The Undisputed New Era

The group reunited at **All Elite Wrestling** on December 22, 2021, making an alliance with Kenny Omega's The Elite, they were called ''The Undisputed New Elite'' being formed by The Shadow, Big T, Drake Axel , Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson.

## **Faction Origin in Japan**

##### **Bullet Club and Signed to WWE**

Shadow met Drake Axel and Big T in Japan when he joined the Bullet Club faction in 2015. In December of 2018 the three signed to **WWE** and formed The Undisputed New Era along with Brad Baker who was already in **WWE**.

## **History**

#### **WWE - (2019-2021)**

##### **Debut and domined of titles - (2019)**

On April 5, 2019 in **NXT TakeOver: New York**, The Undisputed New Era debuted and attacked NXT Champion Steven Raden afler event

On June 1, 2019 in **NXT TakeOver: XXV**, Shadow defeated Steven Raden and became the new NXT Champion

Shadow defeated Steven Raden at **NXT TakeOver: Toronto** in August 10, 2019 thus successfully maintaining the NXT Championship in rematch

On November 23, 2019 at **NXT TakeOver: WarGames**, Big T and Drake Axel defeated The ExtreRojo (El Toro Extremo and El Rojo Mexico) and won the NXT Tag Team Championship during kickoff the event, while Brad Baker defeated Alex Snow at the event and conquisted the NXT North American Championship, that night in the main event, The Undisputed New Era (Shadow, Brad Baker, Big T and Drake Axel) faced Team Carroll (Ryan Carroll, Lars Sullivan, Smokey and Kevin Owens) and they lost in WarGames match.

##### **Loss of titles and feud with Damon Affleck - (2020)**

On January 22, 2020 in **WWE** **NXT** episode, Lars Sullivan defeating Brad Baker and conquisted NXT North American Championship in the event

On February 16, 2020 in **NXT TakeOver: Portland**, The Express Academic (Jadan Jacob e Kore) defeated Big T and Drake Axel to wins the NXT Tag Team Championship at that night

On June 7, 2020 at the **NXT TakeOver: In Your House**, Shadow defeated Rocky Blade in a Last Chance Backlot Brawl match to successfully retain the NXT Championship

On July 8, 2020 on the second night of the **WWE NXT Great American Bash**, Shadow was defeated by Lars Sullivan in a Winner Takes All match, thus losing the NXT Championship

Shadow turned his face while in a feud with Damon Affleck for a match at **NXT TakeOver: XXX**, However, his teammates Brad Baker and Drake Axel remained acting as heels in process

On September 8, 2020 on the second night of **WWE NXT: Super Tuesday II**, Brad Baker and Drake Axel started a rivalry with Daniel Mars, On September 16, 2020 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, Big T turned his face when saving Fella from an attack by Ryan Carroll

On October 4, 2020 in an **NXT TakeOver: 31**, Big T was defeated by Damien 666 and failed to win the NXT Championship failing at this first opportunity

On October 21, 2020 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, Drake Axel and Brad Baker were mysteriously attacked before their the match for the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Express Academic (Jaden Jacob and Kore) and were replaced by Arturo Loco and "Mackin 2 Da MAX" Richard. It was revealed that Damon Affleck was behind the attacks, thus turning all the members of The Undisputed New Era into fan favorites

At **WWE** **NXT: Halloween Havoc**, Big T would confront Damon Affleck, Arturo Loco and "Mackin 2 Da MAX" Richard. A returning Larry IT would assist Big T. However this partnership was short lived as Larry IT would hit Big T with a steel chair turning heel in the process and aligning himself with Damon Affleck, Arturo Loco and "Mackin 2 Da MAX" Richard

On the November 18 episode of **WWE NXT**, The Undisputed New Era would make their return and brawl with Damon Affleck, Larry IT and The NXT Tag Team Champions, Arturo Loco and ''Mackin 2 Da MAX'' Richard. Ric Flair would then announce that the two teams would face each other at **NXT TakeOver: WarGames**.

At **NXT TakeOver: WarGames**, The Undisputed New Era would defeat Team Affleck.

##### **Various rivalries, Shadow's heel turn and the end - (2021)**

Big T would face Larry IT on the December 16th episode of **WWE NXT** where the winner would face Damien 666 at **WWE** **NXT: New Year's Evil** for the NXT Championship, Big T would defeat Larry IT and earn himself opportunity

On January 6, 2021 at **WWE NXT: New Year´s Evil**, Big T was defeated by Damien 666 and failed to win the NXT Championship on this second opportunity

It was announced in late December 2020 that Shadow and Brad Baker would be teaming up to represent The Undisputed New Era in the 2021 annual **WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic**, On January 13, 2021 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, The Undisputed New Era (Shadow and Brad Baker) defeated The Express Academic (Jaden Jacob and Kore) in the round of 16 of the tournament

On February 3, 2021 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, The Undisputed New Era (Shadow and Brad Baker) were eliminated from the tournament being defeated by Ryan Carroll and James Blazer in the quarterfinals

On February 14, 2021 at **NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day,** after saving Damien 666 from a post match assault from Larry IT, Arturo Loco, and "Mackin 2 Da MAX" Richard, Shadow superkicked Damien 666. following a confrontation Shadow also superkicked Big T, thus Shadow turned heel in the process, leaving the future of the stable in uncertainty

On February 17, 2021 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, Shadow once again appeared to attack Big T and Damien 666 during the main event that night, which was attended by Damien 666, Big T and Brad Baker, where both faced Larry IT, Arturo Loco and "Mackin 2 Da MAX" Richard in a Six-Man Tag Team Match, it is worth mentioning that before the show came to an end one of the commentators said the following sentence '' with what happened here today it seems that we are really living the end of an era, '' this phrase further increased the chances of a possible separation from the group

On February 24, 2021 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, Shadow went to the ring to explain his actions, seeming to regret what he had done with Big T, but Brad Baker appeared to confront Shadow briefly, as both were interrupted by Damien 666, the two teamed up to attack Damien 666, but minutes later Shadou landed a low blow on Brad Baker followed by a Superkick, with which Shadow confirmed his heel turn probably leading to the end of the faction he led

In the March 10, 2021 episode of **WWE NXT**, Shadow faced Damien 666 for the NXT Championship, where Shadow was defeated after a distraction from Big T who immediately attacked him is expelled him from the faction

On March 24, 2021 in an episode of **WWE NXT**, during a backstage segment, Brad Baker was dispensed by Big T, who said he would not need him anymore, as he alone would solve his problems with ex-leader of the Shadow group. due to this segment, the end of the faction has been officially confirmed. Later that night, Ric Flair, the general manager of NXT, scored an Unsactioned match between Shadow and Big T for **NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver**

On April 8, 2021 at **NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver**, Big T defeated Shadow in an Unsanctioned Match in second night of event.

## **Titles and** **accomplishments**

**World Wrestling of Entertainment - (WWE)**

* NXT Championship: (1 time) - Shadow
* NXT North American Championship: (1 time) - Brad Baker
* NXT Tag Team Championship: (1 time) - Big T and Drake Axel
* Tag Team of Year: (2019) *-* Big T and Drake Axel
* Rivalry of the Year: (2019) - with Steven Raden
* Rivalry of the Year: (2020) - with Damon Affleck
* Male Competitor of the Year: (2019) - Shadow
* Match of the Year: (2019) - (Shadow vs. Steven Raden) - **NXT TakeOver: XXV**
* Match of the Year: (2020) - (Big T vs. Damien 666) - **NXT TakeOver: 31**

**Pro Wrestling News**

* Feud of the Year: (2019) - (Shadow vs. Steven Raden)