While a lot of conversation recently has been about the battle between AEW and WWE, Impact has been doing some incredible work, and tag team wrestling has been a big part of that revival. While they've had some great teams, the best of the best have been Santana and Ortiz, the Latin American Xchange, but now, it looks like they are free from their Impact contract.
The two young stars are capable of working in several different styles, and whether they have Konnan by their side or not, they are a team that any company should be chasing.
There have been rumours that WWE and AEW have both offered them contracts, and no matter where they go, there'll be dream matches to be had, and the following are the 5 best that we need to see.
#5 The Usos
For years now, The Usos have been the cornerstone of WWE's tag team division, and when you talk about comparisons, they may be the most accurate to today's version of LAX. They are capable of working different styles and combine athleticism with a gritty style. If they were to go to WWE, fans would absolutely love to see them in with The Usos immediately.
They've still got a ways to go before getting to the level of The Usos, but LAX has had some incredible matches over the past year, and proving it on a bigger stage against big names like The Usos would be great for them.
As we'll talk about, WWE have way too many performers right now, so they'll likely choose AEW over Vince McMahon's company, but looking at the teams there right now, it must be tempting.
Overall, there are better matches to be had, but in terms of big money bouts, there are few teams better than The Usos, and it would be a good choice if LAX were to go that way.
#4 SCU
In terms of 3-men groups in wrestling right now, there's few, if any better than SoCal Uncensored. Now that Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian have become an established team in AEW, they need to find a way to wrestle LAX. Everyone on both sides is incredibly likeable, and with their combination of charisma and characters, the fans would be incredibly into it, and if saved for a big-time AEW show this would be a show-stealer.
We've seen LAX wrestle the likes of Aussie Open, CCK, Lucha Bros, The North and so many others. They are able to play different roles in each of those matches, so a match with SCU could be absolutely anything.
The expectation is that LAX will choose All Elite Wrestling now that their Impact contracts are done, so we'll see plenty of amazing matches against that stacked tag team roster, but this is one that would simply stand out above the rest.
#3 G.O.D
While New Japan often puts on the best wrestling in the world, their tag team division lags behind other companies. However, that doesn't mean they lack talent in that department. While there's plenty of talent around, the top team in the company is definitely the Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) and the 4 men would put on a very different type of match.
The G.O.D focus more on the brawling style, rather than the athletic, high-flying style that the others on this list. Combining that with the gritty style of LAX would make this for a classic on the New Japan Pro Wrestling stage.
In terms of companies that will get LAX's signature, the ROH/New Japan combination is in third behind AEW and WWE, but before they sign with one of those big companies, a few matches away from either in NJPW against GOD would be the best.
#2 The Revival
While the next team on our list is the best in the world, The Revival have been given that title over the past few years. They get it done in a completely different way to the majority of teams on this list. The phrase 'no flips, just fists' fits them perfectly, and opposing a very athletic team like Santana and Ortiz would help them put up a similar match to their bouts with DIY, making it must-see TV.
As The Revival are currently on RAW, it would be quite some time before the duo of LAX would make it there if they did join WWE, but building them slowly would be a great move from WWE.
Ultimately, AEW has to be considered the favourite to sign the Impact Tag Team of the Year, but with so many great teams in WWE, you can't rule them out, and the team we'd want to see them face most is the duo of Dash and Dawson.
#1 The Young Bucks
This will always be the obvious choice for a tag team, as the brothers, Matt and Nick Jackson are the best tag team on the planet, and they have been for quite some time now.
Given their similar, fast-paced style, this match would be absolutely fantastic, and with a big-time build that uses the character and personality of all 4 men, it would be a 'Match of the Year' candidate.
Despite both working for TNA/Impact over their careers, these two teams have never been in the same company at the same time, but now that The Bucks have power in AEW, they'll look to recruit Santana and Ortiz.
As we've mentioned, WWE is looking to recruit the star team too, but given the fact that The Bucks have power in AEW, tag teams will be valued more, and it will allow fans the opportunity to see this dream match.