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| Name: | Ari Berenstein |
| Email: | AriBerenstein@gmail.com |
| Current Roles: | writer: Column of Honor (Wrestling Zone) |
| Past Roles: | writer: Tracklisting, The Other Side of the Galaxy (Music Zone) Music reviewer, Music Roundtable organizer, The iTune In (Music Zone), ROH Roundtable Editor |
| Other credits: | Lead in The Great Quillow (7th Grade play)
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| Quote: | I teach, definitely. You learn? Maybe. |
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Attack of the ROHbots Episode 4 - 01.12.2008
411's back with another huge podcast broadcast! Column of Honor is proud (?) to present Attack of the ROHbots, Episode 4: A New Hero. Ari Berenstein of 411Mania and Chris Hero fan extraordinaire Chris Miccio are back for an episode all Chris Hero Worshippers have been waiting for…the Chris Hero tribute show! Almost fifty minutes of discussion about why Chris Hero is "as good as advertised" the fittest athlete in the world and just an all around ambassador for the world of professional wrestling. We talk his ROH career, his moves (including the CRAVATE!), SHENANIGANS, Hero's 2007, PWG, Ted Petty 2007 and the inevitability that he will be YOUR ROH World champion sooner rather than later. It's a Hero-riffic edition of the show! Thanks for listening to Attack of the ROHbots right here on 411mania.com!
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Attack of the ROHbots Episode 3 - 12.31.2007
411's back with another huge podcast broadcast! Column of Honor is proud to present Attack of the ROHbots, Episode 3: The Rise of the ROHbot Machines. Ari Berenstein of 411Mania and wrestling “enthusiast” Chris Miccio are back for more final battle radio before 2008 kicks in! Topics include fan demographics and fan reaction for the Rising Above PPV as compared to Final Battle 2007, Nigel McGuinness and what it means to be injured and still sacrifice your body, The ROH tag title change, the FIP title change and more. Then Chris talks up the UFC 79:Nemesis show, including his thoughts on St. Pierre vs. Hughes and Silva vs. Liddell! The sound levels are actually quite good this week, but there is some interference here and there…it’s always something isn’t it? Thanks for listening to Attack of the ROHbots right here on 411mania.com! Don’t forget that Lando Calrissian is a strong role-model in the realm of science fiction/fantasy. Happy New Years and May the Force Be With You!
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Attack of the ROHbots Episode 2 - 12.22.2007
411's back with another huge podcast broadcast! Column of Honor is proud to present Attack of the ROHbots, Episode 2: R2--ROHbots 2: Judgment Day. Ari Berenstein of 411Mania and wrestling “enthusiast” Chris Miccio are back for more glory by radio honor. It’s only the second show but we already break curfew as this is a FULL HOUR of wrestling talk. Topics include Aries vs. Danielson, why Ari thinks he is a wrestling DVD mark and memories of World Class Championship Wrestling. The second half of the show is a huge ROH Final Battle 2007 Weekend preview as we run down both shows and give our thoughts on such mighty men as the Necro Butcher, Claudio Castagnoli and yes, Chris Hero. Sounds issues have been improved greatly but may still be a bit low in parts. As they say in those commercials “we’re working on it!” Thanks for listening to Attack of the ROHbots right here on 411mania.com and if you plan on shoplifting, please let us know!
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Attack of the ROHbots Episode 1 - 12.16.2007
Column of Honor is proud to present Attack of the ROHbots, Episode 1: The ROHbot Menace. This is the debut podcast from Ari Berenstein of 411Mania's Column of Honor. Ari is joined by close friend and fellow ROH / wrestling / MMA enthusiast Chris Miccio for this Epic Encounter. In Episode 1, we converse about what it means to be a ROHbot, the Man Up Pay Per View, the live show atmosphere, Jimmy Jacobs going over Bryan Danielson, Kevin Steen and El Generico's ability and are we seeing the start of ROH vs. TNA house show wars? Please excuse any sound issues; in the future the show will always go smoother and be less racy! The Attack of the ROHbots is just beginning!
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Column of Honor: 02.06.10: Chess Moves
(02.06.2010)
More on Davey Richards/ROH/Dragon Gate, additions to ROH and DGUSA’s Wrestlemania weekend shows, this week’s Fave Five with Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, Mick Foley, Eric Bischoff, Samoa Joe, Ric Flair, the kip up and even William Shatner! |
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Column of Honor: 01.30.10: Davey Richards Signs New Deal with ROH
(01.30.2010)
A shake-up of sorts on the independent scene as Davey Richards re-ups with ROH and leaves Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE. All that, plus ROH sues Flair, the TV Title tournament and plenty of comments and reviews on Survival of the Fittest 2009 and believe it or not—some love for Boiling Point as well! |
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Column of Honor: 01.23.10: A Bigger Bang?
(01.23.2010)
Three major announcements could shake up Ring of Honor’s 2010, plus where the money from the Pick 6 Series went, a preview of the ROH show at Wrestle Reunion 4, Fave 5, feedback about Final Column 2009, Amazing Kong is my hero and we need KONG vs. MELISSA…NOW! |
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Column of Honor: 01.16.10: Tube You
(01.16.2010)
A cross section of the best and most interesting wrestling videos available this week through YouTube and other social networking websites. All that plus the ROH iPhone App, the main event to the Eighth Anniversary show, Kendrick vs. Strong, the return of the Fave 5 and reader feedback about the controversial Black vs. Aries title match. |
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Column of Honor: 01.02.10: First Column 2010
(01.02.2010)
As you continue your weekend detox from your New Year’s Eve festivities, here’s one more edition of the Column, including my personal favorite wrestlers of 2009 along with year-end thoughts and favorite matches for WWE, TNA, CHIKARA, PWG and SHIMMER! I warn you in advance though…I had a hangover of my own to deal with, so this column isn’t for the faint of heart or easily offended. |
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Column of Honor: 12.31.09: Final Column 2009 Part Six - Top 100 ROH Matches of 2009 # 30-1
(12.31.2009)
It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN of the Top 100 Ring of Honor matches of the year, from #30 down to #1. |
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Column of Honor: 12.31.09: Final Column 2009 Part Five - Top 100 ROH Matches of 2009 # 100-31
(12.31.2009)
The Top 100 Ring of Honor matches of the year begins here as I countdown from #100 down to #30! Where does Danielson’s matches from the “Final Countdown Tour” place? Steenerico vs. The Wolves was the best tag team feud, but did they have the best match? Does ROH on HDNet make its presence known with matches on this list? Click on in and find out inside. |
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Column of Honor 12.30.09: Final Column 2009 Part Four - Year End Awards!
(12.30.2009)
It’s awards time! Find out who is the Ring of Honor Wrestler of the Year. That plus Tag Team of the Year, MVP, Comeback of the Year, Debut of the Year, Best and Worst Shows and more awards than when you were given gold stars in Kindergarten! |
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Column of Honor 12.29.09: Final Column 2009 Part Three
(12.29.2009)
The Voice of the People about Ring of Honor—and it’s a diverse collection of opinions to be sure. |
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Column of Honor: 12.28.09: Final Column 2009 Part Two
(12.28.2009)
The second part of the Ring of Honor yearbook provides an in-depth look back at the memorable grudges, rivalries and feuds of the year, the strangest and the funniest moments, and the quality vignettes and promos from 2009. All that plus predictions for 2010! |
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Column of Honor: 12.28.09: Final Column 2009 Part One
(12.28.2009)
Here we go again! It’s time for the annual year-end feature that focuses on Ring of Honor’s best and worst moments of 2009. Inside this opener are a roll call of champions and the top ROH stories of the year. |
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Column of Honor Special Edition: 12.21.09: The Battle Waged, The Battle Lost
(12.21.2009)
ROH badly blows the main event and their iPPV debut but manages to present some interesting twists and turns, returns and reunions on the undercard--complete Final Battle 2009 live impressions and analysis inside. Buckle up.
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Column of Honor: 12.19.09: Final Battle Plans
(12.19.2009)
One last preview for ROH Final Battle 2009 tonight in New York City and on internet Pay Per View. Can Black become ROH World champion? Will The Briscoes regain the ROH World Tag Team Titles for a sixth time? Plus: your holiday shopper’s guide for ROH’s latest T-shirts!
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Column of Honor: 12.12.09: Renewal
(12.12.2009)
Ring of Honor did all the right things this week on the build to Final Battle 2009 and--dare I say it?—looks to have renewed energy and commitment after a year of ups and downs. Plus: a review of CHIKARA’s Young Lions Cup VIII Night Three.
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Column of Honor: 12.05.09: Casting Call
(12.05.2009)
I start my own casting couch after observing some eerie actor and wrestler look-a-likes. Plus a preview of tonight’s ROH show in Chicago Ridge with Cabana vs. Aries in a steel cage, news on Brent Albright, thoughts on PWG Threemendous II, WWE comic books, DESTRUCITY and more! |
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Column of Honor: 11.28.09: Looking Forward
(11.28.2009)
This week I’m taking a positive perspective on the future of Ring of Honor, examining why we should be excited about Final Battle 2009 and the beginning of ROH’s 2010 season. Plus, I “facebook” on CHIKARA’s Anniversario Yang and it’s a mark-out explosion you have to read to believe! |
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Column of Honor: 11.21.09: The Independent Stretch-Thin
(11.21.2009)
How many independent wrestling companies can make their mark on the internet before we reach a saturation point? I’ll explore the stretching thin of the Independent wrestling fan’s budget and how it affects Ring of Honor. Then the pluses and minuses of The Final Countdown Tour: Dayton, ROH’s first in-house DVD production. |
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Report: WWE Stars on Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible 11.11.09
(11.12.2009)
World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars The Miz and Santino Marella, WWE Diva Gail Kim and announcer “Good Ol’ J.R.” Jim Ross were guests on this past week’s Dinner: Impossible cooking show that runs on Food Network. Check out the full report... |
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Column of Honor: 11.07.09: The All-World Series
(11.07.2009)
Who makes the cut to represent wrestling hot spots in New York, California, Canada, Europe and Japan? I nominate All-Star teams and you decide the best team! Plus: more on DGUSA and ROH head-to-head, Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 and the ROH Pick 6 Series!
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Column of Honor 10.31.09: Head-to-Head
(10.31.2009)
Ring of Honor and Dragon Gate USA have two dates with destiny--they run competing shows on the same days during Wrestlemania XXVI weekend in 2010. How is this intriguing face-off shaping up early on? Plus: thoughts on TNA with Hulk Hogan, Delirious vs. Liger and Aries vs. Danielson for the next-to-last time.
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