ROH Results (08/21/2025)

Aired: Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Episode 130)

Where it was taped: Roanoke, VA (Berglund Center) & Cleveland, OH (Wolstein Center)

Commentary: Ian Riccaboni & Caprice Coleman

Quick results

CMLL World Trios Championship: El Sky Team (Místico, Máscara Dorada & Neon) (c) def. Los Depredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus & Rugido) — Místico submitted Rugido with La Mística.

Blake Christian (w/ Lee Johnson) def. BEEF — Vanilla Choke Zero (submission); post-match beatdown by Christian & Johnson.

The Beast Mortos (w/ Rush & Dralístico) def. AR Fox — spiked powerbomb; LFI attack after the bell.

The Von Erichs (Ross & Marshall) & Sammy Guevara def. Adam Priest & The WorkHorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry) — Claw Classic on Priest.

Trish Adora def. Janai Kai — Lariat Tubman.

Hechicero (w/ Don Callis) def. Jay Lethal — modified grapevine submission.

Full recap & story beats

El Sky Team (c) vs. Los Depredadores — CMLL World Trios Title

High-octane lucha from the opening bell. After a burst of stereo springboard headscissors and a synchronized dive sequence, the champs closed in: Neon hit a triangle moonsault–wristlock takedown, Dorada followed with a shooting star press, and Místico cinched La Mística on Rugido for the tap to keep the CMLL straps in ROH rings. Fun note: Volador Jr. and Místico have reportedly shared a ring 600+ times over the years — no wonder their sequences felt effortless.

Storyline context: ROH continues to spotlight the AEW/ROH–CMLL pipeline, and El Sky Team’s momentum should matter for crossover clashes through Death Before Dishonor week.

Blake Christian (w/ Lee Johnson) vs. BEEF

Christian survived the power game, chop-blocking the leg and landing a rope-walk flourish into a spear flurry. A 450-stomp softened BEEF for Vanilla Choke Zero. After the bell, Christian and Johnson spiked BEEF with a top-rope stomp/Spicolli Driver combo to underline Christian’s “grimy technician” edge heading into late-summer ROH.

Storyline context: Christian & Johnson keep stacking heat as a mid-card spoiler duo; expect retaliation tags to spin out of tonight’s assault.

The Beast Mortos (w/ Rush & Dralístico) vs. AR Fox

Fox’s evasive burst (tope con giro, swanton) couldn’t keep the monster down. Mortos trucked through with a Death Valley Driver and sealed it with a spiked powerbomb. LFI hit the ring after for a three-on-one mauling while no cavalry arrived. Message sent.

Storyline context: With LFI looming at ringside, Mortos looks like a looming trios-scene disruptor. Fox’s recent cash-win is a target on his back.

The Von Erichs & Sammy Guevara vs. Adam Priest & The WorkHorsemen

With Dustin Rhodes sidelined following double knee-replacement surgeries, the Trios Champs (the Von Erichs & Dustin) welcomed Tag Champ Sammy Guevara as their partner — the “Sons of Texas” clicked fast. After chaos on the ramp (double cutter/dropkick from Guevara), Marshall snatched Priest out of mid-air into the Claw Classic for the pin. Backstage, Sammy and the Von Erichs teased helping each other cover title defenses while Dustin recovers.

Storyline context: The Texas trio keeps chemistry sharp before the PPV stretch, and the WorkHorsemen remain viable spoilers with Adam Priest in the mix.

Trish Adora vs. Janai Kai

Kick-heavy chess from Kai met Adora’s grind: leg pick, ankle DDT, backbreaker, then Lariat Tubman for the three. A clean win that re-centers Adora as a threat in the women’s pecking order heading into Philly.

Hechicero (w/ Don Callis) vs. Jay Lethal

A laser-focused Hechicero treated a former ROH World Champion like a tune-up: ankle traps, rope-tangle submissions, and, after Callis got tossed, a slick sunset-flip transition into a grapevined stretch for the stoppage. This was exactly the kind of “world title challenger locks in” performance you want to see eight days out.

Storyline context: Hechicero is set to challenge Bandido for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor on Friday, August 29 at Philadelphia’s historic 2300 Arena. Tonight’s win keeps him white-hot heading into the go-home.

In-show announcements & vignettes

Fight Without Honor set for Death Before Dishonor: QT Marshall vs. Paul Walter Hauser is official after Marshall’s backstage promo declaring the stip. Expect mayhem.

Bandido saloon vignette: A quick cinematic beat-’em-up keeps the champ on viewers’ minds opposite Hechicero’s in-ring dominance.

Bigger picture: where the stories stand

ROH World Title: Hechicero just tapped Lethal; Bandido answered with a hype piece — classic challenger momentum vs. champion mystique heading to Philly.

Trios/Tags ecosystem: With Dustin out, the Von Erichs leveraging Guevara keeps gold-adjacent stories intertwined; that “Sons of Texas” synergy could pay off on both title fronts. Also keeps the WorkHorsemen in striking distance.

CMLL integration: A showcase defense for El Sky Team reinforces ROH’s Mexico pipeline — and yes, Místico vs. Volador Jr. is one of lucha’s most-run rivalries (the chemistry shows).

Grinders on the rise: Christian’s nasty streak and Mortos’ aura both escalated; Adora regained traction with a statement pin.

Trivia you’ll appreciate

600+: An oft-cited tally for Místico vs. Volador Jr. meetings across their careers — their timing tonight backed it up.

Venue history incoming: Death Before Dishonor returns ROH to the 2300 Arena — the former ECW Arena and the site of countless ROH classics — on Aug. 29.

Double gold web: With Guevara (Tag Champ) teaming alongside the Six-Man Champs, ROH continues to blur the lines between divisions for organic crossover matches.

What to watch for next week (Aug. 28 — ROH’s go-home before DBD)

Final World Title heat: One last face-off or split-screen sell for Bandido vs. Hechicero is likely. Hechicero’s tap-out of Lethal gives him the last word for now.

Sons of Texas update: With Dustin Rhodes recovering from double knee surgeries, expect clarity on how the Von Erichs & Guevara cover championship obligations through the PPV weekend.

Grudge fuel: QT Marshall vs. Paul Walter Hauser — Fight Without Honor should get a closing spark (contract language, pull-apart, or one final jab).

LFI pressure: After Mortos’ destruction of Fox and the post-match mugging, watch for a receipt — or a declaration of intent for trios gold.

Final take

A brisk, easy-to-watch episode that advanced every marquee thread: El Sky Team’s showcase, a convincing Hechicero statement, and a feel-good Sons of Texas win with real title ramifications. Christian and Mortos added teeth to the mid-card, and Adora’s win helps stabilize the women’s picture. Clean go-home runway set for Death Before Dishonor — Friday, August 29, Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena.

Sources:

F4WOnline live report with full play-by-play and finishes.

411Mania results list confirming winners/segments.

TPWW quick results & recap excerpts (mirrors F4W details).

Fightful results post + Dustin Rhodes surgery note; Episode 130 labeling.

ROH official: Death Before Dishonor date/venue (2300 Arena, Aug. 29).