Welcome to Bleacher Report's coverage and recap of the relaunched Ring of Honor weekly television show on March 2.

This will be the first new episode of ROH produced since late 2021, and it will be the first to air since Tony Khan acquired the company in January 2022.

Episodes will be broadcast weekly on Honor Club moving forward, which is ROH's proprietary streaming service and the home of all its previous content.

The first episode of the relaunched show was headlined by Claudio Castagnoli defending the ROH World Championship against AR Fox.

Let's take a look at everything that happened on Thursday.

Slim J vs. Mark Briscoe

The late Jay Briscoe was in the first match on the original ROH show, so it seemed appropriate that Mark Briscoe was in the first match of the relaunched show.

His opponent for the night was Slim J, who wore his fanciest gold visor for the occasion. Mark Sterling and Ari Daivari were at ringside with J.

While Mark had the upper hand early, Slim was able to make this a competitive match instead of a one-sided beatdown. However, it definitely favored Mark when it came to who had the most offense.

The tag team specialist was clearly having a lot of fun, especially when he was chopping the skin off of Slim's chest.

This was an entertaining opening contest. It wasn't a show-stealer, but it was a sprint between two men who have been important to the history of Ring Of Honor, so it felt like the best choice to put in the opening spot. Mark hit the Jay Driller to score the win and immediately pointed to the sky. His brother would be proud.

Winner: Mark Briscoe

Grade: B

Notable Moments and Observations

• The way Mark screams in his matches is hilarious. Redneck Kung Fu was on full display. 
• The kick Slim J hit from the top rope looked clean. 
• So did the springboard reverse DDT. 
• Mark appeared to be busted open the hard way. His wound wasn't bleeding much, but it was enough to be visible. If he had bladed, it probably would have looked much worse. 

The Infantry vs. The Kingdom

Shawn Dean and Charlie Bravo battled Matt Taven and Mike Bennett in the second match of the night. As usual, Maria Kanellis was there for The Kingdom.

Both teams not only dressed like they were partners, but they used plenty of double-team offense to show off the chemistry they have developed as duos.

Taven and Bennett played the heels, so Kanellis was helping with distractions here and there. However, she didn't overdo it and take focus away from the in-ring action.

The Kingdom was able to score the win with The Proton Pack. This bout wasn't on the long side, but they managed to pack a lot in the time they were given.

Winners: The Kingdom

Grade: B

Notable Moments and Observations

• Bravo being distracted because he saw a pretty woman at ringside is one of those wrestling tropes we don't see as much as we used to. 
• Taven has a great dropkick. 
• The neckbreaker Bravo hit on Taven looked smooth. 
• Dean holds two victories over MJF. That needs to be pointed out whenever he is on screen. 

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Blake Christian (NJPW TV Title)

The New Japan Pro-Wrestling TV title was on the line in the third bout, with Zack Sabre Jr. defending the belt against Blake Christian.

They started off with a few technical exchanges. They weren't going for strikes. They were trying to outwrestle each other, which worked in Sabre's favor.

Not only is Sabre one of the best in the world on the mat, but he had the champion's advantage with a time limit of 15 minutes. The longer this match went, the more it favored him.

While Christian got in a lot of offense and gave the champ a run for his money, there was no way this was going to end with Sabre losing the belt. After a fast-paced match that had a little bit of everything, Sabre scored the submission win to retain his title.

Winner: Zack Sabre Jr.

Grade: A-

Notable Moments and Observations

• Whenever a wrestler wears black and orange, it always brings up memories of Taz. He basically owns that color combo, much like DX is associated with green and black. 
• The way Sabre held on to a wristlock through a few counters was impressive. 
• Sabre catching Christian in a cravate as he flew over the top rope was incredibly impressive. 
• Christian's spear on the apron looked awesome. 

Rohit Raju vs. Christopher Daniels

Sterling and Daivari were shown trying to bribe Konosuke Takeshita to cancel his match against Josh Woods, but he ripped up the contract and walked away.

Up next was ROH mainstay Christopher Daniels taking on a former Impact star, Rohit Raju. They obeyed the Code of Honor, but Raju seemed hesitant.

Raju had youth and speed on his side, so he took control right out of the gate. Daniels used his veteran experience to hit some counters and put himself in the driver's seat.

Both men looked great, but the match could have used a bit more selling from both men. It never felt like any of the big moves had much impact until Daniels hit the BME for the win.

Winner: Christopher Daniels

Grade: B-

Notable Moments and Observations

• The Fallen Angel chants got to Daniels a little bit. 
• The spinning kick combo Raju used was picture-perfect. 
• Does Daniels have the Best Moonsault Ever? Share your thoughts in the comments.  

Konosuke Takeshita vs. Josh Woods

Despite Sterling's efforts to avoid this match, Woods was out to take on Takeshita in the fifth match of the night.

They locked up and battled for control all around the ring until the ref made them make a clean break. They rolled around trying to establish body control, but neither man could get a clear advantage for more than a second.

Woods began to control the pace after a gutwrench suplex, so he slowed the pace down a bit so he could be as methodical as possible.

Everything they did looked great, but the real strength of this performance was how both men sold for each other. Whenever one would hit a big move, the other guy didn't pop up to his feet right away. They made each hit count.

Takeshita was able to get the pin with a beautiful German suplex. They shook hands and showed each other respect when it was all done.

Winner: Konosuke Takeshita

Grade: A-

Notable Moments and Observations

• Woods has been hitting the gym. He is more muscular than ever. 
• The exchange of shoulder tackles was a fun sequence. 
• Woods has a lot of unique moves in his arsenal. If he plays his cards right, 2023 could be his true breakout year. 
• They timed the double forearm strike well. Both men hit and went down at the exact same time. 

The Embassy vs. Joe Keys, Rex Lawless and LSG

The Embassy got their full entrances, but Joe Keys, Rex Lawless and LSG did not, so it was pretty obvious who was going to win this before it even began.

The ROH six-man tag champs attacked their opponents before the bell. Brian Cage and LSG started for their teams when the ref finally got the match going.

This was less of a match and more of a display of dominance for The Embassy. They won the match in just a couple of minutes. It wasn't competitive, but it served its purpose.

Winners: The Embassy

Grade: C

Notable Moments and Observations

• Watching Cage catch guys flying through the air and throw them around is always going to be impressive because it legitimately looks like he puts no effort into it. 
• Kaun has big singles star potential. He has a great look and incredible athleticism. 

Metalik vs. Ari Daivari

Two former WWE cruiserweights were in action this week when Daivari took on Metalik. ROH aired a quick video for Metalik before the match, but he didn't get an entrance.

While Metalik had some good offense early on, Slim J and Sterling helped Daivari by providing some distractions that allowed him to take control.

Daivari employed a lot of classic heel moves, like pulling the ref's attention so his cohorts could take cheap shots and choking his opponent against the ropes.

They ended up getting more time than expected, but they paced themselves well so they didn't need to stretch for time.

Thanks to some help from his friends, Daivari was able to hit his finisher to score the win. Metalik had him pinned, but Paul turner was easily distracted.

Winner: Ari Daivari

Grade: B-

Notable Moments and Observations

• Daivari hesitating to shake hands was kind of funny because of how he did it. He looked like he didn't want to touch the hand of the guy he was about to wrestle. 
• Metalik's offense is pure lucha libre. Even just the number of ways he can hit an arm drag is impressive. 
• Metalik had a close call trying to walk on the top rope, but he recovered. 

The Renegades vs. Madison Rayne and Skye Blue

The former NWA women's tag team champions were in action when Robyn and Charlette Renegade battled Skye Blue and Madison Rayne.

Blue and Robyn started for their teams with a fast-paced exchange of takedowns and counters. We saw several near-falls before either woman even attempted to make a tag.

You could tell all four women were putting all of their efforts into this match, so it ended up being a fun encounter that gave both teams ample opportunity to stand out.

The match may have had a couple of slightly awkward moments, but they were overshadowed by everything about this that worked.

Blue spent the majority of the time in the ring, so Rayne was fresh when she got the hot tag. After a series of kicks, Blue hit the Skyfall for the win.

Winners: Madison Rayne and Skye Blue

Grade: C+

Notable Moments and Observations

• The Renegade Twins are very easy to tell apart, which is great when trying to pay attention to the match. 
• You could hear Charlette yelling at the ref so clearly. 
• The double vertical suplex from the Renegades looked cool until Blue countered it. 

Lady Frost vs. Willow Nightingale

After a quick segment with Wheeler Yuta and Timothy Thatcher, we got Willow Nightingale vs. Lady Frost. Unfortunately, Frost was not given an entrance.

Willow was having a lot of fun early on by messing with her opponent. Frost seemed a bit perplexed at the dancing and laughing, but it didn't stop her from trying to fight.

Just because Nightingale likes to have a good time doesn't mean she was going to take it easy. She used her power to dominate Frost for most of the match.

The match ended with Willow hitting a sit-out powerbomb to score the pin. This was quick but both women looked great. There were a couple of awkward spots, but they didn't slow the match down. With a few more minutes, this could have been a banger.

Winner: Willow Nightingale

Grade: C+

Notable Moments and Observations

• Frost is an accomplished wrestler. She should have had an entrance. 
• Some of the acrobatic stuff Frost does is so impressive. Her moonsault is just about perfect.  

Claudio Castagnoli vs. AR Fox (ROH Championship)

The main event of the evening featured Claudio Castagnoli putting the ROH World Championship on the line against AR Fox.

Anyone who has watched these two men know they are superhuman for different reasons. Castagnoli has unmatched power and technical ability, while Fox has incredible agility and speed. They may have different styles, but both men being as good as they are allowed them to work together well.

The crowd was chanting for both men during the first couple of minutes. There was no clear heel or babyface. This was just two beloved competitors going at it.

They had plenty of time to work, so they kept the pace quick but still managed to make each other look good by selling when it was appropriate.

This is one of those matches you should go out of your way to watch. Both guys brought their A-game and produced a fantastic main event for the first new episode of ROH in 2023.

After the high-flyer came close to winning a few times, The Swiss Superman put him away with a huge uppercut.

As a whole, this episode of ROH was a success. It showcased a lot of great talents and got the brand going in a good direction. Let's hope this momentum can last.

Winner: Claudio Castagnoli

Grade: A

Notable Moments and Observations

• Castagnoli has some of the best entrance music in the game. It just gets your blood pumping. 
• The bulldog Fox hit was such a unique spot. Only a small percentage of wrestlers can do something like that and make it look good. 
• Watching Castagnoli dropkick someone on the top rope will never get old. 
• The mule kick into a cutter from Fox was a thing of beauty. 
• Eddie Kingston showed up at the end and challenged Castagnoli to a match for the ROH title.