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AEW has been promoting tag team wrestling since day one. At their inaugural Double or Nothing press conference, The Lucha Brothers made a surprise appearance and attacked The Young Bucks. This is the first time that we have seen any physical confrontation under the AEW banner. AEW proved its intention regarding tag wrestling that day.
Tag Team wrestling has been an attraction for a long time. In Mexico, tag teams usually overshadow the singles competition. In the US, it reached its peak during the 80s. The teams such as the Rock N Roll Express, The Road Warriors, and The Midnight Express were super “over”. WWF also had their fair share of tag teams like the Hart Foundation, The Demolition, and the British Bulldogs.
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Tag team wrestling uses a different variation of wrestling psychology. In the tag team bout the heel team restricts one babyface member from tagging his partner. Thus draws “heat” on the babyface team. The art of tag team psychology is to time the tag for the babyface team to make their comeback. An occurrence of such a perfect tag is known as the “hot tag”.
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AEW has a deep pool of tag teams. Some of them rarely make an appearance on the main shows. The following list will feature five tag teams from AEW who can be considered underrated.
5. Best Friends was given less screen time at AEW last year
This was probably unintentional as Trent Barretta was out injured. But since Trent’s return, he hasn’t been seen teaming up with Chuckie T in a traditional tag team bout. The duo teamed up with Orange Cassidy to face off against Adam Cole and the Red Dragon.
Best Friends was formed in PWG. They also appeared in NJPW. The duo competed in the World Tag League in 2017 and 2018. They were acquired by AEW in 2019.
Chuckie T and Trent Barretta are very “over” as a babyface tag team. Fans like to cheer for them each time they go for their group hug. Their Parking Lot Fight against Santana and Ortiz was rated five stars by Dave Meltzer. They deserve to be in the tag title scene in 2022.
4. Varsity Blondes Need More Appearances on AEW TV
Varsity Blondes is a very talented team in AEW. Brian Pillman Jr. is more notable amongst the two. His appearance on the Dark Side of the Ring episode increased his star appeal.
However, we just cannot ignore Griff Garrison. This guy was a successful college football player. He is a natural athlete with the gift of good looks. With Julia Hart in their corner, the team seems quite likable.
Varsity Blondes primarily teams up on AEW Dark and Dark:Elevation. Their most notable TV show appearance was against The Young Bucks last year. Brian Pillman Jr. is a popular choice for singles action. Recently, Malakai Black Black Misted Julia Hart. Then faced off against Griff Garrison only to feud with Pillman Jr.
This could be counter-productive for the team’s future. Varsity Blondes have tremendous potential as a tag team. AEW should focus on their team appearances in TV matches rather than pushing Brian Pillman Jr. as a singles star.
3. The Acclaimed was not rewarded for their consistent entertaining act in AEW
AEW’s Max Caster and Anthony Bowens are arguably the most entertaining duo right now. Caster’s freestyle rapping before every match is awesome. He draws a ton of “heat” before the bell rings. Bowens’ wrestling prowess, perfectly complements his partner. They have a cool heel finisher for hitting their opponents with a boombox.
Despite all of that, they remained as an undercard act. They haven’t given any solid feud to work on. They haven’t given any PPV matches as a team.
This is likely to be attributed to Max Caster's rapping controversy regarding Julia Hart. Caster was reported to be out of action for a month after the incident. The Acclaimed should be given a second chance to shine. They have a lot of things to offer.
2. Private Party hit a downward spiral in AEW last year
Private Party came up with a big promise in AEW. They participated in the Tag Team Championship tournament for the crowning of the inaugural AEW World Tag Team Champions. They shocked the world by eliminating The Young Bucks in the first. They lost in the final against SCU.
The team’s downfall began after they joined HFO under Matt Hardy. Their heel turn didn’t serve them any good. Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen are often seen as the henchman beside Matt Hardy. They mostly took part in multi-men tag team bouts instead of regular tag team action.
The duo possesses mind-blowing athleticism and innovative double-team maneuvers. It’s sad to see them getting lost in the shuffle of HFO. Let’s hope they come around to the situation this year.
1. Santana and Ortiz are still looking for gold after 2021
Santana and Ortiz were the most decorated tag team along with The Young Bucks before joining AEW. They held the Impact Wrestling tag team belts five times. Last year they gave us a classic trilogy with FTR.
But they haven’t seen success in terms of winning the championship in AEW. They played a vital role in The Inner-Circle storylines. They provided memorable moments in both of the Stadium Stampede.
They are currently working with Eddie Kingston against Daniel Garcia, 2.0. They have mastered the tag team psychology and paid their dues before joining AEW. They also gave us solid promos with every opportunity. It’s time to see them at the top of the tag team division rather than being the supporting act for The Inner Circle.
