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The Authors of Pain (AOP) are a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Akam and Rezar, with Paul Ellering as their manager. They are best known for their tenure in WWE, where they were former one-time Raw Tag Team Champions and one-time NXT Tag Team Champions.

Key Information

Akam and Rezar first teamed up in June 2016, paired with manager Paul Ellering in WWE's then developmental league NXT. They won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in 2016, leading to them winning the NXT Tag Team Championship. In April 2018, Akam and Rezar were promoted to the Raw brand, with Drake Maverick taking over as their manager and the team's name officially shortened to AOP. AOP took a hiatus in early 2019 and returned later that year, but without Maverick as their manager and later becoming enforcers to Seth Rollins until their release from the company in September 2020. They re-signed with WWE in 2023, and made their televised return in January 2024, once again aligning themselves with Ellering, as well as with Karrion Kross and Scarlett starting a stable called The Final Testament until their second release from the company the following year.

History

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WWE (2016–2020)

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NXT Tag Team Champions (2016–2018)

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The team of Sunny Dhinsa and Gzim Selmani made their televised NXT debut as heels on June 8, 2016 at NXT TakeOver: The End, attacking American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) after they had lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). Paul Ellering appeared on the ramp following the assault, signalling his association with the two.[1]

The Authors of Pain, accompanied by Paul Ellering, as NXT Tag Team Champions in February 2017

On June 15 episode of NXT, Dhinsa and Selmani, now going by the ring names of Akam and Rezar respectively, and the team officially named the Authors of Pain won their first televised match and were accompanied by Ellering.[2] On November 19, the duo won the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, defeating TM-61 in the tournament final at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. On the January 11, 2017 episode of NXT, they assaulted #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) after they retained the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Revival.[3] At NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, they won the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating #DIY.[4] On the March 1 episode of NXT, The Authors of Pain defended their titles against #DIY in a rematch, which ended in a no contest after The Revival interfered and attacked both teams. They retained the titles at NXT TakeOver: Orlando by both defeating #DIY and The Revival in a triple threat elimination match after eliminating both teams.[5] At NXT TakeOver: Chicago, the duo participated in the first-ever ladder match for the NXT Tag Team Championship against #DIY, which they won.[6]

On the July 26 episode of NXT, the two were set to compete, but their opponents were attacked by SAnitY before the match began. They then brawled with Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain, disposing of the two before a staredown.[7] Two weeks later, SAnitY called out The Authors of Pain, who were attacked by Eric Young as they made their way down the ramp. Young zip-tied Rezar to the barricade, allowing SAnitY to beat down Akam. Rezar eventually made his way to the ring, but was ultimately attacked as well.[8] At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, The Authors of Pain lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to SAnitY, who were represented by Wolfe and Young after the latter replaced Killian Dain mid-match, marking their first loss in NXT.[9] At NXT TakeOver: WarGames, the Authors of Pain turned face as they teamed with Roderick Strong in a WarGames match against SAnitY and The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Bobby Fish), who won the match. At NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, The Authors of Pain unsuccessfully challenged The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship. AoP again challenged The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship in a triple threat match also involving the team of Strong and WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, but lost. This would be their final match in NXT.

Raw Tag Team Champions (2018–2019)

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On the April 9 episode of Raw, The Authors of Pain, along with Paul Ellering, made their main roster debut as heels, defeating Heath Slater and Rhyno.[10] After the match, Akam and Rezar ended their partnership with Ellering by pushing him away and leaving him ringside as they returned backstage.[11] The Authors of Pain entered a brief feud with Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews), defeating them on the August 20 episode of Raw to end their feud.[12] On the September 3 episode of Raw, The Authors of Pain, now under the shortened name of AOP, were accompanied to the ring by Drake Maverick, who announced himself as their new manager.[13]

On the November 5 episode of Raw, AOP defeated Seth Rollins in a handicap match to win the Raw Tag Team Championship.[14][15] At Survivor Series, they defeated SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar in an interbrand match.[16][17] The following night on Raw, AOP suffered an upset loss to the team of Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, marking their first loss on the main roster.[18] On the December 10 episode of Raw, they lost their tag titles to Roode and Gable in a three-on-two handicap match that also involved their manager Maverick, ending their reign at 35 days.[19] After this, the team went on hiatus due to Akam having knee surgery in January 2019.[20] Maverick would subsequently go in his own direction, maintaining his duties as the 205 Live General Manager and then chasing after the 24/7 Championship introduced in May.[21] AOP returned during the 51-Man Battle Royal at Super ShowDown on June 7, but they were both eliminated during the match.[22]

On the September 16 episode of Raw, AOP, without Maverick, returned in a vignette, where they called out the tag team division for being soft and weak and announced their intentions of returning.[23] The following week, they would attack Heath Slater and No Way Jose backstage.[24] During the 2019 WWE draft, AOP went undrafted, becoming free agents and able to choose which brand to sign with, however, three days after the draft's conclusion, AOP signed with Raw to remain on the brand.[25]

Seth Rollins' enforcers (2019–2020)

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After they made their in-ring return on the November 25 episode of Raw, they allied with Seth Rollins and later, Buddy Murphy.[26][27][28] There final appearance was on the March 9 episode of Raw.[29][30] On March 10, Rezar suffered a bicep injury, putting the team on hiatus.[31] On September 4, both Akam and Rezar were released from their WWE contract. [32][33]

Independent circuit (2022)

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In May 2022, Sunny Dhinsa and Gzim Selmani, now known as Legion of Pain, announced the launch of their professional wrestling promotion, Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES). The promotion's first event was booked for June, but it was delayed until July until it was cancelled. The promotion stated that several wrestlers wouldn't appear as the reason.[34] Nia Jax and Aiden English, who were booked to appear on the show, criticized the promotion.[35]

Return to WWE (2024–2025)

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The Final Testament at WrestleMania XL

They returned as part of a stable, The Final Testament, along with Karrion Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux and Paul Ellering.[36] They first appeared on SmackDown: New Year's Revolution, attacking The Pride (Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)).[37][38] The two stables wrestled at Night 2 of WrestleMania XL, where The Final Testament lost in a Philadelphia Street Fight.[39] On the following episode of NXT, The Final Testament made their NXT return with AOP attacking Axiom and Nathan Frazer, who had just won the NXT Tag Team Championship from Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker.[40] On Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft, The Final Testament were drafted to the Raw brand.[41] During Week 2 of NXT: Spring Breakin', AOP failed to defeat Axiom and Frazer for the NXT Tag Titles after interference from New Catch Republic.[42]

After being drafted to Raw, The Final Testament began to drive wedges into various teams across the brand; after successfully turning The New Day against one another (with Kross implying Kofi Kingston was holding Xavier Woods back from a successful singles career)[43][44] and then doing the same with Awesome Truth (allying with The Miz in the process),[45] The Final Testament then began to be targeted by The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erik Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Nikki Cross).[46] On the December 9 episode of Raw, The Final Testament and The Miz defeated The Wyatt Sicks in an eight-man tag team match, ending their feud.[47]

On February 7, 2025, the Authors of Pain were once again released from their WWE contracts, along with their manager, Paul Ellering, ending their second tenure.[48]

Other media

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Akam and Rezar made their video game debut as playable characters with Paul Ellering appearing as their manager in WWE 2K18, they also appear as playable characters in WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20,WWE 2K Battlegrounds and WWE 2K25.

Championship and accomplishments

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References

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The Authors of Pain (AOP) is a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Akam and Rezar, managed by Paul Ellering, renowned for their powerhouse style and dominance in WWE's tag division. Formed in WWE's NXT brand in 2016, the duo quickly established themselves as a force by winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament that year, which earned them a title opportunity. They captured the NXT Tag Team Championship at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio in January 2017 by defeating #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), holding the titles for 203 days across multiple defenses. Promoted to the main roster on Raw in April 2018, AOP continued their momentum, becoming the first team to transition directly from NXT Tag Team Champions to winning the Raw Tag Team Championship in November 2018 by defeating The Shield's Seth Rollins in a handicap match. Their initial main roster run was marked by intense rivalries, though injuries and creative shifts limited their title reigns. Released by WWE in late 2020 amid a wave of talent cuts, Akam and pursued independent opportunities before re-signing with the company in 2023. They made their televised return on the January 5, 2024, episode of SmackDown, aligning with and Scarlett to form the stable The Final Testament, with Ellering resuming his managerial role. During their 2024 comeback, AOP competed in high-profile matches, including a World Tag Team Championship challenge against The Awesome Truth on Raw in June 2024. The team, along with Ellering, was released by again on February 7, 2025, marking the end of their second stint with the promotion as of November 2025.

Members

Akam

Sunny Dhinsa, known professionally as Akam, was born on May 20, 1993, in , . A former amateur freestyle wrestler, Dhinsa achieved notable success, including a in the 115 kg category at the 2009 Canada Summer Games and a silver medal in the 120 kg freestyle event at the . He signed with in 2014 and trained at the , making his in-ring debut in NXT house shows in 2015. Standing at a billed of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighing 290 lb (132 kg), Akam brought his wrestling expertise to the Authors of Pain , where he complemented as the technical grappler and specialist. He debuted alongside in NXT in 2016 under the guidance of manager . Following the Authors of Pain's second release in February 2025, Akam has not publicly announced specific post-wrestling plans as of November 2025.

Rezar

Gzim Selmani, known professionally as , was born on June 16, 1994, in , , to ethnic Albanian parents with roots in Mitrovicë. Growing up in , he began training in at the age of four, becoming a national champion in the under-12 and under-16 categories in the , before transitioning to at 12 and at 15, establishing a strong foundation in combat sports. Prior to entering professional wrestling, Selmani competed as a mixed martial artist, compiling a 4-2 record across promotions including and , with his final bout—a loss to Daniel Gallemore—occurring on October 24, 2014, at Bellator 130. He also held a heavyweight championship, leveraging his striking skills developed over years of training. In 2015, Selmani signed with and joined its developmental system, adopting the ring name . Standing at a billed height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and weighing 330 lb (150 kg), brought his imposing physique and combat expertise to the Authors of Pain , where he served as the primary brawler and powerhouse enforcer. He debuted alongside Akam in NXT in 2016 under the guidance of manager . Following the Authors of Pain's second release in February 2025, confirmed in September 2025 interviews his intention to return to combat sports, specifically , citing frustrations with his wrestling tenure and expressing interest in high-profile bouts. He notably called out strongman for a Misfits Boxing match, signaling a shift back to his roots under his real name, Gzim Selmani.

Paul Ellering

Paul Ellering, born on August 22, 1953, in Melrose, Minnesota, is a retired American professional wrestler, powerlifter, and manager. A former champion powerlifter who set a Minnesota state record with a 745-pound squat, Ellering began his wrestling career in the late 1970s before transitioning to a full-time managerial role in the 1980s. He is best known for managing the Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal), later rebranded as the Legion of Doom, guiding them to multiple world tag team championships across promotions like NWA, AWA, and WWE. Outside wrestling, Ellering is an accomplished dog musher, having competed in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race multiple times. Ellering signed a legends contract with in 2011 and returned to active managing in 2016 to lead the Authors of Pain in NXT, reprising his role during their main roster runs and 2024 comeback as part of The Final Testament . He was released by on February 7, 2025, alongside Akam and . As of August 2025, Ellering indicated that the Authors of Pain remain interested in continuing their wrestling careers.

History

NXT tenure (2016–2018)

The Authors of Pain, consisting of Akam and , were introduced as a dominant in WWE's NXT brand under the management of . They made their televised debut on June 8, 2016, at : The End, ambushing the after their match. One week later, on the June 15 episode of NXT, the duo made their in-ring debut, decisively defeating local competitors CJ O'Doyle and Sean Swag in a squash match that highlighted their destructive power. In September 2016, The Authors of Pain entered the tournament, quickly establishing themselves as frontrunners with a first-round victory over on the October 5 episode of NXT. They advanced by defeating #DIY ( and ) in the semifinals on November 9, showcasing their brute force against the resilient fan favorites. In the final at : on November 19, 2016, they captured the Dusty Cup by overcoming TM-61 ( and Nick Miller) in a grueling match with Ellering suspended above the ring in the Crash Cage. This victory earned them an immediate opportunity, solidifying their undefeated streak in NXT at over 20 matches. Building on their tournament success, The Authors of Pain challenged for the held by #DIY. On January 28, 2017, at , they dethroned the champions with their signature Super Collider finisher, beginning a dominant reign that lasted 203 days. During this period, they defended the titles against formidable opponents, including a triple-threat match against #DIY and The Revival at on April 1, 2017, where they retained amid chaotic interference. Further defenses came against Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) on the July 12, 2017, episode of NXT, emphasizing their physical supremacy in non-title squashes as well. Despite minor setbacks from intense rivalries, their reign exemplified unrelenting aggression. The Authors of Pain's title run ended on August 19, 2017, at : Brooklyn III, when (Alexander Wolfe and Eric Young) upset them to claim the championships in a hard-fought battle before a raucous crowd. Undeterred, they pursued redemption, entering the 2018 and defeating TM-61 in the first round on March 7, 2018, in a rematch of their 2016 final. On January 17, 2018, they earned #1 contendership to the by overpowering the undefeated , signaling their continued threat in the division. Their NXT tenure concluded with a main roster call-up in early 2018, leaving a legacy of destruction and dominance.

Main roster and first release (2018–2020)

The Authors of Pain made their main roster debut on the April 9, 2018, episode of Raw, defeating and in a dominant squash match that showcased their brute force with the finishing move, the Last Chapter. This appearance marked their transition from NXT to Raw ahead of the Superstar Shake-up on April 16, 2018. During their early push, they engaged in feuds with midcard tag teams, including a series of confrontations with , whom they obliterated in a non-title match on the October 1, 2018, episode of Raw, and multi-team bouts involving The Ascension, solidifying their role as destructive heels in the division. On the November 5, 2018, episode of Raw in , , Authors of Pain captured the Raw Tag Team Championship in a handicap against , who was defending the titles solo following Dean Ambrose's betrayal of . The victory marked their first main roster gold and made them the first team to win the Raw titles directly from NXT without an intervening reign on the brand. They defended the championships successfully at against SmackDown's The Bar and in a non-title match but lost the titles just 35 days into their reign on the December 10, 2018, episode of Raw to and in a 2-on-3 handicap match that also involved as an unwanted ally. Following their title loss, Authors of Pain briefly aligned with Maverick before entering a hiatus in early 2019 due to Akam's knee surgery, which sidelined him for several months. They returned in November 2019 without Maverick and shifted to an enforcer role for during his "Monday Night Messiah" storyline, debuting the alliance on the December 16, 2019, episode of Raw by attacking to aid Rollins' bid for the United States Championship. This partnership involved key angles where they assaulted Rollins' opponents, such as and , to enforce his vision of leading Raw into the new decade, though it was interrupted by further injuries, including Rezar's in 2020. The duo's frustrations peaked early in their run when they nearly quit upon learning they could not retain manager , whom they dismissed on-screen during their debut due to creative decisions favoring younger on-screen talent. Authors of Pain's first main roster stint concluded with their release from on September 4, 2020, amid a wave of budget cuts during the , after they had not appeared on television since 's injury.

Independent circuit (2020–2024)

Following their release from in September 2020, Akam and of the Authors of Pain entered a period of extended inactivity primarily due to injuries sustained during their time with the company. had undergone surgery for a torn bicep in March 2020, sidelining him for an extended recovery, while Akam focused on rehabilitation from prior , limiting the team to no significant bookings on the throughout 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the duo rebranded as , a nod to Paul Ellering's legendary Legion of Doom stable, with Ellering's explicit blessing to use the name outside . This rebranding coincided with their announcement of the Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES), a new promotion they co-founded, initially slated for a debut event in June 2022 featuring a mix of international talent. The event was postponed to July 9 at the Motorpoint Arena in , , but was ultimately cancelled days before due to logistical mismanagement, poor ticket sales (around 300-400), incomplete payments to talent, and communication failures with performers. The failed WES venture marked a low point, with Legion of Pain making only sporadic, untelevised appearances on independent shows in and during 2023, often alongside Ellering to maintain team cohesion amid ongoing recovery efforts. In interviews that year, they voiced frustrations over past booking decisions, including their 2018 main roster call-up under that separated them from Ellering and stalled their momentum. No championships were captured during this independent phase, as the emphasis remained on physical rehabilitation and rebuilding their partnership for potential future runs.

Return to WWE and second release (2024–2025)

In early 2024, the Authors of Pain (Akam and ) made their return to television after re-signing with the company in 2023, aligning with and Scarlett to form the stable known as The Final Testament. Their debut occurred on the January 5 episode of SmackDown during the New Year's Revolution event, where they ambushed alongside , who was reinstated as their manager, and . This comeback drew on their established reputation as dominant enforcers from their 2016–2020 tenure to position them as muscle for the new faction. The Final Testament quickly engaged in feuds on SmackDown, targeting teams such as the Street Profits and The New Day, with the Authors of Pain serving as primary enforcers for Kross in multi-man matches and brawls. A pivotal moment came at WrestleMania XL on April 7, 2024, where the stable—represented by Karrion Kross and the Authors of Pain—faced The Pride faction (Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits) in a six-man tag team Philadelphia Street Fight on Night 2, ultimately losing the match. Following the 2024 WWE Draft on Night 2, the group was moved to the Raw brand, continuing their midcard presence through television appearances and tag team bouts without capturing any championships. Under the creative direction of Triple H, who assumed leadership in 2022, the booking emphasized the stable's intimidating dynamic but limited their push to supporting roles amid roster depth. On February 7, 2025, WWE released the Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering as part of a broader roster cut that included talents like Sonya Deville and Cedric Alexander, marking the end of their second tenure with the company. The decision came shortly after the Royal Rumble 2025 event and amid ongoing adjustments to the roster under the post-2023 WWE-TKO merger landscape, though specific reasons for the group's release were not publicly detailed beyond general cost-cutting measures. In the aftermath, reports indicated that Akam and Rezar planned to continue wrestling on the independent circuit while exploring other opportunities, with Rezar later expressing frustrations over creative booking and confirming intentions to pursue boxing, including a September 2025 challenge to strongman Eddie Hall for a Misfits Boxing match.

In wrestling

Moveset

The Authors of Pain employ a powerhouse brawling style in the ring, relying on devastating strikes, suplexes, and overwhelming physical dominance while incorporating minimal aerial maneuvers to emphasize their destructive presence as a tag team. This approach evolved from their NXT tenure, where they displayed occasional technical flourishes alongside raw power, to a more brutal enforcer role on the main roster, amplifying their role as intimidators in multi-man scenarios. Their primary finishing move is the Super Collider, in which they hurl opponents into a mid-air collision before executing stereo powerbombs, often culminating matches with explosive impact. Another key finisher is the Last Chapter, a double-team combination featuring Akam's lariat followed immediately by Rezar's Russian legsweep on the staggered opponent. Signature moves include Akam's discus lariat and Rezar's running knee lift, a forceful strike targeting the midsection or head to set up larger maneuvers. During their 2024 return as part of The Final Testament stable, these moves were adapted for group attacks, with Paul Ellering occasionally providing distractions to facilitate setups like the Super Collider.

Managers and associates

The primary manager for the Authors of Pain has been , who guided the from their debut in WWE's NXT brand in 2016 through their initial main roster run until 2020, and again upon their return in 2024 until their release in early 2025. Ellering served as their strategist and mouthpiece, delivering intense promos that emphasized themes of pain and dominance, such as declaring the ring as "our house of pain" where opponents would inevitably suffer. His approach drew direct parallels to his legendary management of the Road Warriors in the 1980s, positioning Akam and Rezar as unstoppable monster heels through meticulous gameplanning and psychological intimidation, which helped integrate them into larger stables like The Final Testament. During a brief transitional period in 2018 following their promotion to the Raw brand, Drake Maverick assumed managerial duties for the Authors of Pain after Ellering's temporary departure. Maverick, then the on-screen of 205 Live, acted as their in matches and segments, contributing to their capture of the Raw Tag Team later that year by providing vocal support and storyline direction during this short stint. Upon their 2024 return, the Authors of Pain aligned with The Final Testament stable, led by , who served as the faction's strategic leader and directed their collective assaults on rivals like and The Street Profits. , Kross's wife and the group's valet, enhanced the stable's dark, ominous presence through her ringside involvement and vignettes that amplified against opponents. Ellering's reintegration into this group further solidified their dynamic by handling promotional duties and coordinating attacks, echoing his earlier influence on the duo's persona.

Championships and accomplishments

WWE

  • Raw Tag Team Championship (1 time) ** Reign number 1: November 5, 2018 – December 10, 2018 (35 days)

WWE NXT

Other media

Akam and made their video game debut as playable characters, with appearing as their manager, in (2018). They also appear in (2019), (2020), and WWE 2K25 (2025).

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