Author: Robbie Sutter

Proclaiming oneself to be “The Best Ever,” depending on the perspective, can be seen as either a sign of confidence or arrogance. There are many factors that play into this tagline, ranging from the number of years that one has been involved in professional wrestling to the caliber of matches they’ve wrestled throughout the years. Regardless, this moniker comes with considerable weight, but not everyone can carry it the same. For one Houston, Texas native, embracing the moniker of “The Best Ever” is effortless. The fact that he’s not even thirty years old makes this all the more impressive. In…

What are some of the visuals that spring to mind when the term “lucha libre” is uttered? Colorful masks and high-flying acrobatics are perhaps the most common, and while this style originated in Mexico. It has since gained worldwide recognition. Over the years, many luchadores have made their mark, not only by winning but by proudly carrying the legacy of lucha libre. All Elite Wrestling has been more than welcome to this style, as evidenced by a few of its earliest signees. In this week’s AEW talent preview, we will go into detail about the mythical bird-inspired wrestler from Mexico…

As discussed in the previous piece on Fenix, lucha libre is often associated with colorful masks and high-flying offense. However, as history has shown, there are numerous wrestlers associated with this style that have deviated from the norm. In fact, some have deviated so much that they cease to be acrobatic assassins and start to shift into brutal brawlers. During the modern era, few seem to encapsulate this as well as the ninja-masked luchador with a cold stare that would fill anyone with dread. In this week’s AEW talent preview, we dive deep into the career of the man with…

Sporting a pair of shades and immeasurable lethargy, there are few AEW wrestlers as carefree as Orange Cassidy. To say that The Lethargic Lothario is divisive would be an understatement; for every wrestling fan that’s behind his act, there’s another fan that can’t stand it. Nonetheless, there’s no denying the popularity of Cassidy. After years of building popularity on the independent scene, Cassidy now finds himself as one of the newest members of the All Elite Wrestling roster. https://youtu.be/igazwkQe0Ag Before Cassidy makes his way to AEW, as a full-time member of the promotion’s roster, it’s important to look back at…

Chuck Taylor and Trent Berretta are collective proof that there are few bonds in the world as strong as those between best friends. Though they entered professional wrestling at different periods – Taylor in 2002 and Trent in 2004 – they would meet up years later to form one of the most popular tag teams in All Elite Wrestling. As is the case with many AEW signees, the paths that these men have taken aren’t short on twists and turns. To better understand how Best Friends came to be, we must briefly detail the paths that both men traveled. Best…

Off the heels of AEW Double or Nothing 2019, The Dark Order had everyone talking. From their humble beginnings as a video game-inspired tandem to their current iteration in AEW’s tag team division, the duo of Evil Uno and Stu Grayson had plenty to prove. It was easy to imagine that they will play a pivotal role in the initial AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. How did this team get to where they are now? The team of Uno and Grayson, collectively known as The Dark Order, from their humble beginnings in Canada to their biggest break yet in…

Hailing from New York City, The Private Party came into AEW as a relatively new unit. At Fyter Fest, Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy quickly proved that they belonged among the upper echelon of the promotion’s tag team division. With the fast-paced offense and charisma for days alike, The Private Party quickly grabbed the attention of new viewers, hooking them during their performance at Fyter Fest against SoCal Uncensored and Best Friends. Now that the wrestling world is familiar with The Private Party, it’s time to look into their career as a unit. The duo of Quen and Kassidy’s careers,…

To say that The Young Bucks are well-traveled would be an understatement. From their humble roots in California to perform at the grand stage of the Tokyo Dome, Matt and Nick Jackson are no strangers to the journey that wrestling entails. Several tag team title victories and superkick parties later, the Jackson brothers find themselves as co-EVPs of All Elite Wrestling. When one looks back on the history of the Bucks, up until this point, it rings true that hard work pays off. In 2001, not unlike many teenage wrestling fans, The Young Bucks took part in backyard wrestling. With…

Following over fifteen years in professional wrestling, Shawn Spears has been gone by nicknames as “The Perfect 10” and “The Chairman.” Perhaps the nickname that has given him the biggest chip on his shoulder was “a good hand.” While being considered “a good hand” invokes thoughts of reliability and long-term value, for Spears, it was the ultimate insult. It was this comment that led to Spears taking a steel chair to the head of his former friend, Cody Rhodes. Shawn Spears – From Good Hand To Perfect 10 As Spears himself may attest, the path to AEW was far from…

In 2015, Kenny Omega challenged Taguchi at Wrestle Kingdom 9, defeating him to become the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. He defended his title successfully up until July, when he would lose it against Kushida at Dominion 7.5. The following September, at Destruction in Okayama, Omega would regain the title. He finished the year strong in the junior heavyweight division, successfully defending his championship at King of Pro-Wrestling in October against Matt Sydal. We present Kenny Omega conquering the West after dominating the East. Kenny Omega – Conquering the West 2016 marked the next step in Omega’s NJPW career. Following a…