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The Death Triangle was a professional wrestling stable in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) consisting of Pac and The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix), alongside their manager, Alex Abrahantes. The trio are former one-time AEW World Trios Champions. Additionally, since the team's formation in March 2020, The Lucha Brothers became one-time AEW World Tag Team Champions, while Pac and Fénix won the 2021 Casino Tag Team Royale. The Lucha Brothers also appeared for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where they are former ROH World Tag Team Champions.

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History

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From left to right: Rey Fénix, Pac, and Penta El Zero M

On the March 4, 2020, episode of Dynamite, Pac formed an alliance with the Lucha Brothers, naming themselves Death Triangle after attacking Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, and Trent.[4] Shortly thereafter, Pac became inactive due to COVID-19 travel restrictions,[5] while the Lucha Brothers aligned with Eddie Kingston and his stable. Pac returned to AEW television on the November 11, 2020, episode of Dynamite, confronting Kingston.[6] The following week, Death Triangle reunited after the Lucha Brothers assisted Pac during an attack by Kingston, The Butcher, and The Blade.[7]

At Revolution on March 7, 2021, Pac and Rey Fenix won the Casino Tag Team Royale to earn a future AEW World Tag Team Championship match.[8] On the April 14 episode of Dynamite, they challenged The Young Bucks for the titles but were unsuccessful.[9] At All Out on September 5, the Lucha Brothers, with Alex Abrahantes as their manager, defeated The Young Bucks in a steel cage match to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.[10] They successfully defended the titles against FTR at Full Gear.[11] On the January 5, 2022, episode of Dynamite, Lucha Brothers lost the championships to Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus), ending their reign at 122 days. During the match, Fenix sustained a dislocated elbow.[12]

Following Fenix’s injury, Penta El Zero Miedo adopted the "Penta Oscuro" persona and ring name.[13][14] At the Revolution pre-show on March 6, Pac, Penta Oscuro, and Erick Redbeard were defeated by the House of Black in a six-man tag team match.[15] Fenix returned on the April 27 episode of Dynamite, disguised as Alex Abrahantes, and assisted Pac and Penta Oscuro in attacking the House of Black.[16] At Double or Nothing on May 29, Death Triangle lost to the House of Black after interference from Julia Hart.[17]

At Forbidden Door on June 26, Pac won a four-way match to become the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion. Death Triangle subsequently entered the tournament to crown the inaugural AEW World Trios Champions but were eliminated in the first round by United Empire (Will Ospreay, Mark Davis, and Kyle Fletcher). After the Trios Championship was vacated, Death Triangle defeated Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, and Orange Cassidy) on the September 7 episode of Dynamite to win the vacant titles, making Pac a double champion.[18] They held the championship until January 11, 2023, when they lost them to The Elite (Kenny Omega, and The Young Bucks) in a ladder match that concluded a Best of Seven Series.

After a brief hiatus, Pac returned on the March 6, 2024, episode of Collision, assisting Eddie Kingston and the Lucha Brothers during an attack by The Elite (The Young Bucks, and Kazuchika Okada). On March 13 at Big Business, Pac, Penta El Zero Miedo, and Kingston were defeated by The Elite.[19] At Double or Nothing on May 26, Death Triangle unsuccessfully challenged the Bang Bang Gang (Jay White, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn) for both the AEW World Trios Championship and the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.[20] Following the event, Death Triangle quietly disbanded, with Pac joining Death Riders, while the Lucha Brothers subsequently departed AEW.[21][22]

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Affiliate Members Tenure Type
The Lucha Brothers Penta El Zero Miedo
Rey Fenix 		2020–2024 Tag team

Championships and accomplishments

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Death Triangle are former AEW World Trios Champions

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Death Triangle was a in (AEW), comprising the British high-flyer PAC and the Mexican sibling duo known as the —Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix. The group was renowned for its blend of technical prowess, aerial acrobatics, and intense storytelling, making it one of AEW's most dynamic trios during its active years. Formed on March 4, 2020, during an episode of AEW Dynamite, Death Triangle debuted as a united front when PAC aligned with the Lucha Brothers following their victory in a tag team match. The stable quickly established itself through high-profile feuds and showcase matches, emphasizing their shared aggressive style and international appeal. Over the course of its run, Death Triangle became a cornerstone of AEW's trios division, particularly noted for its rivalry with The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks), which culminated in a critically acclaimed best-of-seven series for the AEW World Trios Championship in late 2022. The faction's pinnacle achievement came on September 7, 2022, when Death Triangle defeated Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, and Trent Beretta) to capture the vacant AEW World Trios Championship, marking the titles' first reign. They held the championships for 126 days, defending them successfully against notable challengers like The Dark Order and House of Black, before losing them to The Elite on January 11, 2023. Death Triangle's tenure elevated the trios landscape in AEW, showcasing innovative multi-man matches that highlighted their athletic synergy. By mid-2023, internal shifts began to fracture the group, with PAC integrating into the Blackpool Combat Club and the pursuing individual opportunities. The stable effectively disbanded following the departures of Penta El Zero Miedo in late 2024 and Rey Fénix in early 2025 from AEW, both subsequently joining . Despite its dissolution, Death Triangle left a lasting legacy as an influential force in modern , influencing subsequent trios bookings and earning praise for its in-ring excellence.

Background and Formation

Pre-AEW Origins

PAC, born Benjamin Satterley, began his professional wrestling career in 2004 on the British independent circuit under the ring name Pac, quickly establishing himself as a versatile performer known for his technical precision and high-flying maneuvers. In 2012, he signed with 's developmental brand NXT, adopting the name Adrian Neville, where he became a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion and played a key role in elevating the division during its peak popularity from 2012 to 2015. Transitioning to 's main roster as Neville in 2015, he captured the WWE Cruiserweight Championship twice, showcasing his athleticism in the 205 Live brand before abruptly leaving the company in August 2017 due to creative frustrations. Following his exit, PAC returned to the independent scene and rejoined Dragon Gate in , aligning with the heel stable R.E.D. and winning the on December 4, 2018, remaining undefeated across promotions until mid-2019. He signed with (AEW) in January 2019, making his in-ring debut at the All Out event in August 2019 by defeating via referee stoppage, blending his signature technical submissions like the Brutalizer with aerial assaults such as the Shooting Star Press. Penta El Zero Miedo, whose real identity remains protected under lucha libre traditions, rose to prominence in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) as Pentagon Jr., debuting in the mid-2010s with a hard-hitting style characterized by stiff strikes and arm-focused attacks. His "Cero Miedo" (Zero Fear) persona emerged as a core element of his character, symbolized by his skull-faced mask and fearless taunts, which resonated with fans through intense, bloody matches like his 2018 main event at Triplemanía against Psycho Clown as the darker Penta Oscuro variant. In AAA, Penta evolved through storylines involving betrayal and unmasking attempts, culminating in a high-profile heel turn and character shift that emphasized his resilient, anti-authority identity, paving the way for his transition to international promotions. He made his AEW debut at the inaugural Double or Nothing event in May 2019 as part of a tag team ladder match for the AAA World Tag Team Championship, bringing his signature package piledriver and fear-defying persona to the American audience. Rey Fénix, real name unknown due to masking customs, debuted in 2007 and built his reputation in AAA as a premier high-flyer, securing multiple titles including the and Cruiserweight Championship through acrobatic displays like the Fenix Driver and 450 Splash. From 2014 onward, he competed in , where he won the inaugural Gift of the Gods Championship in April 2015 and the on November 6, 2015, earning acclaim for innovative spots such as the Tope con Giro during intense multi-man matches. Fénix toured extensively on the independent circuit in the late , including stints in and the U.S., honing his aerial expertise before signing an initial non-exclusive deal with AEW in early 2019 amid ongoing commitments to other promotions. The core of Death Triangle's future synergy lay in the pre-existing partnership of Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix as the , brothers in both character and real life, who began teaming regularly in 2017 across AAA and independents, combining Penta's power-based offense with Fénix's agility for dynamic, high-risk sequences. In AAA, they captured the World Tag Team Championship on March 25, 2018, in , , defeating Jr. and Rey Escorpión, holding the titles for nearly a year until losing them to on March 16, 2019. Relocating to the in 2018 to expand their reach, the duo won the on June 7, 2018, in , via a triple-threat elimination match for the vacant titles, reigning for 240 days and defending against teams like the . They further solidified their status by claiming the in August 2018 at Mystery Vortex V, defeating the , before dropping it to The Chosen Bros ( and ) on October 20, 2018, marking a prolific run in American indie promotions like PWG and MLW that bridged their AAA success to global opportunities.

Official Formation in AEW

The alliance between PAC and The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) began on the January 1, 2020 episode of , where PAC teamed with the duo for the first time in a six-man match against The Elite ( and ). This matchup marked PAC's return to active competition following a period of limited appearances due to prior scheduling conflicts, showcasing the group's high-flying synergy against the established faction. The group's official formation as Death Triangle occurred on the March 4, 2020 episode of Dynamite, after PAC defeated Chuck Taylor of Best Friends in singles competition. Post-match, The Lucha Brothers intervened to attack Taylor's partners Trent Beretta and Orange Cassidy, solidifying their partnership with PAC, who then announced the stable's name—Death Triangle—in a pre-recorded video, drawing inspiration from the geometric triangle as a symbol of their unbreakable unity and dominance in the division. This debut event positioned the trio as a formidable high-flying unit, with Alex Abrahantes (billed as "Señorita" or "The Assistant") soon added as their English-speaking manager to handle promos and enhance their presence on programming. Death Triangle's early momentum built toward their pay-per-view debut at on May 23, 2020, where they secured a significant victory over The Elite in another six-man bout, pinning Matt Jackson to win cleanly and establish themselves as top contenders. However, PAC's participation was interrupted later that year due to travel restrictions stemming from protocols, as he was based in the and unable to enter the consistently. This led to a temporary focus on The as a sub-unit, competing in matches without PAC throughout much of the summer and fall. The reunited on the November 18, 2020 episode of , with PAC returning to in-ring action by defeating The Blade in singles competition, followed by The Lucha Brothers joining him to run off Eddie Kingston's allies (), reaffirming their bond as Death Triangle. This reunion match highlighted the group's resilience amid external challenges, setting the stage for further collaborative efforts.

Members and Structure

Core Wrestlers

Death Triangle's core consisted of three wrestlers who brought distinct skills to the , forming a versatile unit in (AEW). PAC served as the group's leader and strategist, leveraging his international experience to guide the faction's aggressive tactics and coordinated assaults on opponents. His wrestling style emphasized aerial maneuvers like the Blackout (corkscrew shooting star press) and submissions such as the Brutalizer, complemented by intense promos that solidified his heel persona as "The ," often mocking rivals and asserting dominance. PAC's role extended to orchestrating group attacks, using his technical precision to set up the Lucha Brothers for high-impact finishes. Penta El Zero Miedo embodied the stable's aggressive striking core, evolving from a masked luchador in promotions like to a prominent AEW star with a fearless persona. Known for his all-rounder style, Penta delivered punishing blows and signature moves including the (package piledriver) and The Sacrifice (inverted armbreaker), often capping sequences with his iconic "Cero Miedo" taunt—removing his glove to rally crowds and intimidate foes, symbolizing zero fear. This character shift highlighted his transition to a more expressive, crowd-engaging within Death Triangle, where his power striking provided a grounded contrast to the group's aerial flair. Rey Fénix acted as the high-flying specialist, grounding the trio in technical while executing breathtaking dives and rope-walking sequences that showcased his agility. His style featured moves like the Tornillo (corkscrew ) and Tope con Giro (spinning dive), enabling innovative spots that elevated matches, though his risk-taking contributed to an injury history, including a 2022 ankle roll that sidelined him briefly during a bout. Fénix's speed and precision complemented the stable's dynamic, often launching from elevated positions to turn the tide in multi-man encounters. The interplay among PAC's international appeal and strategic mind, Penta's raw power, and Fénix's explosive speed created a balanced trio capable of adapting to various opponents, with manager providing occasional interference to enhance their heel tactics. This synergy allowed Death Triangle to dominate through multifaceted offense, blending technical holds, strikes, and high-flying risks into cohesive performances.

Managers and Affiliates

Alex Abrahantes served as the primary manager for Death Triangle from the stable's formation in 2020, providing on-screen support through Spanish-language promos, ringside interference during matches, and energetic antics to amplify the group's persona. Abrahantes initially joined the in late 2019 as a translator for Penta El Zero Miedo during his feud with , evolving into a full managerial role that included accompanying the trio to the ring and enhancing their international appeal within AEW. His integration coincided with Death Triangle's debut on the March 4, 2020, episode of , where he helped solidify the faction's dynamic by bridging language barriers and adding theatrical flair to their presentations. Prior to AEW, Abrahantes built a diverse in , including roles as a creative writer, ROH commentator, and executive positions at Lucha Libre USA, which prepared him for his multilingual contributions to Death Triangle's storylines. In this capacity, he occasionally portrayed exaggerated characters, such as a flamboyant "Señorita" in comedic segments, while primarily functioning as a cunning ally who distracted opponents and rallied the crowd against the group. Beyond Abrahantes, Death Triangle featured temporary affiliates to bolster their narratives, particularly during periods of member unavailability. In mid-2020, following PAC's temporary absence from AEW due to travel restrictions amid the , the briefly allied with , teaming with him in matches against common foes like The Elite and forming an impromptu unit that Kingston referred to as his "" to in the stable. This partnership lasted several months, ending with PAC's return in November 2020, after which Kingston's involvement ceased as Death Triangle reformed fully. Occasional alliances with other heel talents also occurred, such as a one-off team-up in November 2021 where Death Triangle joined forces with to face FTR, , and in an eight-man match on , uniting against a shared rivalry despite prior tensions with . These short-term collaborations in 2021 and early 2022 provided storyline flexibility without establishing permanent ties, maintaining the group's core focus on its three wrestlers and Abrahantes. No enduring sub-groups formed beyond the duo, keeping affiliations situational and narrative-driven. Following the stable's disbandment in 2024, the members pursued individual paths: PAC integrated into the Blackpool Combat Club, Penta El Zero Miedo departed AEW upon contract expiration in late 2024, Rey Fénix remained under an extended contract but has been inactive as of November 2025, and continued managing other talents.

In-Ring Performances and Style

Signature Moves and Tactics

Death Triangle's in-ring style as a unit emphasized a blend of high-flying aerial maneuvers and brutal technical wrestling, leveraging the athleticism of Rey Fénix and Penta El Zero Miedo with PAC's precise striking and submission expertise to overwhelm opponents. The group frequently exploited their numerical advantage in multi-man matches, isolating foes for extended beatdowns that combined PAC's ground-and-pound strikes with the ' rapid kicks and stomps before transitioning to synchronized high-risk spots. A hallmark of their performances was the coordinated triple dive, often executed as a triple tope con giro where all three members launched simultaneously from the ring to crash into opponents on the floor, showcasing their timing and fearlessness in aerial assaults. The contributed double-team maneuvers like the Double Fear Factor, an assisted package piledriver where Penta El Zero Miedo lifts the opponent into position and Rey Fénix assists for added impact, frequently setting up PAC's follow-up. Their primary trio sequence culminated in a devastating combination: the delivering the Double on a single opponent, immediately followed by PAC's —a top-rope 450° splash—for the pinfall, as seen in defenses against teams like . PAC's individual was often integrated into group tactics, targeted at downed adversaries after dives cleared the ring. Post-2022, particularly during their Best of Seven series against The Elite, Death Triangle incorporated more hardcore elements into their arsenal, such as chair-assisted strikes and table spots in stipulation matches like Escalera de la Muerte, enhancing their aggressive, no-holds-barred approach without abandoning their aerial foundation. This evolution allowed them to adapt to intense feuds, using weapons to amplify beatdowns while maintaining sequences like coordinated dives for dramatic flair.

Entrance Themes and Attire

Death Triangle's entrance theme, titled "Death Triangle (AEW Theme)," was composed by Mikey Rukus and released by in April 2020. The track features heavy metal riffs and ominous tones that underscore the group's menacing presence, serving as their primary auditory signature from formation onward. In May 2022, the theme was updated to "Triangulo 2.0," another Rukus composition, which retained the intense, riff-driven style while incorporating more rhythmic elements suited to their evolving dynamic. The group's attire emphasized a cohesive and scheme, symbolizing danger and unity, with triangular motifs integrated into tights, boots, and accessories to reinforce their branding. PAC typically entered wearing a long , adding a dramatic flair to his , while Penta El Zero Miedo's signature skull was accented in the faction's palette. Rey Fénix's gear included feathered elements on his and attire, blending his high-flying luchador roots with the group's darker aesthetic. These visual choices enhanced their intimidating during pre-match spectacles. Manager played a pivotal role in entrances, often leading the trio to the ring while carrying props like a emblem or faction and inciting crowd chants to build hype. During their 2022 AEW World reign, the attire saw variations with added gold accents on gear and accessories, signifying their status as champions without altering the core black-and-red theme.

Major Storylines and Feuds

Early Rivalries (2020–2021)

Following the formation of Death Triangle on the March 4, 2020 episode of AEW Dynamite, where PAC aligned with the Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) after a confrontation involving Best Friends and Orange Cassidy, the stable quickly engaged in their first major feud. This rivalry with Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta, accompanied by Orange Cassidy) began immediately, as the Lucha Brothers represented the new group in a tag team match against them on the March 18 episode of Dynamite. The Lucha Brothers secured the victory via pinfall after a low blow, package piledriver, and stomp combo, establishing Death Triangle's aggressive, high-flying style against the more grounded, friendship-themed duo. The feud highlighted contrasting wrestling philosophies, with Death Triangle's international flair clashing against Best Friends' chaotic brawling, and it built toward multi-man encounters on Dynamite throughout 2020, including six-man tags that showcased PAC's technical prowess alongside the Lucha Brothers' aerial assaults. Death Triangle's early momentum also intersected with a against The Elite, particularly and "Hangman" , who held the as part of the group's core. Although the had challenged Omega and Page for the titles in a critically acclaimed match on the February 19, 2020 episode of —just weeks before the stable's official debut—the carried over into spring 2020, emphasizing a clash between international high-flyers and American powerhouses. This tension peaked around in May 2020, where Death Triangle positioned themselves as outsiders disrupting The Elite's dominance, leading to backstage skirmishes and showcases that underscored stylistic differences like rapid sequences versus methodical strikes. PAC's subsequent absence from mid-2020 onward, stemming from COVID-19-related travel restrictions between the and that sidelined him for approximately eight months, shifted focus to the . During this period, they targeted Chris Jericho's Inner Circle, engaging in heated exchanges and matches against members like , which maintained the stable's momentum through street fight-style brawls and interference spots on . By early 2021, with PAC's return bolstering the group, Death Triangle pursued tag team gold. On March 7, 2021, at AEW Revolution, PAC and Rey Fénix won the Casino Tag Team Royale—a battle royal-style match featuring multiple teams entering at intervals—by last eliminating Jungle Boy of Jurassic Express, earning a future shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship. In the same event's opener, they overcame strong competition including The Dark Order's B-Team (Alex Reynolds and John Silver), who entered last alongside them, solidifying Death Triangle's status as top contenders through dominant eliminations and a final sequence of superkicks and dives. This victory over The Dark Order, combined with the Royale triumph, propelled the stable into intensified tag title pursuits on subsequent Dynamite episodes, marking a pivotal step in their early establishment as a premier heel unit.

Peak Conflicts (2022–2023)

During Death Triangle's tenure as AEW World Trios Champions from September 2022 to January 2023, their rivalries intensified, transforming the group into central figures in AEW's trios division and highlighting their aggressive, high-risk style against formidable opponents. The ongoing feud with (, , and ), which had roots in early 2022, evolved into a series of brutal confrontations characterized by hardcore elements and personal animosity, with matches often featuring weapons and environmental hazards to escalate the violence. This rivalry, marked by a pivotal trios match at in May 2022 where secured victory through interference and a dramatic turn by Julia Hart, set the tone for Death Triangle's combative approach during their title run, though the groups clashed sporadically thereafter without direct title implications. The group's championship success amplified their rivalry with Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and Orange Cassidy, a comedic yet resilient unit that had challenged them in the Trios tournament and for the vacant titles. Death Triangle captured the belts on September 7, 2022, by defeating Best Friends and Cassidy in a high-stakes opener on Dynamite, using their signature combination of aerial assaults and submissions to overcome the challengers' unorthodox offense. This conflict persisted into October 2022 with non-title encounters on Rampage and Dynamite, where Death Triangle asserted dominance through coordinated dives and strikes, solidifying their status as champions while Best Friends positioned themselves as persistent underdogs seeking redemption. The pinnacle of Death Triangle's peak period was their extended war with The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson), a feud that began with The Elite's return from suspension and exploded at Full Gear on November 19, 2022. In a critically acclaimed title defense, Death Triangle retained the Trios Championships against The Elite in a 25-minute epic filled with near-falls, superkicks, and PAC's finishing move, earning a B+ grade for its pacing and athleticism. This victory ignited a best-of-seven series, with subsequent matches escalating in stipulation and brutality, including falls count anywhere bouts, street fights, and a climactic Escalera de la Muerte on January 11, 2023, , where The Elite finally dethroned Death Triangle to reclaim the titles after 126 days. The series, spanning late 2022 into early 2023, featured innovative spots like hammer-assisted attacks and multi-man dives, drawing widespread praise for elevating the Trios division. Post-title loss, Death Triangle's dynamics strained amid mounting injuries to Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix, who missed significant time in 2023 due to various ailments, sidelining the group from immediate contention. PAC, increasingly vocal about the setbacks, expressed frustration over the ' absences, which hampered momentum and led to temporary disbandment rumors, though the core trio reunited sporadically for tag and singles bouts against remnants of and other factions like Chaos Project in multi-man street fights and ladder qualifiers throughout 2023. These conflicts, often chaotic and weapon-heavy, underscored the group's resilience but highlighted the physical toll of their intense schedule.

Championships and Accomplishments

Group Title Wins

Death Triangle achieved their sole collective championship success as a trio by capturing the vacant AEW World Trios Championship on September 7, 2022, during an episode of AEW Dynamite, where they defeated Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, and Trent Beretta) in a ladder match to crown the new champions following The Elite's suspension and vacating of the titles. The group's reign lasted 126 days and included five successful defenses, showcasing their dominance in the division through high-flying and technical prowess against prominent challengers. Among the notable defenses was their victory over The Elite (, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) at Full Gear on November 19, 2022, in a non-title match that escalated into a best-of-seven series for the titles beginning the following week. This successful run, which featured intense rivalries and multiple television defenses, significantly elevated Death Triangle's status as a premier faction in , solidifying their reputation for delivering critically acclaimed trios matches. The reign concluded on January 11, 2023, during , when Death Triangle lost the titles to The Elite in the seventh and final match of their best-of-seven series, a where retrieved the belts after a grueling contest. Death Triangle did not win any other group championships during their tenure as a .

Individual and Sub-Group Achievements

The , the tag team sub-unit of Death Triangle comprising Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix, captured the on September 5, 2021, at the pay-per-view by defeating in a steel cage match, thereby ending the Bucks' then-record 302-day reign. This victory marked their first AEW tag team titles and showcased their high-flying, aggressive style against one of the promotion's top acts. Their reign lasted 122 days until January 5, 2022, when they dropped the belts to on an episode of . Building on this success, the Lucha Brothers further distinguished themselves by winning the ROH World Tag Team Championship—unified under the AEW umbrella—on March 31, 2023, at Supercard of Honor XV. They prevailed in a five-way ladder match against teams including The Kingdom, Aussie Open, Top Flight, and Varasity Athletes, securing their first ROH tag titles and demonstrating cross-promotional prowess during Death Triangle's active period. Their 112-day reign ended on July 21, 2023, at Death Before Dishonor, when they lost to Aussie Open. PAC, as an individual member of the stable, achieved a notable singles milestone by becoming the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion on June 26, 2022, at Forbidden Door. He won the title in a four-way tournament final, pinning Miro after overcoming interference and submissions from and , establishing himself as a key midcard competitor. PAC's 108-day reign concluded on October 12, 2022, with a loss to on , during which he defended the belt against international challengers to elevate the title's global appeal. Before entering AEW and forming Death Triangle, Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix had already proven their championship pedigree in , where they captured the twice as the between 2016 and 2018. During the stable's run from 2020 to 2023, however, these sub-group and individual triumphs represented the primary non-trio accolades, with no additional major titles won by members in solo or duo capacities.

Decline and Legacy

Events Leading to Disbandment

As Death Triangle entered 2023, Rey Fénix's recurring injuries significantly hampered the stable's momentum, with him sidelined from October 2023 until his return in April 2024 due to an undisclosed injury that he later described as the most severe of his career. These absences, compounded by prior setbacks including a six-month in 2022, limited the group's in-ring cohesion and title pursuits. The stable's push for resurgence culminated in a high-profile challenge against the Bang Bang Gang (, , and ) at on May 26, 2024, where Death Triangle fell short in a hard-fought , failing to reclaim the titles they had previously held. This defeat marked their last appearance as a complete unit, as internal tensions from ongoing feuds and Fénix's health issues began to erode unity. By August 2024, PAC distanced himself from the (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix), opting to align with the Combat Club's and for a trios qualifier on the August 24 episode of Collision, defeating and Top Flight without involving his former stablemates. This shift escalated at All In on August 25, 2024, where PAC and his new partners captured the AEW World Trios Championships from the Bang Bang Gang, effectively signaling the end of Death Triangle as PAC integrated into Jon Moxley's Death Riders faction. Penta El Zero Miedo's tenure with AEW concluded in December 2024 upon the expiration of his contract, while Rey Fénix's deal was extended by nearly a year due to accumulated injury time, preventing an immediate exit and keeping him signed to AEW as of November 2025.

Influence on AEW and Wrestling

Death Triangle significantly contributed to the popularization of trios wrestling within All Elite Wrestling (AEW), particularly by becoming the first champions to hold the newly created AEW World Trios Championship for a substantial period following its introduction in 2022. Their victory over Best Friends on the September 7, 2022, episode of Dynamite marked a turning point, as the group's dynamic matches helped build momentum for the division and demonstrated the viability of structured trios competition on weekly television. This reign, combined with their participation in high-stakes bouts, influenced AEW's emphasis on multi-man tags, leading to increased booking of trios action across programming and pay-per-views. The stable's integration of diverse wrestling styles bridged international influences, notably elevating lucha libre's visibility through the athletic prowess of the Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix). High-profile encounters, such as their defenses at events like Full Gear 2022 and the acclaimed best-of-seven series against The Elite spanning late 2022 into early 2023, showcased innovative aerial maneuvers and fast-paced sequences that highlighted Mexican wrestling traditions to a global audience. These matches not only drew critical praise for blending high-flying spectacle with technical storytelling but also positioned Death Triangle as ambassadors for lucha libre, fostering greater appreciation for its cultural roots in AEW's diverse roster. In terms of lasting legacy, PAC has maintained prominence in AEW as a core member of the Death Riders stable since its formation in 2024, continuing to compete at the top level. The Death Riders held the AEW World Trios Championship from August 25, 2024, to April 16, 2025, with successful defenses during that period. Penta El Zero Miedo joined WWE in early 2025, while Rey Fénix remains with AEW as of November 2025, with limited activity due to recovery. Death Triangle's championship victories stand as milestones that underscored the group's role in establishing the trios division as a cornerstone of AEW's landscape. As of November 2025, no full reformation has occurred, though AEW programming has included occasional nostalgic references to the stable's impactful run.

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