Tony Khan Makes A Brilliant Move By Moving Ring Of Honor to Jacksonville

Ring of Honor has a new home. Tony Khan officially announced that ROH will use WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, Florida as its regular taping base, starting with a return session on March 22. It’s a significant move for a promotion that has been searching for a stable identity since AEW took over ownership.

The announcement came during ROH’s March 1 taping at WJCT Studios — the same venue that will now serve as the promotion’s production hub. Free tickets were available through registration, and local fans showed up to be part of the moment. For anyone following ROH’s journey since Khan bought the promotion, this feels like a genuine turning point.

Why A Permanent Home Matters for ROH

Since coming under AEW’s umbrella, ROH has tried several formats — touring cards, co-promoted events, and sporadic studio tapings. None of them gave the brand a consistent look or rhythm. That inconsistency made it harder for HonorClub subscribers to know what to expect week to week, and it made storyline continuity a real challenge.

A fixed studio base changes that. When a promotion tapes in the same building regularly, it controls the production environment. The result is usually a tighter, more polished TV product, and that’s exactly what ROH needs right now.

Studio wrestling also has a long history of working. Classic NWA programming was built around studio tapings. More recently, AEW’s own Rampage has shown that a well-produced studio-style show can hold an audience. ROH now has the infrastructure to follow that playbook.

The Jacksonville Connection

This move isn’t just about ROH in isolation. AEW already runs some Dynamite and Collision tapings in Jacksonville, and the calendar for March and April shows multiple events clustered in the same city. By placing ROH tapings in Jacksonville as well, Tony Khan is creating an efficient production block.

This makes so much sense both logistically and financially. Think about it, there is shared production crews, studio space, and local promotional resources. For a company managing two separate brands, that kind of operational efficiency matters.

For talent, the benefits are also real. Regular Jacksonville tapings reduce travel demands and create predictable scheduling windows. That makes long-term booking easier and gives performers more stability in their calendars. Plus, the Khan family has a strong connection since they also own the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

What Fans Can Expect

The March 1 taping was free to attend via registration, and the March 22 session is expected to follow a similar model. That’s good news for local Jacksonville wrestling fans, who now have regular access to live ROH content without paying arena prices.

The trade-off is capacity. Studio venues seat far fewer people than arenas, so demand could easily outpace availability. The atmosphere at a studio taping is also different — more intimate, less electric than a sold-out arena. Whether that suits ROH’s current presentation is something the March 22 taping will help answer.

For HonorClub subscribers watching from home, the more important question is whether episodes become more consistent and compelling. That’s the real test of this format for Tony Khan.

What Comes Next

The March 22 taping is the one to watch. It’s the first meaningful indicator of whether this arrangement works as a long-term solution or whether adjustments are needed. If the format lands well, ROH could settle into a regular studio schedule with episodes produced in blocks and released on HonorClub on a predictable cadence.

Tony Khan has framed Jacksonville as ROH’s new home base, not a temporary experiment. But backstage reports have described the initial run as a trial — and in wrestling, every trial is judged by its execution.

ROH can still run arena shows and larger touring events. The studio plan is designed to complement those, not replace them. Think of Jacksonville as the weekly heartbeat and bigger live events as the moments that elevate storylines already built in the studio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacksonville the permanent home for ROH?
Tony Khan confirmed it as the new home base and has already scheduled a March 22 return taping. The arrangement appears to be ongoing, though it will likely be evaluated after the initial run.

Will ROH still run arena shows?
Yes. Studio tapings are designed to support regular TV production, not replace live events. ROH can continue running larger shows while using Jacksonville for its weekly programming.

How does this affect HonorClub subscribers?
A regular studio schedule means more consistent content and a clearer release cadence for HonorClub members. Subscribers should see a more polished, reliable weekly product as a result.

The Bigger Picture for ROH

Stability has been the missing ingredient for ROH since Khan bought and relaunched it. A consistent venue, a predictable production schedule, and tighter coordination with AEW’s operations give the brand the foundation it has been lacking. Whether ROH can capitalize on that foundation — and build an audience that genuinely invests in its stories and talent — is the question that matters most.

The Jacksonville move is the right call, and moves like this are why Tony Khan is a great wrestling promoter. March 22 is where it gets interesting, and this has the ability to be AEW’s version of NXT.