Last week’s AEW Collision, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Daniel Garcia won an Escape The Cage Elimination Match against House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews).
The initial match graphic advertised it as an Elimination Trios Steel Cage Match. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez speculated that the stipulation was changed due to a complaint from someone in the House of Black who didn’t want to lose.
King took to Twitter to fire back:
Funny how someone’s opinion just becomes fact because they’ve been watching wrestling a long time. The format and stipulation of the cage match was always what it was going to be. It’s not our fault the wording on the graphic changed. https://t.co/zGuNP61TxN
— Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) January 29, 2024
Ah yes CLEARLY a pretape. That’s why they let bossier city, Idaho fly? The promo was filmed live after a brawl, please forgive Dax for not being perfectly composed while cutting it. Good try though bud. https://t.co/7PBUXAFc3V
— Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) January 29, 2024
Last week’s AEW Collision saw an intense Escape The Cage Elimination Match between FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Daniel Garcia against House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews). However, there was some controversy surrounding the match stipulation.
Initially advertised as an Elimination Trios Steel Cage Match, Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez speculated that the stipulation was changed due to a complaint from someone in the House of Black who didn’t want to lose. This speculation led to Brody King, a member of House of Black, responding on Twitter.
In his tweet, King expressed his frustration with how someone’s opinion can be perceived as fact just because they have been watching wrestling for a long time. He clarified that the format and stipulation of the cage match were always planned as they were and that it was not their fault that the wording on the graphic changed.
This response from King highlights the importance of clarifying any misunderstandings or misconceptions that may arise in the wrestling industry. It is crucial for fans and insiders alike to have accurate information and not jump to conclusions based on speculation.
Furthermore, King also addressed another issue raised by a Twitter user regarding a promo that was filmed live after a brawl. The user claimed it was a pre-taped segment, but King defended the authenticity of the promo by mentioning that they had traveled to Bossier City, Idaho for the event. He also defended Dax Harwood’s performance during the promo, stating that it was understandable for him not to be perfectly composed given the circumstances.
This exchange on Twitter sheds light on the behind-the-scenes aspects of professional wrestling and the challenges faced by wrestlers in delivering their performances. It also emphasizes the need for fans to have a deeper understanding of the industry and to avoid making assumptions based on limited information.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the stipulation change in the Escape The Cage Elimination Match between FTR, Daniel Garcia, and House of Black highlights the importance of accurate information and the need for fans to have a better understanding of the wrestling industry. It also showcases the wrestlers’ dedication to their craft and their willingness to address misconceptions and defend their performances.