Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, members of the Hurt Syndicate, are set to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship at All In on July 12, 2025, in a high-stakes three-way match involving two challengers. Rather than face a single opponent, the Hurt Syndicate insisted on defending their titles against both JetSpeed and the Patriarchy simultaneously, increasing the challenge to their reign. This development emerged after intense confrontations earlier in the week on AEW Dynamite.
Rivalries Ignite with Three-Way Singles Match on AEW Collision
Tensions escalated when Kevin Knight requested a singles match against Shelton Benjamin for AEW Collision on July 5, 2025. Nick Wayne, a member of the Patriarchy, inserted himself into the rivalry, prompting physical aggression from Bobby Lashley, who aggressively grabbed Knight’s throat. Benjamin would later dominate both challengers during the match, solidifying the intensity between these competitors.
Fast-Paced Bout Highlights AEW Collision 100
The three-way singles contest delivered exciting action, with Kevin Knight entering the match nursing taped ribs as a reminder of previous beatings at the hands of the Hurt Syndicate. Shelton Benjamin targeted Knight with focused offense while Nick Wayne strategically picked moments to strike from outside the ring. The match culminated with Wayne executing a cutter on Benjamin, followed by Knight performing his signature UFO splash to secure the pin and win.
Official Announcement: Three-Way Tag Team Match Set for All In
Following the Collision event, AEW commentary revealed that the Hurt Syndicate pushed for two teams to challenge their tag team titles at All In, a request that AEW President Tony Khan approved. Consequently, the tag team championship will be defended by Lashley and Benjamin against JetSpeed and the Patriarchy in a triple threat match slated for July 12.
“#AEWAllInTexas3pm ET/12pm PTSat Afternoon, 7/12World Tag Team Title@FightBobby @SheltyB803vs @Jet2Flyy @SpeedballBaileyvs @Christian4Peeps @TheNickWayneAfter an amazing Shelton/Jet/Prodigy 3 way tonight, Hurt Syndicate will defend vs JetSpeed AND Patriarchy at All In! pic.twitter.com/GBkRWj6gsi”
— All Elite Wrestling
Christian Cage Secures Unexpected Spot in Tag Title Match
In a surprising twist, Christian Cage managed to insert himself into this high-profile AEW World Tag Team Championship match without direct involvement in the preceding conflicts. This opportunity brings him closer to capturing the titles alongside Nick Wayne, aiming to become AEW’s first father and son tag team champions. This development adds a new layer of intrigue and raises the stakes for the upcoming bout at All In.
The Road Ahead: Stakes and Expectations for All In
The addition of Christian Cage to the tag team championship opportunity intensifies what was already a fiercely competitive contest. With the Hurt Syndicate defending against two formidable challengers in JetSpeed and the Patriarchy, this triple threat match promises to be a landmark event in AEW history. Fans will be watching closely to see if Cage and Wayne’s ambition to create an unprecedented family legacy in AEW becomes a reality at All In.
