WWE Superstars - My Thoughts

Alberto Del Rio – He is a main eventer because he is that talented. I worked with him, so I know. He is a lot better than most people give him credit for. He makes you hate him right? Then he is doing his job. Del Rio gets a lot of heat due to his wrestling style and his mic work. I love his wrestling style because it shows just because you’re a Mexican wrestler; you don’t have to be a high Flyer. You don’t always have to work well on the mic, trust me, it takes time. When I first came into the WWE, I sucked at talking to the crowd. That is why I avoided it as much as possible. He didn’t get the spot he is in because he “sucked” up to someone. It’s because he is that damn good and he worked for it. He has wrestled a lot longer than most people really think. He is a 11 year veteran of the Wrestling Ring.

Alex Riley – I think for as green as the guy is in the ring, he is doing well for himself. He got a huge push there for a while and it backed out a bit. He has much more time to improve. Honestly if they gave him the push people want him to have, I think he would have sunk. I think mentally he isn’t ready for such a push yet. I do see a bright future for this kid though.

Big Show – Big Show is getting the run he is because of Mark Henry. There is nothing more and nothing less than that. He is a veteran in the ring and is another “Big Guy” He is good for his size and I did love working with him. Show is a great guy and is a legend of the ring in his own right.

Christian – I honestly don’t think I need to talk too much about him cause unless you have lived under a rock the last few years then you should know. He is my best friend and I will always support him in the ring. He does deserve better as a Main eventer but his time will come. I am sure of that.

CM Punk – He is one of the most talented wrestlers in the WWE right now. Punk having the WWE Championship is a great choice and I know he has a very bright future. I do wish they push him more but he has plenty of time ahead of him.  I love his ring work and enjoy seeing him perform. He is the Best in the World!

Cody Rhodes- One of my personal favorites to watch in the ring. I love his in-ring work. I love him having the IC title and I wouldn’t be upset if he keeps the title for quite a few more months. I am glad the mask is gone but I watch smackdown for two people. 1. Christian and 2. Cody Rhodes. I enjoy his work so much that I have call him and talk to him and tell him what he could do better. I don’t do that with many people. I loved working with Cody outside of the ring.

Curt Hawkins- Curt is a talented guy and I wish he worked more on TV. He needs to come out and do something different. He is there because they do see something in him; it’s just going to take time to find out what it is. I do think one thing that hurts him is that he looks similar like me. I do wish him success and I hope to see it soon.

Daniel Bryan- He is one tough S.O.B. I wish I had gotten to work with him but I know he is going to have a very bright future. I love seeing him work and I do believe he will be a big money maker. Hell of a talent and I think it helps that he has HBK has one of his #1 fans lol. If you get trained by 3 of the best wrestlers to ever grace a ring. (HBK, Regal and Benoit) then I know you have a future.

David Otunga – People really rag on this guy because his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson. Just because she is a singer, how does that mean it’s granted that he has automatic success in wrestling? I really think people nit-pick on people and pick out their accomplishments from their personal lives and then rag on it because they don’t have the same. He is a talented young athlete and I wish the best for him. If he wasn’t talented, he wouldn’t be working for the WWE at this time.

Dolph ZIggler- I absolutely LOVE his ring work. I really look forward to seeing him work on Raw. I do feel he has better matches than many of the Main Eventers. I do think with in the first Quarter of 2012, he will be a Main eventer in WWE. I worked with him right before I had to retire and I had a blast. I loved working with him and man I had some fun. He is a great guy and great worker.

Drew McIntyre – When he first came to the WWE he was Vince’s “chosen one”. I think he is very talented I just wish he isn’t given the chances to show it. Not a lot of people watch WWE Superstars on WWE.COM.  Drew will be a big star given time. I do believe that. He is one of the future guys I see for the WWE.

Epico – I honestly can’t say much on this guy because I don’t know a lot about him.

Evan Bourne – Evan is so freaking talented. The reason he is kept down is due to how small he is. It doesn’t help that he is suspended right now. I do wish all success to Evan but I think he will be at least IC or US Champion in the future. His talent is worth World championships but I can’t say for sure that he will ever reach that. Do I wish it for him? YES!!!

Ezekiel Jackson – I think for his size and his talent he is good. He isn’t as good as people think he is. I am not saying he isn’t talented though. You have to be talented to be in the WWE or for people to even get behind you as a face or be against you as a heel. He is a former IC Champion and ECW Champion. He is a great guy personally. He is a huge guy and he reminds me a little of Brock Lesnar (Muscular wise)

Goldust – I always loved his work and I think it’s cool that the WWE has a chance to go with a brother vs brother at WrestleMania with him and Cody. He is doing a great job working with the Divas behind the scenes and Dustin is a great guy and has a great wrestling mind. He has been in wrestling for a LONG time and that is the main reason he is in the WWE.

Heath Slater – The One Man Rock Band…. I think its catchy. What really hurt him was his suspension. He has talent and he got pushed big with Nexus and Corre. I do think one thing that hurt him was breaking him and Gabriel up. I loved their Tag Team. I do think Gabriel will be the break out star but Heath has the talent to push himself a lot farther.

Hunico – I will need to see more on him but I do think he worked well as the New Sin Cara and I am glad he is on his own now. I do wish the best for him. He is very talented but the gimmick they gave to him has been done too much. He needs to break away and do something different.

Jack Swagger – Swagger is another guy who I enjoy watching. He is very talented and is a former World Champion but I felt was a bit to quick. He wasn’t given a choice by the audience and so they never really believed him as a champion. I do believe he will be a legit contender to the Championship.

The Uso Brothers – I do wish they were given more of a chance in the Tag team Division. I know they are trying to build the Division but if you want to build a Division, use a Tag team like the Uso’s. They are very talented kids and I do think if they continue, they will be a threat in the division.

Jinder Mahal – I don’t really have much of a opinion on him because I havnt really watched a lot of his stuff. I wasn’t really instrested in the Khali thing so I guess ill have to watch more on him.

John Cena – I will be the first to admit, he isn’t the greatest Wrestler. I think a lot of fans see that too, but he is one heck of a brawler and fighter. I enjoyed most of my matches with him. He is a good person. Cena is the face of the WWE and I do think in the perspective of the children and armed forces, rightfully so.

Johnny Curtis – I love this guy but for some reason after NXT you never saw him. I think recently he has been on Smackdown but I will have to wait and see more from this kid. He has a good look and is a talented guy. Hopefully he gets a chance to show what he has.

JTG – To be honest I really like his style and talent…however I am surprised he is still in the WWE. If he is still here, there has to be a reason. I do think he could be a US Champion one day but I guess we will see. I did like Shad but I did like JTG in the ring a lot better.

Justin Gabriel – Now this kid has IT. He has talented, looks, skills and a lot more. I really love watching Justin and hope him the best in the future. To be honest, he reminds me of a Evan Bourne but a little different. They could really put on one hell of a match.

Kane- He is one of my best friends and he is just a great guy. His last reign as champion so deserved. I was so happy to see him given a somewhat lengthy reign. I loved being able to feud with him and it was an honor to work with him like I did. He doesn’t get the credit he really deserves.

Kevin Nash- I think its funny when people make fun of big Kev, he is talented. I love Big Kev. I really do, I was so happy that he came back to the WWE. If he wasn’t that big of a draw, then he wouldn’t have gotten the reception that he did at the Rumble last year. He is a heck of a guy and a heck of a athlete. Kevin is a legend in this business and should be a HOFer.

Kofi Kingston- Kofi does tend to get on my nerves at times but I think that is just how he is. He is so athletic and sometimes it amazes me. That kid can go and put on a great match and still make the other guys look better than they are. To be honest, I see a very bright future ahead of him.

Mark Henry – Mark defiantly is the greatest guy or the best wrestler. I am actually not that big of a fan of him personally or professionally. Although my opinions on the guy, I do think he deserves the World title he has right now. He is one of those guys who never complained and did what ever Vince wanted. He also never left the company when a lot of people did. He is one of the few who stayed loyal all these years and for that, I respect the hell of out him.

Mason Ryan- I do think he looks likes Batista lol but I do think he is talented. I just feel they rushed him into the spot he is in. I think he needs more time to really pick his spots and figure out how to have a good match. On the upside of that though, the only way to learn is to do it every day. So I wish luck to the kid.

Michael McGillicutty – I was so excited when Vince signed him. I do wish they would use his right name but I get why they want to use him in a different way. However, I do think he would have been an instant star if they had used the Mr. Perfect’s son persona. I cant wait to see how far this kids goes though.

Primo – I have always liked Primo and Carlito. I do hate Carlito is not there anymore. Primo is gifted in that ring and I think he shows it. However WWE can’t have everyone in the spot light so he has to wait for his turn. If he continues he could be a good heel in the WWE.

R-Truth – I have really enjoyed his latest run in the main event and I do think he is deserving. However I am very disappointed in him with his failed wellness policy result. I just hope this doesn’t derail him but if it does, he should really learn from that. I do think we will see good things come from him in the future.

Randy Orton – I LOVE his work!!! He really does remind me of a today’s version of Bret Hart. He has really started doing a lot of ground work and ik he has really worked hard on getting that in his routine. He has become a good technician. His in-ring is amazing! The fans have shown their approval too.

Rey Mysterio – I don’t think anyone could say something bad about rey. If you do, you need to re check your history and why you like Wrestling. The only way I would agree with someone against a guy like rey, is if you are so old school , that the only wrestling you like is mat wrestling.  In by that case, why are you watching WWE? Lol Rey is a talented SOB and I love watching and I loved working with him. One of my best matches against him was Royal rumble…I think 08. Either 08 or 09. I loved our match at Madison Square Garden and unfortunately I was the heel but got cheered. However you cant blame the Garden, they always speak their mind.

Santino Marella – I have always hated how he is the “joke guy” on the Raw roster. If anyone has ever watched some of the old stuff from Santino back in OVW and things like that. He Is a really talented guy and is very underrated. However, he is a very very funny guy and you can ask anyone that, however if you do, id ask Cena, since that is his best friend.

Sheamus – This guy is probably one of the fastest career start yet it was deserving. Sheamus is a hell of a athlete and I see him going very far in his career. I think he has really just gotten started and if pushed right, I could see him take Cena’s place as the white baby face (no that is not making fun of his skin lol)

Sin Cara – This kid is a talented  guy but I do think he is overrated a bit. I like him and his entrence. I enjoyed his Top rope finisher and I think he could be the next Mysterio but he will have to really start working on his American In-Ring work and learn to talk better English. I do like him but I do wish he would not botch so many moves. I do think he will get a lot better though. Given time, he could be a huge star.

Ted Dibiase jr. – I have to admit I enjoyed his work a lot more than cody’s at first. However I look at them the same. He could become a main eventer if given the right path. Ted has a great history in his blood and I do think he has a bright future. Hopefully his chances come very soon.

Great Khali – I have never been a big fan of his in-ring work but I don’t think a lot of people do. I do think he is a great guy and very funny actually. The only real reason he is on the roster is cause he is a big guy. Unfortunately he doesn’t have to background to back it up, and I rather him a monster than a good guy…”Khali kiss cam” Really? Really?

The Miz – One of my top 5 favorite Wrestlers right now. Miz is Awesome!! I enjoy his in-ring work, I love and I mean I LOVE his mic work. I think he can play a crowd as good as I could. I see a lot of myself in him and I hope his future is even brighter than it already is. This kid has “it” so to speak and im looking forward to see what greatness he does capture cause he has come a long way to the top.

Trent Barreta- I honestly haven’t seen a lot of stuff on him so I can’t really give a opinion on him. If you want one that bad, ask Curt Hawkins lol

Triple H – This is the person who credited this blog so to speak. I think he is one of the greatest In-Ring performers of my time and I still enjoy his matches. Working with Triple h was a unbelievable feat. His success DID NOT COME FROM STEPHANIE!!! I don’t know how clear I can get. I don’t get why people think this is why. Its cause he is a talented SOB. When I retired, it was gratifying that he came out and hugged me. You all have no idea how much that such a small act made me feel. I kind of felt that the company was thanking me a whole. He is still a good friend of mine and I Thank Triple H for a lot of things in my career.

Tyler Reks –I think this guy could be a monster in the ring if used right. Unfortunately the only way you get to see him is on NXT or Superstars. I do like him and I do think if used right, he will have a bright future. He just needs to take the ball and run with it.

Tyson Kidd – It pains me that he doesn’t get more of a push. Hell id become his manager if they would. I love Tyson and I do think he could be a huge character. They have so much History just in his family. They could use and run with it however they have dropped the ball with him. I just hope they get their act straight and use the kid. One of the biggest mistakes was breaking up the Hart Dynasty.

Undertaker – Do I really need to even attempt to right on him? If you want to know what I think of him, read my blog about him J

Wade Barrett – This guy is the future of this business. I don’t really have a lot of stuff to say yet on him other than go with it man. Take the ball and go with it. He has a lot of support and he really has the talent. He is a future World champion in my opinion.

William Regal – I absolutely love this guy’s work. He has so much freaking talent but unfortunately was never given a huge push. I do think he is worthy of a World champion but unless it comes soon, it’s a shame he will never be able to hold that title.  I think he will go down in history as one of the greatest to never hold a World Championship. Hell of a Wrestler and Hell of a human Being.

Yoshi Tatsu – When he first came in the WWE and in his debut used one kick to the head to beat Shelton Benjamin. I was like wow, they might use this kid good. He is kind of in the Evan Bourne spot. Very very Talented however not really used a lot. I think he is on NXT and Superstars a lot. Hopefully a lot of stuff changes but I do think he could be IC or US Champion one day.

Zack Ryder – This is kind of fitting that he is the last of this list because he has become a huge name. I love Zack and I love his YouTube show. He is as big and popular because he took his career in his own hands. Which is why Myself, John Cena, The Rock, Stone Cold, CM Punk, and etc. Has really taken a liking to this kid and really has gotten on his band wagon. It takes balls to do this because Vince doesn’t like it. If Vince doesn’t make you, then you’re no one in his mind. So it takes balls to do this and in the end Vince does like him. So Congrats kid!

Aftermath of Surivor Series 2011

I am gonna start off by Congradulating my fellow Superstars on a job well done. I always feel bad when a superstar gets hurt and it ruins the match. Sin Cara did just that, however, I've never seen anyone botch so many moves. He can jump from the ground to the inside of the ring in his entrance but he can't jump from the inside to the outside and just jump over the ropes? I feel bad for him, really....I just hope this doesn't get him released.

Now to start on how the PPV went.....




United States Championship:

Dolph Ziggler (C) Vs John Morrison

Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison open the show and i am very glad they did. Dolph impresses the hell out of me everytime he wrestles. I enjoyed working with him and i knew the first day we locked up, he would be someone in this buisness. "Follow That!" - is what he always says and rightfully so!

They had one hell of a match and a great way to open. They had me thinking Morrison might just win this match. However, when he missed Starship Pain, I knew right then Ziggler will retain. Hell of a match and it makes me want to see what he will do next.

My Predictions: 0-1
Most Likely Predictions: 1-0




Diva's Championship

Beth Phenoix (C) Vs Eve

I will be honest, i got a little bored during this match. I kinda felt the continous beating on Beth was fake. Beth is so much stronger and it just didn't make since. I loved the "GrandSlam" off the top rope. You could actually see the fear in Eve's eyes when they were up there. I give Eve all the credit in the world, she is a great person and she is trying to get better in the ring. I just didn't quite understand why Eve had the title match and not Kelly Kelly. Oh Well, Good match by the Diva's and great win for Beth.

My Predictions: 1-1
Most Likely: 1-1



Team Barrett Vs Team Orton

I was starting to really get into this match until Sin Cara got hurt. To be honest, that tore up the entire vibe of this match for me. Well, Until the end of it anyways. This was a good match by all men and i really don't understand the reasoning for Dolph Ziggler to be in this match. He had a outstanding match and then he gets eliminated first? In the words of the Hurricane, "What up with that?"

I really felt Team Barrett should win this match and they did. I knew Sheamus would get DQed because why pin him when he is so hot right now? It doesn't faze if Orton gets pinned. I liked the ending except the cheap RKO on Cody. I kinda Felt Cody should have gotten the win but I understand the logic of Team Leader pinning Team Leader. Good showing by both Teams though. Hopefully this really pushes Barrett and Cody into the Main Event Scene.

My Predictions: 2-1
Most Likely: 1-2



World Heavyweight Championship

Mark Henry (C) Vs Big Show

During this match i honestly felt the Diva's match was more entertaining. They have over done alot of this already. I did enjoy the HBK Tribute. I get why the fans were chanting Randy Savage but that was a HBK Tribute from Big Show... A SuperKick and a Diving Elbow......I also like the ending where Show got the upperhand and took out Henry's ankle. The only thing is, i really hope this isn't the end of Henry's reign. Plus he was funny talking to the Refs and Trainers. "Dont touch me, OMG Help me lol" That was priceless. The match itself wasn't much but i enjoyed the ending. I wasn't thrilled with the "Kick heard around the world" for the DQ.

My Predictions: 3-1
Most Likely: 2-2



WWE Championship

Alberto Del Rio (C) Vs CM Punk

CM Punk winning the WWE Title was a great move by WWE. I just hope the title does NOT change hands again at least until Wrestlemania. By Far, this was the best match of the night. Both guys did a great job and really had the fans going. I loved the Tap out by Del Rio at the last min. CM Punk is really the best in the world and he showed it last night when he won. Congrats to Punk! You diserve it....

My Predictions: 3-2
Most Likely: 2-3



Awesome Truth Vs John Cena & The Rock

I can't really explain how great this was. I loved seeing the Rock back in action and he didn't miss a beat. The fans were great. However i think my favorite fan moment of the night was when Cena got tagged in the first time and the fans chanted " YOU CANT WRESTLE" - so what did cena do? he did a few new moves. He stands there after the chain of events and the fans chant - " YOU STILL CANT WRESTLE" lol The fans were on it last night. I also loved the " Who's your Daddy? " - To Cena last night as well. I knew one of them would do something but i enjoyed the Rock Bottom much better. I don't know how well the fans would have liked it if a AA went to the Rock.

Great atmosphere and great match. Awesome Truth did a great job.

The Promo by the Rock was fantastic! If anyone wants to become a wrestler, then please continue to watch The Rock. He still has "IT" in the ring and on the Mic. That promo was electric and i found myself chanting as well. I wasn't even there lol

Predictions: 3-3
Most Likely: 3-3

I think i did a pretty good job calling what i thought would happen or what should happen. Hopefully TLC ill do a little better.

Oh and i loved seeing Zack Ryder come out for the crowd, its a shame that the fans chanting more for people who wasn't in the match than who really was.

Thanks for reading and hope you guys enjoyed the PPV.

~ Adam ~

My Top 25 Greatest IC Champions

This is my Top 25 Greatest IC Champions. This is a hard Top 25 due to so many people starting off with this Championship. The first Champion was Pat Patterson and that was back in 1979. This championship has a long History and many Champions from this Title, has went on and Won the World Championship. Thanks for reading and enjoy!









#25. Goldust

Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) was a great IC Champion, He held this belt 3 times and i always felt he could be World Champion. He was/Is Very talented and i knew when i started this blog, that he would be on my List. He isnt the greatest IC Champion but he sure isn't the worst. Goldust was a strange yet amazing character. Goldust held the IC title for a combined 168 days.

3x IC Champion, 7x Hardcore Champion



#24. Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio isnt the greatest IC Champion however, i believe the only reason he was awarded this belt was due to him holding so many titles, they had nothing for him. They realized he had never held the belt so they gave it to him. Rey is a great guy and a wonderful wrestler. I loved Wrestling him and I had to put him on this list cause of his ability and Him and Chris Jericho put this belt back on the map. Rey Held the Ic title for a combined time of 128 days.

2x IC Champion, 8x Cruiserweight Champion, 2x World Champion, 1x WWE Champion, 2006 Royal Rumble Winner



#23. Pat Patterson

Pat to me is a great person and wrestler, he is most famous for being The First IC Champion, However in my mind he is not the greatest IC Champion. The first is not always the best. He is great enough to make the list however. Pat is one of the most honored Men in WWE and still is. It is my pleasure to get inside his mind and learn the Wrestling Knowledge from such a Great Wrestler. Pat held this title for 233 days.

First IC Champion, WWF North American Heavyweight Champion, Hall of Fame Class of 1996.




#22. Christian

Christian is my best friend and a wonderful wrestler. He had some great matches as IC Champion. I felt he should be on this list due to the men he worked with and the matches he had. I also feel this time period was one of his greatest Runs. I know we had some great matches for that belt!!!

Christian held the belt for a combined total of 128 days.

3x IC Champion, 9x Tag Team Champion, 2x World Champion, 2x ECW Champion, 2x NWA Champion



#21. Pedro Morales

Predo probably is higher on many other people's list. However I am giving Credit where credit is due. He is one of the greatest Champions however i think he is one of the greatest Heavyweight Champion and is known more for that. Pedro was a talented Wrestler and is now Retired yet his legacy will always continue to be talked about. Pedro does have the all time record of how many day he has held the belt. With a total of holding the title twice, he has held the IC championship a record of 619 days.

2x IC Champion, 1x WWWF World Champion, 1x WWWF US Champion, WWE Hall of Fame Class of 1995



#20. Rob Van Dam

RVD is one of my favorites to wrestler and watch. He is one of the most talented ive worked with. He was always fun to work with and fun to ride with. RVD is one hell of a IC Champion too. Rob is a great human being and He finally was awarded the right way before he left WWE. He is truely one of the greatest IC Champions! RVD held the title for a combined total of 211 days.

1x WWE Champion, 4x Hardcore Champion, 6x IC Champion, 2006 Money in the Bank Winner, 1x ECW Champion.



#19. Honky Tonk Man

Alot of people automaticly say this man is the greatest IC Champion of all time due to his record for holding the IC title the longest in 1 run (454 Days) Sometimes holding it the longest doesn't always mean the best. I put him on my list and maybe he should be alot closer to #1 then i put him. He was a great Champion but to me, there are quite a few other wrestlers better than he was.

1x IC Champion (Longest Reign)


#18. Cody Rhodes

I truly felt Cody should be on this list due to the fact he has brought this title back (the classic view) and made the title mean something once again. Cody is a wonderful wrestler and i love seeing him Wrestle. Its kinda ironic that both of Dusty Rhodes son's are on this list. They are great and i think it would be intresting for them to tag together. (Would anyone else want to see that???)
Cody has so far held the IC Championship for 99 days. If he holds it for another 15 days (Which unless he defends it shortly after Suvivor Series, he will have held the title longer than Eddie Guerrero.

1x (current) IC Champion, 4x Tag Team Champion,  1x OVW World Champion.


#17. Tito Santana

Tito is a gifted Wrestler and one of the best IC Champions in my opinion. He is so talented and won  championships during his tenture in WWE. He is the third highest ranking IC Champion if you go by how many days he held this championship of course with a combined total of 2. Tito held this championship for a total of 443 days.

2x IC Champion, 2x Tag Team Champion, WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004, King of the Ring 1989 Winner.


#16. Steve Austin

I think Steve's Career Speaks for itself. However he is one of the many winners of the IC championship and i felt his tenture with the title was one of the many greats. This belt skyrocketed him to Championship Fame. Steve held the title for a total of 65 days. However he became one of the greatest wrestlers to step into a Wrestling Ring.

2x IC Champion, 3x Royal Rumble Winner ( 97,98 and 2001), 4x Tag Team Champion, 6x WWE Champion, King of the Ring 1996, and Hall of Fame Class of 2009


#15. Rick Rude

Rick only held the IC title for one time but sure made his mark on history with it. Rick was a amazing wrestler and sure knew how to work a crowd. He has passed away but his legacy will always be remember. He held the IC title for a total of 148 days.



#14. Jeff Hardy

Jeff has set the standard of high flying and his matchs for the IC title were no diffrent. He held the title 4 times and never disappointed. He is one of my good friends and i loved working with and against him. Jeff is a great guy and i hope he continues on with his career. Jeff held the IC title for a total of 329 days.


#13. Jeff Jarrett

In the WWE i think Jeff's legacy is with the IC title. Jeff was with WWE for a total of 5 years on two diffrent runs and yet won the IC Title 6 times. He had great matches but unfortantly i think he is more remembered for his matches with Chyna. He is a great wrestler and i still enjoy watching him. Jeff held the IC title for a total of 297 days.


#12 Randy Orton

Randy Orton started his legacy with the IC title. When he went to Evolution, he won his is first and only IC title. Yet he had great matches and really put on show stealer matches. Randy has a huge resume now but back then, he really made the IC title feel speical. Randy held the title for 210 days which is alot in this time period for only 1 reign.
1x IC Champion, 3x World Champion, 1x Tag Team Champion (With me), 6x WWE Champion, 2006 Royal Rumble Winner.


#11 Edge

I put myself on this list becaue this belt really elevated me into Singles status. If it wasn't for the IC title, u may not have had a Rated R Superstar. I have so much respect for the IC title and bar-none one of the greatest legacy's a belt can have. I held the IC title for a total of 171 days in my career.

7x World Champion (Record), 4x WWE Champion, 5x IC Champion, 13x Tag Team Champion (Record), 2001 King of the Ring, 2010 Royal Rumble Winner, 2x Money in the Bank



#10. Triple H

Triple H really got put on the map in the WWE because of the IC title and his matches with then New comer, The Rock. Triple H left his legacy (and is still writing it as we speak) in the WWE with his World title Victories. However, the IC Championship will always be a milestone to who the Wrestler became later on. He held the IC title for a total of 196 Days.
8x WWE Champion, 5x World Champion, 2x European Champion, 5x IC Champion, 2x Tag Team Champion, 1997 King of the Ring, 2002 Royal Rumble Winner



#9. Ricky Steamboat

Ricky Steamboat is in my mind one of the top 10 greatest Wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of Wrestling Boots. He only held the IC title once and it was only 65 days but no one can say he wasn't one of the greatest. His matches were incrediable and actually i think his IC Matches as a challenger was some of the greatest match ups to this day. He didn't win alot with the WWE, but sometimes holding championships or not holding championships does not mean ur not the best. I truely believe Ricky Steamboat is the Greatest Wrestler to NOT win the WWE World Championship.

1x IC Champion, Hall of Fame Class of 2009, 4x NWA/WCW US Champion, 1x NWA Championship


#8. Bret Hart

Bret is arguably the greatest Technical Wrestler of all time but his matches in the Early 1990's were some of the greatest matches. He held the IC title twice but had so many classic matches. Bret is one of the greatest but in this case, the IC title elevated him to Superstar Status. He held the IC title for a total of 290 days.

5x WWF/E Champion, 2x IC Champion, 2x Tag Team Champion, 1991 & 1993 King of the Ring Winner, 1994 Royal Rumble Winner, WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2006



#7. Razor Ramon

Scott or Razor if u want to call him that, didn't have a exclusive run in the WWE but while he was there, he was one of the greats to hold the IC title. Probably most famous for his Ladder Match with HBK at Wrestlemania 10 by winning or Retaining (Depends on if you think he was the actual champion) the IC Championship. Razor held the IC title for a total of 438 days and held it 4 times. He only worked for WWE for 4 years in the 1990's. So he was IC Champion a long time. 5th overall actually if you count the days in a list. He is truely one of the Greatest IC Champions of all time.

4x IC Champion, 7x WCW Tag Team Champion, 2x WCW US Champion



#6. The Rock

When the Rock came to the WWE, he was Rocky Maivia and he won the IC championship and fueded with Triple H alot. They kinda help each other reach Superstardum. He won the Title twice and it just seems that due to that, he transformed into "The Rock" and is now a house hold name. He held the title for a total of 339 Days.

2x Ic Champion, 2x WCW World Champion, 7x WWE Champion, 5x Tag Team Champion, 2000 Royal Rumble Winner


#5. Owen Hart

I put Owen at #5 because if he hadn't died, he would have had the IC title way more than he did. Owen was a man's man and was gifted athlete. He was one of the best IC Champions in my eyes. Owen had that thing about him that you loved to hate him yet u loved to love him. His last match which was a Victory for him was against me and christian and i will always hold that dear to my heart. Owen will always be missed by fans alike. He held the IC title a total of 132 Days.

2x IC Champion, 4x Tag Team Champion, 1994 King of the Ring

*Owen was scheduled to win the IC title for a 3rd time the night he died. He did win the WWF Championship but then the match was restarted and he lost. I truely believe if he hadn't died that night, he would have became a World Champion.*


#4. Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig

Mr. Perfect was just that...Perfect. I know alot of people put him as their #1 IC Champion but i just because of how great he was. Curt Hennig was a one of a kind wrestler. His Life was cut short but his legacy will live on. He held the IC title for a total of 406 days in two diffrent Reigns.

2x IC Champion, 1x WCW US Champion, 1x AWA World Champion, WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007.


#3 Randy Savage

I know the WWE listed Randy has their #1 greatest IC Champion and this was very hard for me. I was so tempted to do so yet i just couldn't. Randy was one of the greatest IC Champions though. He only won the title once but he held it for 414 straight days. Randy was so talented and he shined in that ring. I had to put him at #3 because i myself believe there are two more people who should be put in front of him. He was a great wrestler but in my eyes not the #1 Greatest IC Champion.

1x IC Champion, 2x WWF/E Champion, 1987 King of the Ring Winner


#2. Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels is the greatest Wrestler to lace his boots and with his accomplishments in the Ring it shows. He is my #2 because of how great he really is. He held the IC title 3 times and this really elevated his career. He had some of the most classic IC title matches and that includes his Ladder Match at Wrestlemania 10. He is the ShowStopper. He held the IC title at a total of 406 Days.

3x WWE Champion, 1x World Champion, 3x IC Champion, 5x Tag Team Champion, 1995 & 1996 Royal Rumble Winner, First Grand Slam Champion, WWE Hall of Famer Class of 2010



#1. Chris Jericho

Well i have probably shocked alot of you lol. I pick Chris Jericho as the Greatest IC Champion of all time. I don't know how many people will agree with me. I might get cussed out for this but i do believe he is. He has held the title for a record breaking 9 Times. He has held this particular title more than any one else in this buisness. This belt to me defines the Wrestler we call " The Best at What he does"

Chris Is a one of a kind person and athlete and i think its kinda of fitting. Maybe for years everyone put Macho Man or HBK as their #1. I am being diffrent and i think rightfully So. He has held this title for a total of 318 Days.

9x IC Champion, First Undisputed Champion, 3x World Champion, 2x WCW/WWE World Champion, 5x Tag Team Champion





Thanks for reading and please tell me what you think. Do u agree with me? What would u change? Who is your #1?

Good-Bye for now!

~Edge~

My Top 25 Greatest Tag Teams

The Top Twenty-Five Tag Teams of All Time

In this blog, I would like to share with all of you my choices for who I think are the top twenty-five greatest tag teams of all time. Although some of these teams never won Tag Team Championship Titles, they are all very talented and had some unforgettable rivalries. Some of you might not agree with my ranking. However, I know that after reading about each of the tag team’s career highlights you will understand why they have made my list. So let’s begin…

Number 1:  The Hart Foundation

2 Time WWF Champions

January 26, 1987- October 27, 1987

August 27, 1990 - March 24, 1991

Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart and Brett “The Hitman”Hart  were  managed by Jimmy Hart and won the WWF Tag Team Championship twice.  Their first championship was won when The Hart Foundation took on the British Bulldogs for the World Tag Team Championship on January 27, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. Danny Davis was officiating the match and allowed some very questionable double-team maneuvers from the Hart Foundation. The Hart Foundation held the titles for ten months. They dropped their title to Rick Martel and Tito Santana on October 27, 1987, after Neidhart submitted to a Boston Crab applied by Martel.

Three years after their last World Tag Team Championship reign, the Hart Foundation got another shot at the titles at Summer Slam against Demolition. Demolition confronted L.O.D., allowing the Hart Foundation to pin Crush for the win and their second World Tag Team Championship. Their reign lasted for seven months as they lost their titles to The Nasty Boys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 27, 1990 when Knobbs nailed Neidhart over the head with Jimmy Hart's helmet.

Some of the tag teams that The Hart Dynasty feuded with were The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, The Honkey Tonk Man and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, The Brain Busters and The Nasty Boys.

The Hart Foundation split after WrestleMania VII, and both Brett and “The Anvil” focused on their singles career.




Number 2.  Legion of Doom

2 Time WWF Tag Team Champions

August 26, 1991 - February 7, 1992

October 7, 1997 - November 24, 1997

·         All Japan Pro Wrestling

o    NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         American Wrestling Association

o    AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling

o    World Japan Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Georgia Championship Wrestling

o    NWA National Tag Team Championship (4 times)

·         IWS International Wrestling Superstars

o    World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling

o    i-Generation Tag Team Championship (3 times)

·         Independent Pro Wrestling

o    IPW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling

o    NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Dusty Rhodes (2) and Genichiro Tenryu (1)

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)

Hawk and Animal formed a tag team called The Road Warriors. Their names would be changed to LOD or Legion of Doom. Hawk and Animal had some great feuds Demolition. The Legion of Doom would also be heavily involved in a feud with the Hart Foundation.

At SummerSlam 1991, the Legion of Doom defeated The Nasty Boys to win the World Tag Team Championship. Hawk and Animal would eventually lose the titles to Money Inc. on February 7, 1992 after which they briefly left the WWF.

The Legion of Doom became 2-time WWF tag team champions on October 7, 1997 when they defeated The Godwinns. In November 1997, the Legion of Doom faced the newly formed New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) and shockingly lost the titles. The Legion of Doom would challenge the Outlaws several times in the next couple of months but could not win the gold.

The Road Warriors' last TV appearance as a team occurred on the May 12, 2003 Raw episode in a tag team match against the WWE World Tag Team Champions, Rob Van Dam and Kane. Hawk died five months later on October 19, 2003.

Number 3: Rock and Roll Express

·         All-Star Wrestling

o    ASW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association

o    AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times)

o    CWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Jim Crockett Promotions

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (4 times)

·         Korean Pro-Wrestling Association

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Mid-South Wrestling Association

o    Mid-South Tag Team Championship (3 times)

·         National Wrestling Alliance

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    NWA Hall of Fame (Class of 2006)

·         NWA Southwest

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         NWA Wildside

o    NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Pro Wrestling Alliance

o    PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Smoky Mountain Wrestling

o    SMW Tag Team Championship (10 times)

·         United States Wrestling Association

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    USWA World Tag Team Championship (3 times)

·         World Organization of Wrestling

WOW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

The Rock 'n' Roll Express are a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson. The duo began teaming together in Memphis in the early 1980s.  They held the NWA World Tag Team Championship four times. They also feuded with the Four Horsemen alliance.

 In the late 1980s, they were contenders for the American Wrestling Association's AWA World Tag Team Championship. By 1991, Morton turned on his partner to join the York Foundation alliance in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In the 1990s, however, the team reformed in Smokey Mountain Wrestling, where they held the SMW Tag Team Championship ten times. The duo also worked in the World Wrestling Federation and WCW.


Number 4: The Four Horsemen

All titles and awards listed were won while they were Horsemen

·         Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling

·         NWA National Tag Team Championship – Ole and Arn Anderson (1 time)

·         NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) – Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard (2 times)

·         WCW World Tag Team Championship – Arn Anderson and Paul Roma (1 time), Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko (1 time)

The Four Horsemen wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance and later in World Championship Wrestling. They broke up in 1999. The original group featured Ric Flair, Arn and Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard. Ric Flair and Arn Anderson have been constant members in the group.  On one occasion, during Arn Anderson's neck injury Curt Hennig was given Arn's "spot" in the Horsemen.

They feuded with Dusty Rhodes (breaking his ankle and hand), Magnum TA, Barry Windham, The Rock 'n' Roll Express (breaking Ricky Morton's nose), Nikita Koloff (injuring his neck), and The Road Warriors.

Altogether, they won five tag team titles.

Members of The Four Horsemen Included:

·         Ric Flair (1986–1991, 1993–1999) ·         Arn Anderson (1986–1988, 1990–1999) ·         Ole Anderson (1986–1987; 1990; 1993) ·         Tully Blanchard (1986–1988) ·         James J. Dillon (1986–1989) ·         Lex Luger (1987) ·         Barry Windham (1988–1989; 1990–1991) ·         Sting (1989–1990) ·         Sid Vicious (1990–1991) ·         Paul Roma (1993) ·         Brian Pillman (1995–1996) ·         Chris Benoit (1995–1997; 1998–1999) ·         Steve "Mongo" McMichael (1996–1999) ·         Curt Hennig (1997) ·         Dean Malenko (1998–1999)

Number 5: Edge and Christian

7 Time WWE Tag Team Champions

Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boys (April 2, 2000 - May 29, 2000)

Edge and Christian vs. Too Cool (June 25, 2000 - September 24, 2000)

Los Conquistadors vs. The Hardy Boys (October 22, 2000 - October 23, 2000)
Edge and Christian vs. Bill Buchanan and The Goodfather (December 10, 2000 - December 18, 2000)

Edge and Christian vs. The Rock and The Undertaker December 21, 2000- January 21, 2001

Edge and Christian vs. The Hardy Boys vs. The Dudleys March 19, 2001- March 19, 2001

Edge and Christian vs. The Dudleys April 1, 2001-April 30 2001

Christian and I held the WWE Tag Team Championship seven different times. We beat The Dudleys to win our first tag team championship. We also defeated Too Cool, The Hardy Boys, Bill Buchanan and The GoodFather and The Rock and The Under Taker. Our major feuds were with The Hardy Boys and The Dudleys. We had many great TLC matches against and with both teams. Christian and I also won tag team championships with other partners. I won the tag team championship five other times with partners such as Hulk Hogan, Rey Mysterio,  Chris Benoit  (twice) and with Chris Jericho.

Edge’s five tag team reigns with other partners

Edge and Hulk Hogan vs. Billy and Chuck (July 4, 2002- July 21, 2002)

Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit (November 2, 2002-November 17, 2002)

Edge and Chris Benoit vs. Ric Flair and Batista (April 19, 2004- May 3, 2004)


Edge and Chris Benoit vs. Rob Conaway and Sylvain Grenier (October 19, 2004- November 1, 2004)


Edge and Chris Jericho vs. Carlito and Primo
(June 28, 2009- July 26, 2009)

Christian won the Tag Team Championship Titles two times with partners Lance Storm and Chris Jericho.

WWE Tag Champion

(July 21, 2002 - September 23, 2002)

Lance Storm

 (October 14, 2002 - December 15, 2002)

 Chris Jericho

Number 6. The British Bulldogs

1 time WWF Tag Team Champions

April 7, 1986- January 26, 1987

 Davey Boy Smith and his cousin, Dynamite Kid were better known as The British Bull Dogs.  They had many exciting matches against the team of Bret Hart and Jim the” Anvil” Neidhart. The highlight of their tag team career was when they defeated Greg the Hammer Valentine and Brutus the Barber Beefcake and won the WWF Tag Team Championship belts at Wrestle Mania 2, in Rosemont, Illinois.  The British Bull Dogs held the WWF Tag Team Championships belts for one year. Their reign ended on January 26, 1987 when they lost the Tag Team Championship Belts to the Hart Foundation.

After the tag team split, Bulldog teamed up with Lex Luger, Jim the”Anvil”Neidhart and Owen Hart. Bull Dog won another Tag Team Championship with Owen Hart in 1996.

On a sad note, The British Bull Dog passed away on May 18, 2002. However, his son, David Hart Smith, followed in his father’s footsteps and has wrestled briefly for the WWE.

Number 7: Brothers of Destruction

World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

o    WCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times)

The Undertaker and his Brother Kane were better known as The Brothers of Destruction. The Brothers of Destruction had feuds with Christian and I and  Stone Cold and Triple H. They won their first WWE Tag Team Championship in a match against Christian and myself on April 19, 2001. Undertaker managed to knock me out and deliver a Last Ride to Christian for the win, giving the Brothers of Destruction the World Tag Team Championship.

Undertaker & Kane squared off against Diamond Dallas Page & Kanyon at SummerSlam on August 19, 2001 in a Steel Cage match to unify the World and WCW Tag Team Championship. This match was almost all Undertaker & Kane. The Brothers of Destruction let Kanyon escape the cage so that they could have DDP all to themselves with no distractions. They annihilated the former WCW Champion until Undertaker put him out of his misery with a Choke Slam and a Last Ride. They lost the belts on September 17, 2001.



Number 8: The Black Jacks

NWA American Tag Team Championship (2 times)

WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

World Wide Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2006)

The team consisted of Blackjack Mulligan and Blackjack Lanza. After forming in the 1970s, they wrestled in a variety of professional wrestling promotions, including the American Wrestling Association and World Wide Wrestling Federation. The duo first joined forces in the 1970s. They were managed by Bobby Heenan.

The Blackjacks won multiple tag team titles, including the WWA Tag Team Championship and two tag-team championships in WCCW. They, however, are most known for winning the WWWF Tag Team Championship (with Lou Albano as their manager) on August 26, 1975 by defeating Dominic DeNucci and Victor Rivera.  They were inducted into The WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.



Number 9: Von Erichs

The Von Erichs were one of the most talented wrestling families. Members of the family were Fritz Von Erich, Jack Adkisson, Jr., Kevin Von Erich, David Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, Mike Von Erich, and Chris Von Erich.

On March 16, 2009, it was announced that the Von Erich family would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. They were inducted by Michael "P.S." Hayes, with Kevin Von Erich accepting the induction. Although several family members have passed on, their legacy lives on in the WWE.

The blood relatives of the Von Erich family have combined for 144 professional wrestling championships through the years. The following list combines all of the family members' titles.

All Japan Pro Wrestling

AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (2 times) - David (1) and Kevin (1)

NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - Fritz

American Wrestling Association

AWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) - Fritz

Championship Wrestling from Florida

NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time) - David

NWA Florida Television Championship (1 time) - David

NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time) - David

Maple Leaf Wrestling

NWA Canadian Open Tag Team Championship (3 times) - Fritz

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time) - Fritz

NWA Detroit

NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Detroit Version) (3 times) - Fritz

NWA Minneapolis Wrestling and Boxing Club

NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) (1 time) - Fritz

NWA Southwest

NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time) - Kevin

NWA Western States Sports

NWA International Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (1 time) - Fritz

NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version) (4 times) - Fritz

St. Louis Wrestling Club

NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship (3 times) - Kevin (1), David (1) and Kerry (1)

Southwest Sports, Inc. - NWA Big Time Wrestling - World Class Championship Wrestling - World Class Wrestling Association

NWA American/WCCW American/WCWA World Heavyweight Championship (33 times) - Fritz (16), Kevin (7), Kerry (9) and Mike (1)

NWA American/WCCW American/WCWA World Tag Team Championship (24 times) - Fritz (6), Kevin (7), David (1) and Kerry (10)

NWA/WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Championship (2 times) - Fritz

NWA/WCCW/WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (16 times) - Fritz (3), Kevin (2), David (8) and Kerry (3)

NWA United National Championship (1 time) - David

NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) - Kerry

NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (20 times) - Fritz (1), Kevin (7), David (2), Kerry (6) and Mike (4)

NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (6 times) - Fritz (2), Kevin (1), David (1) and Kerry (3)

WCCW Middle Eastern Championship (1 time) - Mike

WCCW Television Championship (1 time) - Kevin

WCCW/WCWA Texas Tag Team Championship (5 times) - Kevin (2), David (2) and Kerry (3)

WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (6 times) - Kevin (4) and Kerry (2)

Texas Wrestling Federation

TWF Texas Heavyweight Championship (1 time) - Kevin

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship (1 time) - Lacey

Windy City Pro Wrestling

WCPW Ladies Championship (1 time) - Lacey

World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment

WWF Intercontinental Championship (1 time) - Kerry

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards

Match of the Year (1984) - Kevin, Kerry, and Mike vs. the Fabulous Freebirds (Buddy Roberts, Michael Hayes, and Terry Gordy) in an Anything Goes match on July 4

Other titles

World Heavyweight Championship (Wequetequock version) (2 times) - Fritz






Number 10 : DX

·         World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

o    WWE Tag Team Championship  (1 time) – Triple H and Shawn Michaels

o    WWF/World Tag Team Championship (7 times) – (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) (4) Pac and Kane (2) and Triple H and Shawn Michaels (1)

D-Generation X began in 1997 with Rick Rude, Chyna, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. The group expanded with the additions of X-Pac, the New Age Outlaws and Tori until it broke up in August 2000.  In June 2006, the duo of Triple H and Shawn Michaels formed for the remainder of the year and again in August 2009 until March 2010, shortly before Michaels' retirement. 

DX( Shawn and Triple HHH) had feuds with The Spirit Squad, Rated RKO and The Big Show and Chris Jericho. Shawn and Triple HHH won their only WWE Tag Team Championship on December 13, 2009 in A Tables Ladders and Chairs Match against Chris Jericho and The Big Show. Their Tag Team Championship reign lasted until February 8, 2010.

Number 11: Los Guerreros

·         Championship Wrestling from Florida

o    NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time) – Hector and Chavo

·         Pro Wrestling Federation

o    PWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Hector and Eddie

·         World Wrestling Association (Los Angeles)

o    NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (5 times) – Chavo and Gory (1), Hector and Chavo (1), Hector and Mando (3)

·         World Wrestling Entertainment

o    WWE Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Eddie and Chavo Jr.

·         Independent circuit

o    UWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Hector and Mando

Los Guerreros was the official name of Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero when they were a tag team in the (WWE). Los Guerreros formed sometime during 2002 following Eddie’s switch to the SmackDown brand. Eddie had been Chris Benoit's tag partner on Raw, but Benoit turned face and moved into a feud with Kurt Angle while they were a tag team on the side.

Eddie and Chavo ended up teaming up as a heel tag team when a tournament was announced to crown the first-ever Tag Team Champions.

At Survivor Series 2002, Los Guerreros defeated Benoit and Angle and Edge and Mysterio in a 3-Way Tag Team Elimination match to win their first WWE Tag Team Championship. They feuded with John Cena and B-2, and Team Angle (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas). They would lose the tag titles to Team Angle on the February 6, 2003 edition of SmackDown!

Eddie later teamed up with Tajiri to win back the belts due to an injury to Chavo. Team Angle, by now known as The World's Greatest Tag Team, won back the belts but Chavo returned a few months later.

 On the September 18th edition of SmackDown!, they defeated World's Greatest Tag Team for their second WWE Tag Team Championship.

They would lose the belts to the Basham Brothers about a month later. Several months later, Chavo eventually turned on Eddie, breaking up the team. Eddie then went on main event by becoming a WWE Champion.


Number 12: The Dudleys

o    WCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time⁾

o    WWF/E World Tag Team Championship (8 times)

• ECW World Tag Team Championship (8 time)

Bubba Ray and D-Von, were joined by Spike Dudley and were better known as The Dudley Boys. They are officially recognized by TNA as 23 time World Tag Team Champions, making them the most decorated tag team in history. They are the only team to have held the WWE, World, ECW, WCW, NWA, TNA, and IWGP Tag Team Championships. They are also famously known for using tables in their matches, usually to drive their opponent through one with their finishing move.

While part of the WWF, the Dudley Boyz's claim to fame was bringing the use of tables as weapons into the wrestling mainstream, often using their signature double-team move, the 3D, to put their opponents through one of these tables. They became fan favorites in mid-2000 when they engaged in a feud with the then villainous D-Generation X . Throughout 2000 and 2001, the Dudley Boyz engaged in a three way feud for the WWF Tag Team Championship with the Hardy Boyz and Edge and Christian. The feud incorporated two Tables, Ladders and Chairs (TLC) matches, the first at Summer Slam in 2000. The second was at WrestleMania X-Seven in April 2001, in which Spike Dudley (who had joined the WWF in early-2001) interfered to aid the Dudleys.

The Dudleys beat the Hardy Boyz in a cage match at Survivor Series in 2001 to unify the WWF and WCW Tag Team Championships. As 2002 began, Spike feuded with his big brothers again, winning the WWF Tag Team Title from them with partner Tazz.

 They won the SmackDown brand's WWE Tag Team Championship, making them the first team to hold both sets of tag team titles in WWE history.

Number 13: The Hardy Boys

Six Time Tag Team Champions

6/29/99 SmackDown - The APA
9/24/00 Unforgiven – beat Edge & Christian in a Cage Match
10/23/00 RAW – beat Edge in a handicap match
3/5/01 RAW – The Dudley Boyz
11/12/01 RAW – Booker T & Test
4/2/07 RAW - won a 10-Team Battle Royal

10 Time WCW Tag Team Championship
10/8/01 RAW – Booker T & Test
Matt and Jeff Hardy started their tag team careers in the WWE in 1994. 1999 was the breakout year for the brothers. That summer, they added Michael Hayes as their manager and won their first tag team championship. Later that year they joined up with Gangrel as part of his New Brood. They finished the year winning a tournament for the managerial services of Terri. In 2000, Lita joined up with the brothers to form Team Extreme.

The Hardy Boys had a feud with the Dudley Boyz, and Christian and myself. Tables were the specialty of the Dudley's, ladders the specialty of the Hardy's, and Christian and I of course used tables, ladders and chairs. The Hardy Boys held seven WWE tag team championship titles. They beat APA, Christian and I, The Dudleys, Booker and Test and won a ten man battle royal to get the titles. Matt had one reign as tag team champion with another partner MVP.

Number 14: Brain Busters

1 Time WWF Tag Team Champions

July 18, 1989 - October 2, 1989

·         National Wrestling Alliance

o    NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (2 times)

The Brain Busters were also known as Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard.  Arn and Tully were called, “The Brain Busters," due to being under the management of Bobby"The Brain" Heenan.

The Brain Busters  got to face the WWF World Tag Team Champions Demolition and defeated them by disqualification on the May 27, 1989 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event.

The Brain Busters defeated Demolition for the titles in a rematch on July 18, 1989 in a two out of three falls match^.  After losing the 1st fall, by pinfall, the Busters won the 2nd fall, via disqualification, and won the 3rd fall, with a distraction from Bobby Heenan and a steel chair thrown in from Andre the Giant. The Brain Busters ended Demolition’s record-breaking 478-day title reign and became the first team to win both the WWF and NWA World tag-team titles. It also was the 1st time a title changed hands in a two out of three falls match where one of the decisions ended in a disqualification.

The Brain Busters lost the titles back to Demolition on October 2, 1989, as Blanchard, who was the illegal man, was pinned after receiving the Demolition Decapitation finisher. Their last match was a best-of-three-falls contest against The Rockers on Saturday Night's Main Event. The Brain Busters lost the first fall after not following directions from an enraged Heenan, who left the ringside area. The Brain Busters won the second fall, after which Heenan fired them during a backstage interview. The Rockers would go on to win the third and final fall of the match.



Number 15: The Rockers

·         American Wrestling Association

o    AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times)

·         Central States Wrestling

o    NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         Continental Wrestling Association

o    AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times)

The Rockers consisted of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty.  They teamed from 1985 to 1992. The team worked for Central States Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association, Continental Wrestling Federation, Continental Wrestling Association and the World Wrestling Federation.

In 1996, Jannetty teamed up with Leif Cassidy (later to be known as Al Snow) to form The New Rockers but the team never achieved much success in the WWF and ended later that same year.

During the time that The Rockers were a tag team they had major feuds with The Rougeaus, The Orient Express, Legion of Doom and The Brain Busters.

By current WWE records, The Rockers never officially held the WWF Tag Team Championship  but on October 30, 1990 Jannetty and Michaels did actually defeat the reigning champions, The Hart Foundation in a two out of three falls match in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The WWE (WWF) has never officially recognized The Rockers' champion status. During the match the top rope broke by accident.  Therefore, it could not be shown on TV. The Rockers defended the WWF Tag Team title against Power and Glory (Paul Roma and Hercules) on November 3, 1990. Shortly after November 3 it was decided to not air the title change and that the title would revert to the Hart Foundation. Whatever the reason the Rockers were never officially credited with a title win.

Number 16: Free Birds

·         Global Wrestling Federation

o    GWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - Gordy & Garvin

·         Georgia Championship Wrestling

o    NWA National Tag Team Championship (3 times) – Hayes and Gordy

·         NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Hayes and Gordy

o    NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Hayes and Gordy

·         Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts) | Mid-South Wrestling

o    Mid-South Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Hayes and Gordy (1), Gordy and Roberts (1)

·         World Championship Wrestling

o    WCW United States Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Hayes and Garvin

o    WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Hayes, Garvin and Badstreet

o    WCW World Tag Team Championship (2 times)– Hayes and Garvin

§  The Fabulous Freebirds had a WCW World Tag Team reign with a length of -6 days, since the day they lost was taped before the day they won.

·         World Class Championship Wrestling

o    NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Hayes and Gordy

o    WCCW Six-Man Tag Team Championship (6 times) – Hayes, Gordy and Roberts (5 times) Gordy, Roberts and Parsons (1 time)

The Fabulous Freebirds began in 1979 when Michael "P.S." Hayes, Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy, and Buddy "Jack" Roberts decided to form a "three man gang" type of tag-team.

The group wrestled in the Dallas-based World Class Championship Wrestling territory, where they had a legendary feud with the Von Erichs (David, Kevin, Kerry, Chris and Mike). They also performed in the NWA-affiliated Georgia Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association, and the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation.

While in the AWA they feuded primarily with the Road Warriors, costing them the World Tag Team Titles in a match against long time Freebird ally Jimmy Garvin and his partner Steve Regal.

They had a very brief run in the World Wrestling Federation in 1984, where they were a part of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection period. In the WWF, they wrestled under the guidance of Cyndi Lauper's manager David Wolff, but left when WWF officials wanted to split the team up.

Hayes and Garvin were paired as the Freebirds in WCW in 1989, enjoying several reigns as tag-team champions, and were joined by Gordy for a while as well. They later employed the services of masked third partner Fantasia/Badstreet and manager Little Richard Marley. The Freebirds were last together when Hayes, Gordy, and Garvin worked for the Global Wrestling Federation in 1994, ending the group after 15 years.

^{Number 17:  The Valiant Brothers}

^{NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time)}

^{Georgia Championship Wrestling}

^{NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{NWA San Francisco}

^{NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (1 time)}

^{World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)}

^{WWA World Tag Team Championship (3 times)}

^{World Wide Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Federation}

^{WWF Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)}

^{WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Pro Wrestling Illustrated}

^{PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1974.}

^{World Wrestling Federation}

^{WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Jimmy Valiant and Johnny Valiant formed a tag team in World Wrestling Association as storyline brothers. They began wrestling together as heels. They debuted as a team on January 5, 1974 when they defeated Dick the Bruiser and Bruno Sammartino to win the WWA World Tag Team Championship.}

^{Jimmy and Johnny signed with World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in May 1974 and debuted there around that same time. Their biggest success as a tag team came when they defeated Tony Garea and Dean Ho to win the WWWF World Tag Team Championship on May 8, 1974 . The Valiants quickly became a dominant heel tag team as they went on to successfully defend their titles throughout the entire year. They held and defended the titles for over a year before losing them to Dominic DeNucci and Victor Rivera on 13 May 1975. This made the Valiant Brothers, the longest reigning champions of their era with a reign of 370 days before the record was broken, fourteen years later by Demolition (Ax and Smash), who reigned as tag team champions for 470 days. After losing the titles, the Valiants battled against the likes of Tony Garea, Dean Ho, Chief Jay Strongbow and Haystacks Calhoun.}

^{In 1978, Valiant Brothers returned to WWWF but Jimmy retired and was replaced by "brother" Jerry Valiant. Jerry and Johnny began wrestling in the tag team division while Jimmy became their manager. On March 24, 1979 edition of Championship Wrestling, Jerry and Johnny defeated Larry Zbyzsko and Tony Garea to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. This second version of Valiant Brothers was also successful but Jerry could not achieve the popularity which Jimmy had achieved. Jerry and Johnny lost the titles to Ivan Putski and Tito Santana on October 22. After unsuccessful attempts in winning back the titles from Putski and Santana, Valiant Brothers broke up in the new year 1980, putting an end to the team.}

^{Jimmy and Johnny were inducted into the 1996 Hall of Fame by Owen Hart and British Bulldog. All the three Valiant Brothers, have reunited one time in the independent circuit during the 2000s.}

^{Number 18:  Midnight Express}

^{The Midnight Express is a professional wrestling tag team that has had various members and achieved most of its success in the 1980s. The members were Members Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Norvell Austin, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Bombastic Bob, Bodacious Bart, and Rikki Nelson. The Midnight Express name was revived by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the late 1990s when they put a combination of Bob Holly (as "Bombastic Bob") and Bart Gunn (as "Bodacious Bart") together as "The New Midnight Express" with Cornette as their manager—all as part of the "NWA invasion" angle. On March 30, 1998, they won the NWA World Tag Team Championship from the Headbangers but did not achieve much more success in the WWF.}

^{In 2003, Eaton worked for NWA Mid-Atlantic forming a new version of the Midnight Express with Rikki Nelson. This Midnight Express version was very short lived as Eaton soon started touring with Dennis Condrey (and sometimes Lane and Cornette) as the Midnight Express instead. This version of the Midnight Express still performs together on select independent wrestling cards in the United States.}

^{On June 7, 2008, they lost to The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) at the NWA 60th Anniversary Show in Atlanta, Georgia.
A list of their tag-team accomplishments is written below:}

^{Austin and Condrey}

^{Continental Wrestling Association}

^{CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Condrey and Eaton}

^{All-Star Wrestling (Virginia)}

^{ASW Tag Team Championship (7 time)}

^{International Wrestling Cartel}

^{IWC Tag Team Championship (10 time)}

^{Jim Crockett Promotions}

^{NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)}

^{Mid-South Wrestling}

^{Mid-South Tag Team Championship (2 times)}

^{NWA Bluegrass}

^{NWA Bluegrass Tag Team Championship (10 times)}

^{NWA Rocky Top}

^{NWA Rocky Top Tag Team Championship (19 time)}

^{Pro Wrestling Illustrated}

^{PWI ranked them #21 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" in 2003}

^{World Class Championship Wrestling}

^{NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards}

^{Tag Team of the Year (1986)}

^{Condrey and Rose}

^{American Wrestling Association}

^{AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Continental Wrestling Association}

^{AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Norvell Austin}

^{Southeastern Championship Wrestling}

^{NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (10 times)}

^{Windy City Wrestling}

^{WCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Eaton and Lane}

^{Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling}

^{NWA United States Tag Team Championship (3 times)}

^{NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)}

^{Pro Wrestling Illustrated}

^{PWI Tag Team of the Year (1987)}

^{PWI ranked them #32 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" in 2003}

^{Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards}

^{Feud of the Year (1988) vs. the Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers)}

^{Tag Team of the Year (1987, 1988)}

^{Eaton and Nelson}

^{NWA Mid-Atlantic}

^{NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

^{Gunn and Holly}

^{World Wrestling Federation}

^{NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)}

Number 19: Rock and Sock Connection

3 Time WWF Tag Team Champions

August 30, 1999 - September 9, 1999

September 20, 1999 - September 23, 1999

October 14, 1999 - October 18, 1999


Rock 'N' Sock Connection was a tag team made up of The Rock and Mankind that wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation between 1999 and 2000 and briefly in 2004. As a team, they held the WWF Tag Team Championship three times.

 On August 30, 1999, the Rock 'N' Sock Connection was formed when The Undertaker and Big Show attacked The Rock on Raw, leading The Rock to challenge both of them to a match. Mankind (who recently started using a smelly sock named "Mr. Socko" as part of his gimmick) asked his former enemy if he could help with his fight against Undertaker and Big Show. The Rock accepted, and later that night, the two captured The Undertaker and Big Show's WWF Tag Team Titles when they pinned Big Show after a double People's Elbow.

They lost the belts on September 7 in a Buried Alive match against Undertaker and Big Show, when then-heel Triple H interfered. However, Triple H was really only helping out Undertaker, as he hit The Big Show with a sledgehammer.

On September 20, the Rock 'N' Sock Connection won the titles back in a Dark Side Rules match against The Big Show, Mideon, and Viscera (The Undertaker did not feel like being in the match so they took his place, thus turning the match into a three-on-two).Three days later on SmackDown!, the New Age Outlaws reunited and challenged Rock 'N' Sock Connection for the titles, which The Outlaws won.

The Rock and Sock Connection challenged The New Age Outlaws for the championships on October 14, 1999. That night, the Rock 'N' Sock Connection won the tag team titles for the third time.   Hardcore and Crash Holly (with outside interference once again by Triple H) beat The Rock “N” Sock Connection for the Titles.

^{Number 20: Steiner Brothers}

^{2 Time WWF Tag Team champions}

·         Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling

o    NWA United States Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    NWA (Mid-Atlantic version)/WCW World Tag Team Championship (7 times)

o    Pat O'Connor Memorial Tag Team Tournament (1990)

·         Mid-Atlantic Wrestling

·         NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         New Japan Pro Wrestling

o    IWGP Tag Team Championship (2 times)

·         Pro Wrestling America

o    PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)

2 Time WWF Tag Team champions

June 14, 1993 - June 16, 1993

June 19, 1993 - September 13, 1993

Robert "Rick Steiner" Rechsteiner and Scott "Scott Steiner" Rechsteiner were known as The Steiner Brothers. They are one of only two tag teams to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship, the WCW World Tag Team Championship and the IWGP Tag Team Championship in professional wrestling history (the other being the Dudley Boyz/Team 3D) and the only team to achieve that before WCW was purchased by the WWF.

The Steiners feuded with Money Inc. (Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) , The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart) and The Headshrinkers.  On June 14, 1993, at a television taping, the Steiners defeated Money, Inc. for the WWF Tag Team Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Money, Inc. regained the titles on June 16, 1993 at a house show in Rockford, Illinois, but lost the titles to the Steiners once again at another house show on June 19, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri.

On the September 13, 1993 episode of Raw in New York City, New York, the Steiners defended their titles against The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) in a "Province of Quebec rules" match, wherein titles can change hands via disqualification. The match ended when the manager of The Quebecers, Johnny Polo, threw a hockey stick into the ring, which was caught by Scott. When the referee saw Scott holding the illegal weapon, he disqualified the Steiner Brothers, thus awarding the title to The Quebecers. 



Number 21: Harlem Heat

10 time WCW Tag Team Champions

Booker T and his brother Lane were best known as Harlem Heat. In August 1993, they debuted with Booker renamed Kole and Lane renamed Kane. They were then billed from Harlem.  By the end of 1994, they were already Tag Team Champions, having defeated Stars 'n' Stripes (The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell) in December, en route to a five-month title reign. This would be their first of ten WCW World Tag Team Championship reigns together.

After dropping the title to the Nasty Boys, Harlem Heat regained the belts on June 24, 1995. Harlem Heat entered a feud with Col. Parker's Stud Stable of "Dirty" Dick Slater and Bunkhouse Buck, eventually dropping the titles to them on an episode of WCW Saturday Night on July 22, 1995, thanks to interference from Parker. Harlem Heat regained the WCW World Tag Team titles from Slater and Buck at Fall Brawl 1995.  Their third title only lasted one day, but the duo regained the tag team title nine days later from the American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Scotty Riggs). On the June 24, 1996 "Nitro," Harlem Heat defeated Lex Luger and Sting to capture their fifth WCW World Tag Team titles. Three days after losing the tag team titles to the Steiner Brothers, Harlem Heat regained the belts from the Steiners on July 27, 1996. On September 23, 1996 Booker T and Stevie Ray were defeated by Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) but took the titles back for the seventh time on October 1, 1996.

After the loss of their seventh WCW World Tag Team Championship,to the Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) on October 27, 1996. They briefly feuded against Parker's newest team The Amazing French Canadians, a feud they would win. In 1997 they feuded with Public Enemy, The Steiners, and the nWo. In fall 1997, they fired Sherri and added a new manager, Jacqueline. They were briefly put out of action by the nWo but returned to feud with the "Faces of Fear" (Meng and The Barbarian).

By mid-1999, Booker was able to convince his brother to leave the nWo and reunited Harlem Heat once more. The two defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Kanyon for the WCW World Tag Team titles at the 1999 Road Wild but lost them to Barry and Kendall Windham. Harlem Heat would defeat them about a month later at the 1999 Fall Brawl for the WCW World Tag Team titles. When the Filthy Animals were stripped of the WCW World Tag Team belts due to an injury suffered by Rey Mysterio Jr., the title was put up in a three-way dance at Halloween Havoc 1999. Harlem Heat claimed their tenth WCW World Tag Team title defeating members of The First Family (Hugh Morrus and Brian Knobbs) and the Filthy Animals (Konnan and Billy Kidman).


Number 22: Evolution

World Wrestling Entertainment

World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Ric Flair and Batista (2)

Evolution was on Raw between 2003 and 2005. The group consisted of Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista. Ric flair and Batista were the two members in the group who won The WWE Tag Team Championships on two different occasions.

On December 14, 2003 The Dudleys put their World Tag Team Championship on the line at Armageddon, in a Tag Team Turmoil match. The teams challenging for the titles were La Resistance, Mark Jindrak & Garrison Cade, Val Venis & Lance Storm, The Hurricane & Rosey and Scott Steiner & Test. The Dudleys, who were the third team to compete, outlasted everyone. But after what they thought was a successful title defense, Eric Bischoff announced there was one more team. With that, Batista & Ric Flair made their way to the ring. Batista decimated The Dudleys as the Evolution members picked up the titles. Ric Flair,won his first World Tag Team Championship. It was also Batista's first championship. They held the belts until February 16, 2004.

On March 22, 2004, Batista and Flair once again won the WWE Tag Team Championship belts by beating Booker T and Rob Van Dam in a Fatal Four Way Match. This reign lasted for two months.

Evolution slowly began dissolving in 2004. The group turned on Orton the night following Summer Slam, when he won the World Heavyweight Championship and kicked him out.

 After winning the Royal Rumble in 2005 and teasing that he would chase the WWE Championship, Batista turned on Triple H and decided to pursue the World Heavyweight Championship himself. Although Batista's departure was largely the end for the group, the final break up came when Triple H turned on and attacked Flair.



Number 23: The Brisco Brothers

The brothers, Gerald and Jack Brisco formed one of the best tag-teams in wrestling history. They won many tag-team titles with different wrestling organizations and partners (see below). They were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. Unfortunately, Jack died in early 2010.

Jack’s Accomplishments

All Japan Pro Wrestling

NWA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

Lou Thesz Award (2005)

Championship Wrestling from Florida

NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version) (1 time)

NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (10 times) – with Gerry Brisco (8), Ciclon Negro (1), and Jimmy Garvin (1)

NWA Florida Television Championship (3 times)

NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (2 times) – with Gerry Brisco

NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (4 times)

NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (5 times) – with Gerry Brisco

Eastern Sports Association

ESA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gerry Brisco

Georgia Championship Wrestling

NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Gerry Brisco

NWA National Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (4 times)

NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (3 times) – with Gerry Brisco

NWA Big Time Wrestling

NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA Gulf Coast

NWA Gulf Coast Louisiana Championship (1 time)

NWA Mid-America

NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) (1 time)

NWA Tri-State

NWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA Oklahoma Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (2 times) – with Haystacks Calhoun (1) and Gorgeous George, Jr. (1)

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

PWI Match of the Year (1974) vs. Dory Funk, Jr. on January 27

PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1972) tied with Fred Curry

PWI Wrestler of the Year (1973)

PWI ranked him # 54 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" with Gerry Brisco in 2003.

PWI ranked him #67 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003

Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

Class of 2005

St. Louis Wrestling Club

NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

NWA Missouri Junior Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

World Wrestling Council

WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

WWC North American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gerry Brisco

World Wrestling Entertainment

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2008)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

Gerald’s Accomplishments

Championship Wrestling from Florida

NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (8 times) - with Jack Brisco

NWA Florida Television Championship (1 time)

NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (5 times) - with Jack Brisco

NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (2 times) - with Jack Brisco

NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (3 times)

NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Eastern Sports Association

ESA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jack Brisco

Georgia Championship Wrestling

NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (5 times) - with Bob Backlund (1), Jack Brisco (2), Ole Anderson (1), and Rocky Johnson (1)

NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) (1 time)

NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version) (1 time)

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Thunderbolt Patterson

NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship (4 times)

NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (3 time) - with Jack Brisco

NWA Western States Sports

NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

PWI ranked him # 54 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" with Jack Brisco in 2003.

World Wrestling Council

WWC North American Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jack Brisco

WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment

WWF Hardcore Championship (2 times)

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2008)

^{Number 24:  Acolytes/ APA}

·         World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

       WWF Tag Team Championship (3 times)

       ^[May 31, 1999 - June 29, 1999

July 25, 1999 - August 9, 1999

July 9, 2001 - August 9, 2001

·        Memphis Championship Wrestling

o    MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time)

o    OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time)

The Acolytes Protection Agency also known as APA, was made up of Bradshaw and Faarooq. Before forming the APA, Faarooq and Bradshaw were known as the Hell's Henchmen and were later a part of The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness known as The Acolytes. As the Acolytes,  they won two World Tag Team Championships in 1999 while feuding with X-Pac and Kane, and the Hardy Boyz. After renaming themselves the Acolytes Protection Agency in 2000, they functioned as bodyguards to other wrestlers, and won a third tag team championship in 2001.

<sup>Number 25:  New Age Outlaws

5 Time WWE Tag Team Champions</sup>

·         Maryland Championship Wrestling

o    MCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

 TWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)

·         World Wrestling Federation: Two Time WWF Tag Team Champions

March 30, 1998 - July 13, 1998

September 23, 1999 - October 14, 1999

The New Age Outlaws were also known as the James Gang and the Voodoo Kin Mafia. They wrestled under the ring names "Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn. 

The Outlaws first formed on a 1997 episode of Shotgun Saturday Night when Billy Gunn and "Road Dogg" Jesse James, then known as Rock-a-Billy and "The Real Double J" Jesse, ended a feud between them and teamed up.

James and Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom for the Tag Team Championship in November 1997. This marked Gunn's fourth Tag Team Title Reign and Road Dogg's first. Not only did the team win the titles that night, but they also got their "Outlaws" nickname when they "stole" the win and then ran to a waiting car, having Raw announcer Jim Ross compare them to outlaws leaving a robbery.

During their feud with LOD, the Outlaws joined Triple H and Shawn Michaels, known as D-Generation X, in assaulting the team on an episode of Monday Night Raw, including shaving off one of Road Warrior Hawk's mohawks and throwing Road Warrior Animal through the announcer’s table.

Shortly before the Royal Rumble in 1998, the New Age Outlaws began a feud with Mick Foley, first fighting him as Dude Love, then as Mankind and finally Cactus Jack. When it became apparent that he needed help dealing with the Outlaws, Foley brought in Chainsaw Charlie.

At WrestleMania XIV, the New Age Outlaws lost the titles to Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie in a Dumpster match. The next night on Raw, however, with the aid of Triple H and X-Pac, the Outlaws regained the title in a steel cage match and officially joined DX.

They lost the tag title to Kane and Mankind in the summer of 1998, only to regain the titles from that same team at Summer Slam in a handicap match after Kane no-showed.

 In late 1998 Vince McMahon's Corporation tried to tempt the Outlaws away from DX and failed, which led to the Outlaws losing the title to Ken Shamrock and Big Boss Man.

 In 1999, the team split up.

***** I would like to give honorable mention to these five tag teams:



The Wild Samoans



The Nasty Boys

The Bushwhackers

Flair and Piper



Demolition



Outsiders



The Funk Brothers

As I was writing this blog, it brought back a lot of exciting moments for me in Tag Team wrestling history.  I hope that you all enjoyed reading about my picks for The 25 Best Tag Teams of all time.  Please comment and let me know what you think about my choices.

                   Until next time,

                             ~ Adam~