6 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Dark (Jul 14)

5. History In The Making

"History in the palm of my hand," is how Shawn Spears described his match-winning black glove in a quick vignette last night. He said that a true student of the game understands that history is always repeated. Blackjack Mulligan, Ted DiBiase, and Barry Windham had all worn the glove before him, and their legacy survived long after their time was done. Shawn's story would go the same way.

A good bit of business that tied Spears to the glove's rich history, this would have been particularly useful for those unfamiliar with what the gimmick means. Hopefully AEW will explore this in greater detail over the coming weeks and months.

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