The Outrunners

The Outrunners
Tag team
MembersTruth Magnum
Turbo Floyd
Name(s)The Outrunners
HometownTruth Magnum: Seattle, Washington
Turbo Floyd: Rensselaer, Indiana
Billed fromMiami Beach, Florida
DebutApril 3, 2021
Years active2021–present

The Outrunners is an American professional wrestling tag team consisting of Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd.[1] They are signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and also wrestle for its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH).[2][3] The team debuted in April 2021 and wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) as well as several regional promotions on the independent circuit, such as Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).[4][5][6] The team's gimmick is that they are presented as a throwback to 1980s wrestlers.

History

All Elite Wrestling (2021-present)

The Outrunners made their All Elite Wrestling debut on September 8, 2021, on AEW Dark: Elevation, losing to The Butcher And The Blade.[7]

Professional wrestling style and persona

The team's gimmick is that they are presented as 1980s throwback wrestlers, including wearing gear and using moves in the style of that era, and filming vignettes using a VHS video camera. Their popularity made them one of AEW's top merchandise sellers in August 2024.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ "Podcast Guest: The Outrunners". www.tbs.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "The retro cool of The Outrunners - Slam Wrestling". 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ "The Outrunners Are Under AEW Contract, Despite No Graphic | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ^ "The Outrunners". OVW Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  5. ^ "NWA Roster - The Outrunners". National Wrestling Alliance®. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  6. ^ "Ring of Honor TV live results: Mark Briscoe vs. Matt Taven World title match". F4W/WON. 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  7. ^ Hetfield, James (2024-09-23). "Backstage News On Contract Status Of The Outrunners With AEW/ROH - PWMania - Wrestling News". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  8. ^ Ruth, Daisy (2024-09-07). "The Outrunners Reportedly Beat Last Three AEW World Champions In August Merch Sales". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  9. ^ Alicea, William (2023-03-09). "LWOS Exclusive: WWE Interested In Signing OVW Tag Champs, The Outrunners". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-10-18.