The Miz and R-Truth, collectively known as The Awesome Truth, emerged victorious at WrestleMania 40, claiming the WWE Tag Team Championship from Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Following their triumph, the titles were rechristened as the World Tag Team Championship, reflecting their elevated status.
WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, bestowed the newly designed championship belts upon the duo during an episode of Raw. Later that evening, John Cena intervened in their 3-on-2 handicap match against Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh, aiding The Awesome Truth in securing the win.
Now, as reigning champions, The Awesome Truth will face their first title defense against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). #DIY earned the opportunity after defeating The New Day and The Creed Brothers in a number one contender’s match on the April 15th episode of Raw.
However, despite not having a prior feud, tensions are simmering between the two teams. R-Truth inadvertently referred to #DIY as ‘Re-Generation-X,’ mistaking them for the legendary tag team D-Generation-X, comprised of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. While The Awesome Truth were initially unfazed by this challenge, their status as titleholders has heightened their determination.
The Awesome Truth possesses a strong fan base, with R-Truth’s signature catchphrase, ‘What’s up,’ echoing throughout their appearances. They are the undisputed babyface tag team not only on Raw but across the entire WWE roster.
Beyond #DIY, other threats lurk in the tag team division. The Judgment Day, led by World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, remains a formidable force, eager to thwart The Awesome Truth’s reign.
Given the short duration of The Awesome Truth’s title reign, pulling the plug prematurely would stifle their momentum. Instead, WWE can capitalize on the popularity of these veteran performers and entrust them with carrying the tag team division into their next pay-per-view event. Building a compelling rivalry narrative around a worthy challenger with similar stature will solidify The Awesome Truth’s legacy as World Tag Team Champions.
