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#9 Next evolution: The Freedom Fighters

Borden and Hellwig sans makeup as the Freedom Fighters

After the collapse of Powerteam USA, Steve Borden and Hellwig decided to continue to pursue wrestling careers. Getting in more experience and training, they formed a tag team meant to tap into the rampant patriotism--or was it nationalism?--of 1980s America and the Freedom Fighters were born.

The duo dropped their real names in favour of something more marketable. Borden became Flash while Hellwig became Justice. The Freedom Fighters didn't last long, but the tag team underwent another evolution.

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