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Brodido Retain AEW Tag Team Titles at WrestleDream as OkadaTakeshita Tension Escalates

Okada’s Rainmaker on Takeshita sharpened questions about a Callis Family split.

Overview

  • Champions Brody King and Bandido defeated Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita, with Bandido pinning Okada after a one-armed 21 Plex.
  • During the match Okada struck Takeshita with the Rainmaker, which AEW framed as accidental while some outlets interpreted as deliberate.
  • Don Callis accompanied both partners to the ring, with observers noting he appeared to favor Okada and later consoled him after the loss.
  • Despite the defeat the singles picture is unchanged, as Okada remains AEW Unified champion and Takeshita remains IWGP World Heavyweight champion, while Bandido holds the ROH World title.
  • Brodido closed the segment with a celebratory moment as Brody King and Bandido performed the Macarena.