The New Day put the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line at SummerSlam. Were Gallows and Anderson able to leave Brooklyn with the gold?
The New Day have spent the last year as the WWE Tag Team Championships. It’s the longest reign for any team in this lineage of the titles. Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods won the titles back at SummerSlam last year, in the same building as this year’s show.
The Brand Extension Draft put the New Day on Monday Night Raw, bringing the tag titles with them. Also going to Raw were Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, two thirds of The Club.
Since the roster split began, Anderson and Gallows have been a thorn in the side of the tag champs. In an effort to divide and conquer, The Club focused on eliminating one member of the squad. Big E fell victim to “ringpostitis,” and is currently sidelined with an injured groin.
Kofi and Xavier haven’t backed down from the challenge, though. Ignoring the juvenile doctor skits the former IWGP Tag Team Champions filmed, The New Day look to retain their championships at SummerSlam.
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Jon Stewart came to the ring, announcing that he was joining the New Day for tonight.
"I will be joining #TheNewDay in their battle tonight!" - #JonStewart #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Q9WiMqlO9G
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
With Stewart playing the part of Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods made their way to the ring.
It's a NEW DAY, YES, IT IS! Here come @TrueKofi and @XavierWoodsPhD to defend their #TagTitles! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/gDWaeh1Aqq
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016
Kofi had his athleticism working early on.
Athleticism on display early on from #TheNewDay's @TrueKofi! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/HjNVjDz6Hm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
A double stomp to a standing opponent is no easy feat.
Even when you're standing upright, @TrueKofi will find a way to STOMP YOU DOWN! #SummerSlam @KarlAndersonWWE pic.twitter.com/b8y16spVMf
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
A beautiful tope by Kofi kept the advantage for New Day.
There's no doubt @TrueKofi is FEELING the POWERRRRRR right now! #SummerSlam #NewDayRocks pic.twitter.com/5zIHUkjp7O
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
Very few teams have the kind of chemistry the New Day has.
NEW DAY ROCKS!
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
NEW DAY ROCKS! #RiseToTheOccasion with @DiGiornoPizza this #SummerSlam! https://t.co/6rb8Qey1t9
Xavier Woods hit an impressive tightrope elbow drop, covering a decent distance.
More teamwork from the New Day had the good doctors in a world of trouble.
#TheNewDay putting their own spin on #Demolition as they look to continue their historic title reign! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Nc8OKbygqU
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
Anderson and Gallows recovered to hit the Magic Killer, and it looked like there might be new tag team champions.
Jon Stewart made his presence felt, and made the save for New Day. But he nearly caught a case of ringpostitis for his troubles.
Are @LukeGallowsWWE and @KarlAndersonWWE about to collect a sample from #JonStewart?! #SummerSlam #Ringpostitis pic.twitter.com/7j0xP1OGld
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
Thankfully for the retired newscaster, Big E was in Brooklyn, and made the save. The New Day was disqualified, but lived to fight another day.
HE'S CURED! @WWEBigE is back for some revenge against @LukeGallowsWWE and @KarlAndersonWWE! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/0R5nQ9e10h
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
Championships can’t change hands via DQ, though, so New Day retains. They celebrated with Stewart following the match.
The year-long title reign of #TheNewDay continues, and #JonStewart is lovin' it! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/PybUxxVKqT
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
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