In a surprising turn of events in the world of professional wrestling, a significant title change recently took place in AEW (All Elite Wrestling).
The AEW World Tag Team Championships, which were previously held by FTR, have now been claimed by Ricky Starks and Big Bill. This unexpected change has left many fans and pundits scratching their heads, trying to decipher the reasons behind such a decision.
Last week during the latest episode of Collision, FTR lost their AEW World Tag Team Championships to Ricky Starks and Big Bill.
This title change was unexpected, especially given the initial reports suggesting that Cash Wheeler, one-half of the FTR team, was injured. However, as the dust settled, it became clear that the narrative was more intricate than initially believed.
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The Real Story Behind the AEW Title Change
Contrary to the circulating rumours, Cash Wheeler is not injured. Fightful Select recently clarified the situation. The site revealed that the injury angle was a creative decision, and Dax Harwood, the other half of FTR, was the one who pushed for this particular storyline.
It was stated, “For those asking, Dax Harwood did in fact push to creative for the finish of the FTR vs. Big Bill and Ricky Starks match to happen the way it was. Cash Wheeler is nursing injured ribs, but we’ve not been told if he’ll miss any time.”
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The Implications of the Title Change
The wrestling community is now left to wonder about the future of FTR. Will they continue to play out this injury storyline? And if so, for how long?
It’s essential to note that while storylines involving fake injuries can be compelling, they should be used sparingly. Overusing such angles can diminish their impact and could potentially alienate fans if they feel the narrative is becoming too predictable.
Moreover, FTR’s history in AEW has been illustrious. They were once “covered in gold”, enjoying a dominant run in All Elite with titles across a number of different promotions, including AAA.
The fact that Cash Wheeler isn’t genuinely injured is indeed good news for their fans. However, the manner in which they lost the titles has certainly raised eyebrows.
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FAQ
- Who are the new AEW World Tag Team Champions?
- Ricky Starks and Big Bill.
- Was Cash Wheeler really injured during the title change match?
- No, it was a creative decision to portray him as injured.
- Who pushed for the creative decision of the injury angle?
- Dax Harwood, one half of the FTR team.
- What was the event where the title change took place?
- The title change occurred during the Collision event.
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