The Cold Hearted Handsome Devil HOOK is the NEW FTW Champion | AEW Fight for the Fallen, 7/27/22

[@reant822]

Hook winning the title his father created while said father is doing commentary for the match.....that's goals

[@SLAPTALK]

Nepotism, anyone? 🍽☝️🧐

[@AD-fc4kq]

@@SLAPTALK captain obvious

[@supernova915]

@@AD-fc4kq Truth hurts I get it

[@Iampotato83]

Long term booking

[@kvwz96]

No...that's backstage politics 😹

[@saulbadman5705]

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

[@raymondthomas1574]

Lol

[@terrytaylor1928]

Hell yeah!

[@KurtChristensenPhoto]

The only flaw was cutting away from Hobbs to the Acclaimed promo way too soon.

[@not_ian5543]

@@KurtChristensenPhoto That’s a criticism I’ve had of AEW for some time. They need to let big moments resonate for the TV audience.

[@randomuploaderguy]

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.

[@SenorAzazel]

*Ricky Starks* this man has star written all over him dude has a crazy amount of charisma about em.

[@matthewmagda4971]

Agreed. I see elements of Ravishing Rick Rude with a splash of Ric Flair ...maybe it's all in the name.

[@GridironGuru1]

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

[@drewoelslager]

@@matthewmagda4971 has some young Rock in him also. Total package.

[@danielsmith5032]

@@GridironGuru1 layers and layers of muscle doesn’t say “star” to me. It looks unnatural on some people honestly

[@GridironGuru1]

@@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

[@CVHFitness]

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.

[@shermandudley5548]

You gotta love how the entire crowd popped just off the first note of Hook's theme

[@cmike123]

That theme is absolute fire.

[@dwaynebenjamin6260]

That’s exactly why a theme is lowkey mad important

[@RGF91]

HOOKers unite

[@sum1youshouldno]

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

[@dank9300]

More because his name appeared on the board I think....

[@bmjv77]

AEW just elevated three wrestlers in one segment. Whoever wrote this deserves a raise.

[@beardedentity]

Pretty sure all 1000 aew fans would be happy with that

[@freshswagga100]

Theres no elevating Ricky. Hes already on top

[@dokuganryu1565]

@@beardedentity 3,76 M

[@Renolidor]

Starks, Hobbs, Hook, then Garcia later in the night - elevating the homegrown talent! Let's go!

[@trivo1216]

JB too, he showed up with that promo!

[@awesometacosclan]

@@trivo1216 he did. he did also almost choke at the end but Christian cage came in at the right time for the save lol

[@Hottakedrake]

@@trivo1216 stop lying to yourself. Jungle Boy is pure garbage.

[@btmz1753]

Sammy v Dante also

[@Leeftyy-q1m]

And getting better every time!

[@PICFL1]

You could tell Taz was getting choked up. What an absolute awesome thing to see as a father.

[@JD12Dawg]

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!!

[@datguymayn5819]

It’s not only now though bro, they’ve been doing that since day 1

[@mervstash3692]

lol what a mark.

[@royalboy2850]

@@mervstash3692 what is the thing in this comment to talk about mark

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

Didn't chris jericho challenge mox for the world title?

[@m.alfred6987]

Something that a JDfromNY fanboy would say lol

[@JoeBalla123]

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

[@Bears11422]

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!

[@theinconspicuousbxc]

Taz has to be so proud, he could burst

[@kshinokevin]

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...

[@Groovegandalf]

I like how Danhausen "softened him up" for Hook. That some low key team work. I dig it.

[@TheBluePhenom]

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]

Literally only won it cos of his dad what a joke

[@Itsrly_Johnny_Ros]

@@Jay_Keat Pfft. Not a joke to those who believe that he deserves to be champion!

[@popularopiniondispenser6076]

@@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.

[@randomuploaderguy]

@@Jay_Keat man I can't get the taste of salt out of my mouth after reading your comment

[@cbaile]

@@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.

[@jokester4824]

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!

[@Thraeryn]

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.

[@docfrank7745]

@Terry Brews Jealous!

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

He went from a meme to a superstar the moment CM Punk said Send Hook.

[@dokuganryu1565]

Boy removed the ankle weights.

[@docfrank7745]

@Terry Brews Nah! How did you arrive at that conclusion? 😳

[@CammyTheSportsEntertainer]

​@Terry Brews he's had 11 matches. I'd say he's very good and he's developed much faster than expected.

[@dethaddr]

3:43 HOLY BALLS!!!!! I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that on a hip toss! AMAZING!!!

[@samanthabowers2622]

Owen Hart as Blue Blazer did it vs Mr. Perfect back in 1989 at WM V;-)

[@Raddon]

This whole segment was one of the best in ProWrestling for quite some time. Top notch stuff from AEW.

[@skribblylacroix3251]

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.

[@Raddon]

@@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.

[@anathimafulo6747]

David: mjf's pipe bomb was waaaaay better bruv

[@skribblylacroix3251]

@@anathimafulo6747 sheeeeeiiiitttt.

[@skribblylacroix3251]

@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.

[@dantesapprentice4581]

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.

[@lordeowstheking]

Hopefully this means Stark's is going higher up in the card. Let him have a long run with the TNT title.

[@lil_djprod.v2766]

Man the guy has the talent and charisma. Most definitely deserve to be bumped up in the card

[@thedespairsquid399]

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.

[@victormontoya117]

He turned face last night.

[@frankgaspers9965]

Hmm no ? He can’t beat Wardlow

[@dankyL]

@@frankgaspers9965 thought he already did

[@leatherhitman7401]

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.

[@jeffreythefilmbuff7617]

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!

[@cliffordjackson3]

ALL FACTS NO CAP.

[@divine1196]

Just can't wait for MJF, Punk and Omega to come back

[@seifs6577]

@@divine1196 that didn’t age well😅

[@godson30032]

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.

[@TheChameleon703]

Diablo Guapo indeed. I just want to touch Hook's hair. LOL

[@JaimeD.]

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!

[@JaimeD.]

@@kickz2385 Excalibur nailed that line and made me crack up for a few seconds before I saw Hook pull the upset W.

[@blazeboy06]

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.

[@Nfoster1916]

That's golden storytelling right there. What a proud moment for TAZ too.

[@Metalheadmike1211]

That crowd pop for hook was crazy. I’m glad this happened in Worcester. I lived in Worcester for almost a year.

[@davidharvey7414]

Ricky starks is the damn future.

[@joeydemitro8976]

I CAN AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT TOO MY FRIEND

[@amazing50000]

I saw this when he was in the NWA.

[@joeydemitro8976]

@@giantasianstickerr RICKY STARKS IS THE FUTURE AND THE PRESENT TOO MY FRIEND

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

@@giantasianstickerr not absolute about that. But Ricky Starks is Absolute, and could show Theory how to present yourself.

[@TheHarv68]

1:46 I love how Taz was even like "You f'ed up Ricky" 🤣

[@TreyRemakes]

The pop that hook got was just priceless, Reminding me of Old times back in the WWF. 1:31

[@christiankallio8586]

They should give him a shot at the TNT title already with how over he is

[@fullmatchwrestling2630]

@@thedudekev go to sleep

[@Vermithorscunt]

@@thedudekev you’re right tho lol. And I love aew

[@holeyschitt]

@@thedudekev You really dislike anything being comparable huh?

[@luminatron]

An even bigger pop at 4:14

[@Rkanegaming-e]

Dayum, the execution on those moves tho, high level yet executed sharply, Hook is the real deal.

[@YovaRodz]

Hook finally won the FTW Championship! Like father, like son!

[@bighandsome91]

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.

[@keith_dark_savagethomas6385]

Yesss, Hook is the new FTW Champion.. he looks badass holding that title

[@kareemdalil3468]

That crowd reaction! This was so unexpected but I’m so glad it happened! Hook finally getting what he deserves

[@ethnicalbert]

how can ppl get excited about this nonsense

[@ruiarruda5987]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Ricky Starks is more over than WWE’s Mr money in the bank.

[@SLAPTALK]

I thought they were the same person. 😑💀😆

[@shermandudley5548]

Starks is Theory's Daddy

[@truthisbestforbusiness6266]

You buy Starks off wish you get theory

[@todd1928]

Shame he is being booked into the ground.

[@HealwaysRemembers.]

@@shermandudley5548 😂

[@tg73188]

4:59 the smile on starks face is like a proud older brother

[@joebishop6509]

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

[@danah7486]

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.

[@Ghostrob2023]

Congrats to Hook, and to Ricky Starks for having great sportsmanship.

[@theuniverse7227]

Ricky Starks is an absolute STAR

[@liamhemstock2286]

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.

[@C_0_N]

I'd enjoy a scramble like elimination match for the TNT championship

[@josephstewart2821]

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.

[@gertruidagertruida3920]

punk? yuckkkk... he's done.. and thank goodnes you're not booking

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

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.

[@brandonryce6801]

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.

[@breslinpt]

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.

[@christianquiles8711]

Agreed

[@franklange7692]

I didn't know Hook was Taz's son..That is cool

[@Dubious_NZ]

It would have been cool but I think hook still just walking off as if it was a normal match fits better

[@sob2108]

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!

[@anujjacob8908]

This from start to bottom was peak storytelling

[@EAprima]

"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.

[@skribblylacroix3251]

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!

[@ABCRapster]

This is how you build a star! Let them find their groove and when they finally do give them the push of a lifetime!

[@dgmt8789]

You can hear the happiness in Tazz's voice... Nothing cooler to see then a proud father.

[@yuhdijona8204]

you know hook is so happy he’s holding his smile so hard lmao, CONGRATULATIONS HOOK

[@johnhardy1485]

For that match only being 2 or so minutes it was damn good, I'd wanna see Hook and Starks go longer!

[@housemoneyfilmproduction6562]

watched this 10 times. and i was in tears. now this is wrestling done right.

[@cbfbmc]

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

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

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.

[@cbfbmc]

@@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

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

@@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.

[@NathanRyan10]

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.

[@arunas1204]

Face Ricky Starks is gonna be STAR of aew

[@Raddon]

He already is a star. The fans love him.

[@arunas1204]

@@Raddon yes hes a star, but he was heel, and Face Ricky Starks will be better thats what i want to say

[@NiyiDaNinja]

3:53 That spear was beautiful. Happy for Hook, this was dope as hell

[@jeyaceare9833]

Hear that loud crowd pop! Taz must be really proud. Congratulations new champ.

[@CJCrump]

I admire how Starks showed sportsmanship at the end of the match.

[@sadidjubayermurshed9843]

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

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

It was designed to get Ricky Starks TV time. And Ricky has that IT factor, so we might be seeing more of him now.

[@kingetzel2755]

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.

[@basanta6120]

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.

[@williamchilcott2833]

Ricky Starks reminds me of when the Rock came up.

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@kingetzel2755 FACTS dude.

[@NeroNeo]

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.

[@freebird264]

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.

[@PunksInVegas]

10/10 segment. A proud Taz, elevating Hook and strapping that rocket to Starks and now we’ve got the monster heel Hobbs.

[@darshangasque3711]

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.

[@sgg_02x]

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

[@datguymayn5819]

That was a baby face promo followed by him getting turned on he’s definitely face now

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

@@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

[@Raidersjace_55]

Yes and the first feud is probably going to be against each other

[@AlexTheRed1985]

@@TheBigGSN5 that’s usually how it goes when you push a talent for another major title. Where have you been the last 40 years?

[@JeremiahEcks777]

Ricky made this work so well. His look of 'Oh sh*t' when Hook's music plays, and this his look of 'He knew he was screwed' when standing next to Hook... that's how you put the kid over. Also, Ricky is protected by giving him trouble, NOT hitting Roshambo and only being in this situation because he's arrogant - but already fought Danhausen. This is booking to perfection. I certainly want to see more Ricky and more Hook!

[@steveobaby6048]

I like how hook grabs the belt from the referee like give me that belt LOL

[@RepentantDrContra]

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.

[@allainangcao28]

Taz: Ricky, this isn’t a good idea *Hook comes out* Taz: Never mind, stay there…

[@cliffordjackson3]

BRUH😂.

[@ladyavalon79]

Ricky knew what was about to go down. I think Taz had to contain himself a little because you know he was beyond stoked

[@marvpott687]

This is the Highlight of Dynamite. Period. Genius short Match, pushing Hook better than Danhausen, QT and Nese ever could.

[@javimorales9707]

I know Hook won but can we just admire how JR says Ricky Starks’ name.. 🤌🏽 beautiful 😂

[@MrBayarea001]

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!

[@terrellhubbard]

Send HOOK

[@MrBayarea001]

@@terrellhubbard Hook! , Hook!, Hook!

[@bevegan1887]

I wish I was handsome like hook 😥

[@teasellermodi5897]

I m totally Hooked.

[@deathshot4427]

@@terrellhubbard Hook Delivered

[@matthewbush2371]

New FTR world championship Tazz youngest son Hook 👏👏👏👏 congratulations

[@mwn148]

This episode of aew may as well be a showcase of all the future starts of the industry. Fantastic stuff

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

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!

[@InfernoCarson3619]

One day I better see Hook get an Omega push for the AEW world championship

[@rycerzgaming1363]

He will definitely get there. He got many many years to go.

[@guy_cosmicguy]

😂that would be too much for now. 😂ftw is good for him now

[@mervstash3692]

When that day happens, you know the industry is well & truly finished

[@brandonkohn5389]

Hook has that IT factor man

[@vk3638]

Glad to see Hook winning a real championship

[@FlaQuiToPa978]

Even tho it’s not considered a championship by Aew lol but it’s still a good win he should go after TNT championship

[@ichigokuroski5076]

@@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]

Ftw isn’t a real championship

[@spokenwordillusions5756]

@@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.

[@ZERO-X79]

So True he deserved since he is always great in the ring and his record also still undefeated so far!

[@Keeneye47_Wolfkeen]

Taz: "Good god I just got goosebumps" Taz is seeing a young him right now, going for and winning his first belt.

[@bezelscloset3343]

Ricky a Total Package without a title 💪🏾💯

[@MegaMijit]

This moment was fucking incredible. The crowd was hyped the entire time

[@kazwach0wsk1]

That pop for Hook made Tazz flip out of his chair in excitement

[@JThom-yh3ef]

The way he landed on his feet 🦶…SAVAGE!!!!!!!

[@Twominutedevotions]

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.

[@elcactusdelamuerte506]

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

[@ibrahimshukri9842]

Let's not forget that Hook and Danhausen are buddies. The crowd were popping like explosives when Hook's music hits, when he put Ricky Starks in a submission hold, and taps Starks out. Congratulations to Hook on becoming the new FTW Champion. Starks gave it all he got in the tank, and he's the longest reigning FTW Champion. I would love to see Ricky Starks on the top someday. Kudos to both amazingly talented men.

[@randylahey8101]

God damn what a spear by Ricky Starks!

[@johnhill6412]

I loved EVERY SINGLE THING about this! The anticipation after Starks's open challenge....I honestly had no clue who it would be, and Hook was about the last guy I expected. Then the match, short as it was, was thrilling, plus the awesomeness of Papa Taz on the call. And then the fist bump after, and the AMAZING Starks face promo. Freaking great TV.

[@aprentissdaye]

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!!

[@WheresChris4]

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!

[@Elite.Rockers]

3:54 That spear looked Devastating

[@lemmyhead8578]

This is how you build a beast. This is why I watch AEW and not the other company.

[@desirayelawrence9676]

This is absolutely amazing it's about time we see Hook with a title

[@binalmistry]

I have not heard JR sound so genuinely hyped up in AEW until today with Hook

[@Gamer-it9hq]

HOOKERS RISE UP FOR THE NEW CHAMP

[@Highly3666]

Are you trying to start a thing?

[@Gamer-it9hq]

@@Highly3666 HOOKERS has been a thing since his debut

[@kushbluntsgucci4203]

😭😂

[@mindyabizniz]

am i the only one that enjoys watching these mid card guys more than the main eventers like mox jericho and daniel bryan?

[@robertmayesiii8356]

Hook... Ftw champ... Sounds good.. Ricky starks is damn good.. Babyface reaction he got before Hobbs blasted him nasty.✌️🤘🤟👊👏👏👏👏👏👍💪💪💪😂🥊🏆🥇.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Really feel for Taz getting to call his son not only winning his first championship, but the championship _he_ created decades ago in ECW. He must be so proud. The Roshambo counter directly into the Redrum was sweet as well.

[@justamurse5646]

He actually hits a suplex the correct way you learn in freestyle and Greco. Arch, looking back, up on the toes.

[@ownknow8161]

*Starks was probably hearing Bill Duke when he heard Hook's music. "You know you done f*©-ed up!?"*

[@xwiick]

Fucking love this kid, Who needs punk or the elite

[@zickykane5206]

Man, you can hear the pride and joy in Taz's voice.