Rumors of backstage resistance affecting the AEW Tag Team Title match at Forbidden Door have been debunked; the match was planned as an elimination match for strategic reasons, with no issues from wrestlers about losing to certain teams, and the storyline has been in development for months.
WWE announced additional competitors for the Evolution Tag Team Title match during the July 4 SmackDown, featuring Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss teaming up to challenge the champions, setting the stage for a historic event on July 13, 2025, in Atlanta.
DIY, consisting of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, won the WWE tag team titles on Friday Night SmackDown. Originally, The Street Profits were set to challenge The Motor City Machine Guns, but after a backstage attack, Gargano and Ciampa took their place. Despite apparent tension between Gargano and Ciampa during the match, it was revealed to be a ruse, leading to their victory and securing the titles.
At WrestleMania 40, The Judgment Day defended the Undisputed tag team titles in a Six-Pack Ladder match against five teams, leading to a chaotic and intense match with multiple high-flying spots and maneuvers. R-Truth unexpectedly secured a visual pinfall victory and later climbed the ladder to claim the Raw tag team titles, thrilling the fans and achieving a memorable WrestleMania moment.
The Judgment Day, Damian Priest and Finn Balor, retained their tag team titles against the New Catch Republic, Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, at Elimination Chamber with the help of interference from Dirty Dominik Mysterio, ultimately securing the win with a Coup de Grace from Balor.
In the latest WWE NXT results, Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin capture the NXT Tag Team Titles, Lola Vice gets payback on Tatum Paxley, Jaida Parker defeats Adriana Rizzo, Carmelo Hayes wins against Joe Gacy, and Ridge Holland beats Gallus in a brutal Gauntlet Match.
AEW World champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) promised Adam Cole that he wouldn't drop the Ring of Honor Tag Team titles they won together, but during the Full Gear pre-show, MJF was attacked and injured by The Gunns. Adam Cole made a surprise return on crutches and helped MJF win the match, but MJF was stretchered out of the arena and taken to the hospital. On the PPV, it was announced that MJF can't compete, but Adam Cole will take his place, raising questions about his clearance and potential shenanigans.
In a rematch for the tag team titles on Monday Night Raw, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes faced off against The Judgment Day. Despite interference from Dominik Mysterio and Sami Zayn, it seemed like Jey was going to retain the titles until his brother, Jimmy Uso, made a surprise appearance and attacked him. This allowed Finn Balor and Damian Priest to capitalize, pin Jey, and regain the titles they had lost at Fastlane.
MJF and Adam Cole, known as Better Than You Bay Bay, defeated Aussie Open to become the new Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions at the AEW All In Zero Hour pre-show. This marks the first ROH World Tag Team title reign for both MJF and Cole individually and as a team, with Cole becoming a triple crown winner in ROH. Aussie Open's reign ends at 37 days.
FTR successfully defended their AEW Tag Team Titles against Adam Cole and MJF in a thrilling match at Collision. After the match, MJF appeared to consider betraying Cole but instead hugged him, showing that their alliance is still intact.
At WWE Money in the Bank, Shayna Baszler turned against her tag team partner Ronda Rousey, resulting in their loss of the tag team titles. According to Dave Meltzer, this was always the plan, but Ronda's injury caused a delay. Ronda has a set departure date from WWE, which is before WrestleMania, and she wanted to have a feud with Shayna.
During the main event of Night of Champions 2023, Roman Reigns accidentally speared the referee and yelled at him in disgust, asking Paul Heyman, "What's wrong with this guy?" Reigns and Solo Sikoa lost to Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles match after Jimmy Uso betrayed The Tribal Chief and caused The Bloodline's implosion. Reigns still holds the Undisputed WWE Universal title and is expected to seek revenge against Jimmy Uso in the coming weeks.
Jimmy Uso challenges Roman Reigns as the alpha of The Bloodline and super kicks him twice, helping Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn retain the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Titles at WWE Night of Champions 2023. Jey Uso diffuses the situation and convinces Jimmy to hand over the titles to Reigns. Jimmy's antihero journey adds three compelling months of storytelling to The Bloodline's possible tag team or singles match against Reigns, while Solo Sikoa waits in the wings.
Roman Reigns could renew his feud with Sami Zayn if Zayn pins him at Night of Champions, according to Dave Meltzer. Reigns and Solo Sikoa will face Zayn and Kevin Owens for the Tag Team titles. Zayn's chances of re-entering the title picture hang in the balance. A victory over Reigns would be a personal triumph for Zayn and a chance to solidify himself as a top contender for the WWE Universal Championship.
FTR defeated The Gunns in a Career vs. Titles match to win the AEW world tag team titles. The match had real-life implications as FTR's contracts were said to be up in early April, but it looks like they have decided to stick around in AEW for the long term.