- Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Hirooki Goto will serve as Shinsuke Nakamura's replacement for the ROH 14th Anniversary show, as well as the TV tapings that follow the event. Goto is a three time New Japan Cup winner, and won the 2008 G1 Climax tournament.





- Also added for the shows was new Bullet Club leader Kenny Omega, who last performed for Ring of Honor in 2010.