ROH Death Before Dishonor 2025
ROH Death Before Dishonor 2025 Results: Champs, Chaos & Turns. Ring of Honor returned to Philadelphia on August 29, 2025, with Death Before Dishonor. The event took place at the historic 2300 Arena and delivered a night full of surprises, title changes, and emotional moments. Fans witnessed technical masterclasses, brutal fights, and one of the most shocking betrayals in recent ROH history.
Zero Hour Sets the Tone
The pre-show provided plenty of excitement. The MxM Collection defeated both The Frat House and Dark Order in a thrilling three-way tag team contest. Billie Starkz picked up a victory over Ashley Vox, adding another impressive win to her growing resume. The night got more intense when Dralistico overcame Angélico, Adam Priest, and AR Fox in a Four-Way Match, earning himself a $50,000 prize.
Main Card Highlights
The main card started strong with Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram defeating The Premier Athletes. Their hard-hitting style and teamwork kept the crowd engaged from bell to bell.
The first championship change of the night came soon after. Shane Taylor Promotions captured the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship by defeating The Von Erichs and Sammy Guevara. The victory marked a major milestone for Taylor and his team, who have been chasing gold for months.
Momentum shifted again when Queen Aminata advanced in the Pure Women’s Championship Tournament by defeating Taya Valkyrie. With a balanced mix of technical skill and striking, Aminata continued her rise within ROH.
Another surprise followed as Blake Christian and Lee Johnson upset The Kingdom. Their victory showed that fresh teams can stand tall against established names.
The ROH Pure Championship was also on the line. Lee Moriarty retained his title after a highly technical match against Xelhua, proving why he remains the standard-bearer of the Pure Division.
In one of the most brutal matches of the night, QT Marshall defeated Paul Walter Hauser in a Fight Without Honor. Tables, chairs, and pure aggression defined this battle, leaving the fans buzzing.
Shocking Betrayal in the Tag Division
One of the evening’s biggest moments came when Sammy Guevara revealed his new alliance. Teaming with Rush, he defeated The Outrunners to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship. After the match, Guevara, Rush, and Dralistico attacked The Von Erichs. The shocking betrayal confirmed Sammy’s full embrace of La Facción Ingobernable.
World Titles Deliver Drama
The co-main event featured a clash between two of Mexico’s best. Bandido defended the ROH World Championship against Hechicero. Their match blended high-flying offense and strong lucha style. In the end, Bandido stood tall, retaining his title after a hard-fought battle.
The main event capped off the night with Athena defending her ROH Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Athena once again proved why she is one of the most dominant champions in modern wrestling. Her reign now edges closer to 1,000 days, a milestone few in the industry achieve.
Final Thoughts
Death Before Dishonor 2025 delivered everything fans hoped for: shocking moments, championship drama, and unforgettable action. ROH continues to carve its unique identity while building stars who shine on wrestling’s biggest stages. The fallout from Guevara’s turn, Bandido’s defense, and Athena’s dominance will shape the months to come.
