ROH: Adam Cole Steps Into The Proving Ground

Thus far one man has stepped onto ROH’s Proving Ground and earned himself a future title opportunity; that man was Roderick Strong at “Glory by Honor X” when he took Jay Lethal to the time limit and secured himself a future chance to become TV Champion.

Now another man will come onto that playing field and attempt to follow in Strong’s footsteps. That man, coming off a failed bid in “Survival of the Fittest 2011” to earn a World Title match, is none other than one-half of Future Shock, Adam Cole.

“Jay Lethal has proven himself a tough champion no doubt.” said Cole, “He’s defeated El Generico to take the belt, beat back the challenges of Mike Bennett and Generico in a rematch, and stopped Mark Briscoe on the Proving Ground. It’s an impressive resume and he’s only had the belt a few months. You’ve earned my respect Jay, not just since you’ve won the belt, but over your whole career and the opportunity to step into the ring with you is one I relish. What you’ve accomplished in your career, it’s something inspirational to a guy like me, but that respect doesn’t blind me to the true prize here: that Television championship you carry. I have yet to capture a title here in Ring of Honor and while I am a patient guy, I don’t intend to sit back and wait for it to come to me. Just like the way Kyle and I fought to get our tag title match, and I will fight my heart out to get this TV title match Jay.”

ROH World TV Champion Jay Lethal takes on Adam Cole in The Proving Ground on Sunday afternoon December 4th in Greensboro, NC. For those who are unaware, the Proving Ground is when an ROH champion takes on a potential challenger in a non-title affair. Should the opponent defeat the champion, or take him to the time limit distance, said opponent will earn himself a future championship opportunity.

Roderick Strong accomplished that goal at “Glory by Honor X”, will Adam Cole be the second man to earn his way on The Proving Ground? Be there live in Greensboro to see for yourself! Tickets are available now at www.Tickemaster.com.