5 Tag teams WWE should split this year

The tag team scene in WWE has been reaching new heights lately. From big hitters to technical experts to high flyers, we've got a wide array of Superstars trying to leave a mark on the WWE Universe through engaging promos or big spots.

While the likes of Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz have forever etched their names in WWE folklore, modern-day greats such as The New Day and The Usos have also enthralled fans with their consistently good performances.

However, not every tag team is able to have a lasting impact. At the same time, while they function as a team, we must remember that the tag division consists of several individual Superstars who have their own skill sets.

So due to some opportunity or lack thereof, we've seen WWE split tag teams multiple times in the past to allow the concerned Superstars to explore their own character arcs. With that in mind, let us look at five tag teams that WWE should split up this year.

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#5 Heavy Machinery

A tale of contrasting fortunes

The Blue Collar Solid duo of Otis & Tucker moved to the main roster back in January last year but the two haven't really found any rhythm going as a tag team. However, Otis has now gone to establish his reputation as a singles Superstar following his feud with Dolph Ziggler.

Otis has become really over with the crowd and has also showcased some serious skills in the ring. While his partner Tucker also had a decent match with Ziggler on the SmackDown after WrestleMania, it must be noticed that the former is nowhere near in terms of momentum as his tag team partner.

While adding Mandy Rose to Heavy Machinery to bring together a new faction seems to be on the cards, The Golden Goddess isn't best suited to act as a manager. Moreover, Mandy and Otis are much better off as a power couple in their own right, with both of them challenging for singles titles in their respective divisions.

Thus, WWE might want to split Otis & Tucker to give the former a singles push and make the most of the fanfare that he currently enjoys.

#4 Ricochet & Cedric Alexander

Only a short term fix

We have only recently started seeing the two cruiserweights as a team, but given just how incredible Ricochet & Cedric Alexander are in the ring, it comes as no surprise that they've won over the WWE Universe already.

We've constantly heard the likes of Byron Saxton and Tom Phillips marvel about the pace of the two Superstars during commentary who can put up seriously high octane matches. But that's possibly the only good thing that will come out of this team.

While they're good performers, both Ricochet & Alexander don't necessarily ooze of the character work or the charisma that Superstars generally need to elevate themselves or the RAW tag team division for that matter. Also, it seems that the two were brought together because the Creative didn't have anything else for them for the time being.

At the same time, we must remember just how incredible these two Superstars are as singles competitors. While it's fine to have them around to fill the holes in the tag division, sooner or later the two babyfaces must return to the mid-card as singles competitors where the heels are definitely higher in number.

#3 The BroserWeights

The BroserWeights won the NXT Tag Team Championships at TakeOver: Portland this year

The unlikely duo of Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne came together as surprise entrants for the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic earlier this year. To everyone's surprise, The BroserWeights defeated Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster, Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel, and the Grizzled Young Veterans to eventually win the tournament and earn a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships.

The duo would claim these titles from the Undisputed Era's Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly at NXT TakeOver: Portland and have held on to the same ever since. While they've done remarkably well as a team, we must not forget that Riddle and Dunne were always meant to shine in the singles division.

The Original Bro has already challenged for the NXT Championship while The Bruiserweight held on to his NXT UK Championship for a record 685 days. At the same time, the NXT tag division is stacked and splitting up The BroserWeights would allow room for the younger talents to flourish.

#2 Miz & Morrison

The former SmackDown tag champs seem to be heading towards a split already

John Morrison made his much-awaited return to WWE after eight years on the first SmackDown of 2020, having departed the company in late 2011. He was immediately paired with The Miz and the duo successfully claimed the SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Super ShowDown earlier this year.

Miz & Morrison have had numerous title defenses since and they have indeed dropped the tag titles now. With Morrison managing to defend the championships at WrestleMania but The Miz taking multiple pins since then, there's a good chance WWE might already be working towards a split and it makes all the sense.

The reason why WWE were interested in bringing Morrison back was because of the reputation he had developed as a singles competitor in the independent circuit, especially IMPACT Wrestling, where he went on to become the World Champion.

A split allows both men to go their way while giving Morrison the chance to feud in the mid-card for a title before eventually elevating himself to the main-event scene if things go his way. The Prince of Parkour already showed us his potential by putting up a spectacular ladder match at WrestleMania, so we can expect good things of him if WWE decided to split the team.

#1 The New Day

The New Day are tag champs once again

Now eight-time tag team champions in the WWE, The New Day are just one shy of equalling the all-time record held by The Dudley Boyz. The trio of Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods has enthralled fans for the majority of the last decade with a rather consistent gimmick thanks to their popularity.

However, I must admit that The New Day has run its course when it comes to tag team glory. They still put up spectacular matches whenever they enter the ring, but we all know that each of the three Superstars has the caliber to run for singles titles of their own. If KofiMania could catch fire worldwide, there's no doubt that the other two Superstars can win over the crowd too.

In fact, fans have been clamoring for a potential world title run for Big E who's no stranger to the main-event scene, having been the NXT Champion in the past. Perhaps WWE could have the mystery hacker on SmackDown reveal some truths that could result in a potential split of the three. And if the move doesn't pan out, WWE could club them back together instantly, given the chemistry between the three.