Friday’s ROH TV show on HonorClub featured three new matches announced for the card of Death Before Dishonor 2026, which takes place on August 21 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The first new match announced was a ROH World Championship match of Nick Wayne vs. Bandido (c).
"Honor doesn't win championships; talent does."
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
At #ROHDBD on August 21st, @thenickwayne will get a chance at @bandidowrestler for the ROH World Championship!
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After building momentum across ROH and AEW, @thenickwayne steps into the biggest match of his climb as he battles @bandidowrestler for the ROH World Championship!
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
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The second new match announced was a ROH Women’s World Championship match of Hazkui vs. Athena (c).
"No man can touch my reign. No woman can live up to my legacy."
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
ROH Women's World Champion @athenapalmer_fg, sends a message to her #ROHDBD opponent @0929_hazuki!
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The disrespect on #AEWCollision has led to a championship showdown!@0929_hazuki challenges @AthenaPalmer_FG for the #ROH Women’s World Title at Death Before Dishonor!
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
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The third new match announced was a ROH Pure Championship match of Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty (c). It was also announced that this match features the stipulation of if McGuinness loses, then he will never wrestle in ROH ever again.
"Life is about timing."@mcguinnessnigel has named the location for his recently-earned ROH Pure Title opportunity: #ROHDBD!
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
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The trilogy comes with the highest stakes yet!
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 1, 2026
Lee Moriarty puts the #ROH Pure Championship on the line against ROH legend @McGuinnessNigel at Death Before Dishonor. If Nigel loses, he will never compete in ROH again!
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Current card for ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026:
- ROH World Championship – Nick Wayne vs. Bandido (c)
- ROH Women’s World Championship – Hazuki vs. Athena (c)
- ROH Pure Championship – Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty (c)
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