Kingdom

[10.0] "The Kingdom was more than a faction. It was a carefully crafted unit that walked into Ring of Honor with gold, arrogance, and a plan to flip the code of honor on its head. Formed in 2014 with Adam Cole, Matt Taven, and Mike Bennett, along with Maria Kanellis pulling the strings, The Kingdom felt like a group that was never meant to fit in. They were too polished, too smug, and too good at getting under your skin. Adam Cole brought the main event confidence. Matt Taven had the athleticism and flash. Mike Bennett was the foundation, the guy who could work any style and still stay sharp. Maria added star power and presence, turning their promos into full-on segments. Together they operated with a level of synergy that most stables only pretend to have. They didn't just talk a big game. They backed it up. The Kingdom captured the ROH Tag Team Titles and even made their mark internationally by winning the inaugural IWGP NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Titles in New Japan. That was a rare feat and proof that their act worked across promotions. When Adam Cole moved on, Matt Taven took the reins and eventually rose to become ROH World Champion. His title reign had its critics, but it showed that The Kingdom had staying power. Taven wasn't just carrying the banner. He rebuilt the group in his image and kept it relevant long after its first run ended. The Kingdom may not have reinvented the wheel, but they were consistent, entertaining, and credible in everything they did. Their presentation was tight. Their matches were always solid. And whether they were being booed or disrespected, they leaned into it and made it work. The Kingdom knew what they were and never wavered. They were villains with style, winners with bite, and one of the most underrated groups in ROH history."

[7.0] "The original Kingdom. This is the faction I really liked and I loved their performances in NJPW. It's a shame they didn't stay together longer, because they were really good both technically and visually."

[8.0] "Good classic-style stable with all members having clearly-defined roles (Cole as main single, Bennett and Taven as the tag team, Maria as manager/manipulator) and personalities that seem to mesh very well. I think the group is still building to its full potential."