First wrestler advances in ROH Women’s Pure title tournament

Queen Aminata has advanced.

Aminata defeated Taya Valkyre in the opening match of the ROH Women’s Pure Title tournament at Friday’s Death Before Dishonor. The finish had Valkyrie go to the ropes, only to found out that per Pure title rules, she had no more rope breaks left. Aminata used the opportunity to strike Valkyrie with a headbutt then covered for the win.

After the match, Deonna Purrazzo came out and had a confrontation with Aminata, who extended her hand. Purrazzo brought Aminata further in, having a stardown with her. Aminata responded by sticking out her tongue, which caused Purrazzo to back off.

.@amisylle advances to the next round of the #ROH Women’s Pure Title Tournament, but @DeonnaPurrazzo makes sure her message is heard loud and clear!

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The brackets for the tournament were finally released by Tony Khan on Friday, shortly before the start of Friday’s event. Aminata will face the winner between Purrazzo and Trish Adora. On the other side of the brackets, Billie Starkz will face CMLL’s Olympia while Serena Deeb will face Yuka Sakazaki.

The tournament was originally set to be held earlier this year, with the winner being crowned at ROH Supercard of Honor. However, injuries prevented the tournament from moving forward until now.