Orange Cassidy Narrowly Avoids Defeat at AEW Battle of the Belts VII, Retains International Title

Orange Cassidy faced the Murderhawk Monster at AEW Battle of the Belts VII and nearly lost his title in the process. After Lance Archer attacked his injured hand and dominated much of the match, Cassidy was able to narrowly secure a countout victory. He was checked out by the medical team after the match.

Cassidy is in the middle of his first reign as AEW International Champion and has held the gold for 276 days.

Lance Archer doesn't waste any time in this title match!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

Orange Cassidy is a fighting champion but can he overcome the strength of Lance Archer?

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Orange Cassidy just fought out of the Black Out!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

FINALLY! IT'S ORANGE CASSIDY VS JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS!!!!!!!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

Lance Archer is fighting Orange Cassidy and the entire Security Team!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

Lance Archer just suplexed Orange Cassidy ACROSS THE RING!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

How can Orange Cassidy overcome this much devastation?

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

Lance Archer just saved Orange Cassidy from Jake "The Snake" Roberts?

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

Orange Cassidy just hit the DDT in front of Jake "The Snake" Roberts!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023

#AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy just retained his title by count out but Lance Archer isn't through with him yet!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 16, 2023