5 teams that could replace The Usos at Elimination Chamber after Jimmy Uso's arrest

The Usos
The Usos

Just days before the Elimination Chamber PPV, the second PPV of the year for WWE, Vince McMahon's promotion faced a major blow when one of their top Superstars was arrested.

Jimmy Uso, one-half of The Usos, was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice, following an altercation with the police in Detroit. Jimmy and his wife, SmackDown Superstar Naomi, was stopped by the police after Naomi drove the wrong way on a one-way street.

Also Read: WWE News: Jimmy Uso arrested, WWE releases statement

Jimmy then confronted the police which led to his arrest.

The Usos face off against the SmackDown tag team champions, Shane McMahon and The Miz, at Elimination Chamber.

There is the possibility that the WWE may remove The Usos from the match and replace them with another tag team from SmackDown. Here are 5 teams that could replace The Usos at Elimination Chamber after Jimmy Uso's arrest:


#5 Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura, Rusev, and Lana
Shinsuke Nakamura, Rusev, and Lana

The unlikely tag team of Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura could actually work! When WWE teamed the former United States Champions together, many were left wondering if the duo would work well as a team, following their previous feud for the United States Championship.

Both Superstars are supremely talented in the ring and could give the SmackDown tag team division a fresh lease of life.

Nakamura and Rusev do not have matches at Elimination Chamber, hence they could be available for a match against the SmackDown tag team champions.

The duo can put on great matches in the ring and perhaps a new feud could arise between the current SmackDown tag team champions, and Rusev and Nakamura.

We could see Rusev demanding Shane McMahon an opportunity backstage during the show, which McMahon will be forced to take up as that's "best for business".

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#4 Rey Mysterio and mystery partner

Rey Mysterio does not have a match at Elimination Chamber
Rey Mysterio does not have a match at Elimination Chamber

Rey Mysterio has had a quiet run in the WWE since his return by his lofty standards, as the top of the card is full of stars who are currently feuding with Daniel Bryan.

He also does not have a match at Elimination Chamber and could be a great fit into the match against Shane McMahon and The Miz. Mysterio could offer something similar to the Usos when it comes to high-flying spots and dives.

Also Read: 5 Ways Jimmy Uso's arrest could affect booking at Elimination Chamber

He currently does not have a tag team partner, but there are several Superstars on SmackDown who have also not been booked for Elimination Chamber.

The likes of current United States Champion, R-Truth, Shelton Benjamin, or the returning Tye Dillinger all do not have a match at Elimination Chamber, this Sunday.

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#3 Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have had limited title opportunities
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have had limited title opportunities

The team of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are seriously underrated and underappreciated on SmackDown, and it is time that they get another shot at the SmackDown tag team titles.

This could start at Elimination Chamber, where a disgruntled Gallows and Anderson could tease leaving the WWE, which could prompt Shane to challenge the team to prove themselves against the "best in the world" - the team of Shane McMahon and The Miz.

Also Read: 5 Things that should not happen at 2019 Elimination Chamber

While it is unlikely that Miz and McMahon will lose the titles so soon into their title reign, there is the possibility that WWE could tease a split between the two that many are predicting, which will lead to a singles match further down the line, possibly at WrestleMania 35.

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#2 The New Day

The New Day
The New Day

This past week on SmackDown, it was announced that Kofi Kingston would replace Mustafa Ali in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship after Ali was not cleared to wrestle due to an injury.

Kingston put on a great showing in the Gauntlet match on SmackDown, eliminating three WWE Superstars, including WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan.

Also Read: 5 Reasons why Kofi Kingston replaced Mustafa

While Kingston will feature in the WWE Championship match, his fellow New Day members, Big E and Xavier Woods, have no matches on the show, which could maybe change now.

The New Day is one of the most decorated tag teams on the blue brand with their great comedic timing as well as phenomenal in-ring work.

The three-time SmackDown tag team champions last held the titles in 2018, and a feud between them and Shane McMahon and The Miz will be incredibly entertaining inside and outside the ring.

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#1 The Bar

The Bar are the former SmackDown tag team champions
The Bar are the former SmackDown tag team champions

The former SmackDown tag team champions, the team that lost the titles to Shane McMahon and The Miz, The Bar have some unfinished business with the current SmackDown tag team champions.

Following their loss to McMahon and The Miz at Royal Rumble, The Bar haven't really had a storyline on the blue brand, which could maybe change at Elimination Chamber.

We could maybe see them demand a rematch backstage at Elimination Chamber, and them trying to put a wedge between the current SmackDown tag team champions.

Sheamus and Cesaro are great performers in the ring and can fit in seamlessly in any match on short notice.

This match would make the most sense storyline-wise as The Bar seek retribution and try to win back the titles that they lost at the Elimination Chamber PPV, this Sunday.

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