Ring of Honor taped a new collection of matches for forthcoming episodes of ROH TV on October 24, with the night led by a significant result in the Pure division. ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty and AR Fox wrestled to a time-limit draw in a Pure Championship Eliminator, a finish that ensures Fox will receive a championship opportunity at a later date.

The taping also featured wins for Mina Shirakawa, Katsuyori Shibata, Isla Dawn, Desmond Xavier, and the team of Zayda Steel and Deonna Purrazzo. Prior to the ROH portion of the event, two dark matches were held for AEW Collision, including a tag-team victory for Elijah Drago and Billy Gunn.

Lee Moriarty and AR Fox reach the limit

Moriarty’s match with Fox carried immediate championship relevance. The bout was billed as a Pure Championship Eliminator, putting Fox in position to earn a future title match if he could defeat the reigning champion. Neither man was able to secure the decisive fall before the time limit expired, however, and the result was officially recorded as a draw.

While Moriarty retained his status as champion by avoiding a loss, Fox did enough to secure a future shot at the ROH Pure Championship. That leaves the title picture with a clear challenger waiting in the wings, even though no date for their championship match was announced during the taping.

For more background on this topic, read Carlie Bravo Calls Lee Moriarty One of Wrestling’s Best Bell-to-Bell Performers.

The result also gives ROH an unresolved competitive thread to carry into future programming. A time-limit draw does not establish a definitive winner between the champion and challenger, and Fox’s promised title opportunity provides a natural chance for both wrestlers to revisit the matchup with the championship directly on the line.

Pure competition has long placed an emphasis on technical wrestling, strategy, and the ability to manage the conditions of a match. A draw in an eliminator is especially notable in that environment: Moriarty remained difficult to defeat, while Fox demonstrated that he could go the distance with the man holding the division’s top prize.

Shirakawa, Shibata and Purrazzo score victories

Several established names picked up victories elsewhere on the ROH card. Mina Shirakawa defeated Rachael Ellering in singles action, adding another win to her ROH television resume. The result gives Shirakawa momentum coming out of the taping, while Ellering was unable to halt her opponent’s progress.

Katsuyori Shibata also earned a singles victory, defeating Adam Priest. Shibata’s presence on any ROH card brings a serious edge to the lineup, and his win over Priest was one of the night’s clearest veteran-over-younger-opponent results.

In women’s tag-team action, Zayda Steel and Deonna Purrazzo defeated Brittany Jade and Leah Knight. The pairing of Steel and Purrazzo combined a rising talent with a highly accomplished technical wrestler, and they left the taping with the win. No further stakes or follow-up match was announced alongside the result, but the victory places Steel and Purrazzo on the positive side of the ledger when the episode airs.

Isla Dawn defeated Amira Rose in another women’s singles match. Dawn’s win was one of several bouts at the taping designed to give the ROH roster meaningful television ring time across multiple divisions.

Desmond Xavier defeats Darius Martin

Desmond Xavier defeated Darius Martin in a matchup between two highly athletic competitors. The result is notable simply because both wrestlers have the kind of in-ring styles that can make a singles contest stand out on a television taping, and Xavier came away with the victory.

As with several matches recorded on the night, there was no additional announcement attached to the finish. Still, a win over Martin gives Xavier a useful result as ROH continues to build episodes from its tapings and rotate talent through the weekly program.

The October 24 session did not revolve around one tournament or one single division. Instead, it offered a broad sampling of the ROH roster, from the Pure Championship scene to women’s singles and tag-team matches, as well as featured bouts involving Shibata and Xavier. That format allows the promotion to stock multiple episodes with matches that each have their own immediate purpose.

AEW Collision dark matches held before ROH taping

Before the ROH matches were taped, the event included two dark matches for AEW Collision. Garrett Borden defeated Kiran Grey in singles competition.

The other dark match saw Elijah Drago team with Billy Gunn against Aaron Solo and Griff Garrison. Drago and Gunn won the tag-team contest. These matches were listed separately from the ROH taping results, but they were part of the night’s overall in-ring schedule.

Billy Gunn’s involvement gave the pre-show portion of the event an experienced presence, while the remaining competitors had an opportunity to work in front of the crowd before the ROH taping got underway. The results do not indicate whether either dark match will receive any additional television focus.

Full results from the October 24 taping

AEW Collision dark matches

  • Garrett Borden defeated Kiran Grey.
  • Elijah Drago and Billy Gunn defeated Aaron Solo and Griff Garrison.

ROH TV matches

  • ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty and AR Fox wrestled to a time-limit draw in a Pure Championship Eliminator. Fox will receive a future Pure Championship match.
  • Isla Dawn defeated Amira Rose.
  • Mina Shirakawa defeated Rachael Ellering.
  • Zayda Steel and Deonna Purrazzo defeated Brittany Jade and Leah Knight.
  • Desmond Xavier defeated Darius Martin.
  • Katsuyori Shibata defeated Adam Priest.

What the taping establishes for ROH TV

The major takeaway from the evening is straightforward: AR Fox is now in line for a future match with Lee Moriarty and the ROH Pure Championship. The eliminator draw did not change the titleholder, but it did create an official path for Fox to challenge him. Until that bout is scheduled, Moriarty remains champion and Fox remains the confirmed contender created by this taping.

Elsewhere, the results provide winning momentum for Shirakawa, Dawn, Purrazzo, Steel, Xavier, and Shibata as ROH prepares the taped material for television. In a promotion with a deep pool of performers, victories on weekly programming can become important building blocks, particularly when future title programs and featured rivalries begin to take shape.

The exact broadcast order for the matches was not specified with the taping results. Viewers will need to follow upcoming episodes of ROH TV to see when each contest airs and whether any additional promos, angles, or announcements accompany the matches. What is already clear is that the Pure Championship division has gained a defined next challenger, with Moriarty and Fox set to meet again under even higher stakes.

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