In an exciting development, eight prominent tag teams are set to clash in a high-stakes battle royale on this week's episode of "AEW Rampage." The victors of this face-off will secure their place as the #1 contenders for the esteemed AEW World Tag Team Championship.
Participating in the battle royale are several high-profile teams, which include the legendary Hardy brothers, Matt and Jeff, the dynamic duo of Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh, the formidable Butcher and Blade pair, and the Jericho Appreciation Society representatives Angelo Parker and Matt Menard.
Other tag teams stepping into the ring are Serpentico and Luther, Brian Cage and Big Bill, Ethan Page teamed with Brother Zay, and the versatile pairing of Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. Interestingly, this represents uncharted territory for all eight teams, as none have previously held the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
FTR's Title Defense & Cole's Opportunity
Presently, the reigning champions FTR are preparing to defend their titles against a potent alliance of Adam Cole and the current AEW World Champion, MJF, on this week's episode of "AEW Collision." Adding another layer of intrigue to this upcoming clash, MJF revealed on the latest episode of "AEW Dynamite" that irrespective of the outcome of the tag team match, Cole will receive another opportunity to challenge for MJF's AEW World title.
This sets an interesting scene, as the winners of the tag team battle royale may find themselves face-to-face with the AEW World Tag Team Champions at the much-anticipated event All In, scheduled for August 27th at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Meanwhile, AEW has also announced a series of captivating matches lined up for the July 28th edition of "Rampage." Fans will witness Hikaru Shida square off against the formidable former AEW Women's World Champion, Nyla Rose.
A head-to-head encounter between Scorpio Sky and Kip Sabian promises an electrifying singles match. Lastly, Mike Bennett and Matt Taven of The Kingdom are set to confront yet-to-be-named opponents in an unpredictable tag team match. Indeed, this week's "AEW Rampage" promises a thrilling spectacle of wrestling entertainment for fans across the globe.