Predictions for SmackDown Tag Team Championship winners at WWE WrestleMania 40

WWE WrestleMania XL will showcase a monumental match with significant title implications. The highly anticipated event will include a Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Unified Tag Team Titles.

The current title holders, Finn Balor and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day, will be putting their coveted titles on the line against challengers New Catch Republic, A-Town Down Under, The New Day, DIY, and Awesome Truth.

The company has made an intriguing observation that in order for the match to conclude, both sets of titles must be taken down. This has led many to speculate that two distinct teams will be victorious, resulting in a division of the titles. For instance, Awesome Truth may claim the RAW Tag Team Titles while another team secures the remaining set of belts.

In this article, we will examine which teams have the potential to win the SmackDown Tag Team Titles if this scenario unfolds as predicted. This encompasses two teams from SmackDown and two from the red brand who may transfer over in the event of this outcome.

The upcoming WWE WrestleMania 40 could see any of these four teams walking away with the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

#4. The Blue Brand’s Golden Opportunity: A-Town Down Under

A-Town Down Under is a highly controversial duo in the world of WWE. Consisting of Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, the team has also collaborated with Logan Paul on multiple occasions. While Theory boasts a prestigious record as a two-time United States Champion, Waller has yet to achieve the same level of success.

The pair has been together for a few months, which has been a source of irritation for the WWE Universe due to their inflated egos and irritating attitudes. The villainous duo initially triumphed over The Good Brothers and later emerged victorious against The Street Profits in a mini-tournament on SmackDown.

As a SmackDown team, they are automatically considered strong contenders for the SmackDown titles. While some may argue that they have not yet been fully prepared for this opportunity, it should not be overlooked that Theory and Waller have the potential to claim the belts at WrestleMania 40.

#3. A Potential Unification of the WWE and SmackDown Tag Team Championships on The Judgment Day

The Judgment Day is the second most powerful group in WWE, after The Bloodline. Its members include Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and JD McDonagh. Currently, Finn and Damian hold the title of Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.

Ever since claiming the titles in October, Balor and Priest have been highly successful as champions. They have successfully defended their gold against a range of opponents, including Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, The Street Profits, DIY, The Creed Brothers, and The New Catch Republic.

Despite facing many tough opponents, Balor and Priest have managed to come out on top in several matches. This success puts them in a strong position to keep their coveted belts in the WWE WrestleMania Six-Pack Ladder Match. It will not be easy for them to retain both titles, making it even more impressive if they are able to do so and solidify their status as the dominant team of their time.

#2. The New Day could shake things up by winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championships

The New Day began as a trio in WWE, consisting of Big E, Xavier Woods, and Kofi Kingston, who delighted audiences with their antics. However, in 2022, Big E sustained a severe neck injury and since then, The New Day has been a duo on television.

Despite their long tenure in the business, Kingston and Woods have achieved nearly every accomplishment possible as a tag team. They have held multiple championship titles and have even faced off against other teams in intense matches such as Hell in a Cell, the Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania. Their longevity has allowed them to have rivalries and matches with the majority of the current teams on WWE RAW.

While Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston may be known as RAW stars, it can be argued that there are numerous new pairings for them to face on SmackDown. Due to this, they may be the ones to claim the SmackDown Tag Team Titles in order to permanently transition to the blue brand.

#1. The Potential of The New Catch Republic to Dominate the Titles

The duo of Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, known as the New Catch Republic, competes on Friday Night SmackDown. They were previously known as British Strong Style in Europe, where they were both close friends and fierce competitors.

Ever since coming together on WWE SmackDown earlier this year, the team has been a huge success. Prior to their reunion, Bate was a member of NXT, while Pete Dunne was recognized as Butch from The Brawling Brutes.

Although Dunne and Bate have a strong chance of winning, it could also be argued that they deserve to win. Despite their impressive skills as wrestlers, they have not been given enough opportunities in WWE. After their loss at Elimination Chamber Perth, a victory for them in the SmackDown Tag Team Titles would be a well-deserved and uplifting moment.