King and Bandido capture AEW World Tag Titles at Forbidden Door

Brody King and Bandido captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship in a dramatic three-way match at Forbidden Door 2025, defeating The Hurt Syndicate and a second challenger to end the reigning champions’ 214-day run. The victory, celebrated in a post-show media scrum with Tony Khan present, solidifies a pivotal moment for AEW’s tag division and signals a continued emphasis on homegrown talent atop the company’s titles.

The title change was the night’s sole championship switch, underscoring the significance of King and Bandido’s win. The champions wasted little time addressing the broader implications of their partnership, while King spoke about the long road that led them to this moment. He recalled that his bond with Bandido stretches back roughly eight years, through independent circuits, ROH, and international tours in Japan and Australia. “Our friendship goes back a long time,” King said, emphasizing that repeatedly wrestling together has sharpened their in-ring chemistry to a degree that translates quickly once they team up on television.

A ceremonial highlight of the press conference was a gift from Tony Khan: a jersey from Raúl Jiménez, the Mexican international and...