Who is the greatest Tag Team of all time?

The Midnight Express (with Jim Cornette) prepare to do battle with the Rock and Roll Express.
The Midnight Express (with Jim Cornette) prepare to do battle with the Rock and Roll Express.

Demolition (Ax and Smash version)

Ax and Smash had a lengthy run as WWE tag team champions.
Ax
and Smash had a lengthy run as WWE tag team champions.

Known as much for their hard-hitting ring style as their face paint and spiked armour, Demolition held the record for longest tag team title reign in the WWE until the New Day broke it. While acknowledged as a rip off of the Road Warriors, Demolition nevertheless managed to create their own legacy.

Popularity: Demolition spent most of their time as heels, and were booed relentlessly (which is a good thing.) However, their face runs were not as impressive, and once the Legion of Doom (Road Warriors) joined WWF their stock dropped even further. Grade: B

Championships: Demolition held several tag titles after WWE, but they are mostly remembered for their record run as WWF Tag team champions. Grade: A

Competition: Demolition faced many of the top tag teams of their era, including Strike Force, the Can Am Connection, The Powers of Pain, the Brain Busters, and the aforementioned Road Warriors. Grade: A

Legacy: Demolition's legacy is secure in the long title reign they enjoyed, but lack some of the international experience of other teams on this list. Grade: B

Overall Grade: B+

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