when Albright KO'd Edwards. A nicely built match that furthered Albright's feud with Larry Sweeney. After the match, Pearce hit Albright with a suitcase that Sweeney was hiding the contents of. When revealed, the NWA belt, then held by Pearce, was showcased and hyped by Sweeney to be more prestigious than the ROH strap. (***)
- After a video of their feud, Roderick Strong def. Erick Stevens in a ladder match in 23:00. Strong match with awesome spots and nice build. The bout was fairly intense and enjoyable. (****)
- ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness def. Go Shiozaki in 17:00 with the "Jawbreaker Lariat" to retain the belt. The match was a little less than expected but still very watchable. McGuinness is a great talent and Shiozaki is only one of many severely gifted Japanese wrestlers that works for ROH. Nigel's finisher is also gold. After the match, Bryan Danielson came out and officially challenged Nigel for the title. (***1/4)
- A recap of the Aries-Jacobs feud over Lacey aired.
- ROH World Tag Team Champions The Age of the Fall (Tyler Black and Jimmy Jacobs) def. Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson in 27:00 to retain. High-impact match-up with remarkable intensity. Black has enormous potential, Jacobs is a believable sneaky heel, Aries oozes charisma, and Danielson is a wrestling machine. The ending was perfect with Black pinning Danielson after Aries and Jacobs brawled towards the locker room. Everything was nearly perfect in this bout. (Match of the night, ****1/2)
Hits: Everything, no misses
Overall Rating: Four Stars