The Women of Honor World Championship was a

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created and promoted by the

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(ROH).

History

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, December 15, 2017, it was announced that a tournament to crown the first Women of Honor Championship would start on January 20, 2018. The tournament featured ROH regulars, called the ROH

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and wrestlers from ROH partner promotion

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became the inaugural champion by defeating

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in the 16-women tournament finals at

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'' tapings on August 25, 2018. During Kelly Klein's third reign, ROH producer Joey Mercury left the promotion. In a series of tweets, Mercury said ROH doesn't have a concussion protocol and Klein had to wrestle while injured. Klein agreed with Mercury and ROH let her go after her contract expired on December 31. Two months later, the creation of a new title was announced, the

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. Since coming into existence, the Women of Honor World Championship has been defended at Stardom events in addition to ROH shows, pay-per-views, and events.WOH World Champion to defend at Korakuen Hall - ROH Wrestling.com
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Inaugural championship tournament (2017–2018)

Qualifying matches

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'' tapings – June 29 and June 30 (

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Tournament bracket

Reigns

Names

Reigns

Combined reigns

References

External links

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History

Inaugural championship tournament (2017–2018)

Qualifying matches

Tournament bracket

Reigns

Names

Reigns

Combined reigns

See also

References

External links