4 teams from WWE Mixed Match Challenge 1 being missed on the second season

To be honest, the second installment of the WWE Mixed Match Challenge has been quite underwhelming, and the key reason behind it are injuries to key superstars. Also, the second season of MMC was announced just 2 weeks before its release on Facebook TV, and WWE revealed all 10 teams together, rather than giving some suspense like the first season.

Teams like Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox), Country Domination (Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush and Mickie James) and Team Pawz (Natalya and Bobby Roode) have failed to grab the attention of the WWE Universe.

WWE Creative reduced the number of teams from 12 to 10 in the second season, and also altered the format of the tournament. Here are the 4 teams the WWE Universe misses the most from WWE MMC 1.

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#1 Team Gold-Rose

WWE Mixed Match Challenge played a huge role in Mandy Rose's current "Golden Goddess" character

An injury to Alicia Fox proved to be a blessing in disguise as she was replaced by Mandy Rose to team up with The Bizarre One, Goldust. The team of Goldust and Mandy Rose attracted the WWE Universe to the Mixed Match Challenge.

They were excited to see chemistry between the two after Mandy and Goldust's brilliant performance in the YouTube video where The Absolution member was revealed as Fox's replacement.

Though the team lost its first match against Day One Glow (Jimmy Uso and Naomi) in a match where Daniel Bryan was the special guest referee, the chemistry between Rose and Goldust was very entertaining to watch, and a lot of fans were disappointed to see them get eliminated from the tournament.

If the duo had continued as a team in Season II where every team is assured of multiple matches, it would have surely engaged the WWE Universe.

#2 Team Little Big (Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman)

Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman were the best thing on season 1 of Mixed Match Challenge

Had Asuka's streak not existed during the 1st season, this team was set to be crowned the first champions of the Mixed Match Challenge. The in-ring chemistry between the two was the best thing on the entire Mixed Match Challenge.

The two superstars developed a huge fan following due to their performances, and were the center of attraction during the first season.

They defeated the duo of Becky Lynch and Sami Zayn in the first round, before defeating Jimmy Uso and Naomi in the second round to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. They lost to team Awe-ska in the semi-final match, as their campaign came to an end.

Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss were set to team up once again in the 2nd season of the mixed tag team tournament, but an unfortunate injury to Bliss led to Ember Moon becoming Braun's new partner.

#3 Sami Zayn and Becky Lynch

While Sami Zayn is currently injured, Becky Lynch's absence from MMC-II is baffling

Sami Zayn and Becky Lynch were one of the most popular pairs when the mixed tag teams who would take part in the event were announced. The duo had a lot of video segments, and the pairing seemed just perfect, as they had good chemistry.

However, the team crashed out in the first round as Team Little Big comfortably defeated them. Zayn moved to RAW in 2018, which almost guaranteed that the WWE Universe wouldn't get a chance to watch the two superstars team up once again in season II.

While Becky Lynch has been the best thing on SD Live since her heel turn, her absence from the inter gender tournament is quite surprising. However, the only reason behind her non-participation could be that the final of MMC-II is scheduled for TLC where Becky could be defending her SD Live Women's title.

#4 The Boss Club (Finn Balor and Sasha Banks)

One of the most loved teams from season 1

Unfortunately, an untimely injury to Sasha Banks led to her withdrawal from the 2nd season. However, the WWE Creative had booked her to pair up with 'The Dominator' Bobby Lashley, and teamed Finn Balor and Bayley. While Bayley and Balor have great chemistry, it is hard to imagine Banks and Lashley tagging together.

Nonetheless, The Boss Club was poorly booked in the first season of MMC, largely to protect Asuka's undefeated streak, but that did not stop them from emerging as the most loved team of season 1.

Finn and Sasha were the only team to suffer 2 defeats in season 1, but the team received the maximum fan votes on Facebook to receive a second chance in the tournament. They would have lit up the second season of Mixed Match Challenge had WWE paired them together.

Which team do you miss the most? Share your answers in the comments section below.