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Taz recently roared back at a fan for criticizing his commentary after Hook's maiden title victory in AEW.
Ricky Starks collided with Taz's son Hook after the latter answered his FTW title challenge. Continuing his undefeated streak, the 23-year-old made the Absolute tap out to his ''Redrum'' submission move. The two men shared a moment of respect after the bout.
With his first title win in Tony Khan's promotion, Hook became the youngest and only fifth wrestler ever to hold the FTW title. Understandably, it was an emotional moment for the champion's father Taz at the commentary desk.
Here's how the emotional WWE legend reacted on AEW: Uncut :
"This is very surreal for me, that Hook won this championship that I created decades ago and did not expect this to happen. I don't think I have ever been choked up at the end of a match, as a broadcaster, like this ever," said Taz.
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However, a fan's tweet irked the former ECW Champion. The tweet suggested that while expressing his emotions, Taz was so slow that he almost made the listeners go to sleep. The Hardcore legend retorted that the emotional moment got to him and he was surprised that people did't get it.
Check out the Twitter exchange here:
Significance of the FTW Championship in Tony Khan's company
AEW president Tony Khan reinstated the FTW Championship after 21 years of absence. The black-and-orange title was created and designed by Taz in 1998 under the ECW banner.
Taz was unable to challenge Shane Douglas for the ECW World Title as the latter was injured. Tired of waiting, he introduced the FTW Championship and proclaimed himself as the world champion.
Tony Khan has always been vocal about being an ECW fan since his teenage years. Hosting hardcore pro-wrestling fans and numerous violent matches, AEW has imbibed the intensity of ECW ever since its inception.
The AEW boss recently propelled the coveted title by booking consecutive defenses for Ricky Starks. The former champion did a great job at elevating it and Hook's victory has added more legitimacy to the title for the future.
Who should be the first challenger for the cold-hearted devil? Let us know in the comments below.
Poll : Will Hook break Ricky Starks' record of being the longest reigning FTW Champion in history?
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