Upon forming in 2002, Ring Of Honor prided itself on being a promotion which strictly presented pro wrestling. A firm emphasis was put on in-ring competition, something the group have moved away from in years since, taking the ROH Pure Title's meaning and purpose with it. Initially set up under a strict set of rules, involving wrestlers only being allowed three rope breaks, no closed fists and a less-standard count out limit of twenty from the referee once wrestlers spill to the floor. This helped set the title apart from others in wrestling at the time, but it would only last 2 years, being retired in 2006. Regardless of how well the title was received, the physical belt itself is immaculately presented. A pair of grapplers feature prominently on the front, which lets fans know exactly what the title is supposed to represent, pure wrestling, and for the most part, the overall design is kept simple. Silver is the featured metal, something which has become increasingly rare as time has moved on - gold is perceived as more valuable than silver, therefore it's more common. Never the less, the Pure Title is a fantastic looking belt.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
