Fantasy DVD concept - History of the Pure Title

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With the roster becoming quite stacked in 2004, ROH saw a void to fill to keep the roster motivated - a new singles championship was needed. So at the Second Anniversary Show in 2004, a tournament was hosted to crown the first ever Pure Champion. With this new championship, ROH sought to create a division that encouraged pure sportsmanship in professional wrestling. By having a limited amount of rope breaks, and stricter policies regarding punches and disqualifications, the division became a new challenge for much of the roster.

Some thrived in the new environment. Some struggled to make the adjustments. But this was something different for the American scene. Thanks to this newfound division and championship, new stars were created. A purpose was given for the mid-card and up-and-comers.

For the only time in its history, we are proud to present this three disc set chronicling the best of the Pure Championship. Whether it was the epic title reign of Nigel McGuinness (including the incredible unification matches against Bryan Danielson) or the very beginnings with AJ Styles as he collided with CM Punk, this is a set for everyone to see. With 27 complete matches (including 3 bonus Pure Wrestling matches), this is the end-all, be-all of the Pure Title.

History of the Pure Title

Pure Title Tournament Final
CM Punk vs. AJ Styles
Second Anniversary Show – February 14, 2004

Vacant Pure Title Match
Doug Williams vs. Alex Shelley
Reborn: Completion – July 17, 2004

Doug Williams vs. Alex Shelley
Death Before Dishonor II Pt. 1 – July 23, 2004

Doug Williams vs. Austin Aries
Death Before Dishonor II Pt. 2 - July 24, 2004

Doug Williams vs. John Walters
Scramble Cage Melee – August 28, 2004

John Walters vs. Nigel McGuinness
Glory By Honor III – September 11, 2004

John Walters vs. Jimmy Rave
All Star Extravaganza II – December 4, 2004

John Walters vs. Jimmy Rave
Final Battle 2004 – December 26, 2004

John Walters vs. Jay Lethal
Third Anniversary Celebration Pt. 1 – February 19, 2005

John Walters vs. Jay Lethal
Trios Tournament – March 5, 2005

Jay Lethal vs. Brian Kendrick
Stalemate – April 16, 2005

Jay Lethal vs. Samoa Joe
Manhattan Mayhem – May 7, 2005

Samoa Joe vs. James Gibson
New Frontiers – June 4, 2005

Samoa Joe vs. Austin Aries
Escape From New York – July 9, 2005

Samoa Joe vs. Nigel McGuinness
Dragon Gate Invasion – August 27, 2005

Nigel McGuinness vs. Samoa Joe
Buffalo Stampede - October 15, 2005

Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries
Unscripted II – February 11, 2006

Nigel McGuinness vs. Claudio Castagnoli
Best in the World 2006 – March 25, 2006

Pure Title vs. ROH World Title (Pure Title Rules)
Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson
Weekend of Champions Night 2 – April 29, 2006

Nigel McGuinness vs. Jay Lethal
Ring of Homicide – May 13, 2006

Nigel McGuinness vs. Homicide
Chi-Town Struggle - June 24, 2006

Nigel McGuinness vs. Roderick Strong
Death Before Dishonor IV – July 15, 2006

Nigel McGuinness vs. Delirious
Time to Man Up – August 4, 2006

Pure Title vs. ROH World Title (Pure Title Rules – Guaranteed Title Unification)
Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson
Unified – August 12, 2006

Post-match of Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness @ The Epic Encounter II

BONUS MATCHES – Pure Wrestling Rules

Alex Shelley vs. Matt Stryker
The Battle Lines Are Drawn – January 10, 2004

Chris Hero vs. Nigel McGuinness
Death Before Dishonor V Night 1 – August 10, 2007

Christopher Daniels vs. Davey Richards
Manhattan Mayhem IV – March 19, 2011