| Mogul Embassy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Stable | |
| Leader(s) | Prince Nana Swerve Strickland |
| Members | Seemembers |
| Name(s) | Embassy Mogul Embassy |
| Debut | 2004 |
| Disbanded | May 8, 2024 |
| Years active | 2004–2006[1] 2009–2012 2014 2016–2017 2022–2024 |
Mogul Embassy, formerly simply theEmbassy, was avillainousprofessional wrestling stable. Formed byPrince Nana inRing of Honor (ROH) in 2004, in 2022 the Embassy also began appearing withAll Elite Wrestling (AEW). In 2023, the Embassy merged withSwerve Strickland's Mogul Affiliates stable to become Mogul Embassy. Mogul Embassy disbanded in May 2024 when its membersturned on Strickland, ending the stable's run after 20 years.
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The Embassy was formed inRing of Honor in early 2004 byPrince Nana, who used the gimmick of an African prince. In storylines, Nana used his wealth gained from thetaxes of people ofGhana to hire wrestlers to wrestle the Embassy's opponents and rivals, although he did once use winnings from betting onGhana in a match (against theUnited States) in the2006 FIFA World Cup to hire one. Under Nana's managementJohn Walters defended hisROH Pure Championship andJimmy Rave,Alex Shelley andAbyss won the Trios Tournament in 2006.[2]
On July 23, 2022, atDeath Before Dishonor, Prince Nana announced he had purchasedTully Blanchard Enterprises and reformed The Embassy withBrian Cage,Jonathan Gresham, andGates of Agony (Bishop Kaun andToa Liona).[3][4] They would go on to defeat the team ofAlex Zayne, Blake Christian andTony 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, atFinal Battle, The Embassy defeatedDalton Castle andThe Boys to become theROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions. This marked the first ever championships for The Embassy.[7][8]
On the October 14, 2022, episode ofRampage, the Embassy made itsAll Elite Wrestling debut, losing toFTR andShawn Spears.[9] On the November 1, 2022, episode ofDark, the Embassy defeated the team ofFuego Del Sol along with Waves And Curls (Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan).[10] On the December 5, episode ofDark: 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 ofDynamite,AR Fox joined the faction after helping Strickland defeatDarby Allin, but he was fired from the stable on August 23, 2023. On theRampage edition ofGrand Slam. Mogul Embassy lost theROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships toThe Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page andThe Young Bucks (Matt Jackson andNick Jackson). On the November 1, 2023, episode ofDynamite, 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 ofDynamite, Mogul Embassy lost the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships toBullet Club Gold (Jay White andThe Gunns (Austin Gunn andColten Gunn)). On April 21 atDynasty, Strickland defeatedSamoa Joe to win theAEW 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 clientJimmy Rave. On the May 8 episode ofDynamite, 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 calledCage of Agony.
On November 13, 2023, it was announced thatGates of Agony (Liona and Kaun), would make theirNew Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut, by competing in the2023 World Tag League. The duo were announced to be competing in the A-Block.[12] On November 29, Gates of Agony would seemingly joinHouse 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.
| * | Founding member |
|---|---|
| I | Leader of the Embassy |
| II | Leader of Mogul Embassy |
| M | Manager |
| Member | Joined | Left | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss | August 11, 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 5, 2005 | September 2006 | |
| Diablo Santiago | May 15, 2004 | July 8, 2005 | |
| 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 | April 2, 2005 | October 1, 2005 | |
| Jimmy Rave | July 17, 2004 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 | |
| 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 | December 27, 2003 | 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 | * | December 27, 2003 | April 2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
