Mogul Embassy Explained

Article Name:Mogul Embassy
Type:S
Members:See members
Names:Embassy
Mogul Embassy
Debut:2004
Years Active:2004–2006[1]
2009–2012
2014
2016–2017
2022–2024
Disbanded:May 8, 2024

Mogul Embassy, formerly simply the Embassy, was a villainous professional wrestling stable. Formed by Prince Nana in Ring of Honor (ROH) in 2004, in 2022 the Embassy also began appearing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In 2023, the Embassy merged with Swerve Strickland's Mogul Affiliates stable to become the Mogul Embassy. The Mogul Embassy disbanded in May 2024 when its members turned on Strickland, ending the stable's run after 20 years.

History

Ring of Honor (2004–2024)

The Embassy was formed in Ring of Honor in early 2004 by Prince Nana, who used the gimmick of an African prince. In storylines, Nana used his wealth gained from the taxes of people of Ghana to hire wrestlers to wrestle the Embassy's opponents and rivals, although he did once use winnings from betting on Ghana in a match (against the United States) in the 2006 FIFA World Cup to hire one. Under Nana's management John Walters defended his ROH Pure Championship and Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley and Abyss won the Trios Tournament in 2006.[2]

On July 23, 2022, at Death Before Dishonor, Prince Nana announced he had purchased Tully Blanchard Enterprises and reformed The Embassy with Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona and Jonathan Gresham.[3] [4] They would go on to defeat the team of Alex Zayne, Blake Christian and Tony Deppen during the preshow.[5] Jonathan Gresham was removed from the group after losing the ROH World Championship and requesting his release.[6] In December 2022, at Final Battle, The Embassy defeated Dalton Castle and The Boys to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions. This marked the first ever championships for The Embassy.[7] [8]

All Elite Wrestling (2022–2024)

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On the October 14, 2022, episode of Rampage, the Embassy made its All Elite Wrestling debut, losing to FTR and Shawn Spears.[9] On the November 1, 2022, episode of Dark, the Embassy defeated the team of Fuego Del Sol along with Waves And Curls (Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan).[10] On the December 5, episode of Dark: Elevation, the Embassy defeated Dan Adams, Facade and Star Rider.

On the April 7, 2023, episode of Rampage, Swerve Strickland joined the faction after he announced he was merging his own faction "Mogul Affiliates" with them. The group was then renamed "Mogul Embassy". On the July 26, 2023 episode of Dynamite, AR Fox joined the faction after helping Strickland defeat Darby Allin, but he was fired from the stable on August 23, 2023. On the Rampage edition of Grand Slam. Mogul Embassy lost the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships to The Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). On the November 1, 2023, episode of Dynamite, Mogul Embassy defeated The Elite to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions for the second time.[11]

On the January 17, 2024 episode of Dynamite, Mogul Embassy lost the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships to Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn)). On April 21 at Dynasty, Strickland defeated Samoa Joe to win the AEW World Championship. This victory marked several firsts for the stable, including first singles championship and first PPV main event. Accordingly, in anticipation; before the match, Prince Nana adorned Swerve Strickland with the "Crown Jewel" robes established by his first client Jimmy Rave. On the May 8 episode of Dynamite, Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona turned on Strickland, disbanding Mogul Embassy in the process.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2023)

On November 13, 2023, it was announced that Gates of Agony (Liona and Kaun), would make their New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut, by competing in the 2023 World Tag League. The duo were announced to be competing in the A-Block.[12] On November 29, Gates of Agony would seemingly join House of Torture, but would reveal it to be a trick on the following December 1st show. The duo finished with 4 points and were unable to qualify for the semi-finals.

Members

Founding member
ILeader of the Embassy
IILeader of Mogul Embassy
MManager

Former

MemberJoinedLeft
AbyssJuly 2005January 28 2006
Alex ShelleyJuly 23, 2005June 24, 2006
AR FoxJuly 26, 2023August 23, 2023
March 20, 2009July 28, 2011
Bishop KaunJuly 23, 2022May 8, 2024
Brian CageJuly 23, 2022May 8, 2024
Claudio CastagnoliMarch 10, 2009October 2010
Daizee HazeNovember 2005September 2006
Diablo SantiagoMay 15, 2004July 8, 2005
Donovan DijakFebruary 27, 2016February 12, 2017
Erick StevensNovember 6, 2009October 2010
Ernesto OsirisMarch 10, 2009July 28, 2011
Fast Eddie VegasFebruary 25, 2005July 23, 2005
Jade ChungJanuary 2005October 1, 2005
Inception
March 21, 2009
October 28, 2006
September 2009
Joey RyanMay 9, 2009February 13, 2010
John WaltersDecember 26, 2004March 5, 2005
Jonathan GreshamJuly 8, 2022July 23, 2022
Josh DanielsMay 15, 2004May 22, 2004
Matt SydalFebruary 25, 2005August 12, 2005
Mike KruelApril 2, 2005July 23, 2005
Necro ButcherMay 21, 2010October 2, 2011
Oman TortugaMay 15, 2004July 8, 2005
Prince Nana
  • I/M
February 1, 2004May 8, 2024
R.D. EvansJanuary 22, 2011July 28, 2011
RhinoJune 13, 2011April 2012
Sal RinauroJuly 15, 2006October 28, 2006
Shawn DaivariMarch 6, 2010October 2010
Swerve StricklandIIApril 7, 2023May 8, 2024
Toa LionaJuly 23, 2022May 8, 2024
Tommaso CiampaJanuary 22, 2011July 28, 2011
January 2004April 2004

Part-time

MemberTenure
Adam PearceFebruary 11, 2006
Angel WilliamsNovember 5, 2004
Barry AceMay 15, 2004
Conrad Kennedy IIIJune 24, 2006
Dave TaylorApril 2, 2011
Excess 69June 16, 2005
MooseDecember 7, 2014
Petey WilliamsJune 18, 2005
PumaAugust 20, 2005
Ricky MortonOctober 2, 2004
SpankyAugust 27, 2005
RamonDecember 7, 2014
Vanessa HardingFebruary 25, 2005
Veda ScottDecember 7, 2014
Weapon of Masked DestructionDecember 4, 2004
Weapon of Masked Destruction #2December 26, 2004
Weapon of Masked Destruction #3March 5, 2005

Sub-groups

Former

AffiliateMembersTenure TypePromotion(s)
Outcast KillazDiablo Santiago
Oman Tortuga
2004–2005Tag teamROH
Gates of AgonyBishop Kaun
Toa Liona
2022–2024Tag teamROH
AEW
NJPW

Championships and accomplishments

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Embassy (2004–2006).
  2. Web site: Embassy - Online World of Wrestling Profile.
  3. Web site: Prince Nana Announces He's Purchased Tully Blanchard Enterprises At ROH Death Before Dishonor. Fightful. Jeremy. Lambert. July 23, 2022. July 24, 2022.
  4. Web site: Jason. Powell. 7/23 ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a best of three falls match for the ROH Tag Titles, Jonathan Gresham vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH TV Title, Wheeler Yuta vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Rules Title. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. July 23, 2022. July 23, 2022.
  5. Web site: ROH Wrestling.com Death Before Dishonor 2022 Results.
  6. Web site: Report: Jonathan Gresham asked to be released by AEW/ROH. 24 July 2022 .
  7. Web site: Powell. Jason. ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a Double Dog Collar match for the ROH Tag Team Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's Title, Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. December 10, 2022. December 10, 2022.
  8. Web site: ROH Wrestling: Final Battle 2022 Results.
  9. Web site: AEW Rampage recap & reactions (Oct. 14, 2022): Maria's Kingdom. 15 October 2022 .
  10. Web site: AEW Dark recap (Nov. 1, 2022): Freshly Squeezed trios action. November 2022 .
  11. Web site: Powell. Jason. AEW Dynamite results (11/1): Powell's live review of Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the AEW International Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women's Title, Tony Khan's announcement. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. November 1, 2023. November 2, 2023.
  12. Web site: 411Mania .