The AEW World Trios Championship is one of those titles where a trio who have formed a bond and they want to become champions compete for this championship. This championship has become one of the most popular titles and fans are now asking WWE to introduce one of their own. It was established on 27th July 2022 but the first champions were not crowned until the beginning of September. This title is only two and a half years old.
List of AEW World Trios Champions
The Elite
The Elite which featured Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks were the first champions. However they were only the Champs for just 3 days. Their reign was short because of something that happened at All Out the night they won their titles. The Young Bucks got into a scuffle with CM Punk and they all got suspended. Kenny Omega was not involved but he had to lose the championship as well. This is now known as Brawl Out. They won these titles on 4th September 2022.
Death Triangle
Just 3 days later on 7th September at AEW Dynamite, there was a match for the vacated titles. The trio of Pac, Ray Fenix and Penta El Zorro M won the titles. They were the champions for 126 days. They were the perfect representation for these titles and these 3 wrestlers elevated this Championship.
The Elite
The Elite came back after their suspension and once again the trio of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks won the Trios Championship for the second time. They won these titles on 11th January 2023 at AEW Dynamite. They would hold the championship for 53 days. This was the redemption for The Young Bucks.
House of Black
The next World Trios Champions were the House of Black. The trio of Malakai Black, Brodie King and Buddy Matthews were the champions. They won the championship on 5th March 2023 at AEW Revolution. They would hold these titles for 175 days which is close to 6 months. All 3 men rose in stature while holding these titles. Malakai Black has vanished suddenly and all fans hope to see him back in the ring.
Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed
The trio of Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed won the championship on 27th August 2023 at All In which was held at the Wembley Stadium. They held the title for 238 days which makes them the longest AEW World Trios Champions.
Bullet Club and Bang Bang Gang
The Bullet Gang and Bang Bang Gang captured the AEW World Trios Championship on April 21, 2024, holding the title for 83 days. AEW officially acknowledges their reign ending on July 13, 2024.
The Patriarchy
The Patriarchy won the championship on 20th July 2024 in AEW Collison defeating the Bang Bang Gang. Their reign lasted only for 36 days.
Blackpool Combat Club/Death Riders
Blackpool Combat Club are currently the AEW World Trios Champions. They won the championship on 25th August 2024. They have been champions for 174+ days. This was a four-way London Ladder match that also featured the Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn) and House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews). During their reign, on November 6, the group rebranded as the Death Riders.
FAQs: AEW World Trios Championship History
1. What is the AEW World Trios Championship?
The AEW World Trios Championship is a title in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) contested by teams of three wrestlers (trios). It was introduced on July 27, 2022, and has quickly become one of the most popular championships in AEW.
2. When was the first AEW World Trios Champion crowned?
The first AEW World Trios Champions were The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks), who won the titles on September 4, 2022, at AEW All Out.
3. Who had the longest AEW World Trios Championship reign?
Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed hold the record for the longest reign, lasting 238 days after winning the titles at AEW All In on August 27, 2023.
4. Which team has won the AEW World Trios Championship the most times?
The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks) are the only team to win the titles twice (September 2022 and January 2023).
5. Who are the current AEW World Trios Champions?
As of now, Blackpool Combat Club/Death Riders are the reigning champions. They won the championship on August 25, 2024, in a four-way London Ladder match.
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