Death Before Dishonor has been a Ring of Honor summer event since 2003.
Death Before Dishonor has been one of Ring of Honor's summer events since 2003. Its name reflects ROH's code of honour, and it often features the company's hardest-hitting matches, including Fight Without Honor stipulations.
In 2026 it returned to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, ROH's spiritual home.
Latest results
ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026 — August 21, 2026, 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Main card
| # | Result | Stipulation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lethal Twist def. Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (c) | ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship — new champions | 14:04 |
| 6 | Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Steph De Lander | ROH Women's Pure Championship | 8:47 |
| 7 | Red Velvet (c) def. Marina Shafir, Skye Blue & Zayda Steel | Four-way, ROH Women's World Television Championship | 10:52 |
| 8 | Lee Moriarty (c) def. Katsuyori Shibata | ROH Pure Championship | 13:15 |
| 9 | Sky Team (c) def. SkyFlight, The Kingdom & LFI | Four-way, ROH World Tag Team Championship | 19:15 |
| 10 | Daniel Garcia def. Adam Priest | Continental Challenge Cup play-in | 16:52 |
| 11 | Action Andretti def. Lio Rush | Fight Without Honor, ROH World Television Championship | 23:54 |
| 12 | Bandido (c) def. Nick Wayne | ROH World Championship | 22:39 |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 2003 | First Death Before Dishonor |
| 2022 | First under Tony Khan's ownership |
| 2026 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia: Bandido and Athena retain; Lethal Twist win the Six-Man titles |
A fan's guide
Death Before Dishonor is ROH's summer show and often its most violent, with Fight Without Honor matches and long title defenses.
Held in Philadelphia's 2300 Arena in 2026, it streams on HonorClub.
Our take
Booking Death Before Dishonor at the 2300 Arena was a smart decision; ROH's crowds there are among the most knowledgeable in wrestling, and the 30-minute Athena–Hazuki main event was built for exactly that audience.
We think ROH should run Philadelphia more often.
What's next
Death Before Dishonor 2027 is expected in summer.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
Where was Death Before Dishonor 2026?
The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, on August 21, 2026.
Who main-evented?
Athena retained the ROH Women's World Championship against Hazuki.
What is a Fight Without Honor?
ROH's no-disqualification stipulation, in which wrestlers can win by pinfall or submission anywhere.