The Code of Honor: A Guide to the 2026 ROH Championship Landscape

In the modern, Tony Khan-led era of Ring of Honor (ROH), the championship landscape blends the promotion’s historical focus on pure athletic wrestling with explosive, multi-promotional star power. Anchored on HonorClub and major pay-per-views, the hierarchy of “gold” in ROH represents the ultimate proving ground for rising talent and technical masters alike. Here is the definitive breakdown of all 8 active titles, their value, and the champions who currently uphold the Code of Honor.

The Men’s Division (Ranked 1–5)

1. ROH World Championship

• Current Holder: Bandido (def. Chris Jericho on April 6, 2025)

• Previous Holder: Chris Jericho

• Context: This is the ultimate prize in Ring of Honor, a championship steeped in the history of legendary workhorses like Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe. Bandido’s second reign—won in an epic Title vs. Mask match at AEW Dynasty—has surpassed the one-year mark, serving as a pillar of stability. Most recently turning back a premier challenge from Blake Christian at Supercard of Honor, Bandido continues to represent the absolute pinnacle of lucha-infused technical dominance.

2. ROH Pure Championship

• Current Holder: Lee Moriarty (def. Wheeler Yuta on July 26, 2024)

• Previous Holder: Wheeler Yuta

• Context: Contested under strict “Pure Wrestling Rules” (limited rope breaks, no closed-fist punches), this is the most unique championship in the industry. Lee Moriarty’s historic reign has reached nearly 670 days, solidifying him as the modern standard-bearer for technical prowess. After a masterclass submission victory over Ace Austin at Supercard of Honor, Moriarty’s grip on the division remains completely unshakeable.

3. ROH World Tag Team Championship

• Current Holder: La Facción Ingobernable (Sammy Guevara & The Beast Mortos) (def. Tommy Billington & Adam Priest on Dec 5, 2025)

• Previous Holder: Sammy Guevara & Rush

• Context: Following a tragic knee injury to Rush that forced the titles to be vacated, Sammy Guevara pivoted seamlessly, aligning with the monstrous Beast Mortos to capture the vacant straps at Final Battle. Their reign blends high-flying ego with terrifying powerhouse aggression, most recently evidenced by Guevara picking up a statement victory over Action Andretti on the Supercard of Honor pre-show.

4. ROH World Television Championship

• Current Holder: AR Fox (def. Nick Wayne on May 9, 2026)

• Previous Holder: Nick Wayne

• Context: Known historically as the gateway title for the promotion’s next breakout superstars. The division was thrown into a frenzy at Supercard Showdown, where high-flying veteran AR Fox shocked the world by ending Nick Wayne’s dominant 387-day reign. Fox followed it up just days later by surviving a grueling, fast-paced challenge from “Blackheart” Lio Rush at Supercard of Honor.

5. ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship

• Current Holder: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) (def. Shane Taylor Promotions on May 15, 2026)

• Previous Holder: Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Carlie Bravo, & Capt. Shawn Dean)

• Context: Contested by trios, this division showcases the highly chaotic, faction-based nature of the modern roster. At Supercard of Honor, the flamboyant Dalton Castle found his ultimate eccentric soulmates, teaming with the wildly popular, 1980s-aesthetic Outrunners to capture the gold in a chaotic open challenge that blew the roof off the building.

The Women’s Division (Ranked 1–3)

1. ROH Women’s World Championship

• Current Holder: Athena (def. Mercedes Martinez on Dec 10, 2022)

• Previous Holder: Mercedes Martinez

• Context: The absolute flagship of Ring of Honor’s women’s roster. “The Forever Champion” Athena has held the gold for an unprecedented, historic 1,260+ days, single-handedly dictating the pace of the entire division. She recently achieved her ultimate crowning achievement at Supercard of Honor, surviving the inaugural Women’s Survival of the Fittest ladder match against five other women, finishing off Maya World with an O-Face off a ladder to keep her historic reign alive.

2. ROH Women’s World Television Championship

• Current Holder: Red Velvet (def. Mercedes Moné on Dec 5, 2025)

• Previous Holder: Mercedes Moné

• Context: Positioned as a high-stakes television workhorse title. Red Velvet’s historic victory over Mercedes Moné at Final Battle skyrocketed her into the upper echelon of the company. She has carried the championship with immense pride, most recently proving her grit by turning away the dangerous Viva Van in an 11-minute sprint at Supercard of Honor.

3. ROH Women’s Pure Championship

• Current Holder: Deonna Purrazzo (def. Billie Starkz on Dec 5, 2025)

• Previous Holder: None (Inaugural Champion)

• Context: The newest addition to the Ring of Honor stable, established to bring the strict tactical, rope-break-reliant Pure rules to the women’s roster. “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo captured the historic inaugural crown by defeating Billie Starkz in a tournament final at Final Battle. Purrazzo’s clinical approach is a perfect match for the division, showcased by her making Diamanté submit to the Venus de Milo at Supercard of Honor.

Conclusion

Ring of Honor’s 2026 championship ecosystem perfectly bridges wrestling history with modern prestige. Whether it’s the unprecedented, era-defining dominance of Athena, the strict technical sport of Lee Moriarty and Deonna Purrazzo, or the aerial showmanship of Bandido and AR Fox, the titles remain the ultimate benchmark for “Pure” wrestling. For the casual viewer, the rule of thumb is simple: the World and Television titles provide the explosive main-event spectacles, while the Pure championships offer the most disciplined, tactical wrestling on the planet.