The first match on the Zero Hour saw Woods take on "Hot Sauce" Williams. Woods had the rest of the Varsity Athletes in his corner while Williams showed up solo. This was a Pure Rules match, so both men had to be more creative with their offense.
After a fun technical bout that made both men look good, Woods picked up the win by submission.
Winner: Josh Woods
The second pre-show match featured Anthony Henry and JD Drake taking on Martin and Andretti. The Workhorsemen took advantage of the situation and attacked Andretti and Martin right away, but a miscommunication allowed the high flyers to turn the tables.
All four men worked their butts off to put on a match of which they can be proud.
Winners: Action Andretti and Darius Martin
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After recently returning on ROH TV, Hirsch made her first PPV appearance for ROH when she took on Adora, who was accompanied by Shawn Dean and Charlie Bravo for her entrance.
This was a battle between two women who pride themselves on their athleticism. Hirsch took a couple of shortcuts and was able to secure the win with an armbar.
Winner: Leyla Hirsch
Fox vs. Taylor was the final bout on the pre-show. This was a huge clash of styles with Taylor being a big man who favors power moves and Fox being a high-flyer and technician.
The match followed the usual pattern for a combo like this. Taylor used his size to dominate most of the time while Fox would make comebacks and use his aerial ability to take him down. This match was highly competitive and allowed both men to shine.
Fox showed some impressive strength getting Taylor onto his shoulders for a rolling clam before he hit a 450 from the top rope for the pin.
Winner: AR Fox
Notable Moments and Observations
- The way Woods brought Williams down into a double wristlock submission was brilliant.
- Henry and Anthony have some nice double-team moves. Henry is especially creative in the ring.
- Andretti was showing out in the tag match. Lifting up Drake on his shoulders was an impressive display of power.
- Adora's kneeling German suplex was a cool spot.
- Fox's springboard 450 to the floor was a thing of beauty.
