5 possible challengers for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 36

Miz and Morrison retained their tag team titles.
Miz and Morrison retained their tag team titles.

The Elimination Chamber Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship was extremely fun, with some exciting action and innovative spots. In the end, The Miz and John Morrison won the grueling contest, overcoming the entire tag team division on the Blue brand.

This means that they will most likely be defending the titles at WrestleMania, which is four weeks away. Miz and Morrison are both big stars who are worthy of a spot on the main card, especially now that they are champions.

The SmackDown Tag Team Championship has been defended on the main card of the past two WrestleManias, so expect Miz and Morrison so defend their belts at the grandest stage as well. Who they could face at 'Mania, however, is not a lock.

There are quite a few tag teams, both existing and potential, who could challenge for the Blue brand's tag titles at the Show of Shows.

Here are five possible matches The Miz and John Morrison could have for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 36.


#5 The New Day

One final time?
One final time?

The Miz and John Morrison won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship from The New Day, at Super ShowDown. It is unlikely that the two teams will face each other again at WrestleMania, but there may not be any other options for Kofi Kingston and Big E at the show.

Last year, the New Day was involved in one of the marquee matches at WrestleMania, as Kofi Kingston won the WWE Championship in a special moment. There is no way that he will be left off the 'Mania card a year later.

Besides, there aren't many tag teams in WWE bigger than the New Day. It certainly wouldn't be a disappointment to see this match, after the chemistry Miz and Morrison shared with Kingston and Big E.

#4 Braun Strowman and Tyson Fury

Surely not, right?
Surely not, right?

In a surprising turn of events, Braun Strowman lost his Intercontinental Championship to Sami Zayn in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match at Elimination Chamber. This could possibly be to transition the Monster Among Men to a special attraction match alongside a former rival.

Strowman faced off against legendary boxer, Tyson Fury at last year's Crown Jewel event and a week or so later, the two joined forces and teased forming a tag team. That team could come to fruition at WrestleMania, especially after Fury's big win over Detonay Wilder last month.

The lineal world heavyweight champion's stock is incredibly high right now and this could tempt WWE into shelling out the bucks for the Gypsy King to show up at 'Mania to partner with Strowman to challenge for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

This would be far from the best match for The Miz and John Morrison, who would essentially be squashed if placed in such a scenario. Hopefully, there is something else planned for Tyson Fury if he is to appear at WrestleMania.

#3 Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak

This could be golden.
This could be golden.

The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view opened with an incredible but brutal match between Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak. Bryan won the match by making Gulak pass out to the Yes Lock, but the former Cruiserweight Champion looked fantastic in defeat. This could be huge for Gulak's career.

After their hard-fought battle, Bryan subtly showed some respect to the defeated Gulak. This could possibly lead to the formation of the most technical tag team in WWE. It could be fuelled by their mutual respect and their in-ring brilliance.

Daniel Bryan reportedly pitched to work with Drew Gulak, so we know that the respect is real. So, why not further the angle? This could do wonders for tag team wrestling in WWE.

Bryan and Gulak facing The Miz and John Morrison would continue the former's incredible WrestleMania legacy while giving us a solid tag title story for the Show of Shows. There is something sweet and poetic in Bryan defeating Miz for a championship at WrestleMania, singles or tag.

#2 The Usos

Will we get a continuation of that thrilling finale?
Will we get a continuation of that thrilling finale?

Of every tag team on SmackDown, The Miz and John Morrison are most likely to defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championship against The Usos. The two teams shared a great match on SmackDown a couple of weeks ago, which Jimmy and Jey won.

The Usos were also the final team eliminated from the Chamber match, partaking in a breathtaking final sequence to decide the outcome of the match. The other teams on this list have either already faced Miz and Morrison for the tag titles or are not yet a team.

The Usos were the SmackDown Tag Team Champions heading into every single WrestleMania since the titles were created, so expect them to be in contention for the championships at the very least.

There hasn't been a proper two-on-two tag title match on the main card of 'Mania since 2013, so this could be a huge breath of fresh air. The Usos, Miz and Morrison could open the show this year, with the aim to possibly steal it.

#1 The Usos and The New Day

A classic waiting to happen.
A classic waiting to happen.

This is possibly the likeliest, as well as the best, option for the SmackDown Tag Team title scene at WrestleMania. The Miz and John Morrison defending their championship against The Usos and The New Day in a triple threat match could be absolutely outstanding, provided it gets enough time.

These three teams were the final three in the Elimination Chamber match and could be on a WrestleMania-sized collision course. There are many combustible elements in this match, with tension equally coming across all three sides.

The New Day lost the titles to Miz and Morrison, while the heels just about survived The Usos in the Chamber, leaving a sense of unfinished business both ways. And who could forget the incredible New Day vs Usos rivalry?

The two babyface teams started the match and looked to settle their score inside the Chamber before the sneaky heels spoiled the party. Hopefully, both teams get an opportunity at the SmackDown Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania.

Couple the momentum that the Usos have built with the New Day being impossible to leave out, and it spells possible doom for The Miz and John Morrison at WrestleMania. Who wins this match is anyone's call, as long as they get to steal the show.

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