The Outrunners | |
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Tag team | |
Members | Truth Magnum Turbo Floyd |
Name(s) | The Outrunners |
Hometown | Truth Magnum: Seattle, Washington Turbo Floyd: Rensselaer, Indiana |
Billed from | Miami Beach, Florida |
Debut | April 3, 2021 |
Years active | 2021–present |
The Outrunners is an American professional wrestling tag team consisting of Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd. [1] They are signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and also wrestle for its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). [2] [3] The team debuted in April 2021 and wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) as well as several regional promotions on the independent circuit, such as Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). [4] [5] [6] The team's gimmick is that they are presented as a throwback to 1980s wrestlers.
The Outrunners made their All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on September 8, 2021, on AEW Dark: Elevation , losing to The Butcher And The Blade. [7]
Starting in the fall of 2024, The Outrunners became regulars on AEW television, mainly appearing on Collision , where they formed an alliance with FTR.[ citation needed ] On November 23 at Full Gear, The Outrunners participated in a four-way tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, but were unsuccsessful. [8]
The team's gimmick is that they are presented as 1980s throwback wrestlers, including wearing gear and using moves in the style of that era, and filming vignettes using a VHS video camera. Their entrances are also presented in a VHS-esque aesthetic. Their popularity made them one of AEW's top merchandise sellers in August 2024. [9]