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The idea of a trios championship (or six-man tag team championship) has been in the talks ever since the inception of AEW. The presence of multiple factions in the promotion means there is no scarcity of contenders if a trios title is introduced.
Earlier this year, rumors of a six-man championship surfaced after Kenny Omega teased the idea at Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager At Sea. However, many wrestlers, including FTR, thought that it was too early for an entire division built around trios action.
Since then, the amount of six-man tag team matches has seen an increase in AEW programming, and the possibility of a new title may not be that far behind. The Nov. 18 edition of Dynamite saw the creation of, not one, but two six-man teams in the form of a reunited Death Triangle—PAC, Pentagon El Zero M, and Rey Fenix— after they split from Eddie Kingston's family. Will Hobbs also joined Team Taz with Brian Cage and Ricky Starks. This division of long-running factions into three-man groups added fuel to the rumors.
So here are five such teams that could be a part of a trios division in AEW.
#5. SoCal Uncensored
One of the original AEW trios, SCU found their roots with their former promotion, Ring of Honor. The long-time tag team of Frankie Kazarian and Christopher Daniels were joined by the rising star, Scorpio Sky. They later moved to AEW where Sky and Kazarian became the inaugural AEW World Tag Team Champions.
Currently, Scorpio Sky seems focussed on a singles run as he recently faced Cody Rhodes for the AEW TNT Championship. Daniels and Kazarian look to have resorted to midcarders. However, the introduction of a new trios championship would be enough incentive for the fan-favorite trio to come together again. The combination of a ring general in Daniels, someone as innovative as Kazarian, and the explosive performer in Sky has been an effective factor in the success of SCU. A reunion with a new direction promises all that and more.
#4. Death Triangle could take AEW by storm
Death Triangle, consisting of "The Bastard" PAC and The Lucha Brothers, came together on the Mar. 4 episode of AEW Dynamite, when they attacked Orange Cassidy and The Best Friends, Chuck Taylor and Trent. However, the team disbanded because of PAC's absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lucha Brothers went onto join Eddie Kingston's "family" along with The Blade and The Butcher. The tension inside the faction was always palpable as The Blade and The Butcher was at odds with The Lucha Brothers. Still, Eddie Kingston kept it together.
However, Kingston's faction imploded on the Nov. 18 episode of Dynamite, as Fenix and Penta came to the rescue of their former teammate, PAC. A newly reunited Death Triangle could pick up things where they left off and a shot at AEW's potential trios championship would only help them.
Their high-paced and hard-hitting style makes them one of the most exciting trios on the roster. PAC's cerebral character-work would only better the equation.
#3. The Jurassic Express could be AEW premier trio
Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy first teamed up in a losing effort against Hybrid2, Angelico and Jack Evans, and The Dark Order in a three-way tag team match at Fight for the Fallen. At AEW All Out, they allied with Marco Stunt and formed The Jurassic Express.
Despite being fan-favorites and putting on great matches, the trio hasn't tasted championship success. They were eliminated by The Lucha Brothers in the inaugural AEW Tag Team Championship Tournament. They also lost in a tag team battle royal to determine number one contenders for the tag team titles, which The Young Bucks later won. A shot at a trios title could change that.
The dynamic of the trio is unique in comparison to the other factions, with the monstrous agility of Luchasaurus and the indomitable spirits of the two smaller members, Jungle Boy and Marco Stunt. Their in-ring style and connection with the fans make them one of the most endearing babyface acts on the AEW roster.
#2. The Elite are shoe-ins for AEW's trio titles
Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks were a part of the Bullet Club in New Japan Pro Wrestling before they envisioned AEW.
Although they were instrumental to the formation and success of the new promotion, the trio didn't see much championship success. Kenny lost to both Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley and later teamed up with "Hangman" Adam Page to win the AEW Tag Team Championship only to lose them to FTR.
Since, Kenny decided to focus on his singles run again, bringing back his Cleaner persona. He has found success and he is scheduled to face Moxley for the AEW World Championship on the Dec. 2nd episode of Dynamite.
Similarly, the Young Bucks have regained their footing after winning the tag team belts from FTR. As contenders for the trios championship, The Elite would be a dominating force in the division, reasserting themselves as the top guys of the wrestling world again.
#1. The Inner Circle could find success in AEW's trios division
The Inner Circle was one of the first factions on AEW programming. It consists of Chris Jericho, Santana and Ortiz, Jake Hager, and Sammy Guevara. Recently, MJF and his associate Wardlow joined the faction after defeating Chris Jericho at Full Gear much to the dismay of the other members, especially Guevara.
This tension within the faction could come to a head with the introduction of a trios championship. Chris Jericho and Jake Hager have competed as a tag team recently. Santana and Ortiz could pursue the traditional tag team championship and Wardlow would work as more of a bodyguard. That leaves two possibilities for the third member, either Sammy Guevara or MJF. With this premise, AEW could capitalize on the rivalry between the two up-and-comers even more.
As evident in their recent Las Vegas sketches, the star power of The Inner Circle would bring drama and humor to the trios division.
Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what teams you would like to see form a three-man team?
