FTR lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Big Bill and Ricky Starks this past week on AEW Collision.
The title match which lasted less than five minutes saw Cash Wheeler being put out of action before Bill nailed Dax Harwood with three chokeslams for the victory.
Pwinsider is reporting that the title change has no connection with Wheeler’s legal situation in Florida.
Wheeler was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm this past August for an incident that allegedly took place in July.
In fact, Wheeler is currently dealing with an injury.
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FTR Loses AEW World Tag Team Championships to Big Bill and Ricky Starks
In a surprising turn of events, FTR (formerly known as The Revival in WWE) lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Big Bill and Ricky Starks on AEW Collision. The title match, which lasted less than five minutes, saw Cash Wheeler being put out of action before Big Bill nailed Dax Harwood with three chokeslams for the victory.
Many fans were shocked by this outcome, as FTR had been dominant champions since winning the titles from Kenny Omega and Hangman Adam Page at AEW Full Gear in November. However, it seems that the decision to change the champions was not influenced by Wheeler’s legal situation in Florida.
Wheeler was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm this past August for an incident that allegedly took place in July. However, Pwinsider has reported that the title change has no connection to Wheeler’s legal troubles. Instead, it appears that Wheeler is currently dealing with an injury, which may have played a role in the decision to drop the titles.
This injury adds another layer of complexity to FTR’s current situation. It is unclear how long Wheeler will be sidelined and what impact this will have on the team’s future in AEW. Fans will have to wait for further updates on Wheeler’s condition and the team’s plans moving forward.
Despite this setback, FTR has proven themselves to be one of the top tag teams in professional wrestling. Their technical prowess and old-school style have garnered them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. They are known for their hard-hitting matches and attention to detail in the ring.
As for Big Bill and Ricky Starks, their victory marks a significant milestone in their careers. This win puts them in the spotlight as the new AEW World Tag Team Champions and opens up new opportunities for them to showcase their skills. It will be interesting to see how they fare as champions and who will step up to challenge them for the titles.
In conclusion, FTR’s loss of the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Big Bill and Ricky Starks has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. While the reasons for the title change remain unclear, it is evident that FTR’s future in AEW is uncertain due to Wheeler’s injury. Meanwhile, Big Bill and Ricky Starks have emerged as the new champions and will undoubtedly face new challenges in their quest to solidify their reign. Wrestling fans will be eagerly watching to see how this story unfolds in the coming weeks and months.