AAW Tag Team Championship

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The AAW Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling world tag team championship which is created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion All American Wrestling (AAW).[1] There have been a total of 48 reigns shared between 40 different teams consisting of 74 distinctive champions. The current holders are The Hellhounds, who are in their third reign as a team.

PromotionAAW Wrestling
Date establishedApril 17, 2004
Current championsThe Hellhounds (Russ Jones and Schaff)
Date wonDecember 26, 2025
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AAW Tag Team Championship
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PromotionAAW Wrestling
Date establishedApril 17, 2004
Current championsThe Hellhounds (Russ Jones and Schaff)
Date wonDecember 26, 2025
Statistics
First championsThe Gravediggers
(Botch and Machine)
Most reignsAs Tag Team (4 reigns):
Longest reignThe Gravediggers
(Botch and Machine) (532 days)
Shortest reignLucha Brothers
(Penta el 0M and Rey Fenix) (15 days)
Heaviest championCalvin Tankman (354 lbs)
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Title history

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No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific team—reign numbers for the individuals are in parentheses, if different
Days Number of days held
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No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign Days
1 The Gravediggers
(Botch and Machine)		 April 17, 2004 N/A Berwyn, IL 1 532 The Gravediggers defeated Ladies Night Out, Dounn, Vanilla Shakes, Void Effect, Los Mexicanos, and the Top Guns in a Tag Team Turmoil Match to become the inaugural champions.
2 Machine and Stu Early October 1, 2005 A Monster's Rage Berwyn, IL 1
(2, 1)		 175 Defeated Simply Marvelous to win the vacant Tag Team Championship. [2]
3 The Black and The Brave
(Marek Brave and Tyler Black)		 March 25, 2006 Final Four Berwyn, IL 1 49 This was a Four Corners match, which also involves The Michigan Invasion (N8 Mattson and Truth Martini) and (Eddie V and Zach Gowen). [3]
— Vacated May 13, 2006 — Berwyn, IL — — AAW Tag Team Championship Declared Vacant.
4 Dan Lawrence and Ryan Boz June 10, 2006 AAW Goldrush: Road to the Titles Berwyn, IL 1 147 Boz and Lawrence defeated Team Underground (Eric Priest and Chandler McClure) and (Jimmy Jacobs and Zach Gowen) in the tournament finals to win the vacant championship. [4]
5 The Michigan Invasion
(N8 Mattson and Truth Martini)		 November 4, 2006 A Monster's Rage Berwyn, IL 1 161 This was a Four Corners match, also involving Jayson Reign and Marco Cordova and The Phoenix Twins (Dash Phoenix and Tweek Phoenix). [5]
6 Krotch and Zach Gowen April 14, 2007 War is Coming Berwyn, IL 1 63 [6]
7 DP Associates Berwyn Branch
(Conrad Kennedy III and Trik Davis)		 June 16, 2007 Point of No Return Berwyn, IL 1 84 This was a Four Corners match, also involving Dan Lawrence and Ryan Boz and The Michigan Invasion (N8 Mattson and Truth Martini). [7]
8 The Murder City Machine Guns
(Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)		 September 8, 2007 Reign of Violence Berwyn, IL 1 133 [8]
9 The North Star Express
(Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz)		 January 19, 2008 Path of Redemption Berwyn, IL 1 154 This was a three-way tag team match, also involving The Phoenix Twins (Dash Phoenix and Tweek Phoenix). [9]
10 Adrenaline Overdose
(Bryce Benjamin and Shane Hollister)		 June 21, 2008 Point of No Return Berwyn, IL 1 77 [10]
11 The North Star Express
(Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz)		 September 6, 2008 Hostile Intentions Berwyn, IL 2 83 The North Star Express defeated Shane Hollister in a Two On One Handicap match. [11]
12 The Phoenix Twins
(Dash Phoenix and Tweek Phoenix)		 November 28, 2008 Windy City Classic IV Berwyn, IL 1 196 This was a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. [12]
13 The House of Truth
(Christin Able and Josh Raymond)		 June 12, 2009 Fate of Eight Berwyn, IL 1 252 The House of Truth defeated Dash Phoenix and Matt Cross, who substituted for Tweek Phoenix. in a Fate of Eight 2009 Tournament Final match. [13]
14 Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black February 19, 2010 Auditions Davenport, IA 1
(1, 2)		 217 [14]
15 The House of Truth
(Christin Able and Josh Raymond)		 September 24, 2010 Defining Moment Berwyn, IL 2 28 [15]
16 Zero Gravity
(Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza)		 October 22, 2010 MassacrepOn 26th Street Berwyn, IL 1 238 Zero Gravity defeated Christin Able and Truth Martini, who substituted for Josh Raymond. [16]
17 The Awesome Threesome
(Jordan McEntyre and Knight Wagner)		 June 17, 2011 Day of Defiance Berwyn, IL 1 105 [17]
18 The Irish Airborne
(Dave Crist and Jake Crist)		 September 30, 2011 Defining Moment Berwyn, IL 1 119 This was a three-way tag team match, also involving The NorthStache Express (Darin Corbin and Marion Fontaine). [18]
19 Arik Cannon and Jimmy Jacobs January 27, 2012 The Chaos Theory Berwyn, IL 1
(1, 2)		 302 [19]
20 The Irish Airborne
(Dave Crist and Jake Crist)		 November 24, 2012 Windy City Classic VIII Merrionette Park, IL 2 245 [20]
21 Kung Fu Manchu
(Louis Lyndon and Marion Fontaine)		 July 27, 2013 Scars and Stripes Merrionette Park, IL 1 154 [21]
22 Ethan Page and Michael Elgin December 28, 2013 One Twisted Christmas Berwyn, IL 1 258 This was a Triple Threat Tag Team Elimination match, also involving Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza). [22]
— Vacated September 12, 2014 — Berwyn, IL — — The championship was vacated due to Elgin's Visa problems.
23 The Wet Bandits
(Dan Lawrence and Markus Crane)		 October 17, 2014 Jawbreaker Berwyn, IL 1
(2, 1)		 134 The Wet Bandits defeated Athena and Heidi Lovelace in a tournament finale to win the vacant championship. [23]
24 OI4K
(Dave Crist and Jake Crist)		 February 28, 2015 The Art of War Berwyn, IL 3 202 OI4K were formerly known as The Irish Airborne. [24]
25 The Hooligans
(Devin Cutter and Mason Cutter)		 September 18, 2015 Defining Moment Berwyn, IL 1 204 This was a falls count anywhere match. [25]
26 Besties in the World
(Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett)		 April 9, 2016 AAW Epic 2016: The 12 Year Anniversary Event Chicago, IL 1 231 [26]
27 Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee November 26, 2016 Windy City Classic Chicago, IL 1 104 [27]
— Vacated March 10, 2017 — — — — The championship was vacated due to lack of defenses.
28 OI4K
(Dave Crist and Jake Crist)		 March 17, 2017 Homecoming Berwyn, IL 4 50 OI4K defeated Scarlet and Graves (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) to win the vacant championship. [28]
29 A. R. Fox and Rey Fenix May 6, 2017 Take No Prisoners Chicago, IL 1 70 Sami Callihan replaced Dave Crist in the match. [29]
30 Scarlet and Graves
(Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz)		 July 15, 2017 United We Stand Merrionette Park, IL 1 111 Jeff Cobb replaced Rey Fenix in the match. [30]
31 Besties in the World
(Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett)		 November 3, 2017 Hell Hath No Fury Berwyn, IL 2 300 [31]
32 Wrstling
(David Starr, Eddie Kingston and Jeff Cobb)		 August 30, 2018 Destination Chicago Chicago, IL 1 57 Kingston and Starr won the match, but Jeff Cobb is also recognized as champion under the Freebird Rule. [32]
33 FireFox
(A. R. Fox and Myron Reed)		 October 26, 2018 Dia de los Luchadores Merrionette Park, IL 1
(2, 1)		 105 [33]
34 The Lucha Brothers
(Penta el 0M and Rey Fenix		 February 8, 2019 Lucha City Limits Austin, TX 1
(1, 2)		 15 [34]
35 Latin American Xchange
(Ortiz and Santana)		 February 23, 2019 The Art of War Chicago, IL 1 187 This was a Triple threat tag team match, also involving FireFox (A. R. Fox and Myron Reed). [35]
36 Besties in the World
(Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett)		 August 29, 2019 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament 2019 - Day 1 Chicago, IL 3 399 This was a Triple threat tag team match, also involving The Lucha Brothers (Penta el 0M and Rey Fenix). [36]
37 Ace Austin and Madman Fulton October 1, 2020 Alive #1 Chicago, IL 1 233 [37][38]
38 The Second Gear Crew
(1 Called Manders and Matthew Justice)		 May 22, 2021 Alive #10 Villa Park, IL 1 20 [39]
39 inFAMy
(Deonn Rusman and Joeasa)		 June 11, 2021 Crush and Destroy Merrionette Park, IL 1 83 [40]
40 Jake Something and Stallion Rogers September 2, 2021 AAW Destination Chicago Chicago, IL 1 85 Beginning with October 30, 2021, Dante Leon filled in for an injured Rogers in title defenses, but was not recognized as official champion. [41]
41 Ace Perry and Alexander Hammerstone November 26, 2021 Windy City Classic XVI Merrionette Park, IL 1 231 [42]
42 ACH and Jah-C July 15, 2022 The Independents Day Merrionette Park, IL 1 168 [43]
— Vacated December 30, 2022 Unstoppable Chicago, IL — — Jah-C vacated the title. [44]
43 Hustle And Soul
(Calvin Tankman and Jah-C)		 December 30, 2022 Unstoppable Chicago, IL 1
(1, 2)		 105 Defeated The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) to win the vacant titles. [45]
44 The Hellhounds
(Russ Jones and Schaff)		 April 14, 2023 Ring Of Fire Berwyn, IL 1 315
45 The Hustle And The Muscle
(Karam and Rohit Raju)		 February 23, 2024 AAW Legacy 20th Anniversary Berwyn, IL 1 183 [46]
46 The Hellhounds
(Russ Jones and Schaff)		 August 24, 2024 Face the Heat Berwyn, IL 2 308 [47]
47 Aaron Roberts and Joey Avalon June 28, 2025 Crush & Destroy Berwyn, IL 1 112 [48]
48 The Good Brothers
(Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson)		 October 18, 2025 Defining Moment 2025 Berwyn, IL 1 69 [49]
49 The Hellhounds
(Russ Jones and Schaff)		 December 26, 2025 Windy City Classic XX Berwyn, IL 3 92+ [50]
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Combined reigns

As of March 28, 2026.

Three-time champions as a team, Besties in the World (Matt Fitchett (left) and Davey Vega (right).

By team

† Indicates the current champions
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Rank Wrestler No. of
reigns		 Combined
days
1 Besties in the World
(Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett)		3930
2 The Hellhounds †
(Russ Jones and Schaff)		3715+
3 The Irish Airborne/OI4K
(Dave Crist and Jake Crist)		4616
4 The Gravediggers
(Botch and Machine)		1532
5 Arik Cannon and Jimmy Jacobs1302
6 The House of Truth
(Christin Able and Josh Raymond)		2280
7 Ethan Page and Michael Elgin1258
8 Zero Gravity
(Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza)		1238
9 The North Star Express
(Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz)		2237
10 Ace Austin and Madman Fulton1233
11 Ace Perry and Alexander Hammerstone1231
12 Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black1217
13 The Hooligans
(Devin Cutter and Mason Cutter)		1204
14 The Phoenix Twins
(Dash Phoenix and Tweek Phoenix)		1196
15 Latin American Xchange
(Santana and Ortiz)		1187
16 The Hustle And The Muscle
(Karam and Rohit Raju)		1183
17 Machine and Stu Early1175
18 ACH and Jah-C1168
19 The Michigan Invasion
(N8 Mattson and Truth Martini)		1161
20 Kung Fu Manchu
(Louis Lyndon and Marion Fontaine)		1154
21 Dan Lawrence and Ryan Boz1147
22 The Wet Bandits
(Dan Lawrence and Markus Crane)		1134
23 The Murder City Machine Guns
(Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)		1133
24 Aaron Roberts and Joey Avalon1112
25 Scarlet and Graves
(Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz)		1111
26 FireFox
(A. R. Fox and Myron Reed)		1105
Hustle and Soul
(Calvin Tankman and Jah-C)		1105
The Awesome Threesome
(Jordan McEntyre and Knight Wagner)		1105
29 Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee1104
30 Jake Something and Stallion Rogers185
31 DP Associates Berwyn Branch
(Conrad Kennedy III and Trik Davis)		184
32 inFAMy
(Deonn Rusman and Joeasa)		183
33 Adrenaline Overdose
(Bryce Benjamin and Shane Hollister)		177
34 A. R. Fox and Rey Fenix170
35 The Good Brothers
(Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson)		169
36 Krotch and Zach Gowen163
37 Wrstling
(David Starr, Eddie Kingston and Jeff Cobb)		157
38 The Black and The Brave
(Marek Brave and Tyler Black)		149
39 The Second Gear Crew
(1 Called Manders and Matthew Justice)		120
40 The Lucha Brothers
(Penta el 0M and Rey Fenix)		115
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By wrestler

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Rank Wrestler No. of
reigns		 Combined
days
1 Davey Vega3930
Mat Fitchett3930
3 Machine2707
4 Russ Jones †3715+
Schaff †3715+
6 Dave Crist4616
Jake Crist4616
8 Botch1532
9 Jimmy Jacobs2519
10 Arik Cannon1302
11 Dan Lawrence2281
12 Christin Able2280
Josh Raymond2280
14 Jah-C2273
15 Tyler Black2266
16 Ethan Page1258
Michael Elgin1258
18 Brett Gakiya1238
CJ Esparza1238
20 Darin Corbin2237
Ryan Cruz2237
22 Ace Austin1233
Madman Fulton1233
24 Ace Perry1231
Alexander Hammerstone1231
26 Devin Cutter1204
Mason Cutter1204
28 Dash Phoenix1196
Tweek Phoenix1196
30 Ortiz1187
Santana1187
32 Karam1183
Rohit Raju1183
34 A. R. Fox2175
Stu Early1175
36 ACH1168
37 N8 Mattson1161
Truth Martini1161
39 Louis Lyndon1154
Marion Fontaine1154
41 Ryan Boz1147
42 Markus Crane1134
43 Alex Shelley1133
Chris Sabin1133
45 Aaron Roberts1112
Joey Avalon1112
47 Dezmond Xavier1111
Zachary Wentz1111
49 Calvin Tankman1105
Jordan McEntyre1105
Knight Wagner1105
Myron Reed1105
53 Andrew Everett1104
Trevor Lee1104
55 Jake Something186
Stallion Rogers186
57 Rey Fenix285
58 Conrad Kennedy III184
Trik Davis184
60 Deonn Rusman183
Joeasa183
62 Bryce Benjamin177
Shane Hollister177
64 Karl Anderson169
Doc Gallows169
66 Krotch163
Zach Gowen163
68 David Starr157
Eddie Kingston157
Jeff Cobb157
71 Marek Brave149
72 1 Called Manders120
Matthew Justice120
74 Penta el 0M115
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