It’s been an interesting day for the world of professional wrestling as Ring of Honor released a statement announcing that the company will be releasing all talents from their contracts. It was also announced that ROH will be going on hiatus for the first quarter of 2022 as the company works to “reimagine ROH.” According to Dave Meltzer ROH released everyone, and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful is reporting that the releases will go into effect at the end of the year, but talents who have contracts that go beyond that will be paid until March 31.
ROH released everyone from contracts, more to come.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) October 27, 2021
Based on who I've spoken with, ROH releases are effective at the end of the year. If a contract goes beyond that, they're paid until March 31.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) October 27, 2021
Bryan Alvarez is also reporting that talents will be free to work wherever they want regardless of contract status, and there’s no truth to rumors of Sinclair cancelling the ROH TV show.
ROH will do tapings in November and then run Final Battle on PPV. Nobody's contract will be renewed, but everyone under contract will finish out the year. They are, however, able to work anywhere they want immediately. We are told rumors Sinclair canceled the show are not true.
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) October 27, 2021
The upcoming ROH TV tapings in Baltimore are still set for this weekend, and the Final Battle pay-per-view will still air in December before the company goes on hiatus. According to the company’s statement live events will return in April with Super Card of Honor. The full statement can be read below.
“Throughout the pandemic, our top priority was to keep everyone healthy and safe, and despite not producing any live events over 18 months, we were able to keep everyone fully contracted. We now find ourselves at a time where we need to make changes to our business operations and are planning a pivot for Ring of Honor, with a new mission and strategy.
“The year will culminate with a Final Battle in December, and we will be taking the first quarter of 2022 to work internally to reimagine ROH. ROH has the most dedicated fans in the industry, and we appreciate their loyalty and patience as we reconceptualize ROH.
“We anticipate returning to live events in April for the Super Card of Honor with a new fan-focused product and provide a unique experience for wrestling fans.”
