New Day vs. Cesaro and Sheamus (Raw Tag Team Championships)
Result: Cesaro and Sheamus win the titles after Sheamus pins Kofi Kingston.
Grade: 8.5/10
This was a splendid match to open the PPV, with a hot crowd and fast-paced action leading to this being the match of the night. The near falls here were wonderful, with fans on the edge of their seats. Despite seeing this matchup multiple times, the in-ring action here was stellar, with big moves and high-octane action keeping fans invested.
New Day trying everything they could to retain the gold was great, and it only made Cesaro and Sheamus’ win even more exhilarating. Cesaro and Sheamus’ story of continued teamwork and tension was on full display in this matchup as well, which was a nice sub-plot.
Although a little more build would have been nice, it was still a huge moment when Cesaro and Sheamus captured the gold, as New Day’s record long reign finally came to an end. The finish was excellent as well, with Cesaro sacrificing himself for Sheamus to pick up the win for the team.
After such a long time with New Day as Champions, it will be a breath of fresh air with Cesaro and Sheamus on top. Overall, a great opener for the PPV, with the New Day finally losing the titles in excellent fashion.
Check out New Day’s reaction to losing the titles here:
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