Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, known as the tag team FTR, announced on June 21, 2026, that they will take an extended break from All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The decision follows their loss to Adam Copeland and Christian Cage in an I Quit match at the Double or Nothing event last month, during which they relinquished the AEW World Tag Team Championship. Harwood expressed in an Instagram post that both he and Wheeler are physically and mentally exhausted after years of continuous wrestling, stating they have not taken significant time off since 2014, aside from a previous injury. He mentioned various injuries he has endured and emphasized the need for time away for themselves and their families. Despite their break, FTR is scheduled to compete against Ken Anderson and Doc Gallows in Kentucky at the end of August. Wheeler also indicated interest in participating in New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s World Tag League in the future.
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FTR Tag Team to Take Extended Break from AEW Following Championship Loss
Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of the tag team FTR announced they will take an extended break from AEW following their recent championship loss. Harwood cited physical and mental exhaustion after years of continuous wrestling, although the team is still scheduled to compete in Kentucky later this summer.
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FTR Tag Team to Take Extended Break from AEW Following Championship Loss