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FTR talk All Out, their tag team Mt. Rushmores, and what AEW means to them

Dax Hardwood and Cash Wheeler are iconoclasts in an industry that favors ceaseless innovation and athletic one-upmanship. Better known by their collective name, FTR, the three-time AEW Teag Team Champions are trying to win their fourth reign with the belts at All Out on Saturday, when they step in the ring with Cope and Cage, […]

FTR talk All Out, their tag team Mt. Rushmores, and what AEW means to them

Dax Hardwood and Cash Wheeler, collectively known as FTR, are tag team champions in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and are set to compete in their fourth reign at the All Out event. The trio will face off against Cope and Cage, along with The Young Bucks in a three-way ladder match. FTR's approach to tag team wrestling stands out from their peers as they focus on fundamentals and ring psychology, while eschewing high-flying maneuvers. The team's motto, "No Flips, Just Fists," reflects their commitment to a more traditional style.

FTR's journey into AEW began with a rivalry against The Young Bucks, which Dax admits led to a costly mistake. Wheeler learned from his mistake and is no longer afraid to take risks when necessary. The three-way ladder match at All Out is notable for the contrast in styles between the established tag team veterans, Cage and Cope, and The Young Bucks, who have evolved the tag team format over the years.

For Dax, tag team wrestling's appeal began with his love for sportsmanship with his brothers, while his connection to the form began with Super Nintendo's Saturday Night Slam Masters. His fondness for tag team wrestling led him to join AEW, where he found a company that puts a focus on tag team matches.

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