5 Tag Teams we want to see 'The Revolt' face now that they've left WWE

On the 10th of April this year, the wrestling world collectively rejoiced as Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, collectively known as The Revival, were granted their release from WWE. The former 'Mechanics' had been very public in their intentions to leave the company after being creatively stifled for several years and the belief they had more to offer as a collective.

Fans had watched them steal the show almost every single night at NXT against the likes of #DIY, American Alpha, and the Authors of Pain to, within a relatively short time frame, being the laughing stock of the Monday Night RAW tag team division and having to shave each other's backs.

So when the news broke that they were free to explore 'future endeavors', everyone began to imagine the countless bouts we would get to see on both the independent scene and in other major wrestling companies around the world. Now known as Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, and operating together under the new moniker, 'The Revolt', the wrestling world is the proverbial oyster for the former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions.

And we aren't any different, so please enjoy five suggestions of teams that we would love to see 'The Revolt' face off against now that they've left the WWE.

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#5 The Revolt vs. The Briscoe Brothers

Mark and Jay Briscoe, The Briscoe Brothers

One of the best aspects of The Revolt leaving WWE and moving outwards into the wider wrestling universe is that we get to see them face off against stonewalls of the tag team scene that we couldn't have ever imagined. And why it may not be able high on some people's lists, the brutality of The Briscoes coming up against the technical intricacy would create a very interesting match indeed.

Mark and Jay Briscoe have been at the top of the independent wrestling world for the best part of two decades now and, despite both being closer to forty than ever before, show no real signs of slowing down. The Revolt want to prove themselves? Who better to do this than against the team that believe themselves to be the benchmark of tag team warfare.

As mentioned, the clash of styles could play into the story; The Briscoes can attempt to secure hardcore stipulations for their matches or perhaps even just bringing in weaponry whenever they feel like it. On the flip side, The Revolt can showcase their own brutality through targeting body parts or isolating an individual. This all does depend on if the newly released team decides to travel to the world of Ring of Honor but we will have to wait and see.

#4 The Revolt vs. Guerillas of Destiny

Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa, Guerrillas of Destiny

And going from America to Japan.

The wrestling world is a very large place. And when most talent from WWE get released, they tend to show up in the Land of the Rising Sun; in particular, NJPW. Japan has such a plethora of talent, for both singles or tag team wrestlers, and two of the most talented are together in the form of the Guerrillas of Destiny.

The two brothers, and sons of legendary wrestler Haku, have been tearing up the scene over in NJPW for several years now, most notably as members of the infamous stable Bullet Club. They are loud, cocky and know what they're worth, words that could also describe The Revolt. If the two teams ever clashed inside the squared circle, it would be a very different match to one we have seen before.

Despite both Tongans being heavyweights, they can move with terrifying speed. As a result, it would ensure that Harwood and Wheeler would have to go toe-to-toe with the leading tag team within the Bullet Club and potentially prove something in the process. Want to show your former employers they misused you and made a mistake? Go to Japan, challenge the two toughest men to a fight and tackle them head-on.

#3 The Revolt vs. The Lucha Brothers

Pentagon Jr and Rey Fenix, The Lucha Brothers

No Flips, Just Fists? That's going to be a problem.

Many argue that the best tag-team in the world today is The Lucha Brothers, Pentagon Jr and Rey Fenix. Their matches with the Young Bucks and LAX, alongside their time in PWG and Lucha Underground, ensured that both brothers exploded onto the wrestling world stage in the flashiest way possible. With insane spots from the top of ladders to ridiculous destroyers through tables, there almost couldn't be a more fundamentally opposite team to The Revolt.

A huge part of the branding and marketing around 'The Revival' within WWE was the moniker 'No Flips, Just Fists', referencing the fact they were a hark back to the old style of professional wrestling as seen in the late 1980s. Focusing on the technical style of grounding your opponent, cutting the ring in half and cheating in every possible moment, ironically, their best matches have often come against teams who like to fly high.

The two teams are such a clash of styles that it is a tantalizing image picturing what they could do in a ring together. And, if they head to the world of All Elite Wrestling, there's a high chance we'll get to see it sooner rather than later.

#2 The Revolt vs. Best Friends

Chuck Taylor and Trent? Best Friends

And now to change tones completely.

A criticism often thrown at the former Dash and Dawson is that they have little to no charisma. Despite having incredible wrestling ability, all the way from the fundamentals to the biggest spots on the show, they've never been great at promos and capturing an audience through the things outside of the ring. And that's where the Best Friends come in.

Despite being brilliant wrestlers in their own right, Chuck Taylor and Trent have made their names through their characters. Fun-loving with comedic timing to rival the finest stand up comedian, the Best Friends (alongside their new friend Orange Cassidy) garner some of the biggest reactions on the show due to their ability to connect with the viewers at home and the crowd in attendance.

This match-up would allow The Revolt to prove all the doubters wrong. Despite having some horrific 'comedy' writing given to them within WWE, they have proven on numerous occasions to be able to showcase legitimate comedic chops and charisma within their character work. Throwing these two together would not only be a fantastic match, it would be great fun to experience.

#1 The Revolt vs. The Young Bucks

Nick and Matt Jackson, The Young Bucks

While it's an obvious pick, it's that way for a reason.

Despite everything this article has mentioned thus far, the first thing every member of the wrestling community did when The Revival were allowed to leave Titan Towers was bring up the tweet Dash Wilder sent in late 2018 that simply stated;

Dash Wilder hyping up a match between The Revival and The Young Bucks in December 2018.

Even before this tweet, on The Young Bucks' YouTube show 'Being The Elite', The Revival had been referenced multiple times by the cast and, ever since then, this tag team match has been hyped up to be one of the best ever. Take everything from each previous point that has already been mentioned and combine it together, you then get The Revolt vs. The Young Bucks.

The team that defines cocky, brash, 'new-age' wrestling all about flips, high spots, and the perception of 'little storytelling' versus the throwback team putting a modern spin on an old classic with slow-burn holds, terrifyingly brutal joint manipulation and mat-based offense. It is the match every single wrestling fan wants to see and for good reason. Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler have a multitude of options ahead of them, including hundreds of teams not mentioned in a plethora of companies. They will have to choose where they go right.

But the entire wrestling world hopes that, sometime soon, they make a visit to AEW to create a piece of wrestling history.