TheKingofKings20222
WWE Attitude Era Champion
Ok, so it appears that the WWE is FINALLY starting to re-vamp the Tag Team division, but it still needs a A LOT of work if it is to ever get back to it's glory days. Lets take a look at all the Tag Teams in the WWE currently,
Kane and Daniel Bryan
Prime Time Players
Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio
Primo and Epico
Kofi and R-Truth
Camacho and Hunico
The Uso's
Now, while this is a good amount, some of these teams are not permanent Tag Teams. Kane and Daniel Bryan will not last past their current storyline, Kofi and R-Truth won't last much longer now that they lost the Tag Titles, and Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio will only last up until Wrestlemania when they feud with each other.
There is a reason why Tag Team Wrestling has lost so much, and that reason, is because the WWE treats Tag Teams as two weak wrestlers teaming up together. How many times have we seen a big superstar like John Cena, take out a tag team like they were nothing? WWE needs to be more realistic when it comes to Tag Teams. Look back in the attitude era, how many times did you see Tag Teams get squashed but just one man? Yes, it happened back then, but not nearly as much as it does nowadays. Tags Teams back then were how they were meant to be, two superstars teaming up to become a unit. The APA is a prime example. There wasn't a single superstar who could match the APA in a 2 on 1 fight. Superstars would even come to them for protection! Thats how it worked, the numbers game was the most powerful factor in that time.
When a tag team goes out and gets squashed by one man, it makes them look weak. Tag Teams need to be built up as a strong unit. The only time a Tag Team should be squashed is if they are going up against a superstar who has more experience, or is twice their size. (EX. Epico and Primo VS Big Show)
But if the Tag Team is made up of experienced people who have or could have a good singles career then they should always come out on top, (EX. Kane and Daniel Bryan VS John Cena)
You can argue that if a team beats down a main eventer that it makes the main eventer look weak. That's not true. How does losing a 2 on 1 beatdown make you look weak? Tag Teams should not even be used outside of Tag Team wrestling unless it is used to further a storyline, (EX, Legacy and HHH)
Bottom line this is how you save Tag Team Wrestling.
1. Make your Tag Teams credible
Don't just throw random people together. Make sure they have chemistry. Have matching ring gear, Work together in the ring, make them become not just partners inside the ring, but good friends outside the ring as well.
2. DO NOT make your teams look weak
Avoid squashing your Tag Teams. Make it to where the Tag Division is not a place to mess around in. You always need someone to watch your back. No one wants to walk into a 2 on 1 fight, and 9 out of 10 times, a person will NOT win a 2 on 1 fight, therefore Tag Teams need to be tough.
3. Focus on Tag Team wrestling only
Do not bring tag teams into outside storylines. Don't have them fighting main eventers in singles matches, make them wrestle as a Tag Team taking on other Tag Teams. The only time a singles match should happen is if a superstar is taking on another superstar from a different Tag Team to further their feud. Tag Teams shouldn't just be about forming a union. They need to be focused on one thing, winning the Tag Titles.
4. Make the Tag Titles more prestigious
This is one of the hardest things to do. To help a title regain so much lost prestige, is something that requires A LOT of work. Look back in the Attiude Era. Edge and Christian, The Hardy's, and The Dudleys were CONSTANTLY feuding with each other over the tag titles, to them, the Titles were everything. They wanted them so bad that they would do whatever it took to get them. The be the Tag Team champions meant that they were the best. Thats how it should be now. Don't just throw the titles around, that will not gain prestige. Make tag teams work hard, make them want the Tag Titles.
Thats how to save Tag Team Wrestling. Thoughts?
Kane and Daniel Bryan
Prime Time Players
Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio
Primo and Epico
Kofi and R-Truth
Camacho and Hunico
The Uso's
Now, while this is a good amount, some of these teams are not permanent Tag Teams. Kane and Daniel Bryan will not last past their current storyline, Kofi and R-Truth won't last much longer now that they lost the Tag Titles, and Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio will only last up until Wrestlemania when they feud with each other.
There is a reason why Tag Team Wrestling has lost so much, and that reason, is because the WWE treats Tag Teams as two weak wrestlers teaming up together. How many times have we seen a big superstar like John Cena, take out a tag team like they were nothing? WWE needs to be more realistic when it comes to Tag Teams. Look back in the attitude era, how many times did you see Tag Teams get squashed but just one man? Yes, it happened back then, but not nearly as much as it does nowadays. Tags Teams back then were how they were meant to be, two superstars teaming up to become a unit. The APA is a prime example. There wasn't a single superstar who could match the APA in a 2 on 1 fight. Superstars would even come to them for protection! Thats how it worked, the numbers game was the most powerful factor in that time.
When a tag team goes out and gets squashed by one man, it makes them look weak. Tag Teams need to be built up as a strong unit. The only time a Tag Team should be squashed is if they are going up against a superstar who has more experience, or is twice their size. (EX. Epico and Primo VS Big Show)
But if the Tag Team is made up of experienced people who have or could have a good singles career then they should always come out on top, (EX. Kane and Daniel Bryan VS John Cena)
You can argue that if a team beats down a main eventer that it makes the main eventer look weak. That's not true. How does losing a 2 on 1 beatdown make you look weak? Tag Teams should not even be used outside of Tag Team wrestling unless it is used to further a storyline, (EX, Legacy and HHH)
Bottom line this is how you save Tag Team Wrestling.
1. Make your Tag Teams credible
Don't just throw random people together. Make sure they have chemistry. Have matching ring gear, Work together in the ring, make them become not just partners inside the ring, but good friends outside the ring as well.
2. DO NOT make your teams look weak
Avoid squashing your Tag Teams. Make it to where the Tag Division is not a place to mess around in. You always need someone to watch your back. No one wants to walk into a 2 on 1 fight, and 9 out of 10 times, a person will NOT win a 2 on 1 fight, therefore Tag Teams need to be tough.
3. Focus on Tag Team wrestling only
Do not bring tag teams into outside storylines. Don't have them fighting main eventers in singles matches, make them wrestle as a Tag Team taking on other Tag Teams. The only time a singles match should happen is if a superstar is taking on another superstar from a different Tag Team to further their feud. Tag Teams shouldn't just be about forming a union. They need to be focused on one thing, winning the Tag Titles.
4. Make the Tag Titles more prestigious
This is one of the hardest things to do. To help a title regain so much lost prestige, is something that requires A LOT of work. Look back in the Attiude Era. Edge and Christian, The Hardy's, and The Dudleys were CONSTANTLY feuding with each other over the tag titles, to them, the Titles were everything. They wanted them so bad that they would do whatever it took to get them. The be the Tag Team champions meant that they were the best. Thats how it should be now. Don't just throw the titles around, that will not gain prestige. Make tag teams work hard, make them want the Tag Titles.
Thats how to save Tag Team Wrestling. Thoughts?