Bandido & Brody King Open Up About Brodido, What Clicks For Them As A Duo, & Their Goal To Defend AEW World Tag Team Title In Japana

Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) enter Full Gear as reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions after high-profile wins, making them the likely favorites to retain. Punters might back Brodido in a champion-retains market due to momentum, while value bets could lie with FTR as experienced underdogs capable of an upset.

Brodido Poised to Defend AEW World Tag Team Titles Against FTR at Full Gear

Brodido — Bandido and Brody King — have been ruling AEW's tag division since capturing the AEW World Tag Team Championship in a three-way at Forbidden Door in London. After a successful title defense at WrestleDream 2025, the pair now head into a marquee rematch with FTR at this month's Full Gear pay-per-view.

Title Reign and Recent Defenses

The duo won the belts in August in a major three-way and followed up with a notable defense against Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita at WrestleDream. Their momentum and high-profile victories have solidified Brodido as one of the division's top acts heading into Full Gear.

How Brodido Came Together

Brody King says their partnership began organically during all-star matches, with chemistry developing quickly once they teamed up. Bandido points to a simple handshake that became the spark for their pairing, a small ritual that helped define the team's identity.

What Makes the Team Click

Both wrestlers emphasize complementary strengths: Bandido’s speed and technical skill against King’s power and ring IQ. "We’re never trying to, like, step on each other’s toes. We try to complement each other," King explained, highlighting how their differing styles create an effective, unconventional pairing.

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International Ambitions

Both members expressed interest in taking the AEW World Tag Team Championship to Japan, signaling plans to expand their profile internationally — a storyline angle that could influence booking and future defenses.

Road to Full Gear: Stakes and Storylines

The match with FTR is positioned as a proving ground: FTR brings veteran savvy and tag-team pedigree, while Brodido offers momentum and fresh chemistry. The outcome will shape the tag division narrative through the rest of the year and into international defenses.

Betting Implications for Punters

Brodido’s recent high-profile wins make them logical favorites in betting markets, especially in champion-retains props. Punters seeking value should weigh FTR as a live underdog — their experience and ring craft make them a plausible upset pick. Consider market movements on match odds and prop bets (pinfall/submit, match duration) nearer to Full Gear for better value.

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