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AEW power couple Adam Cole and Britt Baker joined forces in this week's Dynamite for the first time. The duo defeated Kris Statlander and Orange Cassidy in a mixed tag team match.
This brought together two sets of rivalries together as Cole and his Elite buddies have been feuding with Best Friends. Meanwhile, Baker has defended her AEW Women's Championship against Statlander at All Out 2021.
While the company has not utilized the mixed tag stipulation too often, some matches have stood out, including Cody Rhodes & Red Velvet vs Jade Cargill & Shaquille O'Neal.
With so many talented men and women on the roster, it will be interesting to witness multiple new partnerships for storyline purposes. Here are five mixed tag teams we'd love to see in the company.
#5. Could Malakai Black & Julia Hart solidify House of Black in AEW?
Ever since Malakai Black sprayed the black mist on a hapless Julia Hart, the valet of the Varsity Blondes has been undergoing a subtle transformation. Now sporting an eye patch, she has traded her cheerleader outfit for an all-black ensemble and even tried to stop Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr from attacking Black.
The Dutchman recently introduced a new ally in Brody King and has been planting seeds for the ominous House of Black. If he adds Julia to the faction, they could have a similar partnership to WWE's The Fiend and Alexa Bliss.
#4. Sammy Guevara & Tay Conti could utilize their chemistry in the AEW ring
AEW stars Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti have been showing off on social media since they recently announced their relationship. The couple has grown in popularity and are now easily one of the most recognizable wrestlers in the company.
Tay Conti recently took to Twitter to officially confirm their new relationship. She described the Spanish God as her "best friend" and someone who is constantly pushing her to achieve her goals.
"Doing our own individual thing BUT together. This is us, always happy and pushing each other to be and to do better. My best friend became my love," said Tay Conti.
With Sammy's high-flying move-set and Conti's powerful grappling, they are more than a match for any duo in the ring. With the interim TNT Champ by her side, Conti could get the added impetus to finally become the women's champion.
#3. TBS Champ Jade Cargill could team up with Powerhouse Hobbs
Jade Cargill became the new TBS champion in the first AEW Dynamite of 2022. While relatively inexperienced, she has impressed fans with her strength and natural star power. She wouldn't look out of place teaming up with another powerhouse in Will Hobbs.
Both are dominant competitors who have improved by leaps and bounds since their debut. Considering her prior experience teaming up with Shaquille O'Neal, Jade will have no problem teaming up with another heavyweight to dominate the competition.
The TBS champion will have a list of contenders wanting to take her down. Having Hobbs by her side as a bodyguard of sorts would be an intriguing storyline and will give both superstars a much-needed spotlight.
#2. CM Punk can Serena Deeb can start a stable in AEW
CM Punk and Serena Deeb are on top of their game in AEW right now. The latter stated that she would love to be in a faction with him again in the future, having previously been part of The Straight Edge Society in WWE a decade ago.
The former NWA Women's Champion Champion opened up about how Punk helped her throughout her career in a recent interview:
"I’d love to team with Punk again to be honest with you so. I was really happy to see him [when he first showed up in AEW]... He’s always helped me out. You know, he helped me with SHIMMER... then obviously Straight Edge Society and so, he’s one of the great minds of our business, and we’re lucky to have him," said Serena Deeb.
With their technical abilities and in-ring prowess, the two performers can easily outwork any pairing that AEW puts them up against. If Punk was ever to become a full-blown heel, Deeb could be the perfect foil for his new character.
It might not exactly be an SES revival, but bringing back shades of that messiah-like personality would be compelling television indeed. Deeb can finally be presented as a top heel and future champion as she deserves.
#1. Darby Allin and Ruby Soho can form the biggest babyface mixed tag team in AEW
Darby Allin and Ruby Soho would undoubtedly be the coolest pairing if they ever decided to join forces. Both share a similar fearless mentality and are not afraid to forge their own path in the business.
Ruby debuted at All Out in 2021 and has been presented as an underdog in her short time with the company. She remains immensely popular despite losing two high-profile championship matches against Britt Baker and Jade Cargill. Darby also regularly generates the loudest reactions in any arena he enters. The two stars will make a hugely popular babyface tandem that fans can root for.
