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Tony Khan takes pride in Ring of Honor (ROH), yet the quality of its broadcast production fell short of expectations for a major wrestling organization. In an attempt to promote tonight’s ROH Final Battle, his message backfired.
As the chairman of both AEW and ROH, Khan took to X to express gratitude to fans for tuning into tonight’s ROH Final Battle and tomorrow’s AEW Collision. However, his attempts to connect the two events were met with backlash from fans in the comments.
The audio during the ROH Kickoff Show was notably poor, with viewers voicing their frustrations on social media. One fan remarked, "The sound is terrible, so please fix the audio," and many echoed this sentiment.
Overall, the audio quality of the ROH Final Battle has been disappointing, making it hard to listen to, even more so than recordings from local high school wrestling matches in the past. Fans are eager for ROH to resolve these audio issues before the pay-per-view event starts.
Another fan pointed out an audio glitch on YouTube, saying, "I can’t hear the entrance music so I’m not sure what’s wrong, but I hope someone addresses it."
In a more sarcastic tone, a fan joked about Netflix’s recent acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, suggesting that the streaming service won’t be pleased with AEW’s audio shortcomings: "Please fix your audio TK. Netflix won’t be happy."
The responses to Khan’s post were quite harsh, and fans had valid reasons to criticize him. As ROH seeks to attract viewers and charge for its events, it’s crucial that the free promotional content it shares on social media is technically sound. This incident highlights a pressing need for ROH to rectify its audio problems to maintain credibility.
Fan Take: This situation is significant for wrestling fans as it underscores the importance of production quality in a competitive market. Subpar broadcasts can deter potential viewers and impact fan engagement, making it vital for organizations like ROH to address these issues swiftly.
