[Xelhua: Ring Out For Good? ] I've got news for everyone tuning in to ROH Supercard of Honor this Friday--Xelhua's appearance is a textbook case of a washed-up luchador trying to milk one more payday. The fact that he's stepping into the ring against AEW National Champion Mark Davis is an absolute joke.

Xelhua hasn't done anything to earn this match, and it reeks of desperation. Let's be clear: ROH has been struggling with relevancy in recent years. They've made a series of poor decisions, from ignoring their heritage to pandering to gimmicks like Bandido versus Blake Christian--matches that serve no one except the ring announcers' wallets.

And now they're giving an unremarkable luchador another shot at ROH? This is not how you build stability and value in a brand. Xelhua's past few appearances have been lackluster at best.

He's lost to solid mid-carders, and his gimmick has worn thin faster than a bad paint job on a fixer-upper. The only reason he's getting this opportunity against Mark Davis is because ROH needs the spectacle and drama of an underdog challenge to draw eyeballs. But here's where it gets truly insulting: Davis is in the prime of his career, having just claimed AEW National Champion status--a title that demands respect.

Xelhua, on the other hand, has been floundering for years. This match serves only to demean Mark's hard-earned accolades and distract from his genuine talent. So let's call this out for what it is: ROH desperately trying to prop up a career that should have ended months ago.

It's not just disrespectful to Davis; it disrespects every true fan who supports ROH by valuing authenticity and skill over fluff and gimmicks. Xelhua has had his chance, and he blew it. Now, I'll admit there are some die-hard lucha fans out there who might disagree.

But let's be honest: they're not thinking about the bigger picture here. They're ignoring the impact this match will have on ROH's reputation and property value--that's right, property value. The more Xelhua is pushed, the less valuable his appearances become.

It's a slippery slope to irrelevance. So, who among you thinks this is a good idea? Who's brave enough to stand up for a washed-up wrestler getting another shot at glory?

Come on, show me who really doesn't care about the long-term health and integrity of ROH.

Warmly,
Karen M. Whitmore
HOA Board | PTA Treasurer | ~Wine Mom~
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