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{{Infobox Wrestling team |
{{Infobox Wrestling team |
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| name = The Authors of Pain |
| name = The Authors of Pain |
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+ | | image = Superstar-Category Goldberg 562x408 AOP.png |
| − | | members = [[ |
+ | | members = [[Akam]]<br>[[Rezar]] |
| + | | former =[[Paul Ellering]] (manager)<br>[[Drake Maverick]] (manager) |
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| − | | promotions = [[ |
+ | | promotions = [[WWE]] |
| + | | heights =Akam: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)<br> Rezar: 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) |
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| − | | weights = 620 lbs (280 kg) |
+ | | weights = Combined: 620 lbs (280 kg)<br> Akam: 271 lbs (123 kg)<br> Rezar: 308 lbs (140 kg) |
| + | | billed =Akam: [[Abbotsford, British Columbia]] [[Canada]]<br> Rezar: [[Albania]] |
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| debuted = June 8, [[2016]] |
| debuted = June 8, [[2016]] |
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| disbanded = |
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| − | '''The Authors of Pain''' is a [[professional wrestling]] [[tag team]] performing in [[WWE]] |
+ | '''The Authors of Pain''' is a [[professional wrestling]] [[tag team]] performing in [[WWE]] on the [[Raw]] brand. |
==History== |
==History== |
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| + | ===WWE=== |
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| − | Rezar and Akam made their televised ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'' debuts on 8 June 2016 at [[NXT TakeOver: The End]]; following the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]] match, they attacked former champions [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan]]) before leaving backstage with [[Paul Ellering]]. On the 15 June episode of ''NXT'', the Authors of Pain won their first televised match and were accompanied by Ellering. On November 19, the duo won the 2016 [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament (2016)|Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]], defeating [[The Mighty Don't Kneel|TM-61]] in the tournament final at [[NXT TakeOver: Toronto]]. |
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| + | ====NXT (2016–2018)==== |
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| + | The team made their televised ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'' debut on June 8, 2016 at [[NXT TakeOver: The End]], attacking [[American Alpha]] ([[Jason Jordan]] and [[Chad Gable]]) after they had lost the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]] to [[The Revival]] ([[Scott Dawson]] and [[Dash Wilder]]). Ellering appeared on the ramp following the assault, signaling his association with the two. |
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| + | On June 15 episode of ''NXT'', the Authors of Pain won their first televised match and were accompanied by Ellering. On November 19, the duo won the 2016 [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament (2016)|Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]], defeating [[The Mighty Don't Kneel|TM-61]] in the tournament final at [[NXT TakeOver: Toronto]]. At [[NXT TakeOver: San Antonio]], they won the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]] by defeating [[DIY|#DIY]] ([[Johnny Gargano]] and [[Tommaso Ciampa]]). They retained the titles at [[NXT TakeOver: Orlando]] by defeating #DIY and The Revival in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Three way tag team elmination|triple threat elimination match]] after eliminating both teams. At [[NXT TakeOver: Chicago]], the duo participated in the first NXT TakeOver main event for the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating #DIY in a [[Ladder match|ladder match]] to retain their titles. |
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| + | On the July 26 edition of ''NXT'', the two were set to face David Ramos and Timothy Bumpers. Before the match could begin, [[Sanity|SAnitY]] attacked Ramos and Bumpers. Akam and Rezar turned face then battled with [[Alexander Wolfe]] and [[Killian Dain]], disposing of the two before a staredown.Two weeks later, SAnitY called out the Authors of Pain. As the two made their way down the ramp, [[Eric Young]] emerged and attacked them. Young zip-tied Rezar to the barricade, allowing SAnitY to beat down Akam. Rezar eventually made his way to the ring, but was ultimately attacked as well. At [[NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III]], the Authors of Pain lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to SAnitY, who were represented by Wolfe and Young after the latter replaced Killian Dain mid-match. This marked their first loss in NXT. At [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames]], The Authors of Pain teamed with [[Roderick Strong]] in a [[WarGames match]] involving SAnitY and the winning team, [[ReDRagon|The Undisputed Era]]. At [[NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia]], The Authors of Pain unsuccessfully challenged The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship also included Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne. |
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| + | ====Raw (2018-present)==== |
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| + | On the [[April 9, 2018 Monday Night RAW results|April 9 edition of ''Raw'']], The Authors of Pain, along with Ellering, made their main roster debut as heels, defeating Heath Slater & Rhyno. Following the match, Akam & Rezar told Ellering to back off, signaling that he was no longer going to manage the group. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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==In wrestling== |
==In wrestling== |
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*'''Double team finishing moves''' |
*'''Double team finishing moves''' |
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| + | **[[The Last Chapter]] |
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| + | **Sit-out powerbomb (Rezar) / neckbreaker (Akam) combination |
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**Spinning sidewalk slam (Rezar) / running big boot (Akam) combination |
**Spinning sidewalk slam (Rezar) / running big boot (Akam) combination |
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| + | **''Super Collider'' (Stereo powerbombs) |
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| − | **''The Last Chapter'' (Russian legsweep (Akam) / Lariat (Rezar) combination) |
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*'''Managers''' |
*'''Managers''' |
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**[[Paul Ellering]] |
**[[Paul Ellering]] |
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| + | **[[Drake Maverick]] |
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*'''Entrance themes''' |
*'''Entrance themes''' |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
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| − | *'''[[WWE]]''' |
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*'''[[WWE NXT]]''' |
*'''[[WWE NXT]]''' |
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**[[NXT Tag Team Championship]] ([[NXT Tag Team Championship|1 time]]) |
**[[NXT Tag Team Championship]] ([[NXT Tag Team Championship|1 time]]) |
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| + | **[[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship]] ([[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship/Champion history|1 time]]) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{WWE Roster}} |
{{WWE Roster}} |
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[[Category:2016 debuts]] |
[[Category:2016 debuts]] |
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[[Category:World Wrestling Entertainment teams and stables]] |
[[Category:World Wrestling Entertainment teams and stables]] |
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[[Category:NXT Tag Team Champions]] |
[[Category:NXT Tag Team Champions]] |
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Revision as of 21:16, 21 January 2020
The Authors of Pain is a professional wrestling tag team performing in WWE on the Raw brand.
History
WWE
NXT (2016–2018)
The team made their televised NXT debut on June 8, 2016 at NXT TakeOver: The End, attacking American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) after they had lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). Ellering appeared on the ramp following the assault, signaling his association with the two.
On June 15 episode of NXT, the Authors of Pain won their first televised match and were accompanied by Ellering. On November 19, the duo won the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, defeating TM-61 in the tournament final at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. At NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, they won the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). They retained the titles at NXT TakeOver: Orlando by defeating #DIY and The Revival in a triple threat elimination match after eliminating both teams. At NXT TakeOver: Chicago, the duo participated in the first NXT TakeOver main event for the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating #DIY in a ladder match to retain their titles.
On the July 26 edition of NXT, the two were set to face David Ramos and Timothy Bumpers. Before the match could begin, SAnitY attacked Ramos and Bumpers. Akam and Rezar turned face then battled with Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain, disposing of the two before a staredown.Two weeks later, SAnitY called out the Authors of Pain. As the two made their way down the ramp, Eric Young emerged and attacked them. Young zip-tied Rezar to the barricade, allowing SAnitY to beat down Akam. Rezar eventually made his way to the ring, but was ultimately attacked as well. At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, the Authors of Pain lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to SAnitY, who were represented by Wolfe and Young after the latter replaced Killian Dain mid-match. This marked their first loss in NXT. At NXT TakeOver: WarGames, The Authors of Pain teamed with Roderick Strong in a WarGames match involving SAnitY and the winning team, The Undisputed Era. At NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, The Authors of Pain unsuccessfully challenged The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship also included Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne.
Raw (2018-present)
On the April 9 edition of Raw, The Authors of Pain, along with Ellering, made their main roster debut as heels, defeating Heath Slater & Rhyno. Following the match, Akam & Rezar told Ellering to back off, signaling that he was no longer going to manage the group.
Trivia
Their names are a play on the principle known as Occam's razor.
In wrestling
- Double team finishing moves
- The Last Chapter
- Sit-out powerbomb (Rezar) / neckbreaker (Akam) combination
- Spinning sidewalk slam (Rezar) / running big boot (Akam) combination
- Super Collider (Stereo powerbombs)
- Managers
- Entrance themes
- "Pain" by CFO$ (2016-present)
