On July 5, 2024, during the WWE SmackDown episode, the WWE Tag Team Championships witnessed a new set of victors.
A-Town Down Under, who have been at loggerheads with #DIY anticipating weeks, primarily with Johnny Gargano offering some insightful advice to Austin Theory, his erstwhile partner and current rival. He communicated his concern about Grayson Waller not showing enough support like he should (as Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa do as a duo).
Before engaging in the bout, #DIY delivered a swift speech in the ring, expressing how much the city of Toronto means to them and their career path. “Eight years ago, we entered this arena and emerged as NXT Tag Team champions. That night, Toronto claimed #DIY.” Tommaso Ciampa recalled.
“Two years ago, I made my return to WWE in this very arena. I selected this place as it feels like a second home to both me and Tommaso. However, tonight is not about revisiting memories.”
“Tonight is about seizing the moment. It’s about replicating our past triumph and becoming the WWE Tag Team champions.”
“Toronto, let’s make it happen!”
#DIY is eager to recreate history once more in Toronto! 🇨🇦#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rHor5PIqSo
— WWE (@WWE) July 6, 2024
Charged with super energy, Gargano and Ciampa succeeded in securing a double submission over the ruling tag team champions, with both successfully executing a Gargano Escape and a Sicilian Stretch at the same time.
Both Austin Theory and Grayson Waller conceded defeat simultaneously, indicating a decisive victory for the challengers.
This victory marks the first time Ciampa and Gargano have earned laurels on the main roster and has been a well-deserved win for these two bright NXT stars.
What are your views about the newly crowned tag team champions and this interesting turn of events? Who do you think should next challenge Gargano and Ciampa? Could this be the downfall of A-Town Down Under? Feel free to share your insights and projections in the discussion section below!