Anthony Bowens turns his back on Max Caster, ending the faction
Summary
– Anthony Bowens and Max Caster had a heated confrontation, leading to the breakup
– Bowens rejected Caster, choosing Billy Gunn instead
– Caster vowed to prove he is “the best wrestler alive”
AEW fans witnessed the official end of The Acclaimed at Collision Maximum Carnage as Anthony Bowens decided to walk away from Max Caster. The tension between the two had been growing for weeks, but it all came to a head in the ring when Caster declared himself “The Best Wrestler Alive” and even presented paperwork to back up his claim.
Bowens fired back, calling Caster “an edge lord piece of shit” and accusing him of lying to the fans for five years. He clarified that he sees himself as “the pride of AEW” and is ready to move independently.
Billy Gunn attempted to mediate, but Caster dismissed him, claiming Gunn only cared about the crowd chanting his name. Caster then forced Bowens to make a choice—him or Gunn.
In a defining moment, Bowens teased a scissor gesture with Caster but flipped him off instead, signaling the end of The Acclaimed. A furious Caster stormed out, vowing to prove he’s the best wrestler in AEW, while Bowens scissored Gunn for one final farewell to the faction that had been one of AEW’s most popular acts since 2020.
Is this the END of The Acclaimed??
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