John Stagikas

2005 may have been the most memorable year in Ring of Honor history. In year 4 of it's existence, ROH reached new heights, and was home to the best wrestling on the planet. Spanning this compilation are some of ROH's biggest matches, moments, and the crowning of three new ROH World Champions.

Ring of Honor began 2003 by entering into new territory and ended it with some of the best wrestlers from Japan gracing the ring, and in-between firmly established ROH as the premier wrestling company on the planet. Whether it be in Strong Style competition or high-flying exhibitions, tag team battles or in championship bouts, Ring of Honor proved itself the home of true no limits wrestling.

"Talent on loan from God" - that is how Alex Shelley referred to himself the night Generation Next made its debut in Philadelphia and given the amazing wrestling abilities he has displayed throughout his career, it's a nickname hard to discredit. Even before he helped found the group, during his tag team and subsequent rivalry with Jimmy Jacobs, Alex Shelley demonstrated gifts few wrestlers possess and it only blossomed further under the GenNext banner. Battles with Jay Lethal, Doug Williams, and Bryan Danielson honed his technical prowess and prepared Alex for what would come next as he was exiled from the group he founded...

Volume One, matches 100-47.

Honor Reclaims Boston was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on November 3, 2006 in Braintree, Massachusetts. This show was ROH's first show in Boston in thirteen months.

After months at each others throat, the CM Punk/Raven feud ends tonight as they meet in a Clockwork Orange House of Fun Steel Cage Match.

Ring of Honor Wrestling returns from the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Field of Honor tournament continues, the tag team titles are on the line, and AJ Styles and Bryan Danielson clash in a number one contenders match.

Death before Dishonor 2: Part Two was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on July 24, 2004 at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

Final Battle 2004 was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on December 26, 2004 at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ring of Honor presents their final event from the Murphy Recreation Center on September 20, 2003.

Reborn: Stage One was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on April 23, 2004 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Testing the Limit was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on August 7, 2004 at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

ROH Scramble Cage Melee was an event held by Ring of Honor. It took place on August 28, 2004 in Braintree, Massachusetts and featured the first Scramble Cage Melee match.

Do or Die was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on May 31, 2003 at the Murphy Recreational Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on August 16, 2003 in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Midnight Express Reunion was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on October 2, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show featured the reunion of the 80's tag team The Midnight Express: Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane and Jim Cornette.

Weekend of Thunder: Night Two was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on November 6, 2004 in Revere, Massachusetts. The show was named in honor of Japanese wrestling icon Jushin “Thunder” Liger, who as appearing on both shows that weekend.

ROH 2nd Anniversary Show was the second ROH Anniversary Show professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on February 14, 2004 at the National Guard Armory in Braintree, Massachusetts. The show featured a tournament to crown the inaugural Pure Wrestling Champion.

Empire State Showdown was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on October 25, 2003 at the Salmon Creek Country Club in Spencerport, New York.

Death Before Dishonor I is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on July 19, 2003 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Headline matches included a Dog Collar match between Raven and CM Punk, and Samoa Joe defending the ROH title against Paul London.

At Our Best was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on March 13, 2004 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Some of Ring of Honor's biggest feuds to date come to a head from the National Guard Armory in Cambridge, MA.

The Last Stand was a wrestling event held by Ring of Honor. It took place on January 29, 2004 at the Michael's 8th Avenue in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The show was named after it’s main event, as Samoa Joe teamed Jerry Lynn in his final attempt at the ROH Tag Team Championship, held by the Briscoe Brothers.

World Title Classic was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on June 12, 2004 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio.

All-Star Extravaganza 2 was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on December 4, 2004 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The show's main event was CM Punk challenging Samoa Joe for the ROH World Championship. After wrestling to two one hour draws at World Title Classic and Joe vs. Punk II, the stipulation was that there was no time limit; however, if Punk failed to defeated Joe he would not receive another shot at the title for as long as Joe held it. The show also featured appearances by legendary wrestling managers Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Jim Cornette.

Glory by Honor 3 was a wrestling event held by Ring of Honor on September 11, 2004 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The event was highlighted by the ROH debut of Mick Foley.

Survival of the Fittest was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on June 24, 2004 at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Weekend of Thunder: Night One was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on November 5, 2004 in Revere, Massachusetts. The show was named in honor of Japanese wrestling icon Jushin “Thunder” Liger, who was appearing on both shows that weekend.

Death before Dishonor 2: Part One was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on July 23, 2004 at the Muellner Building in Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Round Robin Challenge III was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on May 15, 2004 in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Reborn: Stage Two was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on April 24, 2004 at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

ROH Tradition Continues features Jay Briscoe challenging Samoa Joe for the ROH World Title, and AJ Styles facing off with CM Punk.

Ring of Honor presents Collision Course from the Woodbridge Armory in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Generation Next was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on May 22, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.