The superstars first came as members of hell’s henchmen, but they fell under the spell of undertakers ministry of darkness. The Acolytes won their first World Tag Team Championship from Kane and Xpac in May 1999. After they went on their own, they formed the Acolytes Protection Agency or APA for short. JBL’s enterprising mind concocted the idea after the mean street posse paid them in return for protection.
As the roughneck’s reputation grew, so did their business. They operated from a backstage office, which was secluded by a standing door frame and not much else and could often be found puffing on cigars, playing cards, and downing beers. If you had money, they had time to keep you protected. The bruising brawlers also continued their success in the ring. In total, they won 3 World Tag Team championships. The APA lived by a simple company motto, “Drink and Fight,” which was taken literally at Vengeance 2003 when they hosted a barroom brawl.
When Bradshaw became immersed in Wall Street the APA separated but has reformed on occasion. Add new row 15th anniversary they beat Carlito and Jonathan coachman for Hornswoggle. They rushed to Lita’s aid at RAW 1000 and in 2015 sided with the nWo and DX against the ascension. Farooq and JBL are still close buddies and for the right price can always reunite to provide their protection services.
