AJ Styles made his long-awaited WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble. And then Billy Gunn came along. The company did have plans at one point to take things to another by having him lead a faction that would have seen his puppets come to life. Tag Teams & Stables; Ratings; Comments; Tag Teams. During this past week's Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen, AEW commentators Excalibur, Jim Ross, and Taz revealed the news and displayed the gorgeous titles for the first time. WWE didn't go down that road, and instead, Kalisto continued to be part of the Lucha House Party faction which had a lot of great in-ring talent, but it didn't lead to a good push for them. Yes, FTR will pull out tribute moves to teams of yesteryear, but just like the Bucks, they work a fast-paced, action-packed style full of modern offense. RELATED: Every Stable & Tag Team That The Rock Has Been Part Of, Ranked Worst To Best. That's respect. = Men of the Year (Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky) and Paige VanZant with Dan Lambert, The Hybrid 2 (TH2) = Angelico and Jack Evans, The Inner Circle = Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara and Santana, Jurassic Express = Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus with Christian Cage, Men of the Year = Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky, The Nightmare Family / Nightmares = Brock Anderson, Cody Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, Lee Johnson with Arn Anderson and Brandi Rhodes, The Pinnacle = Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood, MJF, Shawn Spears, Tully Blanchard and Wardlow, Superkliq = Adam Cole, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson, Swerve in Our Glory = Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland, Team Taz = Hook, Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks with Taz, The Elite / The Super Elite / The Undisputed Elite = Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Brandon Cutler, Kenny Omega, Kyle O'Reilly, Priest, Woods vs. Knight, 4/14 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (Updated): Kellers report on L.A. Knight vs. Xavier, Escobar vs. They overflowed with it and were pure entertainment in whatever opportunities they received, no matter the size. Throw all of that out and just focus on their wrestling, and they still are at the top of the mountain. WWE also has some amazing tag teams and stables but often cannibalizes the division several times per year, . The most impressive thing? World Heavyweight Championship. In WWE he'd at least stand out a bit. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 4/17 WWE RAW REPORT: Pomaress alt-perspective report on Lesnars appearance, Seth vs. Miz, Trish addresses her actions, Theory vs. Lashley, 4/17 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Kellers report on Theory vs. Lashley, Miz vs. Seth, Trish explains herself, Lesnar appears, 4/16 AAA TRIPLEMANIA 31 REPORT: Fanns report and analysis on Vikingo vs. Swann vs. Strickland vs. Komander, more, 4/16 IMPACT WRESTLING REBELLION PPV REPORT: Maclin vs. Kushida, Purrazzo vs. Grace, 4/14 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: FTR announce they signed four-year contract with AEW, Jungle Boy vs. Shawn Spears, Aussie Open vs. Best Friends, Lethal & Jarrett & Briscoe & Singh team together, 4/14 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonalds alt perspective report on Morgan/Rodriguez Championship Celebration, Nakamura returns, Escobar vs. 3 The Inner Circle. He'll be hot for a month or 2 & then be put in a stable or tag team & only appear on Rampage. Alexa Bliss was going to be joined by Eric Young and Mike Bennett who were going to play costumed versions of the puppets that could be found in the Firefly Funhouse, which would have been interesting to see in reality. The tandem would then defend the titles against The Lucha Brothers, Gunn Club and most notably The Acclaimed. Countries of the World. So when they did visit that trope by uniting Kenny Omega and Adam Page, it wasn't out of desperation, but for a legitimate reason, part of a storyline that would last over a year and culminate in a PPV main event between the two. Beretta, and Orange Cassidy (with several other allies), Blackpool Combat Club = Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta, The Blonds = Brian Pillman Jr and Griff Garrison, Bullet Club Gold = Jay White and Juice Robinson, Dark Order Your email address will not be published. They feuded with the likes of Legacy, Cryme Tyme, MVP and Mark Henry, Batista, and Rey Mysterio. RELATED: 10 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About Mojo Rawley. Will WWE actually enforce the rules of the Brand Split this time, what moves should be made, and what tag teams and stables are in jeopardy of being split up? They've also been way more selfless than you'd expect wrestlers in their position to be in terms of putting other teams over, at times almost to a fault. ), FREE PODCAST 4/14 Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show WWE Smackdown w/Keller & McDonald: Projecting Bloodline saga going forward, Draft talk, Nakamuras return, on-site report, live callers, emails (130 min. * Note: Not every tag team has an official or unofficial name. It would have played on Rawley's Arab background and would have led to his biggest push in WWE. Watch a couple of Lucha Bros matches and you'll quickly see how that respect was earned. AEW has been big on six-man tags, even before they instituted a Trios Title. In singles competition Hardy would enter the inaugural Owen Hart tournament and best both Bobby Fish and former comrade Darby Allin before falling to defeat in the semi-finals against eventual winner Adam Cole. There is something special about the simplicity of the classic two-person tag team though, so let's get to the real list. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. Damage CTRL has ended up being a faction that WWE has brought to life with Bayley getting to work with Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, but this was something that she wanted to do for a long time. 2. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Varsity Blondes Griff Garrison & Brian Pillman Jr. Top Flight Dante Martin & Darius Martin, Suzuki-gun Minoru Suzuki & Lance Archer, Kings of the Black Throne/House of Black Malakai Black & Brody King, Roppongi Vice Trent Barretta and Rocky Romero, The Elite Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, The Good Brothers, Don Callis, Michael Nakazawa, Brandon Cutler, Kyle OReilly, Bobby Fish, Adam Cole, Jay White (Bullet Club), Blackpool Combat Club Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson. A wrestling fan since the age of 3 and a gamer since even earlier Alex Richards brings lifelong experience and passion for both mediums to his writing. They're the perfect allies of another of AEW's lovable odd ducks, Orange Cassidy. Note:FTR and co. are still listed as Pinnacle members on AEWs roster page as of this writing. An indefinite suspension followed and it appeared as though Hardy had finally run out of goodwill. Some teams or stables were active across several time periods, and if so, they are listed by when they were formed only. Instead, the company pushed Jordan as his son, but he then ended up getting injured and the angle was brought to an end. With that in mind, the creative teams for different wrestling promotions like WWE or AEW are constantly looking to come up with different ideas to form new groups. They excel at comedy, but they are more than capable in the ring. NXT United Kingdom Championship. Kenny and Adam were an example of how good a brief tag run from single stars can be when it's done right. The Bash 2009 was going to be a dreadful night for Chris Jericho as he dropped the Intercontinental Championship back to Rey Mysterio. Tag Teams & Stables Naturally Limitless - Goldust / Dustin Rhodes ( February 17, 2023 - Present) Swerve In Our Glory - Isaiah Scott / Shane Strickland ( March 18, 2022 - December 10, 2022) The Limitless Bros - Matt Riddle ( September 15, 2019 - December 14, 2019) The Pretty Boy Killers - Shane Taylor ( May 29, 2015 - September 16, 2017) Family Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura returns, 4/12 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Tyler Bate vs. Dolph Ziggler, Cross vs. Stark, more, 4/13 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Kenny King vs. Frankie Kazarian, Gisele Shaw vs. Tasha Steelz, 4/12 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Kellers report on Orange vs. Matthews, Strickland vs. Darby, Keith Lee vs. Jericho. Yes, this team was short-lived, but that match alone is so fantastic it warrants everyone involved with it a place on this list. They're great henchmen, and also perfect veteran opponents for people that need a little hand-holding, be it rookies like Hook or celebrities like Action Bronson. Penta is a perfect partner as the heavier, more powerful base. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Strickland has been closely associated with the United States Armed Forces. Buddy Matthews, Swerve Strickland vs. Darby Allin, Keith Lee vs. Chris Jericho, More. The tag teams and stables in AEW weaves seamlessly into the feuds the singles wrestlers have, and manage to keep every rivalry and match fresh with new opponents. CURRENT ACTIVE LIST OF AEW TAG TEAMS, FACTIONS AND STABLES: The Acclaimed = Anthony Bowens and Max Caster, Andrade Family Office / La Faccion Ingobernable = Allie/The Bunny, Andrade El Idolo, Angelico, Simultaneously holding the ROH, AAA, and New Japan tag team titles, AEW has been FTR's home base as they established tag team supremacy across the globe. Meanwhile, in AEW tag teams are usually given prominent spots on cards and are sometimes among the hottest acts on a given night. NXT UK Heritage Cup. (True Reason Revealed), WWE Clash at the Castle Matches, Date, Time, Tickets revealed. Jurassic Express' pre-existing gimmicks synced up beautifully, but how they filled each other's gaps was just as important. The Four Horsemen were a legendary faction in wrestling history that brought together some of the best wrestlers in the world. Chris Jericho's Inner Circle faction had run its course in AEW, and he formed the Jericho Appreciation Society in March 2022. The alliance of Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens aided the careers of both men. Beretta, FTR = Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood (formerly with Tully Blanchard), The Gunn Club = Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn (formerly with Billy Gunn), The Hardy Boyz = Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy, Kings of the Black Throne = Malakai Black and Brody King, The Lucha Brothers / Lucha Bros = Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix (with Alex Abrahantes), Mogul Affiliates = Granden Goetzman, Parker Boudreaux, Swerve Strickland, Private Party = Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen, Top Flight = Dante Martin and Darius Martin, Varsity Blonds = Brian Pillman Jr, Griff Garrison (formerly with Julia Hart), The Young Bucks = Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson (with Brandon Cutler), Best Friends = Chuck Taylor, Trent? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio with a complete analysis of the returning WWE Draft! Success would soon follow as Strickland and Lee would capture the AEW Tag Team titles from the Young Bucks in a Triple Threat match at a Fyter Fest Dynamite special. No items were found that match the search parameters. Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield. This tag-team seemed unlikely to happen, but it was good to see two legends on the same page. J Jericho Appreciation Society members (8 P) T The Dark Order members (8 P) The House of Black members (5 P) Pages in category "All Elite Wrestling teams and stables" That contrast turned out to be half the fun. Strickland backed by Rick Ross against Hook seconded by Action Bronson could grab mainstream and online attention with a section of the audience not apt to tune into Dynamite on a weekly basis. As a matter of fact, Kazarian's and Daniels began teaming up during their days at TNA. In storylines, Nana used his wealth gained from the taxes of people of Ghana to hire wrestlers to wrestle the Embassy's opponents and rivals, although he did once use winnings from betting on Ghana in a match (against the United States) in the 2006 FIFA World Cup to hire one. Strickland found popularity in the NXT Hit Row stable and has recently formed the Mogul Affiliates group within AEW. Unfortunately, before they could gain traction, the Rated-R Superstar ruptured his Achilles injury. You can catch AEW Dynamite Wednesday nights at 8 PM ET on TBS and AEW Dark: Elevation (Monday nights) and AEW: Dark (Tuesday nights) at 7 PM ET onYouTube. However, at one point there were plans for Brian Pillman to splinter out and create his own version of the group focusing on younger wrestlers. Tag Teams & Stables Entourage Awards Themes Books Wrestling Games Movies Commentary Career Ratings Comments Tag Teams Displaying items 1 to 12 of total 12 items that match the search parameters. Some have been here since day one, some are more recent arrivals. Team Angle was a very popular faction with Kurt Angle working brilliantly alongside Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, and when he returned to the company the Hall Of Famer pitched to bring the faction back. At one point, the Dark Order consisted of nine members, making them the biggest stable in AEW. The idea was something Rhodes was on board with according to Dax Harwood, but the sticking point was that the American Nightmare didn't want to turn heel, and that is why this didn't get off the ground. Stay tuned to theLast Word on Pro Wrestlingfor more on AEW Rampage spoilers and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. Though with the lives to match his cat-like agility, Hardy returned on the this weeks Dynamite once again coming to the rescue of his brother against the villainous Firm. There have been many great AEW tag matches from wrestlers who aren't in a strict two-person team. Dustin Rhodes is best known for playing the over-the-top Goldust gimmick, which was certainly controversial at times during its heyday. Jericho has been involved in one-off tag teams, but until recent years, Jericho has found himself featuring in a couple of stables. The teams and stables within this category have all appeared in Impact Wrestling at some point throughout their career. The Thrillseekers had a good run together, and they were a top tag team in the '90s. They've stacked on top of each other and thrown on a trenchcoat like they were kids sneaking into an R-rated movie. Another victim of the slew of WWE releases in 2021, Strickland signed for AEW in early 2022. Perhaps Hardys current AEW highlight would be a return to a dream tag-team feud with The Young Bucks. Jake Hager was a member of the Inner Circle, but he followed Jericho in the Jericho Appreciation Society. This time it would have been slightly different as Angle wanted to work with American Alpha. 2017-2022. Trios titles are. The stables in AEW make perfect sense. AEW Rampage airs on TNT at 10 PM EST every Friday night. We started this list with the Young Bucks, so it only makes sense to finish with the Yang to their Yin, FTR. Considering none of them had appeared on the main roster before this idea it would certainly have been a risk, and that is one that WWE ultimately decided not to take, which is why the group didn't happen. American Top Team (professional wrestling), The Inner Circle (professional wrestling), Super Smash Brothers (professional wrestling), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:All_Elite_Wrestling_teams_and_stables&oldid=1078665378, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 March 2022, at 18:25. WWE 2K22 Normal Tag Teams & Stables Alpha Academy Members: Otis & Chad Gable Overall: 76 Breezango Members: Tyler Breeze & Fandango Overall: 77 The Brothers of Destruction Members: The Undertaker & Kane Overall: 86 Carrillo & Garza Members: Humberto Carrillo & Angel Garza Overall: 78 Ciampa & Thatcher Members: Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher However, he pulled double duty, and he formed a heavyweight alliance with fellow former World Champion Edge. In some wrestling promotions over the years, we've seen anemic divisions propped up by just a few teams that were sold as unimportant in the grand scheme of their companies. The Dangerous Alliance. One of the more slept-on WCW stables was the one that was ruled over by Paul E. Dangerously. Without the Bucks, there is no Elite, and without the Elite, there is no All Elite Wrestling. First of many long form posts for this month. 2.0 have proven to be a great utility team for AEW. 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