Episode 208 - The Infantry's Carli Bravo and Shawn Dean

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Bad News Tattoos and Captain Shawn Dean claim they are 'the best thing going' and carry Ring of Honor on their backs.

The episode begins with ads before host Justin Dhillon introduces guests Carli Bravo and Shawn Dean, known as The Infantry, who are the current Ring of Honor Trios champions. They explain their relationship with Shane Taylor Promotions, comparing it to a promoter like Don King for Mike Tyson. Carli Bravo and Shawn Dean describe their team as 'the best thing going' and highlight their confidence as champions. They discuss how their shared military backgrounds create a unique communication and discipline in the ring, allowing them to operate with a 'one shot one kill' mentality. The Infantry talk about the challenges of carving a space in AEW's stacked tag division, emphasizing their authenticity and grind from the pandemic days. They reflect on what it means to be part of Ring of Honor's legacy and how it has elevated their game. Carli Bravo recommends fans watch their match against Sammy and Dustin at Supercard of Honor 2025 to understand their aggression. The conversation shifts to their upcoming match at Final Battle against Sky Flight, with Carli Bravo warning them not to show up and vowing to 'ground those flights'. They name dream opponents like The Young Bucks and FTR, showing their ambitions to prove themselves against top teams. Carli Bravo and Shawn Dean share their pump-up songs, with Carli choosing 'Bodies' by Offset and Shawn preferring Chief Keef's 'Finito'. They send a direct message to Sky Flight, threatening to put them 'in the dirt' and calling it 'casket season'. The Infantry thank their fans for support since the AEW Dark days and encourage them to keep repping the set. Justin asks if they've made their younger selves proud, with both expressing that their 10-year-old selves would be excited. The episode concludes with promotions for merchandise and plush toys, along with more ads.

As heard by us

The Infantry make their case for Ring of Honor's new era through pride, legacy, aggression, and a hard-learned 2025 match.

Ring of Honor's new era gives this TWC Show conversation its pulse, with Justin joined by the Infantry, Captain Sean Dean and Carly Barber, ahead of Final Battle weekend.

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You get The Infantry in full Ring of Honor pride mode, then a clear match pick they say shows who they are.

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