[5.0] "(Speaking exclusively of its AEW run:) It had to have more. More co-held titles, more hardcore of matches, more prestigious champions. Not a single light tube was shattered in a match with it, nobody defended it in a cage, hell, the champions never ended up in an Anarchy In The Arena match nor a Blood and Guts match. The biggest names in hardcore to hold it were Chris Jericho doing his least hardcore gimmick of the preceding decade, and Jack Perry with his real glass. I understand we can't go full Nick Gage vs David Arquette on national TV but how about an Eddie Kingston reign? Samoa Joe? No? Okay, well at least it looks good, right? Oh wait"
[4.0] "When Taz had it in ECW sure it works. But when Tony Khan brought it back it just went to hell. WHY DID JERICHO HAD IT! I would also like to mention Jack Perry reign as well. Brain Cage run was alright. As well as Hook run. But if someone asked me who had the best reign with it, I would go for Ricky Starks."
[3.0] "This isn't a commentary on Taz's legacy (or Hook's for that matter), but this was really just a vanity title that has been used on occasion as a heat device for TV. Plus its not fun having to explain to certain company what "FTW" means."
[7.0] "Call me crazy, but I actually like this belt quite a bit, mainly for two reasons. First reason is the original conception of this belt, which was the storyline between Taz and Douglas. It was one of the most creative ways to book around Douglas' injury riddled championship match, and putting Taz over more than he already was at that point. Of course, most of the criticism and low score ratings of this belt come from its revival in AEW. While I understand some of the criticisms, because believe me I have them too especially more so with some of the booking from this year alone (looking at you, Chris), I genuinely just think this belt is a lot of good fun. It's also elevated Hook considerably, who I personally like quite a bit and has a long career in his future. Is there a ceiling to this belt? Absolutely. Does it miss the point of what the FTW belt was back in the day? Yes, and that's a shame. Do I think this belt will last much longer? No. But fuck, I think people need to have a little bit more fun with belts. Also, I think the belt looks good, haha."
[1.0] "Genuinely one of my least favorite titles ever. Whether it be the design of it, which is one of the ugliest belts I've ever seen, or the run it's had in AEW as almost a prop it's a shitty title with a shitty design that shouldn't exist. It also doesn't help that the current champion is Chris Jericho."
[5.0] "This is a hard title to rate. It made more sense in ECW where Tazz had a legitimate claim to why he thought he should be world champ. The AEW version just seems to get forgotten as AEW has a lot of belts. Match quality of defenses is very varied as some are great and some are the opposite."
[6.0] "it has its charm but it is mostly a propbelt. the difference is that it is defended every once in a while and the matches are sometimes bangers. so other than banger matches it doesn't contribute much but it adds to Hook's character and we got a halfway decent hook and jack Perry rivalry because of it. you could even say technically this belt was the reason for cm punks return to the WWE. So in all a fun prop title but not much beyond that."
[3.0] "This title made sense when Taz introduced in ECW, because Shane Douglas was dogging him so Taz had his own fake world title. I never got the point of AEW's version of it, other than Tony Khan loves titles and belts. It's hardly defended as is, by people who are active on the roster."
[7.0] "The title has always been a prop mostly, but that's kind of it's purpose, like the Million Dollar title, but when it is defended, it's always a good match. The circumstances of how it was reintroduced couldn't have been more perfect. When Taz first introduced it, it was because Shane Douglas was unable to defend his title due to injury and it was reintroduced because Brian Cage (Taz's client at the time) couldn't challenge Jon Moxley for the world title, due to Moxley taking care of his sick wife. I get that people hate it's just a prop title, but that's the whole point of the belt. If it was recognized as a real belt, it would lose it's meaning."
[6.0] "This is a fun sub-plot belt that's used somewhat sporadically on AEW programming that now carries a history and lineage of fun and carnage. Not all of the defenses are serious affairs, but that's not the point of an "outlaw" title in the first place. Its history with Team Taz (Cage --> Starks --> Hook) was well-booked and fun, and the current angle where Hook/Jack Perry intertwine its history with ECW legacy-keepers is a clever diversion. I'm not quite sure why this title is so maligned by wrestling fans. It serves a clear purpose and carries a clear history with it that harkens back to a bygone era that remains venerated."
[7.0] "Although the title has its low points at times, I think it's safe to say that the overall reputation that this title has been good over the past few months. While guys like Ricky Starks and HOOK have definitely contributed in their efforts to regain its glory days in ECW, I want to applaud Jack for making it such a big deal leading up to All In. For me, in order to capture that "outlaw" gimmick that it's supposed to have, the title needs to be defended more exclusively in the house shows AEW is running and in select independents (if HOOK is willing)."
[9.0] "Absolutely love this title since day 1. The legacy from the peak ECW, the outlaw vibes, the nostalgy bringed to the modern era. The fact that Hook, son of Taz (the inventor of the title), is carrying the FTW champion is so awesome and wrestling wise (almost long term booking destiny). AEW keep bringing some jewels from the past to keep older fans happy, you gotta respect that. If, somehow, some ECW wrestlers still got involved in this title picture like RVD x Jack Perry, is a huge bonus point for me."
[4.0] "ECW's version of the title should be a 5 because Taz deserved the world title and not this consolation price. The AEW version deserves a 3 because Cage, Starks and Hook rarely used it. At least Jack Perry can be an okay champion...wait, he lost it? ! I even watched that match yesterday! Now that's sad."
[4.0] "It was good in ECW because it served a purpose for Taz in his big storyline, but really a "title" like this should serve as a one off thing for that type of thing. Even by the end of its run in ECW it had had its shelf life, so to bring it back in AEW the way they did was absolutely baffling. Maybe if they built Hook for a few years and created a situation whereby he needed a Fuck The World title then it might have worked but they've absolutely killed the concept and it needs to go away forever now."
[7.0] "I haven't watched much ECW so I can't judge anything Taz did with the belt there but just going of it's time in AEW I quite like the belt. Cage's reign was kinda nothing but Starks and Hook did a lot of great stuff with the belt and I'm really optimistic when it comes to Jack Perry's current reign."
[8.0] "It was 3 during Cage reign bumped to 9 during Starks reign and it is 8 during Hook reign nowadays. This app is making me write 200 words, so ignore this part of the comment lol, now let me bid adou goodbye and bang goodnight"
[7.0] "Although it is just mainly used as a prop, it elevates the talent and makes them look more credible and definitely cooler than them without the belt (Case in point, Ricky Starks and Hook)."
[10.0] "Very cool Awesome Belt. Thats really all I have to say but I have to keep typing because I have to write at least 100 characters. Taz is amazing and so is Hook. Great belt. Really cool belt. This app sucks lol. Fans take stuff way to seriously like why so many zeros ya know. Cagematch is making me put 300 characters."
[4.0] "A prop title that's seldom defended and is mostly just mentioned on commentary as a talking up point. Like the International title, this belt needs a clearer identity. Even though the belt should remain unofficial within the company, it still needs something distinct. A hardcore stipulation built in perhaps? Maybe the challenger can choose their own special stip for matches that can't be refused? Or perhaps a belt exclusively for the younger stars, for bragging rights, that aren't ready for the regular title scene?"
[10.0] "This belt is a prop much like the Million Dollar Championship. It's not a true AEW Championship. The purpose is to show that AEW is willing to make sure that there are always extra storyline opportunities at their disposal. This title doesn't get defended often but it isn't meant to. The best means only as much as the current "champion". Edit: Giving the championship to HOOK was the perfect choice for the title. I wonder how long the plan was before they pulled the trigger to give him this title. It allows him to carry his father's legacy while also being an individual."
[4.0] "Cage was an okay Champion but Starks brought it back to prominence and he deserves credit for being a great Champion. Hook became the 3rd Champion and while his booking is still fine, the FTW Championship feels like an afterthought now, especially with the introduction of the All Atlantic ( now International) Championship. We need a unification Title and the FTW should be retired."
[7.0] "Good banter title. Worked great for Taz on his route to the ECW World Heavyweight Championship and with many asterisks is part of Sabu's legacy (certainly not the most questionable part of it either). Reviving a cool part of ECW in AEW that's so distinctly Taz feels cool (like it's not a bad nostalgia Sandman tag match or whatever). While Ricky Starks and Brian Cage are more than deserving the champions, if the reigns were going to be a year plus, I do think they should come with more defenses (Starks of course was the more prolific even with months in between some matches), otherwise I'd prefer to see more title changes. Personally I enjoy seeing a European Championship style tertiary title with guys lower in the pecking order getting a moment to shine but certainly others would disagree with an understandable feeling that a title for all isn't much of a title. Regardless, if Hook was the destination for this title then that is absolutely perfect. Good talent have fought for this belt, all of whom would have been good champions: Justin Credible, Will Hobbs, Jungle Boy, Sonny Kiss, Chuck Taylor, Matt Sydal, Swerve Strickland, Danhausen and others."
[5.0] "It's a fine belt that shouldn't really be a defended title. It's a prop, something to put on a egotistical wrestler which they did, but AEW fails to make me really invested in this belt. When team Tazz is done the belt will disappear."
[8.0] "It's a title tht serves its purpose perfectly; to inflate the ego of the heels and differentiate their heel act. Besides, when it is actually defended the matches tend to be very good. A lot of people give this title some low reviews, but it's clear they don't really understand its purpose."
[3.0] "I had this title at a 0, and still think it is quite bad. But it has gotten better under Ricky Starks then it was under Brian Cage. I doubt it'll ever be a meaningful title, not when AEW flip flop between "we count it" and "we don't count it", but it is slowly finding its place. I imagine when HOOK eventually wins it, it'll be defended at a rapid fire pace to try and get him and the title over, which might actually be good for the belt."
[7.0] "People who take this title too seriously rate it very low, but look at the matches that have taken place with this title. The history with this title. I think when you look at the statistics you have to give this seven or an eight."
[4.0] "This championship doesn't fit a company like All Elite Wrestling, and even more as it was created, it's a farce, it's like saying you're the champion with a shoddy title that doesn't even have prestige and official value."
[8.0] "It's Taz's belt, sure other people won it and have it, but it's his belt. It's not a sanctioned AEW belt, the champion either has the balls to put the belt on the line or they don't. It's not a pretty belt but there's been good defenses of the title like Bam Bam vs. Taz at Heatwave and Brian Cage vs. Ricky Starks back at Fyter Fest."
[8.0] "It? s not too bad, it? s just a prop, people take this title way to seriously, like it is not meant to be a serious title, and the ropes expect the fuckin world from it. It? s just supposed to be the millionon dollar championship."
[9.0] "It doesn't seem like folks really understand the point of this title. It's literally a title Taz made up from nothing to punk out the world champion in ECW, and now he put it on Cage to artificially inflate his status. It does exactly what it's meant to do, it's basically another version of the Million Dollar Title and it serves it's purpose just fine."
[0.0] "Honestly, what is the point of this title? It has absolutely 0 credibility and is nothing more than a prop. AEW could've easily utilized this title as a TV title where Brian Cage defends it every week or two, but it truly is a failed experiment at this point."
[1.0] "You'd be forgiven for forgetting Brian Cage is FTW champion. I know it's not an "official" title within AEW but this could have been to the title's extreme benefit. Its unofficial nature could have added to its mystique. Instead it is less than an afterthought. There was potential to use this title to put Brian Cage over in a unique way, to posit him as someone who operated outside the system. But it's not defended enough, nor against the right people, nor on the right shows. I'd like to give it a point for lineage but, truth be told, it wasn't fully utilised back then either. The sole point i have awarded is for its design."
[5.0] "Although it would be easy for me to give this title a 2. 0 or less, the mere fact that the title is attached to a beast like Brian Cage and has been put over by Taz at the very least adds something to it. ---------More than that, the main reason is my hopes that this title could be used as either a Heavyweight-class only exclusive title, a hardcore title or just at the very least another title that can be regularly defended and promoted. --------AEW needs a new singles title with the massive roster and talent they have. A Brian Cage rivalry with other big guys like Wardlow, Luchasaurus, Will Hobbs, Jake Hager or Lance Archer would be a great way to instantly add something intriguing to this title."
[1.0] "While the title was good when it came to storylines, it's nothing more than an overhyped prop. It might gain some prestige if Cage were to defend it, but for now, it's not doing that great."
[0.0] "Thanks to All Elite, here is another nail to ECW's coffin. AEW completely killed this title. It would be a good tribute if they had an interesting storyline around it and some decent competition. Half a year and Brian Cage defended it only against two jobbers so far. I'm really pissed off and I don't know what else to say. I guess my final rating is enough."
[6.0] "It was never going to be a proper prestigous title but it was a gimmick that did well by taz, however we havent really seen that with brian cage yet."
[0.0] "That was a pointless move by AEW. That title doesn't mean anything. Just like any other unneccessary "nostalgia" bullcrap, this is one of them."
"Thank you AEW for killing this belt just a shame that, AEW had too kill a ECW title as an ECW original and superfan this belt is basically screwd now, were in ECW it was ment for the true badasses in ECW not some muscle men, if Killer Kross was in AEW he would be a good subject for this belt."
[5.0] "Dividing this rating in 2 parts. First, the FTW title that Tazz had in 1998-99 was a good idea. It was an alternative to the ECW Championship and had great matches with Sabu. I would give that title an 8. Now, in AEW, Brian Cage uses it as a prop and had only 1 defense against Pillman Jr. I would give a 2. So in average, its a 5."
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