The Amazing True Story Behind AEW's Next Big Breakout Stars

Strong Hearts
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All Elite Wrestling opened its doors to the global wrestling scene during their original Jacksonville press conference in January.

Matt Jackson spoke to this by stating that AEW would welcome all exceptional talent regardless of race, gender, sex, or religion. Then, he claimed to have an announcement. "I have some friends in China," he said, "these guys are doing some of the most gifted wrestling moves I've seen in my life. It's like Cirque de Soleil meets kung-fu meets Lucha Libre."

He went on: "I don't know if you've heard of them but soon, you will. They're called OWE and we have made an agreement with Cima-san and his boys to bring in his group... they call themselves the Good Hearts."

By "Good Hearts," Jackson, of course, meant "Strong Hearts," though his mistake can be forgiven as over-enthusiasm/nerves.

Nonetheless, Matt's promise to "highlight them and give them a spotlight" began at Double or Nothing, with CIMA, T-Hawk, and El Lindaman facing off against SoCal Uncensored. We're yet to see more of the trio, though their impending AEW run comes at the end of an incredible journey that began in one of Japan's biggest promotions.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.