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WWE Super ShowDown saw a huge title change from the SmackDown side. New Day lost their Tag Team Titles to John Morrison and The Miz. The duo impressed everyone through their performance last night and even though this victory was a result of underhand techniques, we will happily accept Morrison and Miz as new champs.
The question right now is why did they win? Yes, they deserve to be Champions, but what else? This title change was probably the only thing that happened correctly at the show. While we won't criticize Goldberg's Universal Championship victory, the majority of the fans are speaking against it.
But that's already covered by my colleague, Kevin Sullivan, which you can read via a link below. In this article, we'll talk about 5 reasons why John Morrison and The Miz became the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions. As always, let us know what you think of their victory in the comments below.
#5 The Usos vs John Morrison and The Miz at WrestleMania
The New Day has already won the SmackDown Tag Team Championships for a few times now. They have feuded with almost every team on the Blue brand, and we know that without interesting opponents, nobody would be interested in their storyline.
John Morrison and The Miz have just become new SmackDown Tag Team Champs and we know that there are teams they haven't faced yet. The Usos, for instance, are one of the best tag teams on SmackDown, but they haven't been in a rivalry with Morrison and Miz.
This match at WrestleMania would be a great start to the show. The Usos have already teased a rivalry with the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions, and it wouldn't be shocking if their rivalry kicks off this week.
Also read: 5 reasons why Goldberg defeating Bray Wyatt at WWE Super ShowDown is actually a good thing
#4 Kofi Kingston to elevate heels of SmackDown as a singles wrestler
Kofi Kingston and Big E were working as tag team partners (even though they were already a tag team) since Xavier Woods left due to injury. They did a great job as Champions but, we'll be honest here, it felt like there's need for a change.
Before winning the Championship, Kingston was doing good as a singles wrestler. He would face new opponents every week and try his best to put over new talents. However, since he won the title with Big E, it felt like WWE had restricted him to the tag team card.
But now that The New Day have lost their titles to John Morrison and The Miz, it'll allow Kofi Kingston to focus on his singles career and work against top heels on SmackDown. He has lost a ton of momentum as compared to last year, and the company needs to build his credibility as a singles wrestler. He'll also help in putting over other heel talents on the Blue brand.
#3 The Miz and John Morrison had so much more momentum than The New Day
Ever since The Miz and John Morrison reunited on SmackDown and formed a tag team, they have been running wild. Miz did a decent job as a babyface but we know that his heel antics are much better. Aligning him with Morrison was a great decision.
Both Superstars are at the top of the tag team card and we have to agree that they needed the titles more than The New Day. Otherwise, soon their momentum would've plunged. Fortunately, WWE capitalized on the opportunity and handed the SmackDown Tag Team Championships to them.
The tag team title scene seems more interesting now that we've got new champs. It'll be interesting to see how things will go for Morrison and Miz from here. Perhaps, The New Day will ask for a rematch against them? Because they didn't lose fairly.
#2 Probably a way to keep John Morrison happy?
John Morrison left WWE in 2011. He performed for various independent wrestling promotions after that. He even became one of the top names in TNA (Impact Wrestling) as Johnny Impact. When he announced his departure from Impact, WWE signed him.
But they surely would've needed to offer something to Morrison he couldn't deny. Even though fans consider Morrison as main-event material, WWE's roster is so stacked up that there's no space for more wrestlers. This is probably why The Miz and Morrison reunited in the first place.
Also read: 5 Potential opponents for Goldberg after his Universal Championship win against The Fiend
Morrison had done a wonderful job since returning to WWE last year, and to keep him happy, the company could've handed the tag team titles to his team. But this isn't to say that Morrison doesn't deserve to be Champion alongside The Miz. We'll just have to wait until WWE puts them into a new rivalry and see how beautifully they'll keep us engaged in their storyline.
#1 Create another history in Saudi Arabia
WWE created several records at Super ShowDown. Goldberg won the Universal Championship as a Hall of Famer in the company - it's a record. Bayley and Naomi performed in a SmackDown Women's Championship match - another record. The Undertaker won the Tuwaiq Trophy, and it's a record too.
Also read: Goldberg creates unique record by winning the Universal Title at WWE Super ShowDown
Another record WWE created in Riyadh is The Miz and John Morrison winning the tag team titles after 11 years of last winning it. It's a huge record, even though it doesn't seem like one. Saudi Arabia specials are all about breaking records, and fans are happy that Morrison and Miz had their moment too.
Even though this match was quite predictable (everybody knew The New Day was going to lose), it still entertained the fans watching it. The SmackDown Tag Team Titles picture will be interesting to watch for the next few weeks.
Do you think John Morrison and The Miz should've won the titles? Have your say in the comments below.
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