Don Callis Family Explained

Article Name:Don Callis Family
Type:S
Leaders:Don Callis (Manager)
Former Members:Sammy Guevara
Will Ospreay
Debut:May 28, 2023
Heights:Callis:
Takeshita:
Hobbs:
Fletcher:
Berretta:
Rush:
Weights:1321lb
Years Active:2023–present

The Don Callis Family is a villainous professional wrestling stable led and managed by Don Callis. The group also consists of Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Powerhouse Hobbs, Trent Beretta, and Rush. They are all currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and also perform in its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), where Fletcher is a former ROH World Television Champion.

History

On the May 10, 2023 episode of Dynamite, during a steel cage match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, Callis turned on Omega, stabbing him with a screwdriver which allowed Moxley to get the win. At Double or Nothing, Callis allied himself with Konosuke Takeshita, after he delivered a jumping knee strike to Omega.[1] In June 2023, Will Ospreay joined the Don Callis Family.

At Grand Slam, Callis recruited Sammy Guevara to his family, after he turned on Chris Jericho.[2] In October 2023, Powerhouse Hobbs and Kyle Fletcher joined the Don Callis Family. On the December 28, 2023 episode of AEW Dynamite New Years Smash, Sammy Guevara returned and crashed The Don Callis Family's Boxing Week Celebration, Callis got Guevara a custom portrait with his new baby and his family, Guevara turned on Don Callis and the family attacked Guevara until Chris Jericho saved him from the family, Guevara reunited with Jericho until Big Bill and Ricky Starks attacked Jericho and Guevara, Sting and Darby Allin come to Jericho and Guevara's rescue. [3] [4] On the May 29, 2024 episode of Dynamite, Trent Beretta joined the Don Callis Family.[5] On the July 3 episode of Dynamite, Ospreay left the Don Callis Family.[6] On the July 5 episode of AEW Rampage, Rush joined the Don Callis Family.[7]

Members

Founding member(s)
LLeader
MManager

Current

MembersJoined
Don Callis (L/M)May 28, 2023
Konosuke TakeshitaMay 28, 2023
Powerhouse HobbsOctober 4, 2023
Kyle FletcherOctober 28, 2023
Trent BerettaMay 29, 2024
RushJuly 5, 2024

Former

MembersJoinedLeft
Sammy GuevaraSeptember 20, 2023December 28, 2023
Will OspreayJune 25, 2023July 3, 2024

Championships and acomplishments

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powell. Jason. AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara in a four-way for the AEW World Championship, The Elite vs. BCC in Anarchy in the Arena, Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Title, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. May 28, 2023. May 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: AEW Dynamite results (9/20): Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title, Saraya vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston in a title vs. title match. September 20, 2023. Powell. Jason. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. September 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Powerhouse Hobbs joins The Don Callis Family at AEW Dynamite Anniversary. October 12, 2023. F4WOnline.com. Ethan. Renner. October 4, 2023.
  4. News: Has Pizzazz . Manolo . October 28, 2023 . Don Callis adds a new member to his Family in AEW . CageSideSeats. October 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Mueller . Doc-Chris . AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From May 29 . 2024-05-30 . Bleacher Report . en.
  6. Web site: Mueller . Doc-Chris . AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights After Forbidden Door . 2024-07-04 . Bleacher Report . en.
  7. Web site: 2024-07-06 . Rush joins Don Callis Family on AEW Rampage . 2024-07-08 . F4W/WON . en-GB.