IWGP US Title Match, Coffin Match, More Set For AEW Fyter Fest Night 1
The two-night Fyter Fest is coming to Texas
Five matches (including two title bouts) and an interview segment are all set for the beginning of the 2021 Fyter Fest.
Two of the matches had previously been announced, those being the Coffin match between Darby Allin and Ethan Page, and the FTW title bout pitting Brian Cage against Ricky Starks.
Announced Wednesday is an IWGP United States title match pitting Jon Moxley against a New Japan veteran in Karl Anderson. It will be Moxley's first appearance since Double or Nothing on May 30.
Also announced is Christian Cage taking on Matt Hardy. Their decades-long connection was mentioned in the hype for the match, and the two have been feuding since the Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing.
Yuka Sakazaki makes her return to AEW, and will face Penelope Ford at the show.
There will also be an interview with "Hangman" Adam Page, concerning his standoff with AEW World champion Kenny Omega on Wednesday night.
Night one of the 2021 AEW Fyter Fest, taking place Wednesday night, July 14 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, TX, is as follows:
* IWGP United States: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Karl Anderson
* FTW Heavyweight: Brian Cage (c) vs. Ricky Starks
* Coffin match: Darby Allin vs. Ethan Page
* Christian Cage vs. Matt Hardy
* Yuka Sakazaki vs. Penelope Ford
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.