Tag team wrestling has produced some of WWE’s most memorable partnerships and legendary championship runs. These duos dominated their divisions through their chemistry and unforgettable matches. Some teams built their legacy on technical excellence. Others relied on pure dominance and intimidation tactics.
The greatest tag team championship reigns created exceptional storylines. These title runs featured iconic rivalries that produced classic matches. These championships increased the hype for tag team wrestling, from record-breaking reigns to short but impactful runs. Here’s our countdown of the 10 greatest WWE tag team championship reigns.
10. RK-Bro – 142 Days (August 21, 2021 – January 10, 2022)
Randy Orton and Riddle won the Raw Tag Team Titles from AJ Styles and Omos at SummerSlam 2021. RK-Bro defended the titles against Alpha Academy, The Usos, and The Street Profits in entertaining matches. Their reign ended when they lost the titles to Alpha Academy on Raw.
9. The Dudley Boyz – 56 Days (March 19, 2001 – May 10, 2001)
During the height of the TLC era, Bubba Ray and D-Von captured the Tag Titles from The Hardy Boyz on Raw. Though not their longest reign, it was one of their most notable due to matches with Edge & Christian and The Hardys in brutal TLC contests. They added another chapter to their legendary rivalry before losing the titles back to The Hardy Boyz in a steel cage match on SmackDown.
8. The Bar – 205 Days (December 18, 2017 – July 15, 2018)
Sheamus and Cesaro won the Raw Tag Team Championship by defeating Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan. As a hard-hitting duo, they defended the titles against teams like Titus Worldwide, The Revival, and Braun Strowman & a rotating cast of partners. They lost the titles to The B-Team at Extreme Rules 2018.
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7. The Shield (Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns) – 148 Days (May 19, 2013 – October 14, 2013)
Rollins and Reigns won the titles from Team Hell No at Extreme Rules 2013. They defended against top teams like The Usos, The Prime Time Players, and The Rhodes Brothers. Their reign coincided with The Shield’s rise as one of WWE’s top factions. The reign ended on Raw when they lost the titles to Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a No Disqualification match.
6. Team Hell No – 245 Days (September 16, 2012 – May 19, 2013)
Kane and Daniel Bryan formed an unlikely team during their anger management storyline and won the tag team championship from Kofi Kingston and R-Truth at Night of Champions 2012. They held the belts for over eight months, defending against teams like The Shield, The Rhodes Scholars, and The Prime Time Players. They lost the titles to The Shield’s Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins at Extreme Rules 2013.
5. Edge & Christian – 91 Days (April 2, 2000 – July 23, 2000)
Edge and Christian won their first Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 2000 in the iconic Triangle Ladder Match. Their reign featured defenses in multiple TLC-style matches against The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz. They eventually lost the titles to The Acolytes but regained them shortly after.
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4. The Hart Foundation – 146 Days (August 27, 1990 – January 19, 1991)
Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart captured their second Tag Team Championship by defeating Demolition at SummerSlam 1990 in a two-out-of-three falls match. The duo had memorable matches with Power & Glory, Rhythm and Blues, and The Rockers. They lost the titles to The Nasty Boys at WrestleMania VII after interference from manager Jimmy Hart and the use of the megaphone.
3. Demolition – 478 Days (March 27, 1988 – July 18, 1989)
Ax and Smash defeated Strike Force at WrestleMania IV to win the Tag Team Titles and went on a dominant run. Their reign featured defenses against teams like The British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation, and The Powers of Pain. Their record-setting reign ended when they were upset by The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard).
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2. New Day – 483 Days (August 23, 2015 – December 18, 2016)
The trio of Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods won the tag team championship at SummerSlam 2015 and held them for over a year, breaking the record for the longest tag title reign in WWE history. Their reign was filled with successful defenses against teams like The Dudley Boyz, The Usos, The Bar, Gallows & Anderson, and Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens. They eventually lost the Raw Tag Team Titles to Cesaro and Sheamus at Roadblock: End of the Line 2016.
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The Usos – 622 Days (July 18, 2021 – April 1, 2023)
Jimmy and Jey Uso captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championship from The Mysterios and later unified them with the Raw Tag Team Titles by defeating RK-Bro. As part of The Bloodline, they defended the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles against top teams like The New Day, The Street Profits, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, and Imperium. Their historic run ended in the main event of WrestleMania 39 Night 1, when Owens and Zayn defeated them.
