The Story Behind the Eliminators and Their Rise to Fame

TLDRThis video explores the journey of the Eliminators, from their early days in a rock club in Boston to becoming a successful tag team in the wrestling industry. The team initially struggled with finding a name but eventually settled on the Eliminators. They faced challenges and disagreements, but ultimately made a name for themselves. The video also touches upon their split as a team and their individual paths afterward.

Key insights

🌟The Eliminators' name was inspired by the Roman God of the Harvest, Saturn, and the Greek God of the Harvest, Cronus.

💥The team was initially supposed to have an SM theme, but the idea was rejected, leading to them sticking with the name Eliminators.

🔥Challenges within the team arose when one member started listening to their partner's wife more than their partner, causing disagreements.

⭐️The Eliminators temporarily split up before their match against the Gangsters, which helped them secure a good spot in the wrestling industry.

👥Despite the split, the members of the Eliminators have maintained a cordial relationship and still communicate occasionally.

Q&A

How did the Eliminators come up with their name?

—The name was inspired by the Roman God of the Harvest, Saturn, and the Greek God of the Harvest, Cronus.

Why did the team reject the SM theme initially proposed?

—Jerry Lawler, a wrestling personality, felt that the name 'Eliminators' would be simpler and more easily understood by the audience.

What led to the split of the Eliminators?

—Disagreements arose within the team when one member started listening more to their partner's wife than their partner. This caused tension and ultimately led to the decision to split.

Did the Eliminators have any notable matches or accomplishments?

—The Eliminators had a memorable match against the Gangsters, which helped solidify their position in the wrestling industry.

Do the members of the Eliminators still have a relationship?

—Yes, despite the split, the members of the Eliminators maintain a cordial relationship and still communicate occasionally.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Eliminators started their journey in a rock club in Boston, where they initially worked as a manager and a bouncer.

00:15The team came up with the name 'Eliminators' by combining inspiration from the Roman God of the Harvest, Saturn, and the Greek God of the Harvest, Cronus.

01:16Initially, the team was supposed to have an SM theme, but the idea was rejected, and they stuck with the name 'Eliminators'.

02:56Disagreements and challenges arose within the team when one member started listening more to their partner's wife than their partner.

03:58The Eliminators temporarily split up before their match against the Gangsters, which ended up benefiting their career in the wrestling industry.

04:46Despite the split, the members of the Eliminators still maintain a cordial relationship and occasionally communicate with each other.

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