French wrestling fans brought a familiar soundtrack to AEW Grand Slam France on October 6, with cries of “Simplement deux!” ringing around the Adidas Arena in Paris.

The phrase means “Simply two!” or “Only two!” and is a popular response when a wrestler escapes a pinfall at the referee’s two-count. Throughout AEW’s Paris debut, supporters used it to turn near-falls into moments of crowd participation.

The tradition has its roots in French wrestling commentary, particularly the work of Philippe Chéreau and Christophe Agius. Chéreau’s familiar call of “Un! Deux! Simplement deux!” became a catchphrase that fans eventually took into arenas themselves.

International audiences became more familiar with the chant through WWE events in France. At Grand Slam France, AEW received its own taste of that local wrestling culture.

However, the chants were sometimes followed by boos. The response could depend on who had escaped the pin, with a fan favourite’s survival giving supporters reason to celebrate and a villain’s kick-out drawing frustration.

According to WrestleZone’s report, the repeated chant also divided opinion among those watching. Some enjoyed the football-style atmosphere and the crowd’s enthusiasm, while others felt its frequent use could distract from the action.

The report also noted some confusion caused by automated translations. Wording resembling “Simple Two Before Immediate Boss” was not an official wrestling expression, with “Immediate Boss” described as a translation linked to Mercedes Moné’s CEO persona.

Whatever fans made of the chant, the Paris crowd ensured its voice became part of AEW’s first show in France.

Do you enjoy the “Simplement deux!” tradition, or can wrestling chants become too repetitive? Share your thoughts in the comments.

🇫🇷 Le vrai combat de la soirée à #AEWGrandSlam concerne les pros et les antis « Simplement Deux » 😂

Chant lancé, sifflets dans la foulée, choisissez votre camp 🤷🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/RnqoVbrxsz

, Bernard Colas (@BernardCls) October 6, 2026