AEW announces new title, winner to be crowned at Forbidden Door
Following the 20-man battle royale on Dynamite, AEW has unveiled a brand new title called the All-Atlantic Championship.
The belt is meant to represent and celebrate All Elite Wrestling fans all over the world in over 130 countries. The title holder will be an international wrestler outside of the United States.
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After the unveiling, it was announced that the inaugural winner would be determined at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door on June 26 at the United Center in Chicago. There will be a fatal four-way match to determine the winner and the contenders will be decided via a tournament.
The first round had Australian star Buddy Matthews fighting against PAC of the United Kingdom. Ethan Page of Canada and Bulgaria's Miro will face each other in another round.
Another match will see Mexican star Penta Oscuro and Netherlands' Malakai Black go up against each other. The fourth contestant will be decided from New Japan Pro-Wrestling via a qualifying round.
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As mentioned earlier, the first qualifying bracket started with Matthews and PAC battling each other, still at the height of the House of Black and Death Triangle feud. After a back-and-forth affair, the UK star hit Black Arrow on The Australian to advance to the next round.
Fans will have to tune in to the other qualifying matches on either Dynamite or Rampage. It will be interesting to see who will be the first-ever All-Atlantic Champion.