Generation Next made its debut on May 22, 2004 during Ring of Honor (ROH)'s Generation Next show as a villainous faction. The event was originally going to partly consist of matches between up-and-comers in the ROH roster, and the wrestlers in these matches were to be voted on by those in attendance.
Generation Next made its debut on May 22, 2004 during Ring of Honor (ROH)'s Generation Next show as a malevolent team. The event was initially planned to include matches between up-and-coming wrestlers in the ROH roster, and the participants in these matches were to be chosen by those present.