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Hurt Syndicate Win WrestleDream Tornado Tag to Earn AEW Trios Title Shot

A late pre-show twist made the bout a No. 1 contender match for The Opps' Trios titles.

Overview

  • Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP defeated The Demand’s Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun to secure the next Trios title challenge.
  • The stipulation was reportedly set during AEW’s Tailgate Brawl pre-show, elevating the tornado tag to a contendership decider.
  • The Demand jumped the Hurt Syndicate during their entrance and controlled long stretches outside the ring, including a Gates of Agony table spot on Lashley and Benjamin.
  • MVP delivered key momentum shifts with an elbow drop and a fishermen suplex on Ricochet before the finish turned.
  • Lashley speared Kaun to set up the pin, with Benjamin covering for the three-count to clinch the title opportunity against The Opps.