WWE SummerSlam 2017 Predictions
By Tim Sherry
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Smackdown Tag Team Championship: The New Day(c) vs The Usos
This has been pretty good so far, hasn’t it? The Usos and The New Day started up their current rivalry in May when the former 2-time champions from the red brand jumped ship. They first battled at Money In The Bank in a very solid tilt that saw The Usos escape by getting counted out. The teams then followed up that effort by putting on an even better match at Battleground that stole the show and made The New Day the first team to hold both brands tag titles since the superstar draft a year ago.
This is a really tough one to call. On paper, one would assume that The New Day would retain. It’s been 3 straight shows that the teams have battled each other and that probably means the feud is over which would necessitate a successful title defense. On the other hand, these are really only the 2 legit tag teams on the Smackdown roster right now so why wouldn’t the feud continue? That would necessitate a title change. I’m sticking with the champs. The Usos pinned them clean on yet another “go-home” show match that should’ve been saved for the pay per view. I don’t see them losing twice in a row. Let’s just hope an eventual superstar shakeup balances the tag teams on the rosters and gives The New Day some fresh challengers.
Winners and still champions: The New Day