This whole segment was genuinely perfect pro-wrestling. The well-shot hype package for Ricky, the really fun comedy match, the shock of Hook, the short but brilliantly explosive match, the absolutely right result, and then just when you've got some time to breathe, an absolutely killer promo and angle for Ricky and Hobbs!!!! This is AEW
I agree. Had a huge smile on my face when Hook came out, pert near cried when he won the title. I haven't been this emotional over wrestling since the Attitude Era when I was a teenager.
This is absolutely perfect. Hook gets his title (one that’s personal to him, too), Ricky can move on up the card and is completely unharmed by losing the title (lost it during his second defence of the night, and lost it to an undefeated opponent), Ricky passes the torch to Hook, the whole thing is part of Taz’s legacy…man, this is perfect.
To be honest I don't see it... Wrestling is best when it feels real and if u have a "star" like Ricky starks how would he face people like warlow or Hobbs who look like real stars... I like his mic skills and Charisma
@@danielsmith5032 Yeah I think your not wrong... MJF isn't filled with muscle but I think he's one of the best out there... Idk I just don't want to see him face big guys like Hobbs and Wardlow... They are too big for him
Taz sounded like a tear was coming to his eye at the end of the match. Congratulations to Suplex Machine built from the streets of Red Hook and the prodigy that's earning the name Hook!
You could feel The One Man Crime Spree's Emotional Investment in a/the Product: in this particular case, the no-nonsense new "Human Suplex Machine," HOOK. This is Team Taz/Professional Wrestling at it's finest...
Hook wearing the orange trunks as he wins his dad's title with a submission while his dad is on commentary is brilliant storytelling. I wish there was a way Taz could've gone down to the ring, even during an extended commercial, and been able to celebrate that moment. But Hook is definitely worthy to wear the belt.
@@Jay_Keat Right - the audience calling for Hook before he even came out, popping for him when he did, and cheering when he won. But the ONLY reason he won is because of his dad.
Just came here looking for this comment. They gave these guys so little time to tell this story and it was perfect in every part of it. We got two matches, a title change, an in ring interview, a face turn(?), a beat down. And it was all very solid. All told at under ten mins. That’s incredible.
@Terry Brews EXACTLY! They missed that boat, I think FTW is broken up now right??? Even tho team taz 2.0-FTW if it were to reboot I’d love to see those gates of agony dudes teamed up with Taz. I was skeptical initially but they really went off since Taz got off tv and stopped talking for them.
It's incredible how Ricky managed to convey a hard, nearly even fight, making both himself and Hook look good, all in the course of a match that only lasted this long. Insane stuff.
This whole episode of Dynamite was phenomenal; from Hook winning the FTW title, Jungle Boy's savage segment, to Daniel Garcia slaying the American Dragon...this is AEW at its finest; building up fresh new talent! What a terrific birthday gift for me!
We never got Dusty Rhodes doing commentary to see Cody win the NWA heavyweight title but damnit we got Hook winning the FTW belt with Tazz on commentary.
FROM MEMES TO DREAMS Genuinely, HOOK was the kid in the corner eating chips, lookin' cool in his hoodie. He was a blank canvas we had fun painting silly ideas on. Then he had a match, and looked better (let's be real) than some folks who've been in the game for years. Pristine, straight out the box.
Absolutely right call, love seeing the face turn for Ricky here with Will Hobbs "don't show weakness around me" and Hook as champ. Hopefully mean's we get Taz as manager for his matches and eventual title defenses against his former teammates.
Ricky Starks pulled off double duty at *Fight For The Fallen* and Hook has gained the biggest victory in his singles career. All hail "The Cold-hearted Handsome Devil" as the new FTW Champion!
Love Ricky. Stoked for his babyface run. Hobbs heel turn is going to be awesome for him too. These are the two most over-looked stars in the company the past year or two.
Doing a slow build of young stars for the future. Everyone was elevated in this. Even Danhausen. And later Jungle Boy got to show off his newly acquired mike skills. And Garcia showed that he is here to stay as a talent.
The one thing i found most interesting was how Starks approached Hook. No touching. no nonsense, no attitude, all business. The fist to fist after the match was invaluable. That approach won't work with everyone, but it definitely will help avoid a lot of teeth missing and a lot of blood loss. Thank you, Ricky Starks.
Danhausen never fails to entertain, Starks is awesome, can’t wait to see where he goes from here, and obviously congratulations to hook a great segment all round
Would've been cool to have Taz go in the ring and celebrate with his son. That's definitely worthy of showing Taz and hook together. Great moment for them.
Or even better if Taz had stood up as Hook got to the top of the ramp, and they shared a touching moment, Taz raising his boys hand to the pop of the crowd, that shit would have gotten Hook over even more.
This whole Team Taz segment was masterful. Hook got a massive reaction when he came out and he got an equally loud reaction when he won, Rocky Starks was the main focus on the show for three segments (his bit with Danhausen, the stuff with Hook and the next bit I’m coming to) and Hobbs also got a great moment when he turned on Ricky whilst he was cutting a fantastic promo. I feel like all of Team Taz here was elevated in a big way. If I’m booking I’m doing (if possible) Punk vs Moxley at All Out and having Punk win. I’m also doing Hobbs vs Wardlow and having Hobbs win and I’m moving Wardlow into a feud with Punk for the AEW title. Then build the TNT Championship scene around a dominant heel Hobbs, a charismatic tweener in Starks, Swerve, Lee, Allin, Jungle Boy, Daniel Garcia and Samoa Joe.
I was really impressed at the crowd pop he got, people have been saying for years that wrestling crowds don't have any passion anymore but if given the right motivation they can still find those cheers.
None of this cld happen without some EXTREMELY solid characters and history between all four men involved in this story. Just brilliant work by everyone involved. It was like the classic ECW story payoffs where SO much happens. It has Taz’s hands all over it. This is the best thing I’ve seen from AEW since it started. And what I was hoping for since it started. And they didn’t need 20mins to do it. I’m almost certain this all happens in under 8mins, over two segments, we got a title change, two matches, an interview segment, a face turn and a beat down… that’s some great stuff right there. Please keep this going!
I got chills when hooked music started playing it just shows you how on point AEW they are with their storytelling Ricky Starks Babyface hook champion belt stays in the Taz family Hobbs now in singles competitions you can build him up against wardlow
Most people complain about AEWs storytelling, but we now have two stories from this segment: What will Hook do with the.FTW? How will Starks and Hobbs settle this? Much as he hated losing the title, the loss of his tag partner probably hurts worse.
@@spokenwordillusions5756 but to be truthful both of them are single competitors wardlow need someone that can match him power for power Hook is now back on track and Ricky Starks has a Rock like gimmick you can move him in any direction
I see Ricky beating the hell out of Hobbs in All-Out and going after Wardlow's TNT title. Ricky is going to be one of the most over babyfaces in AEW, the most over since Hangman last year and Wardlow from earlier this year. I don't think that this was a good time to have Hobbs turn on Ricky because the best excuse I can think of from Hobbs next week is the generic I am tired of being in your shadows/we were losing because of you
It might be generic, but it would be logical, and sometimes that's the best route. Hobbs was in Starks' shadow, and I think Hobbs is a future big star in his own right.
What about keeping starks away from title picture. Wardlow won't lose and it won't be fruitful for starks. But why not make stark a face mjf. I mean mjf didn't need to challenge for championship other than one world title match and tag team match in 3 years. And he competed with top guys. Starks vs bryan Danielson Starks vs christian cage Starks vs chris jericho Starks vs omega Starks vs cole And then he would be in his absolute best which would be the best time to put the title not the tnt but even better the world title. First build this guy and then have him in the world title picture.
So did Ricky turn face or did Hobbs turn double heel? That is what I'm excited to see. Ricky as a face would be good. He should be in the TNT title hunt.
Tnt title hunt would be good because we can see a fued with starks and wardlow who are 2 upcoming stars and will be a major part of the future of pro wrestling especially in AEW
@@sgg_02x why do y'all insist that the only feuds involve titles? Why can't we have grudge matches (ie Jungle Boy vs Luchasaurus, and that IS coming)? The obvious is overlooked:. Starks vs Hobbs
I expect nothing less from Taz's son. Who better than him to wear his father's Championship. It's past time for Ricky Starks to bring Team Taz more gold. TNT... The Atlantic... World...? Team Taz is Stacked with talent. Time for them to shine! Congrats to my new favorite wrestler, the handsome Devil, the cold hearted Hook.
Hook is on the Rise! He finally has a single championship belt to his resume. I bet within a year from now. Hook is gonna be AEW World Heavyweight Champion! Long live the Cold Hearted Handsome Devil!
Stark's entrance was gold. His matches solid here and his mic performence great = He steals the show more than a lot of guys. And Hook was great too. Great future awaits him.
@@FlaQuiToPa978 No he shouldn't he is still way to young in the business, let him defend this title for awhile to get him use to it then down the road he can move into the TNT title picture
@@Eagles2020 what if he retires it? That was Taz's belt from ECW days. Only makes sense for Hook to return it to Taz. It's designed to get the holder TV time.
This whole FTW segment was pure gold - Hook's pop and winning his father's title, Ricky Starks amazing babyface promo, and Hobbs turning into one of the most ruthless heels in AEW in mere moments.
This was Cody winning NWA title level feels for me. It just feels right. I love that Taz got to watch it. Ricky Starks in 5 years will be the biggest babyface and MJF will be the top heel in the business. We have our Austin and Rock of this generation. If I'm TK, I'm putting everyone in front of Hook on a weekly basis in the first or main event spot on either show.
Exactly do what they did with the tnt title on cody or darby where they defended it every week. Normally I'd be worried about someone so green in that position but I've get to see a flaw in his game. He'd squash new talent so there's no need to worry about them messing up and they can slowly being in bigger more experienced names to carry him through longer matches
As someone who started working at a very young age {16}, alongside the studies, with my father and considering the difficult often fighting relationship we had along the years I can particularly appreciate the vibe of this moment. I'm definitely happy for Hook and Taz. It's been deeply heartwarming!
Ricky Starks is the damn future of AEW cannot wait see all the things he accomplishes in his career, hoping the guy stays healthy!!🌟💫 Congratulations to Hook winning the FTW Championship, I know this is a moment not even Taz could have predicted he would in 2022 get to witness and call it as part of the broadcasting team his own son's match and the achievement of a Championship win Taz himself created. Props!!
The pop when he won was just insane! Hook is the new star of pro wrestling and they did it with minimal gimmicks, dude has barely said any words! Love it!
He comes across more like a new Ricky Steamboat, but I see where you are going with his personality being as electrifying as The Rock. He definitely has a bright future in the business
@@bigvito9008 Woah, stop the presses. What do all the experts in the business know about anything, because Big Vito has spoken. Yawn!! Guy has been compared to some of the biggest names to ever come into the industry. My guess is you never seen The Rock early on in his career. Lol 🤣 These 2 guys could have been twins they are so similar
Hook winning the title his father created while said father is doing commentary for the match.....that's goals
Nepotism, anyone? 🍽☝️🧐
@@SLAPTALK captain obvious
@@AD-fc4kq Truth hurts I get it
Long term booking
No...that's backstage politics 😹
This whole segment was genuinely perfect pro-wrestling. The well-shot hype package for Ricky, the really fun comedy match, the shock of Hook, the short but brilliantly explosive match, the absolutely right result, and then just when you've got some time to breathe, an absolutely killer promo and angle for Ricky and Hobbs!!!! This is AEW
Lol
Hell yeah!
The only flaw was cutting away from Hobbs to the Acclaimed promo way too soon.
@@KurtChristensenPhoto That’s a criticism I’ve had of AEW for some time. They need to let big moments resonate for the TV audience.
I agree. Had a huge smile on my face when Hook came out, pert near cried when he won the title. I haven't been this emotional over wrestling since the Attitude Era when I was a teenager.
Starks, Hobbs, Hook, then Garcia later in the night - elevating the homegrown talent! Let's go!
JB too, he showed up with that promo!
@@trivo1216 he did. he did also almost choke at the end but Christian cage came in at the right time for the save lol
@@trivo1216 stop lying to yourself. Jungle Boy is pure garbage.
Sammy v Dante also
And getting better every time!
This is absolutely perfect. Hook gets his title (one that’s personal to him, too), Ricky can move on up the card and is completely unharmed by losing the title (lost it during his second defence of the night, and lost it to an undefeated opponent), Ricky passes the torch to Hook, the whole thing is part of Taz’s legacy…man, this is perfect.
You gotta love how the entire crowd popped just off the first note of Hook's theme
That theme is absolute fire.
That’s exactly why a theme is lowkey mad important
HOOKers unite
This segment has two of the most fun pops I've ever been in the crowd for, I can't stop watching this segment I love it so much
More because his name appeared on the board I think....
AEW just elevated three wrestlers in one segment. Whoever wrote this deserves a raise.
Pretty sure all 1000 aew fans would be happy with that
Theres no elevating Ricky. Hes already on top
@@beardedentity 3,76 M
*Ricky Starks* this man has star written all over him dude has a crazy amount of charisma about em.
Agreed. I see elements of Ravishing Rick Rude with a splash of Ric Flair ...maybe it's all in the name.
To be honest I don't see it... Wrestling is best when it feels real and if u have a "star" like Ricky starks how would he face people like warlow or Hobbs who look like real stars... I like his mic skills and Charisma
@@matthewmagda4971 has some young Rock in him also. Total package.
@@GridironGuru1 layers and layers of muscle doesn’t say “star” to me. It looks unnatural on some people honestly
@@danielsmith5032 Yeah I think your not wrong... MJF isn't filled with muscle but I think he's one of the best out there... Idk I just don't want to see him face big guys like Hobbs and Wardlow... They are too big for him
You could tell Taz was getting choked up. What an absolute awesome thing to see as a father.
I like how AEW is now building the stars of the future.. really enjoyed Dynamite from Hook to Jungle Boy… Starks to Garcia… overall a fantastic show!!
It’s not only now though bro, they’ve been doing that since day 1
lol what a mark.
@@mervstash3692 what is the thing in this comment to talk about mark
Didn't chris jericho challenge mox for the world title?
Something that a JDfromNY fanboy would say lol
I like how Danhausen "softened him up" for Hook. That some low key team work. I dig it.
Taz sounded like a tear was coming to his eye at the end of the match. Congratulations to Suplex Machine built from the streets of Red Hook and the prodigy that's earning the name Hook!
Taz has to be so proud, he could burst
You could feel The One Man Crime Spree's Emotional Investment in a/the Product: in this particular case, the no-nonsense new "Human Suplex Machine," HOOK. This is Team Taz/Professional Wrestling at it's finest...
Respect to AEW for being able to keep Hook super over with the crowd for months and giving him the title that hit father created
Hook wearing the orange trunks as he wins his dad's title with a submission while his dad is on commentary is brilliant storytelling. I wish there was a way Taz could've gone down to the ring, even during an extended commercial, and been able to celebrate that moment. But Hook is definitely worthy to wear the belt.
Literally only won it cos of his dad what a joke
@@Jay_Keat Pfft. Not a joke to those who believe that he deserves to be champion!
@@Jay_Keat He's more over than a lot of the other wrestlers but this was likely the plan from the start when they created the belt, yes.
@@Jay_Keat man I can't get the taste of salt out of my mouth after reading your comment
@@Jay_Keat Right - the audience calling for Hook before he even came out, popping for him when he did, and cheering when he won. But the ONLY reason he won is because of his dad.
When Jim Ross heard that crowd melt when Hooks music played he actually got a little loud for the first time in a long time!
This whole segment was one of the best in ProWrestling for quite some time. Top notch stuff from AEW.
Just came here looking for this comment. They gave these guys so little time to tell this story and it was perfect in every part of it. We got two matches, a title change, an in ring interview, a face turn(?), a beat down. And it was all very solid. All told at under ten mins. That’s incredible.
@@skribblylacroix3251 It helps a lot when the people involved are so over.
But Ricky truly is special and I hope he keeps climbing the ranks.
David: mjf's pipe bomb was waaaaay better bruv
@@anathimafulo6747 sheeeeeiiiitttt.
@Terry Brews EXACTLY! They missed that boat, I think FTW is broken up now right??? Even tho team taz 2.0-FTW if it were to reboot I’d love to see those gates of agony dudes teamed up with Taz. I was skeptical initially but they really went off since Taz got off tv and stopped talking for them.
It's incredible how Ricky managed to convey a hard, nearly even fight, making both himself and Hook look good, all in the course of a match that only lasted this long. Insane stuff.
Hopefully this means Stark's is going higher up in the card. Let him have a long run with the TNT title.
Man the guy has the talent and charisma. Most definitely deserve to be bumped up in the card
I wanted Hobbs and Starks to get the tag titles, but hopefully this now leads to a long fued with the tnt title thrown into the mix.
He turned face last night.
Hmm no ? He can’t beat Wardlow
@@frankgaspers9965 thought he already did
3:43 HOLY BALLS!!!!! I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that on a hip toss! AMAZING!!!
Owen Hart as Blue Blazer did it vs Mr. Perfect back in 1989 at WM V;-)
This whole episode of Dynamite was phenomenal; from Hook winning the FTW title, Jungle Boy's savage segment, to Daniel Garcia slaying the American Dragon...this is AEW at its finest; building up fresh new talent! What a terrific birthday gift for me!
ALL FACTS NO CAP.
Just can't wait for MJF, Punk and Omega to come back
@@divine1196 that didn’t age well😅
We never got Dusty Rhodes doing commentary to see Cody win the NWA heavyweight title but damnit we got Hook winning the FTW belt with Tazz on commentary.
FROM MEMES TO DREAMS
Genuinely, HOOK was the kid in the corner eating chips, lookin' cool in his hoodie. He was a blank canvas we had fun painting silly ideas on.
Then he had a match, and looked better (let's be real) than some folks who've been in the game for years. Pristine, straight out the box.
@Terry Brews Jealous!
He went from a meme to a superstar the moment CM Punk said Send Hook.
Boy removed the ankle weights.
@Terry Brews Nah! How did you arrive at that conclusion? 😳
@Terry Brews he's had 11 matches. I'd say he's very good and he's developed much faster than expected.
I’m glad that Taz didn’t stop Hook. I know he really enjoyed calling this match. The cold hearted el Diablo Guapo is the new FTW champ.
Diablo Guapo indeed. I just want to touch Hook's hair. LOL
Ricky starks is the damn future.
I CAN AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT TOO MY FRIEND
I saw this when he was in the NWA.
@@giantasianstickerr RICKY STARKS IS THE FUTURE AND THE PRESENT TOO MY FRIEND
@@giantasianstickerr not absolute about that.
But Ricky Starks is Absolute, and could show Theory how to present yourself.
Absolutely right call, love seeing the face turn for Ricky here with Will Hobbs "don't show weakness around me" and Hook as champ. Hopefully mean's we get Taz as manager for his matches and eventual title defenses against his former teammates.
That's golden storytelling right there. What a proud moment for TAZ too.
That crowd pop for hook was crazy. I’m glad this happened in Worcester. I lived in Worcester for almost a year.
Ricky Starks pulled off double duty at *Fight For The Fallen* and Hook has gained the biggest victory in his singles career. All hail "The Cold-hearted Handsome Devil" as the new FTW Champion!
@@kickz2385 Excalibur nailed that line and made me crack up for a few seconds before I saw Hook pull the upset W.
Dayum, the execution on those moves tho, high level yet executed sharply, Hook is the real deal.
The pop that hook got was just priceless, Reminding me of Old times back in the WWF. 1:31
They should give him a shot at the TNT title already with how over he is
@@thedudekev go to sleep
@@thedudekev you’re right tho lol. And I love aew
@@thedudekev
You really dislike anything being comparable huh?
An even bigger pop at 4:14
1:46
I love how Taz was even like "You f'ed up Ricky" 🤣
Hook finally won the FTW Championship! Like father, like son!
Love Ricky. Stoked for his babyface run. Hobbs heel turn is going to be awesome for him too. These are the two most over-looked stars in the company the past year or two.
Yesss, Hook is the new FTW Champion.. he looks badass holding that title
Doing a slow build of young stars for the future. Everyone was elevated in this. Even Danhausen. And later Jungle Boy got to show off his newly acquired mike skills. And Garcia showed that he is here to stay as a talent.
Congrats to Hook, and to Ricky Starks for having great sportsmanship.
The one thing i found most interesting was how Starks approached Hook. No touching. no nonsense, no attitude, all business. The fist to fist after the match was invaluable.
That approach won't work with everyone, but it definitely will help avoid a lot of teeth missing and a lot of blood loss.
Thank you, Ricky Starks.
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Ricky Starks is more over than WWE’s Mr money in the bank.
I thought they were the same person. 😑💀😆
Starks is Theory's Daddy
You buy Starks off wish you get theory
Shame he is being booked into the ground.
@@shermandudley5548 😂
That crowd reaction!
This was so unexpected but I’m so glad it happened! Hook finally getting what he deserves
how can ppl get excited about this nonsense
Danhausen never fails to entertain, Starks is awesome, can’t wait to see where he goes from here, and obviously congratulations to hook a great segment all round
I was there last night & it was my 1st AEW live event. It was a fire all night long, with this being one of the best highlights of the night!
This from start to bottom was peak storytelling
This is how you build a star! Let them find their groove and when they finally do give them the push of a lifetime!
Would've been cool to have Taz go in the ring and celebrate with his son. That's definitely worthy of showing Taz and hook together. Great moment for them.
Or even better if Taz had stood up as Hook got to the top of the ramp, and they shared a touching moment, Taz raising his boys hand to the pop of the crowd, that shit would have gotten Hook over even more.
Agreed
I didn't know Hook was Taz's son..That is cool
It would have been cool but I think hook still just walking off as if it was a normal match fits better
"The same championship you've been seeing in your living room, Hook. Now you are the title holder!" - J.R.
Lol! Good one, J.R.
For that match only being 2 or so minutes it was damn good, I'd wanna see Hook and Starks go longer!
4:59 the smile on starks face is like a proud older brother
You can hear the happiness in Tazz's voice... Nothing cooler to see then a proud father.
Ricky Starks is an absolute STAR
This whole Team Taz segment was masterful. Hook got a massive reaction when he came out and he got an equally loud reaction when he won, Rocky Starks was the main focus on the show for three segments (his bit with Danhausen, the stuff with Hook and the next bit I’m coming to) and Hobbs also got a great moment when he turned on Ricky whilst he was cutting a fantastic promo. I feel like all of Team Taz here was elevated in a big way.
If I’m booking I’m doing (if possible) Punk vs Moxley at All Out and having Punk win. I’m also doing Hobbs vs Wardlow and having Hobbs win and I’m moving Wardlow into a feud with Punk for the AEW title. Then build the TNT Championship scene around a dominant heel Hobbs, a charismatic tweener in Starks, Swerve, Lee, Allin, Jungle Boy, Daniel Garcia and Samoa Joe.
I'd enjoy a scramble like elimination match for the TNT championship
I was really impressed at the crowd pop he got, people have been saying for years that wrestling crowds don't have any passion anymore but if given the right motivation they can still find those cheers.
punk? yuckkkk... he's done.. and thank goodnes you're not booking
watched this 10 times. and i was in tears. now this is wrestling done right.
None of this cld happen without some EXTREMELY solid characters and history between all four men involved in this story. Just brilliant work by everyone involved. It was like the classic ECW story payoffs where SO much happens. It has Taz’s hands all over it. This is the best thing I’ve seen from AEW since it started. And what I was hoping for since it started.
And they didn’t need 20mins to do it. I’m almost certain this all happens in under 8mins, over two segments, we got a title change, two matches, an interview segment, a face turn and a beat down… that’s some great stuff right there. Please keep this going!
you know hook is so happy he’s holding his smile so hard lmao, CONGRATULATIONS HOOK
Taz: Ricky, this isn’t a good idea
*Hook comes out*
Taz: Never mind, stay there…
BRUH😂.
I admire how Starks showed sportsmanship at the end of the match.
I got chills when hooked music started playing it just shows you how on point AEW they are with their storytelling Ricky Starks Babyface hook champion belt stays in the Taz family Hobbs now in singles competitions you can build him up against wardlow
Most people complain about AEWs storytelling, but we now have two stories from this segment:
What will Hook do with the.FTW?
How will Starks and Hobbs settle this?
Much as he hated losing the title, the loss of his tag partner probably hurts worse.
@@spokenwordillusions5756 but to be truthful both of them are single competitors wardlow need someone that can match him power for power Hook is now back on track and Ricky Starks has a Rock like gimmick you can move him in any direction
@@cbfbmc so you want to see Wardlow vs Powerhouse Hobbs
That's a tually a solid match, and no goofy shenanigans like Wardlow vs Orange Cassidy.
Man, the pop he got when he won that... holy hell. Good on Ricky of passing the torch so he can move onto bigger things.
I see Ricky beating the hell out of Hobbs in All-Out and going after Wardlow's TNT title. Ricky is going to be one of the most over babyfaces in AEW, the most over since Hangman last year and Wardlow from earlier this year. I don't think that this was a good time to have Hobbs turn on Ricky because the best excuse I can think of from Hobbs next week is the generic I am tired of being in your shadows/we were losing because of you
It was designed to get Ricky Starks TV time. And Ricky has that IT factor, so we might be seeing more of him now.
It might be generic, but it would be logical, and sometimes that's the best route. Hobbs was in Starks' shadow, and I think Hobbs is a future big star in his own right.
What about keeping starks away from title picture. Wardlow won't lose and it won't be fruitful for starks.
But why not make stark a face mjf. I mean mjf didn't need to challenge for championship other than one world title match and tag team match in 3 years.
And he competed with top guys.
Starks vs bryan Danielson
Starks vs christian cage
Starks vs chris jericho
Starks vs omega
Starks vs cole
And then he would be in his absolute best which would be the best time to put the title not the tnt but even better the world title. First build this guy and then have him in the world title picture.
Ricky Starks reminds me of when the Rock came up.
@@kingetzel2755 FACTS dude.
Hook has that IT factor man
Hear that loud crowd pop! Taz must be really proud. Congratulations new champ.
Taz: "Good god I just got goosebumps"
Taz is seeing a young him right now, going for and winning his first belt.
I like how hook grabs the belt from the referee like give me that belt LOL
Ricky knew what was about to go down. I think Taz had to contain himself a little because you know he was beyond stoked
Face Ricky Starks is gonna be STAR of aew
He already is a star. The fans love him.
@@Raddon yes hes a star, but he was heel, and Face Ricky Starks will be better thats what i want to say
I know Hook won but can we just admire how JR says Ricky Starks’ name.. 🤌🏽 beautiful 😂
This episode of aew may as well be a showcase of all the future starts of the industry.
Fantastic stuff
I can only imagine how Taz felt watching his son win *his* title whilst he does commentary.
So did Ricky turn face or did Hobbs turn double heel? That is what I'm excited to see. Ricky as a face would be good. He should be in the TNT title hunt.
Tnt title hunt would be good because we can see a fued with starks and wardlow who are 2 upcoming stars and will be a major part of the future of pro wrestling especially in AEW
That was a baby face promo followed by him getting turned on he’s definitely face now
@@sgg_02x why do y'all insist that the only feuds involve titles?
Why can't we have grudge matches (ie Jungle Boy vs Luchasaurus, and that IS coming)?
The obvious is overlooked:. Starks vs Hobbs
Yes and the first feud is probably going to be against each other
@@TheBigGSN5 that’s usually how it goes when you push a talent for another major title. Where have you been the last 40 years?
*Starks was probably hearing Bill Duke when he heard Hook's music. "You know you done f*©-ed up!?"*
This is the Highlight of Dynamite. Period. Genius short Match, pushing Hook better than Danhausen, QT and Nese ever could.
3:53 That spear was beautiful. Happy for Hook, this was dope as hell
One day I better see Hook get an Omega push for the AEW world championship
He will definitely get there. He got many many years to go.
😂that would be too much for now. 😂ftw is good for him now
When that day happens, you know the industry is well & truly finished
I expect nothing less from Taz's son. Who better than him to wear his father's Championship. It's past time for Ricky Starks to bring Team Taz more gold. TNT... The Atlantic... World...? Team Taz is Stacked with talent. Time for them to shine! Congrats to my new favorite wrestler, the handsome Devil, the cold hearted Hook.
That pop for Hook made Tazz flip out of his chair in excitement
This moment was fucking incredible. The crowd was hyped the entire time
Ricky a Total Package without a title 💪🏾💯
am i the only one that enjoys watching these mid card guys more than the main eventers like mox jericho and daniel bryan?
Hook is on the Rise! He finally has a single championship belt to his resume. I bet within a year from now. Hook is gonna be AEW World Heavyweight Champion! Long live the Cold Hearted Handsome Devil!
Send HOOK
@@terrellhubbard Hook! , Hook!, Hook!
I wish I was handsome like hook 😥
I m totally Hooked.
@@terrellhubbard Hook Delivered
Stark's entrance was gold. His matches solid here and his mic performence great = He steals the show more than a lot of guys.
And Hook was great too. Great future awaits him.
Glad to see Hook winning a real championship
Even tho it’s not considered a championship by Aew lol but it’s still a good win he should go after TNT championship
@@FlaQuiToPa978 No he shouldn't he is still way to young in the business, let him defend this title for awhile to get him use to it then down the road he can move into the TNT title picture
Ftw isn’t a real championship
@@Eagles2020 what if he retires it?
That was Taz's belt from ECW days. Only makes sense for Hook to return it to Taz.
It's designed to get the holder TV time.
So True he deserved since he is always great in the ring and his record also still undefeated so far!
It would've been interesting yet hilarious if Taz was that kind of dad shouting "that's my boy!"
This whole FTW segment was pure gold - Hook's pop and winning his father's title, Ricky Starks amazing babyface promo, and Hobbs turning into one of the most ruthless heels in AEW in mere moments.
This is how you build a beast. This is why I watch AEW and not the other company.
This was Cody winning NWA title level feels for me. It just feels right. I love that Taz got to watch it. Ricky Starks in 5 years will be the biggest babyface and MJF will be the top heel in the business. We have our Austin and Rock of this generation.
If I'm TK, I'm putting everyone in front of Hook on a weekly basis in the first or main event spot on either show.
Exactly do what they did with the tnt title on cody or darby where they defended it every week. Normally I'd be worried about someone so green in that position but I've get to see a flaw in his game. He'd squash new talent so there's no need to worry about them messing up and they can slowly being in bigger more experienced names to carry him through longer matches
As someone who started working at a very young age {16}, alongside the studies, with my father and considering the difficult often fighting relationship we had along the years I can particularly appreciate the vibe of this moment. I'm definitely happy for Hook and Taz. It's been deeply heartwarming!
Ricky Starks is the damn future of AEW cannot wait see all the things he accomplishes in his career, hoping the guy stays healthy!!🌟💫
Congratulations to Hook winning the FTW Championship, I know this is a moment not even Taz could have predicted he would in 2022 get to witness and call it as part of the broadcasting team his own son's match and the achievement of a Championship win Taz himself created. Props!!
You know Taz is a proud ass father he was so happy seeing and calling that moment.
This is absolutely amazing it's about time we see Hook with a title
that fist bump at the end was icing on the emotional cake for me.
He won his father's championship with his father's move. Congrats to Hook.
The pop when he won was just insane! Hook is the new star of pro wrestling and they did it with minimal gimmicks, dude has barely said any words! Love it!
3:54 That spear looked Devastating
Hook landing on his feet on an arm drag damn in due time this kid is gonna be a superstar
God damn what a spear by Ricky Starks!
Finally AEW getting back to their originals
Ricky Starks is The Rock 2.0 in today's generation . Hope he will get mega push in future
Not even close dude but ok
He comes across more like a new Ricky Steamboat, but I see where you are going with his personality being as electrifying as The Rock. He definitely has a bright future in the business
More like The Rock .02!
@@bigvito9008 Woah, stop the presses. What do all the experts in the business know about anything, because Big Vito has spoken. Yawn!! Guy has been compared to some of the biggest names to ever come into the industry. My guess is you never seen The Rock early on in his career. Lol 🤣 These 2 guys could have been twins they are so similar
@@bigvito9008 not even close
Man, you can hear the pride and joy in Taz's voice.
He actually hits a suplex the correct way you learn in freestyle and Greco. Arch, looking back, up on the toes.
10/10 segment. A proud Taz, elevating Hook and strapping that rocket to Starks and now we’ve got the monster heel Hobbs.
This was one of the biggest title changes in AEW. Hook is carry his dad's legacy and a rocket is being strapped on to Starks for the stars.
I have not heard JR sound so genuinely hyped up in AEW until today with Hook