**The Sumerian Death Squad: Unholy Union of Destruction**They came for one reason and one reason only: to leave a trail of devastation in their wake. Michael Dante and Malakai Black, the unholy duo known as Sumerian Death Squad, tore through the world of professional wrestling with an unrelenting fury that left promoters and fans alike breathless.Formed in 2011, this tag team terrorized the rings of Europa, Japan, and beyond for six long years. Theirs was a partnership forged in blood and fire, as Dante's aggressive style blended seamlessly with Black's technical prowess. Together, they became an unstoppable force, racking up championship after championship like trophies on a mantle.The PROGRESS Tag Team Championship, the wXw World Tag Team Championship, the ICW Tag Team Championship - all fell to the Sumerian Death Squad as they carved out their own twisted path through the world of professional wrestling. And at the heart of it all was Dante and Black, two men consumed by a burning desire to destroy anything that stood in their way.Their first match date, July 30, 2010, marked the beginning of a reign of terror that would last six long years and counting. The last time they stepped into the ring together, on September 17, 2016, the crowd knew what was coming - and yet, they couldn't look away as the Sumerian Death Squad left it all out there, their bodies battered and bruised but still somehow standing.In a world where tag teams come and go like fleeting fads, the Sumerian Death Squad stands tall as an aberration, a twisted aberration of destruction that will be remembered long after they're gone. For in the end, it's not about winning or losing - it's about the sheer, unadulterated joy of causing chaos and mayhem wherever you go. And that, my friends, is the Sumerian Death Squad's greatest achievement.
Facts
**The Sumerian Death Squad: A Look Back at This Fearsome Tag Team**• The Sumerian Death Squad was a dominant force in European professional wrestling during their active years from 2010 to 2016.• Michael Dante and Malakai Black, the two men who made up this formidable tag team, worked for several promotions including Westside Xtreme Wrestling, Combat Zone Wrestling, DDT Pro Wrestling, PROGRESS Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, and others.• Their first match together took place on July 30th, 2010, and they went on to have a successful run of over six years before disbanding in 2016.• The Sumerian Death Squad held multiple tag team championships during their career, including the PROGRESS Tag Team Championship, wXw World Tag Team Championship, ICW Tag Team Championship, PWH Tag Team Championship, and SWE Tag Team Championship.• Michael Dante is an all-around wrestler with a diverse skill set, while Malakai Black's background in martial arts gave him a unique edge in the ring.• The duo's in-ring style was characterized by their intense physicality and technical grappling prowess, making them a force to be reckoned with in any tag team match.• Despite their success, the Sumerian Death Squad never had a long-term feud or rivalry with another notable tag team during their active years.• Both Dante and Black have gone on to pursue successful solo careers since disbanding as a tag team, with Malakai Black being particularly successful in his post-SDS endeavors.• The Sumerian Death Squad's legacy continues to be felt in European professional wrestling, with many considering them one of the greatest tag teams of all time.• Although they only competed together for six years, their impact on the tag team division during that time was immense and helped set a high standard for future generations of tag teams.
