The Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal has unveiled a surprising story about a major triple threat Tables, Ladders & Chairs (TLC) match that was scheduled to take place on Saturday Night’s Main Event earlier this year, just before the Royal Rumble. The planned bout, involving some of SmackDown’s top tag teams, was ultimately canceled for reasons not revealed to the public.
Inside the latest episode of WWE: Unreal, viewers learned that WWE had booked a highly anticipated TLC match featuring The Street Profits, The Motor City Machine Guns, and #DIY. This contest was poised to be the first ladder match of its kind in SmackDown’s pay-per-view history and promised an exciting showdown that could have heavily influenced the build-up to WrestleMania 41’s tag team division.
Inside the Cancelled Triple Threat TLC Bout
Although the triple threat TLC match was designed to showcase the best of SmackDown’s tag team talent, WWE made the decision to quietly scrap the match without public explanation. The contest was expected to become a defining moment for the Road to WrestleMania, offering momentum and storylines for the competing teams heading into the biggest event of the year.
Despite the cancellation, each group involved has maintained a strong presence in WWE’s tag team scene. The Street Profits enjoyed a dominant reign as WWE Tag Team Champions until their recent defeat at the hands of Wyatt Sicks. The Motor City Machine Guns continue to be a beloved and high-profile tag team on SmackDown, while #DIY remain among the top contenders, consistently receiving enthusiastic support from the crowd.
A Closer Look at WWE: Unreal
WWE: Unreal, now streaming on Netflix, offers fans an exclusive glimpse into the behind-the-scenes decisions, including canceled matches and altered storylines that shaped WWE’s major events. The series reveals the complex creative challenges and shifting plans that impact the wrestlers and fans alike.
As excitement builds for upcoming events, including this weekend’s two-night SummerSlam, fans can expect more insider perspectives and revelations from the series. The scrapped triple threat TLC match underscores the unpredictable nature of WWE’s storytelling and its effect on the Road to WrestleMania.
