Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment

What Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment does

Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment, operating as ROH Acquisition Co, LLC, is a U.S.-based professional wrestling promotion founded in 2002. The company produces live wrestling events such as Global Wars, Final Battle, Death Before Dishonor, and Supercard of Honor, featuring a roster of professional wrestlers and distributing content through its HonorClub subscription streaming platform, ROH TV, and an e-commerce merchandise storefront called Shop Honor. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring HonorClub subscriptions, transaction-based live event ticket sales, and one-time merchandise sales. The company maintains a small employee base (11-50), is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and operates as a privately held LLC under executive ownership following a 2022 management buyout from Sinclair Broadcast Group, which had owned ROH since 2011. Distribution is global via watchroh.com and native applications on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.

The underlying technology is a direct-to-consumer streaming infrastructure rather than a differentiated AI or data platform; no APIs, SDKs, AI capabilities, or third-party integrations are disclosed. HonorClub combines live event pay-per-view access, an episodic TV library (ROH TV through Episode 170 and counting), behind-the-scenes content under the "HonorClub Insider" umbrella, and merchandise bundling. Marketing is primarily organic social (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube) plus content/blog programming on ringofhonor.com. The company's primary customer segment is professional wrestling fans seeking live event experiences and on-demand content; there are no enterprise or B2B customers disclosed. Strategic direction since the 2022 MBO emphasizes event programming, HonorClub content cadence, and multi-platform distribution rather than funded expansion or acquisitions.

Name

Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment

Legal name

ROH Acquisition Co, LLC

Website

https://rohwrestling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ring of Honor is a U.S. professional wrestling promotion founded in 2002 that produces live events and distributes content via the HonorClub subscription streaming service and Shop Honor merchandise, serving global professional wrestling fans under the private ROH Acquisition Co, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Wrestling Entertainment

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Wrestling Promotions (MPAKAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Combat Sports Leagues (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling) (MPAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Professional wrestling promotion
• Live wrestling events
• Wrestling streaming service
• Subscription video streaming
• Wrestling merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunt Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. HonorClub Subscription: Subscription-based streaming service offering on-demand access to ROH TV episodes, event replays including Global Wars and Final Battle events, and exclusive wrestling content
2. Live Event Tickets: Revenue from ticketed live wrestling events including major shows like Supercard of Honor, Final Battle, and Death Before Dishonor
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales through Shop Honor (shophonor.com) offering wrestling merchandise, apparel, and collectibles

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ring of Honor is a professional wrestling promotion that produces and monetizes live wrestling events (such as Supercard of Honor, Final Battle, Death Before Dishonor, and Global Wars), distributes on-demand wrestling programming through its HonorClub subscription streaming service, and sells branded wrestling merchandise via the Shop Honor online store. Content is delivered across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and smart TV (Amazon Fire TV, Roku) channels.

Product overview

Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment operates as a professional wrestling promotion with a multi-platform product portfolio. The core offering is the ROH wrestling brand, which produces live events including Global Wars, Final Battle, Death Before Dishonor, and Supercard of Honor. Content is distributed through HonorClub, the company's streaming subscription service that offers on-demand access to live events and ROH TV episodes. Merchandise is sold through SHOP HONOR. The company also maintains mobile applications across Amazon, Android (Google Play), Apple, and Roku platforms for content delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HonorClub: Subscription-based streaming platform offering ROH TV episodes and on-demand wrestling content

Products and services

• HonorClub

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• All Elite Wrestling (AEW): AEW is a U.S.-based professional wrestling promotion that runs live events, weekly TV programming, and a streaming/PPV offering — the closest direct competitor to ROH in product format, target fan, and distribution approach.
• Pro Wrestling NOAH: Pro Wrestling NOAH is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion with live events and broadcast content — comparable to ROH as a mid-sized wrestling promotion operating scheduled event programming and digital distribution.
• TNA Wrestling (formerly Impact Wrestling): TNA is a U.S.-based alternative wrestling promotion operating live events, weekly TV, and digital distribution — a long-standing direct peer competing for the same mid-tier wrestling fan as ROH.
• National Wrestling Alliance (NWA): NWA is a historic U.S. wrestling promotion producing live events and digital content with a similar mid-tier positioning to ROH and overlapping target fan of traditional wrestling enthusiasts.
• Major League Wrestling (MLW): MLW is a U.S.-based professional wrestling promotion producing live events, TV content, and digital distribution — a similarly scaled direct competitor in the alternative wrestling promotion space.
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW): NJPW is a Japanese-based professional wrestling promotion with global touring events and a streaming service (NJPW World) — directly comparable to ROH in product format and international event programming.

Emerging players

• Game Changer Wrestling (GCW): GCW is an independent U.S. wrestling promotion with live events and emerging streaming distribution — comparable to ROH as an alternative wrestling brand but with a smaller, indie-leaning fanbase and narrower content footprint.

Broad incumbents

• World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE): WWE is the dominant incumbent in professional wrestling, producing live events, weekly TV, and a major streaming product (Peacock) that competes directly with HonorClub for the same wrestling-fan audience at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ringofhonor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ringofhonor
• Facebookfacebook.com/ringofhonor
• Instagraminstagram.com/ringofhonor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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