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Cesaro leaving WWE has left a lot of fans reeling. The Swiss Superman has long been popular among the fanbase, but they now truly remember how underappreciated he was in the aftermath of his departure. It seems that WWE never truly invested in one of the most gifted performers to grace their squared circle.
However, WWE may have just seen the former superstar as a reliable tag team specialist. This is for good reason because the former seven-time WWE Tag Team Champion has been apart of some of the best duos to come through the company in the past decade. Even before his time on the big stage, he was part of a few tag teams that found success.
There is now a world of possibilities for the Swiss Superman to explore after leaving World Wrestling Entertainment. Although he can reach new heights on his own in any promotion, he can also reunite with a former partner or create a new unit to win gold elsewhere.
In this article, let's rank the tag team partners of Cesaro.
#5 In our list of ranking the tag team partners of Cesaro: Jack Swagger (The Real Americans)
After an initial push and a run with the United States Championship, Cesaro found himself lost in the shuffle when Zeb Colter, real life Dutch Mantell, came calling. He convinced the Swiss Superman to become a part of his movement along with Jack Swagger to create the Real Americans tag team.
Although this felt thrown together at first, the two men eventually developed chemistry and were able to get over with the fans. Their "We The People" catchphrase was echoed in arenas across the world. They soon got behind the Swiss in a major way. On the Road to WrestleMania 30, the fans cheered louder than ever for the tag team.
The Swiss Superman was able to have strong showings against top stars like John Cena and Randy Orton. Fans rallied behind Cesaro so much that the company decided to turn him babyface on the pre-show to Mania. The decision changed the course of his career moving forward, but the Real Americans contributed greatly to his relationship with the fans.
#4 Former SmackDown Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura
When Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura were paired up under the tutelage of Sami Zayn, many fans didn't think much of it. However, Zayn's absence during the pandemic thrust the unlikely duo to the top of the SmackDown tag team division. The two superstars worked well with one another and found themselves positioned against The New Day.
At The Horror Show At Extreme Rules, Big E and Kofi Kingston faced the King of Strong Style and the Swiss Superman for the SmackDown Tag Team gold in a tables match.
It was an exciting battle, with the challengers pulling out the victory. They went on to hold the titles for 82 days before dropping the belts back to the New Day. Their time together was short but got a lot of value.
#3 Former WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Tyson Kidd
Cesaro had many tag team partners that he was close to, but no one quite had the same bond with him as Tyson Kidd. The two men are both skilled technicians who seemingly came together easily.
In a short period of time, the duo were able to uncrown The Usos as WWE Tag Team Champions at Fastlane 2015.
The unit held the titles for 63 days before dropping the gold to the New Day at Extreme Rules 2015. They would stick together until Kidd went down with an injury.
Even after their duo was done, the Swiss Superman continued to honor his fallen comrade by using his signature Sharpshooter finisher.
2) Another formidable tag team was Cesaro & Chris Hero (The Kings of Wrestling)
Before he was Antonio Cesaro in WWE, the Swiss Superman was Claudio Castagnoli (his real name). Across the independent scene, he earned a name for himself due to solid in-ring work, impressive strength, and a unique charm. His biggest success on the independent scene came in a tag team with Chris Hero.
Hero, who would later become known as Kassius Ohno in WWE, was seen as the more charismatic of the duo. They would become known as The Kings of Wrestling. KOW won championship gold across multiple promotions. From CZW to PWG, the Kings held court and became one of the most decorated units in the business.
It seemed like a no-brainer for WWE to continue their success on the main stage. Despite signing both men at the same time, the Kings of Wrestling were never meant to be, whether it was on the developmental scene or the main roster. The potential is still there, with wrestling fans excited to see if KOW reunites now that both men are free agents.
1) Former five-time WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus (The Bar)
"We don't set the bar, we are The Bar!" It will be a catchphrase that lives on in infamy. Cesaro and Sheamus started off in a best-of-seven series for a championship shot that produced quality in-ring action. After the seventh match went to a draw, RAW General Manager Mick Foley decided to place the two superstars together as a duo for a shot at the tag team titles.
Despite their previous animosity, The Bar were able to defeat the longest reigning RAW Tag Team Champions in history, The New Day, to win the gold. The Celtic Warrior and The Swiss Superman made ideal mates.
They both loved a pint and a good fight. They became one of the top tag teams of the past decade, winning the duo's gold on five occasions across RAW and SmackDown.
Fans still claim The Bar is the highlight of the Swiss Superman's time in WWE. Their chemistry was off the charts and allowed them to go on a prolonged run. They put on countless entertaining contests against teams like The New Day, The Usos, and The Hardy Boyz. That's why Sheamus is the best tag team partner that Cesaro has ever had.
Who do you think was The Swiss Superman's best tag team partner? Let us know in the comments below.
