Dax Harwood credits match with American Alpha for FTR's rise
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Dax Harwood of AEW's FTR has reflected on a pivotal match from NXT TakeOver: Dallas in 2016, which he believes ignited their successful career. In an interview, Harwood highlighted the significance of their feud with American Alpha, stating that it truly established them in NXT. The match followed their earlier rivalry with Enzo Amore and Big Cass, setting the stage for FTR's ascent in professional wrestling. Currently, FTR is on hiatus, allowing Harwood to reminisce about their accomplishments and the relationships formed during their time in WWE.
- •Dax Harwood recalls FTR's match against American Alpha in 2016.
- •The match is considered a turning point for Harwood and Cash Wheeler.
- •FTR previously feuded with Enzo Amore and Big Cass.
- •Harwood expresses regret over Jason Jordan's career-ending injury.
- •FTR is currently on hiatus from wrestling.
- 8:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Dax Harwood Says This WWE NXT Match 'Lit The Fuse' For FTR (FKA The Revival)
"AEW's FTR are widely considered one of the best tag teams of their generation, and Dax Harwood recalls one particular WWE NXT match that got it all started.
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