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Mogul Embassy
Stable
Leader(s)Prince Nana
Swerve Strickland
MembersSee members
Name(s)Embassy
Mogul Embassy
Debut2004
DisbandedMay 8, 2024
Years active2004–2006[1]
2009–2012
2014
2016–2017
2022–2024

Mogul Embassy, formerly simply the Embassy, was a villainous professional wrestling stable. Formed by Prince Nana in Ring of Honor (ROH) in 2004, in 2022 the Embassy also began appearing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In 2023, the Embassy merged with Swerve Strickland's Mogul Affiliates stable to become the Mogul Embassy. The Mogul Embassy disbanded in May 2024 when its members turned on Strickland, ending the stable's run after 20 years.

History

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Ring of Honor (2004–2024)

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The Embassy - Ernie Osiris, Tommaso Ciampa, and Prince Nana - in Ring of Honor in 2011

The Embassy was formed in Ring of Honor in early 2004 by Prince Nana, who used the gimmick of an African prince. In storylines, Nana used his wealth gained from the taxes of people of Ghana to hire wrestlers to wrestle the Embassy's opponents and rivals, although he did once use winnings from betting on Ghana in a match (against the United States) in the 2006 FIFA World Cup to hire one. Under Nana's management John Walters defended his ROH Pure Championship and Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley and Abyss won the Trios Tournament in 2006.[2]

On July 23, 2022, at Death Before Dishonor, Prince Nana announced he had purchased Tully Blanchard Enterprises and reformed The Embassy with Brian Cage, Jonathan Gresham, and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona).[3][4] They would go on to defeat the team of Alex Zayne, Blake Christian and Tony Deppen during the preshow.[5] Jonathan Gresham was removed from the group after losing the ROH World Championship and requesting his release.[6] In December 2022, at Final Battle, The Embassy defeated Dalton Castle and The Boys to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions. This marked the first ever championships for The Embassy.[7][8]

All Elite Wrestling (2022–2024)

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Mogul Embassy wrestling Chaos at Forbidden Door 2023

On the October 14, 2022, episode of Rampage, the Embassy made its All Elite Wrestling debut, losing to FTR and Shawn Spears.[9] On the November 1, 2022, episode of Dark, the Embassy defeated the team of Fuego Del Sol along with Waves And Curls (Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan).[10] On the December 5, episode of Dark: Elevation, the Embassy defeated Dan Adams, Facade and Star Rider.

On the April 7, 2023, episode of Rampage, Swerve Strickland joined the faction after he announced he was merging his own faction "Mogul Affiliates" with them. The group was then renamed "Mogul Embassy". On the July 26, 2023 episode of Dynamite, AR Fox joined the faction after helping Strickland defeat Darby Allin, but he was fired from the stable on August 23, 2023. On the Rampage edition of Grand Slam. Mogul Embassy lost the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships to The Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). On the November 1, 2023, episode of Dynamite, Mogul Embassy defeated The Elite to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions for the second time.[11]

On the January 17, 2024 episode of Dynamite, Mogul Embassy lost the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships to Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn)). On April 21 at Dynasty, Strickland defeated Samoa Joe to win the AEW World Championship. This victory marked several firsts for the stable, including first singles championship and first PPV main event. Accordingly, in anticipation; before the match, Prince Nana adorned Swerve Strickland with the "Crown Jewel" robes established by his first client Jimmy Rave. On the May 8 episode of Dynamite, Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona turned on Strickland, disbanding Mogul Embassy in the process. Afterwards, Nana and Strickland remained aligned without the Mogul Embassy banner, while Cage, Kaun, and Liona subsequently formed a new stable called Cage of Agony.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2023)

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On November 13, 2023, it was announced that Gates of Agony (Liona and Kaun), would make their New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut, by competing in the 2023 World Tag League. The duo were announced to be competing in the A-Block.[12] On November 29, Gates of Agony would seemingly join House of Torture, but would reveal it to be a trick on the following December 1st show. The duo finished with 4 points and were unable to qualify for the semi-finals.

Members

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* Founding member
I Leader of the Embassy
II Leader of Mogul Embassy
M Manager

Former

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Member Joined Left
Abyss July 2005 January 28 2006
Alex Shelley July 23, 2005 June 24, 2006
AR Fox July 26, 2023 August 23, 2023
Bison Smith March 20, 2009 July 28, 2011
Bishop Kaun July 23, 2022 May 8, 2024
Brian Cage July 23, 2022 May 8, 2024
Claudio Castagnoli March 10, 2009 October 2010
Daizee Haze November 2005 September 2006
Diablo Santiago May 15, 2004 July 8, 2005
Donovan Dijak February 27, 2016 February 12, 2017
Erick Stevens November 6, 2009 October 2010
Ernesto Osiris March 10, 2009 July 28, 2011
Fast Eddie Vegas February 25, 2005 July 23, 2005
Jade Chung January 2005 October 1, 2005
Jimmy Rave * Inception
March 21, 2009
October 28, 2006
September 2009
Joey Ryan May 9, 2009 February 13, 2010
John Walters December 26, 2004 March 5, 2005
Jonathan Gresham July 8, 2022 July 23, 2022
Josh Daniels May 15, 2004 May 22, 2004
Matt Sydal February 25, 2005 August 12, 2005
Mike Kruel April 2, 2005 July 23, 2005
Necro Butcher May 21, 2010 October 2, 2011
Oman Tortuga May 15, 2004 July 8, 2005
Prince Nana *I/M February 1, 2004 May 8, 2024
R.D. Evans January 22, 2011 July 28, 2011
Rhino June 13, 2011 April 2012
Sal Rinauro July 15, 2006 October 28, 2006
Shawn Daivari March 6, 2010 October 2010
Swerve Strickland II April 7, 2023 May 8, 2024
Toa Liona July 23, 2022 May 8, 2024
Tommaso Ciampa January 22, 2011 July 28, 2011
Xavier January 2004 April 2004

Part-time

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Member Tenure
Adam Pearce February 11, 2006
Angel Williams November 5, 2004
Barry Ace May 15, 2004
Conrad Kennedy III June 24, 2006
Dave Taylor April 2, 2011
Excess 69 June 16, 2005
Moose December 7, 2014
Petey Williams June 18, 2005
Puma August 20, 2005
Ricky Morton October 2, 2004
Spanky August 27, 2005
Ramon December 7, 2014
Vanessa Harding February 25, 2005
Veda Scott December 7, 2014
Weapon of Masked Destruction December 4, 2004
Weapon of Masked Destruction #2 December 26, 2004
Weapon of Masked Destruction #3 March 5, 2005

Sub-groups

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Former

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Affiliate Members Tenure Type Promotion(s)
Outcast Killaz Diablo Santiago
Oman Tortuga
2004–2005 Tag team ROH
Gates of Agony Bishop Kaun
Toa Liona
2022–2024 Tag team ROH
AEW
NJPW

Timeline

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Championships and accomplishments

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Embassy (2004–2006)".
  2. ^ "Embassy - Online World of Wrestling Profile".
  3. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (July 23, 2022). "Prince Nana Announces He's Purchased Tully Blanchard Enterprises At ROH Death Before Dishonor". Fightful. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  4. ^ Powell, Jason (July 23, 2022). "7/23 ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a best of three falls match for the ROH Tag Titles, Jonathan Gresham vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH TV Title, Wheeler Yuta vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Rules Title". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "ROH Wrestling.com Death Before Dishonor 2022 Results".
  6. ^ "Report: Jonathan Gresham asked to be released by AEW/ROH". 24 July 2022.
  7. ^ Powell, Jason (December 10, 2022). "ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a Double Dog Collar match for the ROH Tag Team Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's Title, Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "ROH Wrestling: Final Battle 2022 Results".
  9. ^ "AEW Rampage recap & reactions (Oct. 14, 2022): Maria's Kingdom". 15 October 2022.
  10. ^ "AEW Dark recap (Nov. 1, 2022): Freshly Squeezed trios action". November 2022.
  11. ^ Powell, Jason (November 1, 2023). "AEW Dynamite results (11/1): Powell's live review of Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the AEW International Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women's Title, Tony Khan's announcement". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "411Mania".
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