Hook retires FTW title at AEW Dynamite Grand Slam

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Ethan Renner | Last updated Sep 25, 2024 9:10 PM ET

The FTW Championship has been retired.

Hook defended the FTW title against Roderick Strong at Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite Grand Slam in Queens, New York, then retired the title after the contest.

After defeating Roderick Strong to retain the Championship, Hook was interviewed by Tony Schiavone, where he announced the title’s retirement, effective immediately.

Hook then presented the title belt to his father Taz at the commentary desk, and the two embraced.

"All good things must come to an end" – HOOK

Watch #AEWDynamite Grand Slam LIVE on TBS!@730HOOK | @tonyschiavone24 | @OfficialTAZ pic.twitter.com/MTEN0HfHxX
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 26, 2024

Taz created the FTW title in ECW in the 1990s, then revived the belt in 2020 in AEW when he was at the helm of the Team Taz stable, presenting the Championship to Brian Cage. Chris Jericho, Ricky Starks, and Jack Perry also held the title during its post-2020 revival.

The FTW Championship has been regularly defended in AEW ever since, with Hook eclipsing his father’s record for most title reigns at three. Hook also held the title for more days than any other wrestler.

Our live coverage of AEW Dynamite Grand Slam is ongoing here.

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