Kemo
12-22-2023, 08:36 PM
WWE signed a long list of talent after Triple H took over the creative reins of the company. While some of them returned with great fanfare, one pair of signings haven't been seen yet, but things are expected to change for AOP soon enough.
Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that word is that AOP is making their return to WWE television sooner than later. It was also specifically noted that their home is expected to be on the SmackDown brand.
"Fightful Select has learned that the Authors of Pain aka AOP are planned for a return to WWE TV soon. Specifically, we’re told that the working plan for them as of now is for them to appear on the Smackdown brand, though that could always change."
Akam and Rezar were spotted at the WWE Performance Center in August 2022 as well.
The report from Sean Ross Sapp also confirmed that, "Paul Ellering has been expected to join the two, which had long been an important factor to them."
AOP was around the WWE Performance Center last year, and they were even backstage during NXT one week. That didn't translate into their return, but they apparently inked deals.
There have been rumors about their on-screen return for a while now. It wouldn't be a big surprise to see them return as a big surprise to create the biggest moment possible.
AOP burst onto the WWE scene with an impactful debut in 2016. Hailing from the world of mixed martial arts, they quickly made a name for themselves with their powerful and dominating presence in the ring. They were also a favorite of Triple H's NXT during their time, and now Triple H will apparently get a chance to book them on the main roster.
Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that word is that AOP is making their return to WWE television sooner than later. It was also specifically noted that their home is expected to be on the SmackDown brand.
"Fightful Select has learned that the Authors of Pain aka AOP are planned for a return to WWE TV soon. Specifically, we’re told that the working plan for them as of now is for them to appear on the Smackdown brand, though that could always change."
Akam and Rezar were spotted at the WWE Performance Center in August 2022 as well.
The report from Sean Ross Sapp also confirmed that, "Paul Ellering has been expected to join the two, which had long been an important factor to them."
AOP was around the WWE Performance Center last year, and they were even backstage during NXT one week. That didn't translate into their return, but they apparently inked deals.
There have been rumors about their on-screen return for a while now. It wouldn't be a big surprise to see them return as a big surprise to create the biggest moment possible.
AOP burst onto the WWE scene with an impactful debut in 2016. Hailing from the world of mixed martial arts, they quickly made a name for themselves with their powerful and dominating presence in the ring. They were also a favorite of Triple H's NXT during their time, and now Triple H will apparently get a chance to book them on the main roster.