Current ROH TV Champion Nick Wayne Returns From Injury

Wayne defeats Lucas Riley in Proving Ground Title Match at ROH TV tapings

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Current ROH World Television Champion Nick Wayne returned to action on Saturday at the Ring of Honor tapings held at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Wayne, who has been out of action since last July with a broken foot, defeated Lucas Riley in a Proving Ground Title Match. Tony Khan did not choose to go with an interim World TV Title Champion during Wayne's absence.

Why it matters

Wayne's return is significant for ROH, as he is a popular champion who has been sidelined with an injury. His comeback will help stabilize the ROH World Television Championship picture and provide a boost to the promotion's programming.

The details

In addition to Wayne's title match victory, the ROH TV tapings featured several other notable results, including Jay Lethal defeating Tommy Billington, Satnam Singh picking up a win, and the ROH Women's World TV Title being retained by Red Velvet over Zayda Steel.

  • Nick Wayne has been out of action since last July with a broken foot.
  • The ROH TV tapings took place on Saturday at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

The players

Nick Wayne

The current ROH World Television Champion who returned from injury at the tapings.

Lucas Riley

The wrestler who faced Nick Wayne in the Proving Ground Title Match.

Tony Khan

The president of ROH who did not choose to go with an interim World TV Title Champion during Wayne's absence.

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What’s next

The ROH World Television Championship picture will now focus on Nick Wayne's title reign and any potential challengers he may face in the coming weeks and months.

The takeaway

Nick Wayne's return from injury is a positive development for ROH, as he is a key part of the promotion's television product. His victory over Lucas Riley shows he has not missed a beat despite the time off, and his continued reign as champion should provide stability to the ROH World Television Title scene.