“The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil” HOOK retained his FTW Championship with a decisive victory over The Undisputed Kingdom’s Roderick Strong in the second match of the evening at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

HOOK secured his win by applying his signature Red-Rum submission, forcing Strong to tap out. After the match, HOOK made the momentous decision to retire the FTW Championship. The emotional moment was capped off with a heartfelt embrace between HOOK and his father, Taz, the legendary founder of the FTW title during the original ECW days.

THERE'S THE SIGNAL! HOOK has the home field advantage for his #FTW Championship defense against Roderick Strong!

Watch #AEWDynamite Grand Slam LIVE on TBS!@730HOOK | @RoderickStrong pic.twitter.com/asK2o5mYx6

, All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 26, 2024

Thank you @OfficialTAZ!#AEWDynamite Grand Slam tonight, live right NOW on @TBSNetwork!

, Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 26, 2024