WWE announces huge title match for Royal Rumble for the first time ever since WrestleMania XL
Former WWE champion are set to collide in a two-out-of-three falls match at Royal Rumble in Indianapolis next week.
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The Royal Rumble is set to be the first PLE of WWE’s Netflix era. The event will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Colts. The card is already stacked with two Rumble matches and a ladder match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. Adding to the excitement, WWE has announced a massive WWE Tag Team Championship match.
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis announced last night that WWE Tag Team Champions #DIY will defend their titles against the Motor City Machine Guns at the Royal Rumble in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match. Notably, this marks the first time the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended at a PLE since WrestleMania XL. Given the intense rivalry between #DIY and MCMG, this match is a well-deserved spotlight for both teams.
At WrestleMania XL, the WWE Tag Team Titles were last defended in a thrilling Ladder Match, where A-Town Down Under emerged victorious. However, the titles have since been largely overlooked, receiving little to no spotlight. Now, it appears WWE is refocusing on the tag team division, as evidenced by placing this marquee match on the grand stage like the Royal Rumble.
OFFICIAL: DIY v MCMG in a 2 out of 3 falls match for the Tag Team Championship is set for the 2025 #RoyalRumble next Saturday.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/a5q5bedvEV
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 25, 2025
Recently, #DIY turned heel on SmackDown during their match against the Motor City Machine Guns. Performing on a grand stage like the Royal Rumble provides them with an excellent opportunity to further develop their characters. With the road to WrestleMania heating up, this high-stakes title match could hint at major plans for the tag team division at WrestleMania.
Johnny Gargano breaks his silence over announcement of his match at Royal Rumble
Johnny Gargano and his longtime ally Tommaso Ciampa are gearing up for their clash with the Motor City Machine Guns at the Royal Rumble. Following the announcement, an agitated Gargano sent a bold message to MCMG after SmackDown. He also highlighted his extensive experience in 2-out-of-3 Falls matches, stemming from his days in NXT.
Taking to X, the former NXT Champion emphasized the need to remind everyone of his experience in 2-out-of-3 Falls matches. His confident message ahead of the Royal Rumble clash highlights the dominance of the champions in the tag team division. Clearly, Gargano and Ciampa have no hesitation in defending their titles in such a high-stakes matchup.
Royal Rumble. WWE Tag Team Championship. DIY vs MCMG. 2 out of 3 Falls. Guess I have to remind people the work I do in that match type.
Johnny Gargano via X
Royal Rumble.
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) January 25, 2025
WWE Tag Team Championship.
DIY vs MCMG.
2 out of 3 Falls.
Guess I have to remind people the work I do in that match type..
Gargano is widely renowned for his iconic 2-out-of-3 Falls match against Adam Cole on NXT. These matches were pivotal in defining the 37-year-old’s legacy during his time in the developmental territory. Fans are eager to see if the former NXT Champion can recreate that same magic at the Royal Rumble.
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