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Update:
Dave Meltzer reports all talent have been released from their contracts. Updates will be provided as soon as they are known.
ROH released everyone from contracts, more to come.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) October 27, 2021
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reports talent they have spoken to were informed releases are effective at the end of the year, but will be paid until March 31 if it goes beyond that date.
ROH talent was told to contact Greg Gilleland if they want to work elsewhere, and if they're under a deal they'll work on making that happen.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) October 27, 2021
ROH will do tapings in November and then run Final Battle on PPV. Nobody's contract will be renewed, but everyone under contract will finish out the year. They are, however, able to work anywhere they want immediately. We are told rumors Sinclair canceled the show are not true.
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) October 27, 2021
Original Report:
Ring of Honor will be making changes to its business operations.
In a statement posted on Twitter, the promotion revealed following its Final Battle pay-per-view in December it will use the first quarter of 2022 to “reimagine ROH”.
Throughout the pandemic our top priority was to keep everyone healthy and safe, and despite not producing any live events over 18 months, we were able to keep everyone fully contracted. We now find ourselves at a time where we need to make changes to our business operations and are planning a pivot for Ring of Honor, with a new mission and strategy.
The year will culminate with a Final Battle in December, and we will be taking the first quarter of 2022 to work internally to reimagine ROH. ROH has the most dedicated fans in the industry, and we appreciate their loyalty and patience as we reconceptualize ROH. We anticipate returning to live events in April for the Super Card of Honor with a new fan-focused product and provide a unique experience for wrestling fans.
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 27, 2021