Multiple former WWE stars' faction teases AEW return

A faction consisting of several former WWE Superstars was seen in a video package tonight, teasing a potential return to AEW and a possible trios run. This would be The Premier Athletes.

The group consists of Tony Nese, Josh Woods, and Ariya Daivari. Both Nese and Daivari were known for their participation in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic tournament. They eventually went on to compete on 205 Live, with Nese even becoming the Cruiserweight Champion at one point.

Woods, on the other hand, was the first among the three to join WWE and was affiliated with NXT, where he spent two years before his release in 2016. Mark Sterling, who has also managed Jade Cargill, is currently managing the group.

The trio has been competing on ROH for some time now. They were last seen in AEW in a trios match against The Acclaimed last year.

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As seen from the video package, the group's focus is on achieving their peak potential and training themselves to be incredible specimens that can take over everything.

AEW has a vast trios division, with The Bang Bang Gang at the top. It remains to be seen how this trio fares against the rest and whether it will rise to the top.

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Growing up, Enzo admired former world champions like AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, Bryan Danielson, Triple H, and Randy Orton for their finishing moves. As an adult, he started to appreciate their character work, as they juggled between heel and babyface gimmicks.

If allowed to produce one final storyline involving his idols, he would have Orton lock horns with John Cena, would be their one last big feud as both of them seem to be approaching the tail end of their careers.

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Edited by Neda Ali