11 Newsworthy Moments From Chris Jericho's Cruise (And What They Mean For Wrestling In 2019)

11. Flip Gordon And The Sea Of Honor Tournament

One of the cruise's major wrestling events was a one-time tournament sanctioned by Ring of Honor -- dubbed the Sea of Honor. It featured many of the company's top competitors, including Christopher Daniels, Marty Scurll, the Briscoe Brothers, former champion Dalton Castle, and the lovable Cheeseburger among others.

The tournament's eventual winner came as a surprise to some, however, as Flip Gordon battled through four matches on his way to victory -- beating two-time ROH Champion Jay Briscoe cleanly in the finals. After being featured extensively on the popular Being The Elite YouTube show, wrestling in a featured spot at ALL IN, and now winning the Sea of Honor tournament, Flip has had a breakout year. 2019 may prove even more impressive for Flip, however, as the underdog competitor looks to capitalize on his growing and loyal following.

With his tournament win, Flip is likely to receive another shot at the ROH World title during the next year. Perhaps he could contend for the belt in April at Madison Square Garden. While it’s unknown what exactly Flip's future holds, it’s clear that he's on the cusp of becoming a major star for ROH -- potentially it's most popular one in some time.