The ROH World Champion earned himself a shot at the ROH World Tag Team Championships tonight, as Claudio Castagnoli defeated Rey Fenix in a Double Jeopardy Match.
Castagnoli picked up a huge win thanks to a late Ricola Powerbomb for the pin and win. The win earned the reigning ROH World Champion a shot at the tag titles with a partner of his choosing. It’s unclear exactly when he’ll cash in his chance, but the opportunity to become a dual champion is now within reach of the superstar.
For a recap of how the match ended, check out below courtesy of our live, play-by-play coverage:
Claudio and Fenix feel each other out early on, and the ROH World Champion takes an early advantage. Fenix rallies and dives onto Claudio at ringside. Castagnoli counters another dive and presses Fenix into the barricade. Fenix rallies and hits a hurricanrana off of the barricade. Back in the ring, Castagnoli slams Fenix. The ROH World Tag Team Champion catches Castagnoli with a hurricanrana. Castagnoli drills Fenix with a lariat. “The Swiss Cyborg” presses Fenix over the barricade and into the crowd. Castagnoli grounds Fenix for a few minutes and gets a two count with a gutwrench slam. Fenix keeps fighting, and he dives onto Castagnoli at ringside. Castagnoli drills Fenix with an uppercut in midair. Fenix gets a two count with a sunset flip bomb. Fenix drills Castagoli with a kick. Castagnoli slams Fenix for a two count. A Ricola bomb clinches the win for Castagnoli.
Winner: Claudio Castagnoli