FTR remained the AEW World Tag Team Champions on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, largely due to interference from Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. The match took place against The Don Callis Family’s Jake Doyle and Mark Davis, who earned their title shot just two weeks earlier by winning a four-way tornado tag match against JetSpeed, FTR, and the Gates of Agony. The presence of Jon Moxley AEW interference played a decisive role in the outcome.
Early Match Dynamics Favor Challengers
The contest began with Jake Doyle and Cash Wheeler exchanging early offense, with Doyle and his stablemate, Mark Davis, controlling much of the action at the start. Using their combined strength, Doyle and Davis dominated Dax Hardwood and Wheeler for significant portions of the opening sequence. Doyle even lifted Hardwood to the top rope, only for Wheeler to respond immediately by slamming him face-first on the ring apron. Davis later met Hardwood on the ropes, but Hardwood countered with a suplex, demonstrating resilience despite the challengers’ early dominance. Wheeler followed with a splash, but Davis managed to kick out, keeping the match alive.
Interference Shifts Momentum and Decides Outcome
As the match reached its critical moments, Davis attempted to reverse the Shatter Machine into a sleeper hold on Hardwood. The champion resisted fiercely, but the arrival of the Death Riders, headed by Jon Moxley, created a turning point. Moxley unexpectedly struck Davis with his Continental Championship belt, momentarily incapacitating him. With the interference disrupting the challengers’ rhythm, FTR capitalized by executing their signature Shatter Machine maneuver and securing the pinfall over Davis, thus retaining their titles.
Implications of Moxley’s Role in AEW Tag Team Scene
Jon Moxley’s involvement in the match underlines his continued influence in AEW storylines beyond his singles competition. The Death Riders’ interference not only preserved FTR’s championship reign but also adds complexity to the ongoing rivalries involving The Don Callis Family. This event may lead to escalating tensions and further confrontations involving these factions on future AEW programming, keeping fans engaged in the evolving tag team division.
“FTR hit the Shatter Machine, and Harwood pinned Davis for the victory.” ? AEW Match Recap
“The Death Riders, led by Jon Moxley, appeared to surround the ring, and Moxley clocked Davis with his Continental Championship belt.” ? AEW Commentary
