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WWE's tag team division on the main roster is currently split across two brands. While the brand split itself isn't a catalyst behind some fans' problems regarding RAW and SmackDown's tag team divisions, it is WWE's apparent creative approach towards tag teams that makes the division arguably fall short of other competitors on the roster.
On top of that, 2020 was a year where WWE made quite a lot of radical creative decisions. But not all those ideas worked in the eyes of many fans. For example, WWE broke up established tag teams like The IIconics and Heavy Machinery, with seemingly no long-term direction for the superstars involved. At least, not yet.
SmackDown's two hour format is home to many exciting storylines, which is perhaps why the tag team division often doesn't get the attention it deserves. Some new tag teams could possibly add a fresh creative spin to the show.
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Here are 5 Potential WWE tag teams that could benefit SmackDown.
#5: Apollo Crews and Chad Gable could elevate their positions on WWE SmackDown by teaming up together
While Chad Gable recently dropped the Shorty G gimmick so that he could come across as a serious competitor, Apollo Crews has lost his momentum since dropping the United States Championship to Bobby Lashley.
The main reason for pairing both of these Superstars in a tag team would be their undeniable athletic ability inside the ring. Chad Gable could relive his American Alpha roots by teaming up with another athletically-gifted competitor.
Chad Gable could quickly move past his Shorty G history by entering the tag team division alongside Apollo Crews. Allowing the two Superstars to showcase their best abilities inside the squared circle could only add more to SmackDown's tag team division as a whole.
#4: Chad Gable and Otis may become long-term tag team stars on WWE SmackDown
Technically, Otis and Chad Gable are already involved in a storyline right now. Gable has attempted to recruit Otis as his first client for the Alpha Academy, but there have also been signs that this could be a manipulative trap laid by Gable on WWE SmackDown.
If Gable's motives turn out to be genuine, a tag team between Gable and Otis could benefit WWE SmackDown in several ways. Yes, it would also mean that breaking up Heavy Machinery didn't make much sense if Otis was to become a tag team star again. But at the same time, Chad Gable is a more viable option than Tucker at the moment.
This could also act as the main catalyst behind how Gable will make Otis realize his full potential in the long run.
While Chad Gable would bring a higher level of athletic ability to Otis and his tag team matches, Otis is a constant source of entertainment which would also help keep Gable relevant on the main roster.
Both of them have always been underdogs at some point, but their difference in character is something that would make for an interesting tag team on WWE SmackDown.
#3: Carmella could hire Tamina as her bodyguard and participate in tag team matches on WWE SmackDown
Carmella is set to face Sasha Banks for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at the TLC Pay-Per-View. The Legit Boss will most likely retain the title that she won a little more than a month ago.
Carmella's new heel diva gimmick could get lost in the shuffle if WWE doesn't book her in a stable non-title program once the Banks rivalry is put to bed.
This is where Tamina could be used properly. She hasn't been booked in a newsworthy program for months, and Tamina acting as Carmella's bodyguard could add more legitimacy to the latter star's 'UNTOUCHABLE' gimmick.
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championships are mostly featured on RAW, but Carmella and Tamina's diva-bodyguard pairing is something that could work outside of the Blue brand's women's tag team division as well.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott & Liv Morgan) are the only established female tag team on SmackDown right now, and they could certainly benefit from an actual tag team feud against the potential duo of Carmella and Tamina.
#2: Aleister Black could return to WWE TV and team-up with Kane in the near future
Aleister Black has always been a WWE talent with huge potential both in terms of in-ring ability and character. While no one has questioned the integrity of Black's talent, he hasn't exactly been booked in the most exciting ways possible.
On top of that, Black hasn't wrestled on SmackDown since the 2020 Draft. Many have attributed Black's absence on the Blue brand due to his spouse, Zelina Vega, being released from the company.
Aleister Black could be doing a lot of things for the promotion. A unique way to pique an average fan's interest in Black would be to pair him up with Kane. While Kane doesn't make frequent appearances for WWE nowadays, he is listed under the SmackDown roster as per WWE.com.
Both Kane and Aleister Black's dark and broody characters could work perfectly together, and Black could also fill the void left by The Undertaker in the Brothers of Destruction.
It's no secret that Kane's days as an in-ring performer are numbered, so pairing up with Black could also be an efficient way for The Big Red Machine to extend his in-ring career.
This odd, yet promising tag team would also attract a lot of attention to WWE SmackDown's tag team division.
#1: The team of Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens could be a great addition to WWE SmackDown's tag team division
Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens potentially teaming up was something that was teased on WWE SmackDown not too long ago.
Currently, The Prizefighter is involved in a feud with WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. Daniel Bryan was also wronged by Jey Uso and he is not too far behind on the list of The Tribal Chief's potential challengers. Perhaps Bryan and Owens could team up together to face Roman Reigns and Jey Uso along the way, and this could act as a catalyst for Bryan and Owens to form a permanent tag team in the long run.
Both men have already accomplished a lot during their time on the main roster, so there won't be a lot of things for them to do on the Blue brand as singles stars after they stop feuding with Roman Reigns.
The best-case scenario would be for Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens to form a tag team in 2021, which would benefit SmackDown's tag team division in terms of star power as well.
The Street Profits need worthy challengers to dethrone them from their SmackDown tag team championships. Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens could take up those roles on the road to WWE WrestleMania 37.
