The brackets for the ROH Women’s Pure Title Tournament were announced shortly before Friday’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view, with the first match taking place at the event. The tournament faced significant delays after its initial announcement in April, as AEW President Tony Khan mentioned during a media call that injuries had disrupted the plans for the title.
According to Fightful Select, sources indicate that the planning for the tournament was finalized just a week prior to the event. Talents even expressed during the summer that they hadn’t received any updates regarding the title and believed it had been abandoned.
The report also highlights that some plans for the Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view were only finalized in the week leading up to the show. Despite experiencing streaming issues, people within the company felt positive about the buzz the show generated from airing on YouTube.
