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.