It should have been a classic night of Junior Heavyweight wrestling where 8 AMERICAN competitors battled it out to compete in the 2005 New Japan Pro Wrestling "Best of the Super Juniors" tournament. Instead it was a rainy night once again (well technically this came first but that's semantics and at least we were indoors), and this time the fan reaction was quite different to say the least.

It was the end of onen era as ROH bid farewell to Dan Maff between shows but the beginning of another as new ROH Tag Team Champions would be crowned. The ROH World Title hung in the balance between Austin Aries and "The Notorious 187" Homicide, the Saints and Embassy had a...grating...battle, and we've got some ridiculous stories about that one (HE'S BLIND)!

It was Asbury Park, NJ on April 2nd of 2005 (probably one day too late honestly) and it was the "'Best' Of the American Super Juniors Tournament"! Join Jeff & Shane as they dive into this one for your listening pleasure!!!

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Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament First Round Match
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. Spanky

Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament First Round Match
Dragon Soldier B vs. Matt Sydal

Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament First Round Match
Black Tiger vs. Alex Shelley

Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament First Round Match
James Gibson vs. Roderick Strong

No Disqualification Tag Team Match
The Second City Saints (CM Punk & Colt Cabana) w/ Davey Andrews vs. The Embassy (Eddie Vegas & Jimmy Rave) (w/Prince Nana, Jade Chung, Oman Tortuga)

Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament Semi-Finals

ROH Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Scramble Match
Generation Next (Jack Evans & Roderick Strong) vs. Azrieal & Dixie vs. Lacey's Angels (Deranged & Izzy) vs. The Ring Crew Express (Dunn & Marcos)

ROH Tag Team Title Match (vacant)
BJ Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jay Lethal & Samoa Joe

Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament Final Match

ROH World Title Match
Austin Aries (c) vs. Homicide (w/Julius Smokes)