Popular tag team turns heel on SmackDown; dethrones Motor City Machine Guns to become new WWE Tag Team Champions
Former WWE Tag Team Champions shock the world with a heel turn on SmackDown against Motor City Machine Guns.
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#DIY turned heel on SmackDown (via WWE)
On the latest SmackDown episode, Motor City Machine Guns defended their WWE Tag Team Championships against #DIY. Originally, the Street Profits were slated to challenge MCMG for the titles, but a backstage ambush took them out of the equation, paving the way for #DIY to step in. During the closing moments, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa turned heel, resorting to underhanded tactics to capture the gold.
Johnny Gargano cemented his heel turn by delivering a low blow to Chris Sabin. With a sinister smile, the former NXT Champion followed up with a devastating superkick to Alex Shelley, effectively eliminating him from the match. Seizing the moment, #DIY capitalized by delivering their signature ‘Meet-in-the-Middle’ finisher to secure the WWE Tag Team Championships, leaving the crowd in disbelief.
WWE has seemingly committed to major character shifts for both Ciampa and Gargano following weeks of teases from The Blackheart. This move potentially sets the former NXT Champions up for a significant push, with rumors circulating about their transition to Monday Night Raw. Notably, this is the first-ever heel turn by Gargano on the main roster.
#AndNew Tag Champs #DIY #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OFGoufWszK
— ?Gucci King? (@KingSparta420) December 7, 2024
Moreover, this angle puts a question mark on the future of Motor City Machine Guns. Apparently, WWE could be positioning them for a major title chase run on SmackDown in the days to come. With such a major change in the tag team division of the blue brand, it will be intriguing to see how things transpire in the WWE Tag Team Championship picture from here on.
Johnny Gargano breaks his silence after a shocking heel turn on SmackDown
Johnny Gargano turned the tables against Motor City Machine Guns when he turned heel on SmackDown. Potentially, it was one of the most shocking turns of the year, garnering a lot of attention on social media. Following the match, the 37-year-old broke his silence with a sinister message to address the turn of events.
Taking to X, Gargano shared a picture with Tommaso Ciampa from backstage. The duo is valiantly flaunting the WWE Tag Team Championships, marking the rise of #DIY. The picture was followed by an intriguing caption where the former NXT Champion mentioned that they promised the WWE Universe a win, and they delivered it by any means possible.
We told you.. Whatever it takes. 2x WWE Tag Team Champions.
Johnny Gargano via X
We told you.. Whatever it takes.
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) December 7, 2024
2x WWE Tag Team Champions.
✌️#DIY pic.twitter.com/Gj05DlYGWV
The picture also features a Christmas tree behind the two, indicating a merry Christmas for #DIY after becoming two-time WWE Tag Team Champions. Such a sneaky way of emerging victorious could prompt Nick Aldis to make a significant decision about the tag team scene in the weeks to come. Therefore, the new champions could be facing a tough challenge very soon.
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