Who were the members of Aces and Eights?
| Aces & Eights | |
|---|---|
| Aces & Eights in January 2013. Visible are (from left to right) Mr. Anderson, Devon, D.O.C., D’Lo Brown (as the masked “VP”), and Knux, standing over Sting (bottom). Motto: “When You Ride With the Aces and Eights, You Never Walk Alone” | |
| Statistics | |
| Members | See below |
| Debut | June 14, 2012 |
What does aces over eights mean?
The Dead Man’s Hand quickly entered poker lore. Since Hickok’s death at the poker table in Deadwood while holding this hand, poker players who are dealt a hand with aces and eights are quick to look over their shoulders to see if death is coming for them, just as it did for Wild Bill Hickok in the old west.
What is the real dead man’s hand?
The dead man’s hand is a slang term used in poker for a two pair of black aces and black eights, although its meaning has changed over time. The story goes that lawman and gambler “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot while holding the dead man’s hand, which is why it’s considered an unlucky two pair in poker today.
What does splitting 8s mean?
If a player hits on a pair of eights, he is expected to lose $52 for a $100 bet. If the player splits the eights, he is expected to lose only $43 for a $100 bet.
Who are the members of the Aces and eights?
Visible are (from left to right) Mr. Anderson, Devon, D.O.C., D’Lo Brown (as the masked “VP”), and Knux, standing over Sting (bottom). Aces & Eights was a villainous American stable in the promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), initially consisting of a group of masked wrestlers before their identities were revealed.
When did Aces and eights go two for three?
On January 13, 2013, at Genesis, Aces & Eights went two for three: Mr. Anderson defeated Samoa Joe and Devon defeated Joseph Park, before D.O.C. lost to Sting.
What happened to aces and eights in TNA?
Aces & Eights returned (in greater numbers) to TNA on the July 12, 2012, episode of Impact Wrestling, attacking both Sting and Hogan, with Hogan billed as having sustained a pelvic fracture (providing a kayfabe explanation for his absence from television while recovering from surgery to alleviate back pain ).
Why did Bully Ray join Aces and eights?
Bully Ray confronted his “brother” Devon, who claimed Hogan’s mistreatment of him was why he joined Aces & Eights. After Devon announced that he and Bully were no longer brothers, Bully called Devon a “coward” and challenged him to a match on the “Open Fight Night” episode of Impact, on November 1.