Billy Gunn Leaves His Boots in the Ring After Loss to House of Black
Billy Gunn, a veteran of the wrestling world, left fans in suspense during the July 22 episode of AEW Saturday Collision. Following a match against the House of Black, Gunn left his boots in the ring, a traditional symbol in wrestling that often signifies the end of a wrestler’s career.
Gunn, along with Max Caster and Anthony Bowens, had high hopes of becoming the AEW World Trios Champions. However, their dreams were dashed when they fell short against the House of Black, with Gunn being taken down by Malakai Black’s Black Mass.
After the match, both Buddy Matthews and Malakai Black appeared to whisper something to Gunn. He then proceeded to unlace his boots and leave them in the middle of the ring. When Max Caster and Anthony Bowens tried to engage him, Gunn brushed past them and stormed off to the back.
This act has left fans and fellow wrestlers speculating about the future of Gunn’s wrestling career. While it’s a tradition for wrestlers to leave their boots in the ring when they retire, there have been instances where this act was a precursor to a stronger return, as was the case with Cody Rhodes.
As the wrestling world awaits further updates on Billy Gunn’s career, the symbolic act of leaving his boots in the ring has certainly left a lasting impression.
