WWE is reportedly planning a major return storyline in early 2024, with indications pointing towards the comeback of former tag team Authors of Pain (AOP), consisting of Akam and Rezar. The duo had a successful run in NXT but experienced frequent stops and starts on the main roster before being released in 2020. Recent speculation suggests that AOP might have been under WWE contract since 2022.
WrestleVotes shared information about the official event program for Survivor Series, which features two notable teams: Gallus from NXT and Akam & Rezar (Authors of Pain). This inclusion in the program hints at a potential transition for both teams from NXT to the main roster in the near future.
The report also clarified that the mention of Akam & Rezar in the Survivor Series official event program refers to the significant booklet sold at shows with the roster details, indicating a strong possibility of their return to television.
Despite Authors of Pain not having competed since their WWE departure, attempts to launch their WES promotion in Europe last year were unsuccessful, and they have not made appearances for other major wrestling promotions. With the rumored return to WWE, fans are eager to see how Triple H, who had success booking them in NXT, will utilize the former tag team champions in their potential comeback storyline.
I’m told the Survivor Series official event program features two notable teams. One being Gallus, as no other NXT group or superstar is included.
The other noteworthy team included in the program is Akam & Rezar, formally known as The Authors of Pain. Seems both could be headed…
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) November 24, 2023
Correct.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) November 24, 2023
