The pop for the Rickie win was brilliant. Fans add so much to a show.

@not.chans.laptop

3 жыл бұрын

I mean he’s pretty close to his home town so ofc he’d get a huge pop

@rudyoliva2372

3 жыл бұрын

It was nuts! I was there last night, best wrestling show I've ever attended!

@not.chans.laptop

3 жыл бұрын

@@rudyoliva2372 That’s so cool low key wish I was there especially to cheer on Starks

@windmaster9

3 жыл бұрын

Well cage out of the band

@muckymoe5619

3 жыл бұрын

Ah smarks

Pop of the night, Ricky is gonna be the perpetual heel-face.

@dysartes

3 жыл бұрын

He certainly *has* resting heel face ;)

@MrMinitrapper

3 жыл бұрын

@@dysartes totally

@jondurrell9157

3 жыл бұрын

@@dysartes k,utdmz,m mm

@MP-od1zz

3 жыл бұрын

This was in Ricky’s hometown, that is why he got such a pop

@jwolf8371

3 жыл бұрын

There are definitely gonna be some changes to pushes now that they get instant feedback again.

Powerhouse Hobbs was so good in this, his laugh after the bell was fantastic.

@Helthurian

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic camera angle too to capture it

@KillMooseKill

3 жыл бұрын

@@Helthurian will be a visual I'll remember for a long time if not forever.

@billsloan

3 жыл бұрын

The one & only thing he did was hit him with the belt...

@Hakimi655

3 жыл бұрын

@@billsloan and he did it very well. Sometimes its the little things

@goncalo9

2 жыл бұрын

@@billsloan the smile was perfect after it...

This was actually a pretty good match. Starks really worked this one.

@Ibangedbulma

3 жыл бұрын

Wow bro I ain’t know you into aew that’s definitely wassup 💪🏾

@nigarahmad4252

3 жыл бұрын

I just want him to be called Rick ...🔥

@jjlasportstvwweawefansteel4279

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@jenniferjinni4192

3 жыл бұрын

Tenia razon gano estrella stark

@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401

3 жыл бұрын

Ricky wins.

This is honestly great, now Cage should go after Miro for the TNT Championship, God’s Favourite Champion vs The Machine

@tekingue9581

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, now i want that match hahaha Great idea bro

@yeslinvelez6572

3 жыл бұрын

Cage vs miro yes

@Mankey619

3 жыл бұрын

Now that will make one hell of a match between the two heavyweights. They will push their in ring skills to the absolute limit.

@salsworld

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mankey619 it should happen at AEW All Out 2021

@alexvasquez537

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Didn't even think about that match up. I want that one baaaad.

That finish was so smooth and very believable... The timing of the discus clothesline dodge, title to the face, no hesitation to bounce off the other side and the spear all happened in or around 3 seconds only... Great coordination by the 3 men.. Love it when moves fall into place accordingly...

@BGLoscar

3 жыл бұрын

@RJ Least of These Farm Yeah I missed Hook. You are right. Well I guess we should say 5 now because the referee also did his part to make that finish work. 💪

@indridcold3425

3 жыл бұрын

That referee distraction made zero sense. Why would the ref care about someone outside? Hook should've tried to get in the ring, that would've made sense. This was lazy and obviously rehearsed

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏾

@felixcruzjr3881

3 жыл бұрын

@RJ Least of These Farm how does he job for everyone? He has only lost to ricky and adam page all year

@felixcruzjr3881

3 жыл бұрын

@@indridcold3425 you Mark's are just everywhere amd love to hate dont yall

Thissss was a great crowd reaction for a heel faction lmaoooo

@syedaa5105

3 жыл бұрын

Was Ricky's home town.

@kaijones64

3 жыл бұрын

@@syedaa5105 no he's from Louisiana. This is Austin Texas. He's over simple as that.

@TehJew22

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaijones64 Ricky had made a home on the independents in the state of Texas, so the crowd was going for Ricky.

@TehJew22

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaijones64 and yes, he's over.

@ShadowMoon878

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaijones64 Ricky is from Louisiana but he lives in Austin, Texas. He also regularly appears in indie promotions in Texas like Inspire Pro Wrestling, Anarchy Championship Wrestling and Booker T's Reality of Wrestling.

Man this tore the house down , Ricky Starks face when he gets his hand raised tho 🤣 classic..

Brian Cage needs to go after TNT title . Brian vs Miro feud will be interesting

@martinandersen7735

3 жыл бұрын

It needs to happen

@luiszelaya8698

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@ShadowMoon878

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

@F1989C

3 жыл бұрын

I'd be down for that!!

@pal1ndr0me12

3 жыл бұрын

That's the only thing that makes sense. Otherwise, why is Team Taz conspiring to take down a guy that should still be their guy?

I want Eddie Kingston to have the FTW title because an "outlaw championship" would be perfect for him.

@wendigockel

3 жыл бұрын

A Kingston vs. Team Taz feud would be surreal! Could you imagine the Trashtalk?!

@Jonkin715

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@afd19850

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Looks like the Kingston vs Elite feud is taking a back seat now with Hangman and DO in picture so Kingston and Cage vs team taz would be great!

@yosoyflips

3 жыл бұрын

Kingston and Starks going at it would be amazing. Did they ever do anything together in NWA?

@spongeyspikes09

3 жыл бұрын

I just hope it will be available in the aew game

Hobbs had me fooled there for a second!

@mayorodriguez7021

3 жыл бұрын

I knew that was gonna happen saw this coming

This is what happens when AEW puts on a match that makes sense. The story and psychologically it made sense. Ricky Starks led this match. Great job by both men.

@GodInHisPrime

3 жыл бұрын

well, you'd prefer if the crowd didn't go crazy for a heel betrayal, but yeah. It was enjoyable

@sonnyknight1259

3 жыл бұрын

@@GodInHisPrime not sure what you mean. You could see the swerve coming. But a lot of the booking is inconsistent, and sometimes bad. I am just a guy who loved when wrestling as a whole was good. Nowadays the wrestling we watch is just bad. And that goes for all the companies. Cheers!

@DreamWorldSyd

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonnyknight1259 Wrestling was bad then too. You're just a player hater. It's always been bad and it's always been awesome.

@jason.waterfalls33

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonnyknight1259 that's because Tony doesn't know what he's doing.

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@jason.waterfalls33 holy shit! It's THE Harvey Danger. The legend graces us with his sage insight from all his years as a wrestling insider. If HE says Tony, booker of the year, doesn't know what he's doing, then you sure as shit better believe it. FOH. Oh and to preempt any talk of opinions, you gave yours and I gave mine on yours.

Both of them should be happy af. First time since arriving to AEW with a live crowd of such size.

@bighandsome9165

3 жыл бұрын

Pop of the night in probably the worst slot in the show.

Brian Cage, the first member if team taz is the first member to be betrayed by it.

@nurgle333

3 жыл бұрын

I want that faction to break up so we can have neutral Taz on commentary, he's so good

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

Cage betrayed them.

@shubhaghosh2917

3 жыл бұрын

@@nurgle333 Why I loved Taz's biased commentary

@jimmyjohnnsen8511

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaoxes No?

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjohnnsen8511 to be a member in good standing in Team Taz, you have to be willing to do anything to get the win. It doesn't matter if you believe you can beat the other guy clean, if there's an opportunity to ensure victory you seize it. Ricky provided several opportunities to ensure Cage's victory, but Cage choose to betray the central tenant of Team Taz and they were left with no choice other than to install someone with the pedigree and whose personal ethos reflects all the hallmarks of Team Taz.

Hobbs smiled afterwards was a masterpiece lol

Hobbs laughs is what makes this so damn good.

What I found interesting was hearing Taz laughing when he saw what hook and hobbs were doing. The fix was in all right. An Absolute swerve! And now, an Absolute new champion

@pamfoster4460

3 жыл бұрын

Brian Cage does NOT an dNEVER WILL need Taz-Taz NEEDS Brian Cage and he know it. BRIAN, GET AWAY FROM TAZ and Brian, we know you are a LEGIT champion so go after Miro and get the REAL GOLD!!

@erikstorm8935

3 жыл бұрын

The obligatory "I see what you did there" :). The match was an Absolute treat to see!

@o.g.francis9361

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@pamfoster4460

3 жыл бұрын

@@erikstorm8935 This is I feel a signal that Brian Cage is turning on Taz and those fools that are on the so called Team Taz and ABOUT TIMEW we see the Real Brian Cage and what he is capable of and that is a wrestler that needs NO interference and lets the talent talk

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@pamfoster4460 who tf is this for?

Man, is it just me or have the matches been getting better since the crowd's back.

@justinlalko7834

3 жыл бұрын

Probably just the energy from the fans alone help

@Nxvxlle

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinlalko7834 Yeah and even the camera angles have imo improved so that's that. Like I hated it without the crowds cause the wrestling just didn't seem as good but now...man I'm in love

Welcome to AEW where no matter who’s face or heel all wrestlers get love

@kevkromeg9841

3 жыл бұрын

Unless your name is MJF

@anonymousbo0318

3 жыл бұрын

That's not a good thing you goof.

@marcossanchez-oq5ep

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevkromeg9841 lol true

@marcossanchez-oq5ep

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousbo0318 y not ?

@indridcold3425

3 жыл бұрын

That's not true, but it would be stupid if it was

I'm glad Brian Cage is going out on his own. Dude is a beast.

@frankgonzalez1468

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking

@justinarcher1048

3 жыл бұрын

He's a face now and he could probably beat kenny omega. If the young bucks and the good brothers dont help kenny to cheat and win

@justinarcher1048

3 жыл бұрын

I see Brian Cage still getting his revenge on Hobbs

@billblaski9523

3 жыл бұрын

Right! I mean the dude has the look, he seems like a decent worker, he could be battling for the TNT or even the World titles!

@frankgonzalez1468

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinarcher1048 just imagine!!! The Machine vs Powerhouse Hobbs! That right there is golden!! 💪🏻💪🏿

Never in my life did I think I'd ever hear a "Ricky's Awesome" chant

With Ricky gone for so long we forgot how freaking good he is. Absolute best looking spear in the game. And the pop for his kick out and his win were INSANE

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

Right He's arrived

Now the FTW belt got some meaning, even though its not official championship belt for AEW but it will be fun to watch guys challenging more for FTW belt

@sagesarrazine6270

3 жыл бұрын

@@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078 The existence of this match, in which it was defended

@jason.waterfalls33

3 жыл бұрын

As long as it's in the game, that'd be great.

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078 putting it on Ricky says that. He's all charisma and arrogance. The belt will flourish as Ricky flourishes. That probably won't be enough for you as you seem to be a contrarian for the sport of it.

@anonymousbo0318

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaoxes The FTW belt has no value, stop being a fanboy and be realistic.

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousbo0318 who tf do you think you're talking? We're talking about wrestling, further the booking on this is obvious. Don't think you can just say whatever you want to anyone, that shit will catch up with you, be realistic.

The revolution was indeed televised so can't complain 🤷‍♂️

@canopro7000

3 жыл бұрын

the revolution do be televised tho

Finally Brian Cage's longest FTW title reign is over . Congrats to Ricky Stark

@SillyDeal1604

3 жыл бұрын

Time to play with Pyrite is over for Brian, Now it's time for him to go chase the real Golds, Like Miro's TNT title.

@thedanox2741

3 жыл бұрын

@@SillyDeal1604 Ah, i see what u did there I salute u for that

@froylanortozelias6825

3 жыл бұрын

@@SillyDeal1604 coccc

@froylanortozelias6825

3 жыл бұрын

@@SillyDeal1604 ooooooooooooooooo

@froylanortozelias6825

3 жыл бұрын

@@SillyDeal1604 oooooooooooooooooo

"The right shoulder came came off the canvas like it was lying in hot coals" -JR at his best is still the greatest.

I'm really surprised at this match and how over Ricky Starks was with the fans I would've thought cage would get the most cheers

@djjack9768

3 жыл бұрын

Ricky lives in Austin so he’s a home town hero

@romelgonzales2754

3 жыл бұрын

@@djjack9768 oh ok never listened out for the announcement of his home town lol but still surprised though they may start cheering him more now

@Oz4OzBoxing

3 жыл бұрын

@@romelgonzales2754 Born in New Orleans, resides in Austin. So a lot wouldn’t know unless they followed Ricky prior to his National exposure

For a second, I liked Will Hobbs 🤨 wished him and cage done the tag team thing

@sceligator

3 жыл бұрын

You mean P-P-P-P POWERHOUSE Hobbs?

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too Smh He should have went against Cage himself

Ricky is a total package, and he's charismatic something that is rare today.

@bastienclo2388

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a young Rock

@resener3040

3 жыл бұрын

@@bastienclo2388 true

@krim7

3 жыл бұрын

@@bastienclo2388 He definitely is like a young Rock. Even when he's heel, people still cheer for him

@dudeda96er

3 жыл бұрын

@@krim7 yup the only thing missing is the unbuttoned Versace shirts

@erikstorm8935

3 жыл бұрын

Due to his size I wouldnt say the TOTAL package. But, he's pretty much got everything else - in-ring ability, charisma, promo skills, personality, you name it. And, its 2021, so size isn't a big deal anyway (generally speaking).

4:14 What , I mean what. Didn't expected that twist. This story line is taking to new peek. There will some serious wrestling from Brian Cage.

This match was awesome Ricky Starks is one heck of a talent very good in the ring but Brian Cage is The Machine he's very underrated in the ring

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

But great facts

The Moment when Ricky Starks Plays that FTW Championship Belt as Guitar😂🎸

@muckymoe5619

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just like Kyle O'Reilly has been doing for years

@__-du8qo

3 жыл бұрын

@@muckymoe5619 rip the UE

@Karma_andSage

3 жыл бұрын

It feels right

After this match, I can finally see that FTW Championship getting some good attention...

Ricky is such a great wrestler! My favorite match of the night!

What made the match more interesting was the fans 🔥🔥Absolute Banger

I can see Cage vs Miro in the near future

@engineer_bucks4562

3 жыл бұрын

MEAT SLAPPING ACTION incoming

The reactions Ricky got throughout the night were well deserved! What a great return.

@lukasjesberg327

3 жыл бұрын

Was his hometown

@kaijones64

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukasjesberg327 no he's from Louisiana. This is Austin Texas.

@racha7290

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaijones64 he lives in Austin

@kaijones64

3 жыл бұрын

@@racha7290 na bruh, he is billed from Louisiana baby. Brock lives in Canada but he's always billed from Minnesota.

@CarlosReyes-lm3mn

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaijones64 bro you’re in every comment saying he’s from Louisiana lol he lives in Austin Texas and wrestled the majority of Texas indies

Ricky Starks is a Top 5 talent in wrestling nowadays

The "Stroke Daddy" Ricky Stark's is FTW champ

@wgwdiamond

3 жыл бұрын

The what

@kasdan34

3 жыл бұрын

@@wgwdiamond before he hit AEW and NWA he went by the moniker "The Stroke Daddy" he has some good vignettes on KZread

@wgwdiamond

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasdan34 Is it meant to sound as sexual as it does lol

@kasdan34

3 жыл бұрын

@@wgwdiamond yes and no he tried to get it as a a golf gimmick but who knows look it up on here lol

@c_lee_

3 жыл бұрын

@@wgwdiamond he spoke about it on the AEW podcast with Tony and Aubrey. He said he was out one night flirting with some girls and his buddies were essentially waiting for him and made the comment of "Oh Stoke Daddy over there with all the ladies" so he decided to make it his moniker on the indies. He then joked with Aubrey about it being related to golf as the sexual context wouldn't go over too well on such a mainstream level.

The way Starks just presents himself is world championship material. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tony Khan decided to give all the titles to Starks.

I was there and the reaction was amazing for Ricky

@racha7290

3 жыл бұрын

Same My ears are still ringing

Man I love how the crowd is behind the young talent . Everyone wanted Ricky to take the title He does remind me of a young rock

Couldn’t believe how over Starks was. Super well deserved here

@codesshanahan2835

3 жыл бұрын

hometown for that show

@nicktasteless360

3 жыл бұрын

never thought someone like him would get over. but here i am on the edge of my seat actually rooting for him.

@kaijones64

3 жыл бұрын

@@codesshanahan2835 naw he's from Louisiana. This show is in Austin Texas. He's is over as fxck simple as that.

@antcash1111

3 жыл бұрын

@@codesshanahan2835 hometown? He’s from Louisiana

@racha7290

3 жыл бұрын

@@antcash1111 he lives in Austin

Ricky stark is a treasure He can cut great promos He can give you great matches Has endless charisma He always had my eyes and support since his debut and the crowd reception for him was awesome I am curious to know what future holds for these guys??

I'm happy theyre finally seeing potential in my boy cage maybe he can challenge Miro next for the TNT title or after Kenny and hangman he gets next crack at the world title

Said it before as a prediction of the "Absolute" Ricky Starks future but now I'm say'n it as a future forecast news flash ..... he is The "Randy Orton/Rick Flair/Shawn Michaels" of AEW ... no .... even better!

Pretty good match, but now Cage can feud with Miro for the TNT title.

Cage dropping this title was a blessing. Now he can chase his first sanctioned AEW Championship

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

Right It was just holding him back Cage is either a main man or a single act not a team player v Hell he's a team

crowd went crazy!!! thank you guys u made this match

This was an incredible match. The crowd made it feel so special

Ricky starks is dolph ziggler of AEW remember 2013 when ziggler cashes his mitb briefcase that pop will insane with ricky starks that same thing happened in this match🔥🔥🔥

@Ashkihyena

3 жыл бұрын

Only Starks will be treated properly.

@kaoxes

3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Nemeth is the Dolph Ziggler of aew.

@1amtopu331

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaoxes couldn’t agree more. Whenever I see memeth, reminds me of Dolph. I hope this dude will go far.

@KimiMTZ17

3 жыл бұрын

@@1amtopu331 Maybe because he's literally Ziggler's brother?

@1amtopu331

3 жыл бұрын

@@KimiMTZ17 damn! I just found it out! He actually is dolph's real life brother!

The crowd was very much into this match. Just listen to the reaction Starks got after winning the match. AEW should give more exposure to the FTW title.

Christ his theme song is great

@kingmazzieri7043

3 жыл бұрын

The revolution is televised

I just wanna see Stark defend that title every week, atleast every 2nd week

0:50 man was that smooth. Ricky Starks is great

This is one of the best match I’ve seen in a while

Ricky's got one of the best facial expressions in the business, man.. Look at his face during that sit down powerbomb

Ricky Champ bay bay🔥

Insane pop on that last Ricky kick out! Gotta love it! He can be this generations Rock which is crazy lol. Now get Cage/Miro for TNT belt, Ricky/Kingston for FTW belt, Young Bucks/Lucha Bros for Tag belt!

Cage always seemed out of place with team tazz I’m sure he will move on to great things as for starks he will make a great champion and face of team tazz

i hope cage is done with team taz after this hes to big to be on that team, he needs to aim high for the aew championship.

@bury_the_elite65294

3 жыл бұрын

Would be good to see him get revenge, though. On all of them - including Taz. You wouldn't want to be any of them if/when that happens... ;)

@Fortunefaded420

3 жыл бұрын

@@bury_the_elite65294 hobbs is the only real threat on team taz i think.

The AEW crowd reaction resambles the attitude era.

This was done so very well! Loved this match, love this story they are building towards.

That sit-out powerbomb was sick AF!!!!!!

THAT POP! Fantastic crowd, fantastic match. Amazing stuff AEW!

Very well booked, ending was perfect 👌

the fact that this is the NUMBER FOUR moment of the night is insanity. This show was loaded

Great match loved the finish

I've known Ricky Starks a long time. I am SO PROUD of him! He deserves all the love (and hate, depending on the crowd, lol) and the position he's in! He's always been a hard worker and he earned this!

3:11 I come back to this match for this moment 😂

I like how starks went from shocked at winning to "that's right" in a milli second

Well, this means it's either time for Cage to venture forward for other gold or dismantle Team Taz.

@cedrickhoneywood9898

3 жыл бұрын

Both hopefully lol But the guys are talented

I can see so much potential in Ricky, he is so over that crowd cheering for him even being a heel Sky is the limit Stark

Man I miss the live crowds especially seeing some heels getting cheered and baby faces booed.

That pumphandle-facebuster counter was a thing of beauty to see

That spear though! 🔥

Rickie Stark is a real gem.

It's so awesome to see the fans back, I mean, I love Ricky Starks but I never thought of him as a top guy, but holy shit he was over like rover in this match!

Brian Cage has the same move set as my super overpowered CAWs from the Smackdown games. I love it! Haha

AEW IS KILLING IT! ONLY GONNA GET BETTER

Man I am glad Ricky is not being wasted. He has the talent and charisma to be a big name . He reminds me of the young Rock

That spear is picture perfect 🔥🌚 Damm ..☠️

3:04-3:07 HOLY SHIT...! He actually pulled off that Powerbomb!!! Starks is strong af...

That pop for Ricky In the entrance and the exit was amazing

Ricky was definitely one of the standouts in NWA if not, arguably THE standout. Glad he’s getting national recognition.

Starks winning in his hometown, love to see it

@TJ_Chamberlain

3 жыл бұрын

He’s from New Orleans

@racha7290

3 жыл бұрын

@@TJ_Chamberlain he lives in Austin Texas

@valleyboiidizzy489

3 жыл бұрын

Either way guys . Ricky is a good performer and we got to be glad we see a nice title change

I guess Brian Cage is turning to the Light Side, a good turning point. Don't you agree with me?

Brilliant finish‼️👏🏽 I’m surprised this wasn’t ranked higher

Enjoyed the story told here! More matches like this and I’m back on the wrestling wagon

Is the FTW belt offical now? If so, its a good mid card belt.

@TheGreatMalu

3 жыл бұрын

No it’s not.

@teshmorrow605

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreatMalu damn

So GOOD seeing full crowds!

Awesome hometown reaction for ricky by the crowd. the brian cage vs team tazz feud gonna be awesome

this was really good

match of the night imo!!

@pragadeesht2861

3 жыл бұрын

Ricky has great pop!!!

Ricky's reaction to the powerbomb and the near fall 👌👌👌👌

I know this has been said already, but the crowd was so lit. This was almost like watching Nitro or Raw back in the day during the height of the MN Wars. Ok, maybe I'm reaching, but still an awesome crowd & match.... 😎👌

This was really entertaining and fun watch, I kind of started rooting for Starks

Totally was there, can't count the number of times a "Ricky" chant was going on, was hoping he would get the win and he did! Huge congrats to him finally being back from injury, able to wrestle in front of a crowd (let alone being where he resides now), and for the win!

This is brilliant. Starks is the new golden goose, Team Taz supporting Starks and Cage now embarks as a lone star and this is great. A win-win situation imo.

Man Ricky is such a star!