2point0 Get New Ring Names On AEW Dynamite

Jericho Appreciation Society members denounce "stupid idea from bad creative", get new names in AEW.

by Andy H Murray
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2point0 were given new ring names on last night's episode of AEW Dynamite, which saw them gather in the ring alongside Jericho Appreciation Society stablemates Daniel Garcia, Jake Hager, and Chris Jericho in a pre-advertised segment.

Tying the group's origin story together following last week's formation, the angle saw each JAS member talked up by Jericho. For 2point0, this meant 'Big Magic' Matt Lee becoming 'Daddy Magic' Matt Minard and Jeff Parker being rechristened 'Cool Hang Ang' Angelo Parker

Jericho called their previous names "stupid ideas from bad creative." This is a call-back to The Inner Circle's first big promo in 2019, when the audience chanted "We the people" at Jake Hager, the former Jack Swagger, referencing the big man's time in WWE.

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Minard and Parker worked as Ever-Rise in WWE between 2019 and 2021. Individually, they were known as Matt Martel and Chase Parker.

The Jericho Appreciation segment saw Hager seemingly gain a new nickname as 'The Hand of the King.' Daniel Garcia's monickers, meanwhile, appear to be in-tact, with Jericho referencing his long-stand 'Red Death' nickname. Like the rest of the group, Garcia embraced his new identity as a "sports entertainer" on Dynamite.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.