The COMPLETE HISTORY of Aces and 8s

Bully Ray's Aces and 8s ran roughshod over TNA for 18 months with the goal of cementing Bully's place as World Champion, relive all the memorable moments from the history of the group.
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[@tnawrestling]

In an alternate universe, who would be a good leader of Aces and 8s?

[@sean_gmc5280]

EY

[@KnownAsFoxy]

Matt Morgan, nobody would ever figure out who's behind the mask ever.

[@seanblaze4788]

AJ Styles, James Storm, Bobby Roode, EY. TBH, in an alternate universe, The Aces & 8s could be a group of TNA Originals.

[@danielreamer8382]

Jax Teller

[@drew7441]

Queen Sharmel

[@arinleoczko1250]

The funeral segment is absolute gold. Joe eating something, Eric crying, Magnus just on his phone, Anderson out of the coffin. Even teasing Angle on his sobriety. Perfect.

[@SergioDiaz-gv6fr]

As a text I date Iy stope me

[@heavystarch100]

Curt was trying hard to hold it together at the funeral!!😂 Riding your mopeds to the shores if Valhalla!!!😂😂😂

[@cage138]

Tenay: "Why are you crying" E.Y: "I don't know"

[@lo516]

2012 - 2013 First time hearing about TNA , this storyline had me hooked on TNA/Impact ever since crazy time is flying fast

[@c.o.sj4]

TNA WAS AT ITS PRIME AND WAY BETTER IN THOSE YEARS DONT WATCH IT ANYMORE

[@thehilitereel5838]

@@c.o.sj4idk if I’d say prime but definitely some of its elite years. Still can’t take away from the 2003-2010 era

[@trujilojilo4887]

me too my friend aces and eights and the rivalry between bobby rood x james storn this was TNA in his gold age

[@chrisstampe1461]

​@@c.o.sj4- fiiiint

[@CammyTheSportsEntertainer]

The Aces & Eights give me so much nostalgia. I loved this faction as a kid. A motorcycle gang taking over TNA was a fun concept. Wish it was executed better and that the group had more star power but I enjoyed them. Bully Ray was superb in this story.

[@OneShot92i]

I also loved that faction. I do aint understand people that previously spit on it and then love it nowadays. By the way Bully Ray as heel way too underrated. He deserved more reigns as World Champion, he fits with perfection the TNA main event

[@CammyTheSportsEntertainer]

​@@OneShot92i 100%. Bully Ray's run in 2013 is golden. He's still doing alright for himself now in 2023. Having him as part of the roster for the new TNA isn't a bad thing!

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

One of the most dangerous faction in TNA/IMPACT history

[@onelunglarry]

@@OneShot92ithat heel run made bully a star.

[@CashGuyDarian]

Facts

[@Saint3188]

One of my all time favorite storyline in TNA history

[@elvinsolano6177]

Huh?

[@marcohavokkhaos]

The 2nd best to Main Event Mafia

[@Realsticedit358]

Yes 🎉

[@randomiser2267]

You are lying to yourself bro lol

[@user-dy2op3yf6t]

2013 TNA 👍💯

[@kidz4p509]

The Hulk Hogan Era of IMPACT has some hidden gems. Aces & 8s is one of them.

[@vampirascoffin870]

Noooooooo stop it😂 terrible

[@kidz4p509]

@@vampirascoffin870 🤦🏻‍♂️ SMH

[@trendmassacre8423]

​@@vampirascoffin870

[@williamalvarez5212]

This was my favorite storyline in TNA History and I wasn’t even a fan of sons of anarchy yet when they started doing this awesome time to be a fan in my opinion

[@Saint3188]

I loved it too.

[@TheGOAT-hj6sl]

It's ironic how you say that when back then people were $hitting on this storyline.

[@elvinsolano6177]

Seriously?? SMH

[@marcohavokkhaos]

​@@TheGOAT-hj6slTrue. But nostalgia and stuff

[@robinthom6438]

The time it took to find out who was in it etc took soooo long.

[@Power_trip397]

Thank you, thank you for looking at the comments for who we want next on complete history playlist, I hope we can see the complete history of immortal next 💯

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

One of the most dangerous faction group in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling history featuring Bully Ray is the real leader or president of Aces of Eight's

[@Saint3188]

That would be sweet.

[@vampirascoffin870]

​@@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401😂😂😂😂😂😂 you can't be serious stop it kid

[@jamiestayready1897]

World Elite. E.Y.

[@sanaminatozaki1168]

World Elite please

[@danielreamer8382]

When you ride with the Aces & Eights you never walk alone!!!

[@butters1017]

My favorite faction/ story in all of wrestling. Being a child and watching impact in its prime was some of my best memories!

[@ChristopherJohn4389]

I loved Aces and Eights. I think it was the best long running storyline TNA ever did. At the time, it was exciting and different and Bully was top notch as the main villain of the show

[@izelseay305]

This storyline was cinema in its phenomenal form yet To know Bully Ray was the mastermind behind the Aces and 8s solidified his villan status The feud after Mr Anderson ended Aces and 8s was magic The Gothic like character Bully Ray portrayed was dark The death of Aces and 8s to him was like losing a loved one he knocked that follow up story with Mr Anderson out the park

[@StephanyMcWilliams]

Aces and Eights is what brought me back into TNA. Had tuned out by the time they arrived but I remember hearing/reading the buzz about em and thinking "I gotta check this out!".. did and was happy I did. 👌🏼

[@icetray2727]

This and the main event mafia are the best storylines in TNA history

[@user-mu2mp8ll6c]

The first incarnation of MEM

[@coreypurvis9085]

It's great to relive the Aces & Eights storyline. I was one of the ones that asked for this & I enjoyed every minute of this. I'd love to see a video on some of the teams from the Asylum Years like The Naturals, Triple X & AMW. The Turning Point cage match with AMW & Triple X is still one of my favorite matches all these years later. I'm so excited to TNA come back!!

[@HellSpartanZ]

Even tho it's missing stuff

[@coreypurvis9085]

@@HellSpartanZ there's no need to be negative, no one is perfect. That storyline ran for over a year so if they miss a few things it's not that big of a deal.

[@HellSpartanZ]

@coreypurvis9085 ok dude 😂

[@RinJackson]

I'd like to see the history of Broken Matt Hardy at some point, starting from his feud with Jeff

[@lo516]

That Lock Down mainevent with Bully Ray / Jeff Hardy , where the crowd is throwing bottles in the ring was legendary, my favorite TNA moment right there without a shadow of a doubt.. # LEGENDARY

[@christophernutter2346]

Just realized that the clubhouse scene with Hogan and Sting with their backs and Joseph Parks, the voice was Eric Bischoff. It could have been a great storyline if it added Eric with it.

[@Kennwaaa]

TNA struck gold with aces and eights i haven’t seen a better invasion storyline since and i really wish it could have gone on for longer

[@grandlethal1813]

If they brought this back I'd go back to watching tna

[@Destined4Greatness.]

The way they turned Bully heel in the cage match was truly something special and by the fan’s reaction you can tell that Bully was hated. Kinda wish we’d get something like that again in Wrestling today

[@phyroproductions]

I'll never forget when I was 11-12 and watching Impact Wrestling and Bully Ray's reign of terror! It was a fun time for a kid to grow up in even though I grew up with WWE first but that's by default

[@Buzzy913]

One of the greatest storylines in tna history... yet somehow also one of the worst. It was a beautiful amalgamation. An avant-garde masterpiece. A work of art. I love it.

[@aaronh3347]

Not even close to the worst. Off the top of my head I can think of two right away with Orlando Jordan and whatever he was going for, and Black Reign which I don't even want to get into or ever remember again.

[@justtim7793]

I think about this storyline a lot and now I can finally relive it in glory

[@duanedavis3151]

Whoever is running their channel is killing it with these videos. Didn't get to watch the Aces & Eights storyline and I'm enjoying this tremendously.

[@Wrilen_Speedy_Webb]

When TNA was in its glory days A.K.A: Before the company changed to Impact Wrestling

[@alexpapalia5084]

Um. It was already changed to Impact Wrestling here…..

[@damacattack8434]

The TNA name is coming back.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

@@damacattack8434 TNA! TNA! TNA! TNA!

[@Wrilen_Speedy_Webb]

​@@alexpapalia5084It was still listed as a TNA Program

[@Ferenc-zc3ib]

Szuper Rácz Judit 🦅🦅🦅🏍️🏍️

[@tjizthabomb]

One of TNAs best stories and factions

[@Saint3188]

This was such a fun storyline I miss it.

[@tjizthabomb]

@@Saint3188agreed! So much fun

[@Saint3188]

​@@tjizthabombI miss it.

[@BigMikeTheGamerYT]

The Greatest storyline of all time as A WWE/ wrestling fan this was awesome

[@giorgiasimeoni8437]

But it's TNA, WWE has nothing to do with it, but I agree with you that for a wrestling fan this was one of the best storylines ever.

[@srg341]

Crazy how they made sure to frame the Bully Ray Poster the most in the shot as Hogan is looking down at the note. Should've known he'd be the leader of Aces and Eights the whole time.

[@sithibeyi4467]

I've literally BEEN waiting for them to make an Aces and 8s one for the longest time and it finally happened 😭😭

[@LusterThomas-ue7gk]

In my opinion not only was this the best storyline in TNA history this was one of the most underrated storyline in wrestling history. You have to remember marks was hating on everything TNA was doing. I loved the story line.

[@davidstronach3261]

I remember watching this live as it happend when I hated it at first but then the theme song grew on me and I got more invested in Bully Ray as a singles competitor.

[@arostwocents]

Bully Ray went on to be an amazing singles wrestler. Loved the feud with EC3

[@user-tu9nk6ep8i]

Ashley bbb bad blade e new 9ne

[@jordanellis3615]

Man, this still feels likes yesterday. It made my week watching impact every Thursday.. Unforgettable.

[@aldersonkevin1894]

Bully Ray is the best leader for aces and 8s

[@bigorangevolsack7763]

I love these types of complete history uploads. Keep them coming!

[@lemar6921]

This was quite literally my childhood. I’ve been on a massive TNA binge lately, hope to see some more “complete history of’s” very soon?!

[@jmhproductions7335]

My youth was NWO

[@mkwiimvpclan]

Same here I remember watching this nostag. From beginning to end. They had to try and bring back main event mafia 😂

[@drelltherealest4528]

This was the best storyline is wrestling history in my opinion the crowd throwing cans in the cage legendary

[@Simouno]

As a fan of Sons Of Anarchy, i consider this storyline to be absolute fantastic

[@papicej]

The greatest story line in wrestling history

[@Matt-nw2te]

This was the best TNA storyline by far

[@worldelite5016]

Aces & Eights vs Bullet Club Dream Match. House of Torture would be a nightmare for A&E.

[@johnmichaelford3615]

THE MAIN EVENT MAFIA WAS AWESOME AND IT'S THANKS TO THEM THAT THE ACES AND EIGHTS WERE DONE FOR. TNA WAS BUILT ON THE X DIVISION AND THOSE LADS WERE DEFINITELY BRILLIANT

[@Adyman182]

The most badass theme a stable ever had!

[@dominickbattaglia1307]

Since 2012 I discover that the Aces and 8s are one of my favorite TNA Impact wrestling storyline there is

[@GregLopez75]

Best group ever. Aces & Eights was a group to be reckoned with. Great time in TNA history.

[@jhax347]

The fact that bully ray was a decoy for aces and eights was brilliant

[@OsmosisMiller]

2:30:27 this is easily one of my favorite monents in TNA history.

[@Hunnaconsistent]

One of the best tna storylines ever. This had me hooked

[@terrellhubbard]

When you ride with aces & eights you never walk alone

[@thetruej7872]

One of my favorite storylines in TNA. I remember watching this when I was younger. I was invested in Aces & 8s and wanted to know who were the members.

[@Frederick-San]

Greatness. I can say I'm a proud fan of IMPACT! 🔥😌

[@chinoreno1]

Ive been looking for a full story of Aces & 8s everywhere. Thank you!

[@Jibarra411]

this is one of the best angles in tna history. masterpiece.

[@hermanthetosser4219]

This TNA was on freeview TV in the uk at the time... was still worth watching.

[@GuruAuggie]

Thank you Tna/impact for uploading the entire Aces and Eights history as well as the Main Event Mafia. 🎉💯

[@Cam.Bures23]

I remember I was a huge wwe fan during this time and had no clue about TNA at the time, I remember my dad scrolling through the channels on a Thursday night and he landed on impact and there was hulk hogan. During that time they had the aces and eights and they made me fall in love with that company

[@logankerr8090]

9:03 very young Dexter Lumis

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Could we see a new aces and eights in the new TNA wrestling with New people in the group ❤

[@AJ9302]

That is very possible I'm with you on that it would be awesome

[@miroslavtomic7038]

The reason Hogan was attacked so early in the storyline was because he was scheduled to have surgery on his spine and would require some time off television. While he did return in just matter of weeks, he didn't wrestle a single match for the rest of his TNA run due to this injury which has troubled him for many years. In 2010, he took time off of TNA to have spinal fusion surgery, which practically ended his in-ring career, even though he wrestled match against Sting at 2010 Bound for Glory but it was more than obvious that he was in no condition to wrestle normally anymore.

[@dandoesrandom]

Bully Ray will go down as one of the greatest Heels in the history of Pro Wrestling

[@danielsantana540]

Aces and 8 s a really Fun TNA storyline. TNA Bound for glory 2012 had taken my pick for TNA PPV of tha year

[@TheShayPowell]

Brilliant it was , doesn't get enough credit , and hats off to the brilliant video put together

[@giorgiasimeoni8437]

This is one of my favorite storylines in TNA one of the most entertaining storylines in TNA history 🖤🖤🖤🖤♠️♠️♠️And The Ace and 8's was one of the best stables in TNA history 🖤🖤🖤♠️♠️♠️

[@sean_gmc5280]

Love this, great clip package

[@mattj222]

Childhood right here 👍 I always use to fantasise about Aces & Eights facing off against The Shield 🤣💯

[@dustinaviles2260]

Fun Fact: This stable was Eric Bischoff's idea.

[@francisgoddard2767]

That’s why his useless son was in the faction

[@stanyeeast3508]

In other words, he had the same idea and did it again? Lol a remake

[@kamiltomana7644]

top notch storyline, all the way up to reveal of Bully Ray as the leader. later it was really tough to top it up. still more than a year long story. and the reveal was just perfect (maybe besides bad acting from Brooke :D )

[@ISM313]

I wish wrestling had great long form storylines like this still

[@lilybeballin32]

Man, I miss this storyline and I miss TNA a lot. 🥺

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent storyline aces and eight's legendary

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

One of the most dangerous factions group in the TNA/IMPACT Wrestling history

[@eddie.gemini7437]

i remember watching impact every week around this time. i remember this so vividly. i loved AA and the blue ropes it was a fire time

[@coastermaniacs]

Love that they posted this

[@robertdiotalevi285]

Very nice job. Loved this group.

[@AJ9302]

Man i loved this storyline So much it was so fun one of TNA best factions and with Bully Ray as the ring leader that was the cherry on top for me his run as TNA world champ as a heel was the best 👌

[@YourStepDaddy1]

My 1st episode of TNA was the week after hogan got attacked for the 1st time… I feel in love that very 1st time watching it. Those 2012-15 vibes was different man

[@jerrywilliams408]

Dropping the hint Bully Ray with the reflection when Sting was talking with Brooke was a pretty nice touch.

[@moshehome5221]

One of the best story lines in all of wrestling history

[@davidnearing171]

This was the best story line ever

[@SilentHotdog28]

Brilliant storyline, don't like the ending, going out with a wimper rather than a bang, but the rest was great. The start was amazing, I liked how they revealed each member, then Bully being the leader........perfect.

[@claudejuniorhomere3611]

So impressive.🎉🎉🎉🎉 I can't stop hearing Frank Welker/Megatron and Peter Cullen/Optimus Prime any where any time and any TF (Cartoon G1, Prime series 3D, videogames, conventions and else). And for the young talented "Starscream"...he must have a future opportunity . He's also impressed. Wonderful footage for. Thanks a lot🙏🏾.

[@arostwocents]

A video on Broken Hardys too, that was such an awesome storyline. You know it was creating major buzz for wwf to come in and steal the Hardy's

[@marcohavokkhaos]

That Awkward Moment when you realize Shaquille O'Neil was in WWE, TNA & AEW. Lol Game on!

[@andrewstaples7544]

And WCW

[@danielwilliams8726]

The Aces&8s will always be in my opinion the greatest faction in professional wrestling

[@marcohavokkhaos]

You could hear a pin drop, when Tito Ortiz redebuted. On the other hand, AJ Styles got a thunderous ovation.

[@Gtwmapw]

55:00 My all TNA legends are standing this ring😢 that's amazing‼️

[@kaikalls5058]

The funeral was gold...😂🤣😂🤣

[@matthewwolfe1365]

The Sons of Anarchy made a huge impact in 2013 courtesy of the Aces and Eights.

[@RoyaleTube619]

Love this story

[@TyMarshall007]

Once you ride the the Ace's and Eights You'll Never Walk Alone

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Dangerous faction group

[@JayBurris100]

Oh my brother TESTIFY

[@TyMarshall007]

My favourite TNA faction

[@sangjester19832]

while everyone else was tuning into ww whatever..... i was tuning into TNA and this storyline. This was one of the best storylines with great payoff.

[@user-dy2op3yf6t]

yes 👍💯

[@KountryCory]

This was the best storyline ever in TNA Wrestling history!

[@barrybear2012]

It had a lot of promise, but many fans eventually wrote it off as being a rehash of the nWo invading WCW.

[@80srocknroller]

It did have the Bully Ray & Brooke Hogan wedding with Tazz joining the Aces & Eights

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Turning crashing by Aces of Eight's

[@paulskilling6637]

Remember this like it was yesterday so many twists and turns as it went on loved it.

[@sharonwallace5662]

Loved this story line... and the end could not have predicted that bully was one the leads...

[@SaintGroovy_]

My favorite storyline in TNA and definitely one of the greatest storylines in TNA history

[@guribaath2511]

My favourite aces and eights 🔥🔥💚

[@kadeemprescott9117]

Date/Event stamps would make this 10x better just to follow along the timeline

[@huzefaishaki1805]

Not just one of the best stories in TNA ever but one of the best stories and factions in wrestling history ever.

[@lissadragomir190]

I love the Aces and 8s Storyline! 😍

[@NightEagle1066]

Perfect timing TNA™️ Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@andrewstaples7544]

That was 2nd my favorite storyline with my 1st being the fortune - immortal vs the joker sting

[@davidnearing171]

Great story line!!! Watched it all.