AEW is gearing up for an exciting summer with the announcement of an eight-team tournament on “Dynamite” to determine the No. 1 contender for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. So far, only Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, and the FTR team have been confirmed as participants, leaving the rest of the lineup a mystery. In the tournament’s opening round, FTR secured a hard-fought victory over Knight and Bailey, with Harwood pinning Knight to move forward. Following the match, FTR and the reigning tag champions, The Hurt Syndicate, clashed in an intense brawl. The Hurt Syndicate, consisting of Bobby Rushley and Shelton Benjamin, have held the titles since January, successfully defending them six times during their 181-day reign. Additionally, the faction includes MJF, who was brought in by MVP but has since issued a challenge to tag champion Bobby Lashley.
Fan Take: This tournament stirs up fresh excitement and rivalries in AEW’s tag team division, promising plenty of action and surprises for fans. With The Hurt Syndicate’s dominant reign and FTR’s rising momentum, the stakes couldn’t be higher, setting the stage for thrilling encounters that could shape the future of AEW tag team wrestling.
