The AEW “Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament: The Deadly Draw” kicked off on Monday night via the AEW YouTube channel.
The show opened with WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze (Madusa) kicking things off and revealing the Cup Trophy that the winners will receive. Tony Schiavone did commentary with Veda Scott, and Shaul Guerrero was the ring announcer.
The first Round 1 match of the 16-team single-elimination tournament, which will see partners selected at random, featured “The Natural Sisters” Brandi Rhodes and Allie (with Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) defeating Penelope Ford and Mel (with Kip Sabian). The second match saw Anna Jay and Tay Conti, formerly known as Taynara Conti, defeat Nyla Rose and Ariane Andrew, formerly known as Cameron (with Vickie Guerrero).
Stay tuned for updates on next Monday’s matches and more from the tournament. Below are a few shots from Monday’s premiere:
.@Guerrero_Shaul announces the legend @Madusa_rocks to introduce tonight's AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament card!
Watch #AEWTTC NOW via our Official YouTube Channel linked here – https://t.co/hisFFw2d5w pic.twitter.com/cOU3fUPbZe
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 3, 2020
.@TheBrandiRhodes is in and running the show!
Watch #AEWTTC NOW via our Official YouTube Channel linked here – https://t.co/hisFFw2d5w pic.twitter.com/Kh70DQw65h— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 3, 2020
Can @annajay___ & @TayConti_ work together to defeat @NylaRoseBeast & @ArianeAndrew?
Watch #AEWTTC NOW via our Official YouTube Channel linked here – https://t.co/hisFFw2d5w pic.twitter.com/LUmoATMSZm— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 3, 2020
With one bad wheel – 'The Native Beast' @NylaRoseBeast still manages to lay out @annajay___ & @TayConti_ with a big-time lariat!
Watch #AEWTTC NOW via our Official YouTube Channel linked here – https://t.co/hisFFw2d5w pic.twitter.com/gUlZqZ7Fmd— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 3, 2020
Howdy @itsvedatime! #AEWWTTC pic.twitter.com/k4h21QrGG1
— TDE Wrestling (@tde_gif) August 3, 2020
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