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Brodido Retains AEW World Tag Team Titles Amidst Fierce Competition and Crucial Backup

Brodido Retains AEW World Tag Team Titles Amidst Fierce Competition and Crucial Backup

Brodido, the dynamic AEW World Tag Team Champions consisting of Brody King and Bandido, successfully defended their titles on the September 3rd edition of AEW Dynamite at the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, showcasing resilience and teamwork with some timely help from friends. This marked their first title defense since capturing the belts at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in London[1][2].

The champions faced a formidable challenge from the Death Riders — Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta — a team known for their technical prowess and tenacity. AEW President Tony Khan had announced this high-stakes matchup ahead of the event, building considerable anticipation from fans and insiders alike[2]. According to sources close to AEW, this match was a critical test of Brodido’s synergy and perseverance early into their title reign.

The bout was a thrilling display of tag team wrestling, with Brody King and Bandido executing a blend of powerful strikes and high-flying agility. Despite moments where the challengers gained momentum, Brodido’s chemistry and ring savvy kept them one step ahead. Crucially, reports from Fightful and eyewitness accounts mention that Brodido received decisive interference and verbal support from their AEW allies, enabling them to capitalize on critical moments in the match[2][1].

Backstage, an AEW insider shared that the team had been preparing meticulously for this defense, focusing on overcoming the Death Riders’ aggressive style and ring generalship. “Brody and Bandido have the scars and the heart of champions. They knew how important this defense was to firmly establish themselves atop the tag division,” the source remarked.

Brodido’s journey to the championship has been noteworthy. They captured the AEW World Tag Team Titles at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24th, overcoming a brutal three-way match against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) and The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin)[1][5]. Their victory ended The Hurt Syndicate’s reign of more than seven months, signaling a new era in AEW’s tag team division.

On AEW Dynamite, the champions displayed both strategic grit and athletic flair, but it was their occasional outside assistance that tilted the balance. WrestlingInc highlighted how this alliance bolstered Brodido’s edge in the contest, a storyline that adds layers of intrigue moving forward[1].

Bandido, who also holds the ROH World Championship, is scheduled to appear for CMLL later in September, marking a busy and successful stretch for the luchador. Brody King, meanwhile, is continuing to build his legacy through high-profile AEW appearances and international bookings, including recent shows in Mexico[3]. This dual exposure only heightens Brodido’s standing as a top-tier tag team on the global scene.

The AEW tag division is heating up with Brodido now firmly established as champions who combine athleticism, experience, and teamwork. With upcoming defenses anticipated, experts on wrestling podcasts like Fightful’s “Post-Pound” emphasize Brodido’s blend of styles creates a unique dynamic difficult to counter.

A key takeaway from this successful defense at 2300 Arena is Brodido’s ability to overcome adversity with both skill and solidarity. Wrestling sources note that future challengers will need a multifaceted approach to dethrone them, especially considering the factional support they currently enjoy within AEW.

This latest match further cements Brodido in AEW history as formidable champions. As the AEW World Tag Team Championship lineage continues to evolve, Brodido is poised to write several compelling chapters ahead, blending spectacle with solid in-ring storytelling.

Fans can look forward to more gripping tag team contests in upcoming AEW programming, including Bandido’s ROH title defense and the duo’s continued transcontinental run. According to a WWE.com report, AEW’s tag division has never felt more competitive or exciting than right now, with Brodido at its center.

In conclusion, Brodido’s first successful AEW World Tag Team Title defense exemplifies their rising star power and the deep alliance network they have built in AEW. With the whole wrestling world watching, the challenge is now on other teams to step up and bring even more intensity to the tag team division.


Key highlights:

  • Brodido defended AEW World Tag Titles against the Death Riders on September 3rd Dynamite[2].
  • Match held at the iconic 2300 Arena, a historic wrestling venue[2].
  • Brodido’s first defense since August 24th Forbidden Door victory in London against FTR and The Hurt Syndicate[1][5].
  • Allies’ interference critical to Brodido’s win, adding storyline complexity[1].
  • Bandido concurrently ROH World Champion and scheduled for CMLL appearances[3].
  • AEW’s tag division gaining momentum with Brodido as central figures[4].

This defense may well be the beginning of a memorable reign that wrestling fans should keep a close watch on as AEW pushes its tag titles into a globally prominent spotlight.