As AEW careens full-speed into Dynasty weekend, it appears they’re stocking the backstage area with enough surprise guests to make a Royal Rumble catering table blush. According to Fightful Select, a top-tier independent tag team was seen lurking behind the curtain at the April 2 episode of AEW Dynamite — and it’s a pair that hurts people professionally:
Say hello (or maybe just respectfully nod) to Violence Is Forever — Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku.
That’s right. The most dangerous duo in matching black trunks and no-nonsense expressions have re-entered the AEW orbit, and fans of technical beatdowns and well-placed forearms are salivating.
🤼♂️ VIF’s AEW/ROH Scorecard So Far:
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AEW Debut: February 21, 2022, on Dark: Elevation
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10-man tag match.
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Teamed with four other men.
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Lost in dramatic indie fashion.
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Probably made someone tap backstage for fun.
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Dominic Garrini:
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Showed up again on ROH on HonorClub (Sept. 14, 2023) in a match with Josh Woods.
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Wore a mouthguard, hit like a truck, disappeared into mist.
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Kevin Ku:
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Same episode of ROH as Garrini, teamed with The Outrunners (yes, the pink guys).
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Also wrestled Powerhouse Hobbs on Collision in August 2023.
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Lost, but arguably won our hearts by surviving.
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Despite the sporadic appearances, Violence Is Forever has remained perma-over in the indie scene.
🏆 Their Indie Resume Is Nasty (In a Good Way)
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GCW Tag Team Champions (x2)
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First reign: 442 days
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Just reclaimed the belts because they missed the violence
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DPW World Tag Team Champions (x2)
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ACTION Wrestling, BLP, C4 Tag Champs
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Probably choked out Santa Claus on Christmas Eve once, but we can’t confirm
Garrini brings MMA legitimacy and facial expressions that say “I do my own dental work.” Ku delivers stiffness, speed, and unmatched mustache game. Together? They’re the team your favorite tag team calls out from a distance.
❓ What Are They Doing Backstage?
Here’s the thing: no match has been announced. No promo. No surprise brawl. But their presence so close to AEW Dynasty has fans speculating.
Could they be:
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Lurking for a tag team invitational?
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Getting scouted for Ring of Honor’s next tag division refresh?
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Replacing The Righteous in a trios match where evil needs a break?
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Just backstage to choke out the vending machine for stealing their dollar?
We don’t know. But we want to.