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March 8, 2014

Davey Richards Explains Why WWE Did Not Hire The Wolves, Says WWE Gives Him the Creeps, Trashes ROH, Owner Joe Koff & Booker Hunter Johnson


One half of The Wolves, Davey Richards, recently did an interview with Newsday.com, and Richards explained that him and Eddie Edwards were informed, via email, that they were not being offered WWE contracts because although Triple H felt their wrestling ability was TV ready, WWE "already had a lot of Daveys and Eddies." Richards went on to say the following:

"That place is so weird, man. It gave me the creeps. Everyone's just walking around on eggshells. It's just bubble. Personally, I wanted to go to TNA anyway. I was trying to convince Eddie the entire time. After [WWE] told us they were not going ahead with the rest of the tryout, we had a deal signed with [TNA] within 20 minutes."

Additionally, Brian Frtiz also conducted an interview with Davey Richards for The Orlando Sentinel, and he had the following to say regarding his current relationship with Ring of Honor:

"We're not talking. We're not on good terms. I have no respect for them whatsoever. I strongly dislike management there like with the exception of Jeff Jones who is a great guy. But the booker [Hunter Johnson] is completely inadequate at his job and he got his job more for being spineless than being talented. And the owner [Joe Koff] is even worse, he could care less about wrestling. He just wants to do television. To me, it's just not something I agree with but I'm not there anymore and they do their own thing. And for the talent and the fans I wish them nothing but the best of luck.

That company is in business not because of stellar booking and stellar management. They're in business still because they'they're spineless. The talent there is phenomenal. They're top notch and great. But the management from the booker to the owner it's definitely shut up and do what you're told and drink the Kool-aid. I made a joke when I was there I called it Jim Jones wrestling. Just shut up and drink the Kool-aid and do your job. In private, people are going this sucks this sucks this sucks and I'm the one who came out and said this is terrible. I worked for that company and gave them everything I had for seven years. I think I earned my right to an opinion. Once that got out, it was like you're going against the stream? You're not here to have an opinion, just shut up and do your job and get your paycheck. I'm sure you can find someone else to do that for a lot less money than what you're paying me so I'm just going to go about my way. Best decision I ever made and I have no desire to go back, ever."

January 21, 2014

TNA Putting Stories Out About The Wolves & WWE


The Wolves, formerly the American Wolves, have signed with TNA. In regard to their WWE tryout, TNA sources were throwing out stories that the Wolves turned down a "longer tryout" with NXT to instead sign with TNA. As noted in PWInsider's Elite section, WWE sources indicated that Triple H dropped interest in the team after their NXT TV bout against the Ascension following a spot where Richards crashed down on the top of his head following a miscue. Hunter also had concerns regarding the attitude/behavior of Richards.

December 10, 2013

More Backstage News on Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, Their Current WWE Tryout


As noted, Davey Richards is done with Ring of Honor and will not be having a farewell this month. Richards and partner Eddie Edwards are still under a trial period with WWE developmental and are expected to work the next two sets of NXT TV tapings. Their debut match came against The Ascension last month and may or may not air on the December 18th episode.

WWE had insisted that both Edwards and Richards finish up with ROH, even though they aren't under a WWE deal yet. ROH was willing to continue using them, even having them do an angle where them being on NXT would be part of the storyline in ROH. However, WWE was insistent that while they could finish their commitments to ROH, which were through the end of this year, they couldn't extend those commitments because WWE wanted them on nothing that would air while they were being used on NXT TV.

It's sort of a bad situation for Edwards and Richards because while they're not making big money with the tryout, it's costing them both payoffs for shows until WWE decides if they will be signed or not.

After their appearances at the next two sets of NXT TV tapings, the belief is they will have either convinced Triple H to sign them or the tryout will be over.

December 2, 2013

Ring Of Honor Issues Statement Regarding Situation Involving Davey Richards


PWInsider.com has posted the following statement sent to them by Ring of Honor regarding the situation involving Davey Richards:

"Originally ROH had planned to announce a tag team match for Final Battle today, featuring Roderick Strong & Jay Lethal vs the American Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, what was to be the final schedule appearance of the Wolves. This match was scheduled after two very competitive singles matches in Dearborn, Michigan, that saw Lethal take on Edwards, and Strong take on Richards; a tag team match. Four of ROH’s best going at it, not for titles, or even bragging rights, but for honor.

Both Richards and Edwards do not have any upcoming ROH appearances following Final Battle because of commitments and endeavors, that will prevent them wrestling full time for ROH.

However, due to recent events, Davey Richards has been removed from the Final Battle match by ROH management due to his unprofessionalism and unreliability with the company.

A mystery tag team partner is being searched for by ROH Matchmaker Nigel McGuinness to take Richard’s spot in the match. Nigel has guaranteed ROHWrestling.com that the replacement will not only meet the expectations of the American Wolves farewell match, but will raise the bar of the show. With so many limitless possibilities, who will Nigel choose for ROH’s biggest show of the year? He promises that the match WILL NOT disappoint. Fans, You can’t miss this one.

What should have been a farewell (for now) to the American Wolves, will now be one for 'Die Hard' Eddie Edwards. Will Final Battle be the last time we see the first man in ROH History to hold the World, TV and Tag Team Championships? Don’t miss your chance to Eddie LIVE at the Hammerstein Ballroom, order your tickets now by clicking here."

December 1, 2013

More on Davey Richards' Status, Did WWE Tryout Play a Role In His Ring of Honor Departure


As noted, top WWE prospect Davey Richards announced on Facebook that he is done with Ring of Honor and will not be appearing at their December 14th Final Battle event. Word is that the WWE tryout that Richards and partner Eddie Edwards recently participated in has nothing to do with the ROH departure. Edwards is still booked for the event.

The statement from Richards on Facebook was something done on his own and not part of a planned ROH angle. Richards was removed from the last set of ROH shows in Ohio and Michigan after company officials were upset about comments he made in the UK's Total Wrestling Magazine about how the ROH titles were not as important as they once were. Richards was able to get himself back on the dates and made it a point to say in front of the locker room that his comments in the magazine were incorrect and taken out of context.

Richards tweeted this afternoon, making it clear that WWE did not have anything to do with his removal from Final Battle:

"To clarify, it was ROH offices decision to not have me at Finall Battle. Not mine or any other company's."

Top WWE Prospect Says He Is Done with Ring of Honor, Won't Be Appearing at Final Battle


Davey Richards announced last night on Facebook that he is officially done with Ring of Honor and will not be appearing at their Final Battle event in December. Richards and his tag partner Eddie Edwards recently debuted for WWE NXT. Below is a post from his Facebook:

"With a heavy heart I can announce I announce that myself and ROH have parted ways for good and I will not be at Final Battle. Please continue to support them and the incredible talent they have. Thanks for the memories. It was an amazing ride."

November 27, 2013

Backstage News on Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards' WWE Status


Regarding Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, apparently there were no issues with their most recent WWE tryout. They are scheduled to be back for the next set of NXT tapings in January but were not offered a contract yet.

NXT writer Ryan Ward is pushing for Triple H to sign them and it appeared they got good reactions from NXT trainers Billy Gunn and DeMott also.

WWE is allowing Richards and Edwards to finish their commitments to Ring of Honor on December 14th but do not want them working anymore dates for that company.

November 22, 2013

Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards Get WWE NXT Names, New Tag Team Name Revealed


At last night's WWE NXT taping, former Ring of Honor stars Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, known as "The American Wolves" in ROH, made their WWE NXT TV debuts.

The group will be known in NXT as "The American Pitbulls," and their names are John Cahill (Davey Richards) and Eric Philbin (Eddie Edwards). You can view video their NXT debut here. (Not sure how long it will be on YouTube.)

November 21, 2013

WWE How Did Edwards and Richards Get Another Tryout with WWE?, More News on Their Future


We noted before that Ring of Honor stars Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards were not offered a WWE deal after their tryout because Triple H felt they were built from the same mold as guys like Sami Callihan, Sami Zayn, Daniel Bryan or CM Punk, and WWE has enough "indie-looking" guys. A WWE source said, "Triple H feels we have enough Tyson Kidds."

With Richards and Edwards currently at the WWE Performance Center for a week-long tryout, many fans have been wondering what led to WWE bringing them back. Word is that William Regal went to Triple H and really fought for Richards and Edwards, explaining that they are really good in the ring and deserved to get another look.

Many feel that this week-long tryout may be a precursor to Edwards and Richards being signed to a short three-month deal. The duo may be finishing up with Ring of Honor at the December 14th Final Battle event.

November 18, 2013

Top Ring of Honor Stars Report to WWE Developmental


Ring of Honor stars Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards reported today to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando for a week-long tryout. The week long tryout could be stage one of the duo receiving a short-term trial deal that would send them to WWE developmental for a few months.

November 3, 2013

Backstage Update On Richards & Edwards Joining WWE


Wrestling Observer Editor Dave Meltzer wrote the following on the Observer message board this weekend about WWE potentially signing Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards:

"They are in play. It is a very unique situation that is still being played out. The most I can say is the people you would expect not to want them don't, and the people you would expect to want them do. I've continually emphasized that they neither have been turned down, nor signed to a deal. That hadn't changed as of yesterday."

October 3, 2013

Update on Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards WWE Tryouts


It's being reported that as of last week, neither Davey Richards or Eddie Edwards have heard back from anybody in WWE after their tryouts in August. However, they did reportedly stand out the most out of the 30 people who went to the tryouts at WWE's Performance Center.

Regarding how this process works, the talents are observed by various staff members and then they give their feedback to Triple H. HHH then takes all of this into consideration before deciding who gets signed to a developmental deal.

December 12, 2011

Talent Scheduled To Appear At ROH's Baltimore TV Taping


The following talents are listed for the upcoming Ring Of Honor television taping on January 7 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Davey Richards, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin, The Briscoes, Roderick Strong, Eddie Edwards, The Young Bucks, T.J. Perkins, Kyle O'Reilly & Adam Cole, Cedric Alexander & Caprice Coleman, All Night Express, Tommaso Ciampa, Mike Bennett

June 26, 2011

Ring of Honor Best in the World iPPV Results

June 17, 2010

Davey Richards Leaving Wrestling to Wage Other Battles

Ring of Honor's annual "Final Battle" show will have a literal meaning for Davey Richards.

One of pro wrestling's best pound-for-pound technicians says he is retiring after that December card to pursue other endeavors.

"I didn't plan to do this for my career," Richards said Wednesday in a telephone interview. "I've gotten done with paramedic school and have other things I want to concentrate on. I want to get my black belt in jiujitsu and finish the fire academy. I'm married now, too. Ring of Honor has so many talented guys that they don't need me anymore."...More?

source: scrippsnews.com

May 18, 2010

Video: ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards

February 14, 2010

Ring of Honor 8th Anniversary Show Results

Special Pick 6 Challenge Match
Roderick Strong def. Brian Kendrick

Tag Teem Challenge Match
The Kings of Wrestling: Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli def. Harlem & Lance Bravado

Unsanctioned Tag Team Grudge Match
The Necro Butcher & Eddie Kingston def. Erick Stevens and Joey Ryan of The Embassy

The Re-Match
Davey Richards def. El Generico

Ring of Honor World Tag Team Title Match
Jay & Mark Briscoe (C) def. The Dark City Fight Club of Kory Chavis & Jon Davis

Four Corner Survival Pick 6 Challenge Match
Delirious def. #4 “Pretty Boy Pitbull” Kenny King, “Skullkrusher” Rasche Brown and Steve Corino

Grudge Match
Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana def. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen w/ Steve Corino via DQ when Corino interfered

Ring of Honor World Title Match
Roderick Strong, Kenny King & Jim Cornette will preside as judges for this match at ringside
#5 Tyler Black def. Austin Aries to capture the ROH World Title

February 1, 2010

DGUSA Pursuing Legal Action Against TNA, Davey Richards, More

January 30, 2010

Ring of Honor Confirms Re-Signing of Davey Richards

Davey Richards has re-signed with Ring of Honor and has been pulled from all future Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE Wrestling shows. It is believed that Richards signed a contract that forces him to get all bookings approved by ROH management, a clause that is typically in a lot of the higher level talent's contracts.

Dragon Gate USA released the following statement:

"Effective immediately Davey Richards has been removed from all DGUSA and EVOLVE events. I have been advised not to make more comments now. We apologize for the lineup changes and will do our best to make it up to you. We wanted to get word out now so we don't false advertise."

source: indywrestlingnews.com

Press release from ROH.

November 30, 2009

EVOLVE Reveals Its 1st Main Event

EvolveWrestling.com has announced that Davey Richards vs Kota Ibushi will be the main event of the company's first show, which takes place on Janurary 16th, 2010, at The Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, NJ.

Additionally, the following talent names are now confirmed members of The EVOLVE roster: Brad Allen, Arik Cannon, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, T.J. Perkins, Ricochet, Aeroform, and Dark City Fight Club.

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