Overview
- Tony Khan announced the forfeit during ROH Final Battle media availability, citing medical guidance that prevented Aminata from wrestling.
- Aminata’s neck issue had already removed her from AEW’s women’s Blood & Guts on November 12, and she has remained un-cleared since.
- Deonna Purrazzo advanced directly to the tournament final after the scheduled semifinal was scrapped due to the medical decision.
- Billie Starkz defeated Yuka Sakazaki on the December 4 ROH TV episode to secure the other spot in the final.
- Purrazzo vs. Starkz at Final Battle on December 5 will decide the first ROH Women’s Pure Champion.