During WWE’s recent Clash in Paris event on August 31, held at the Paris La Défense Arena in France, Seth Rollins successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship by overcoming Jey Uso, LA Knight, and CM Punk. Rollins’ victory was heavily influenced by his wife, Becky Lynch, who interfered by delivering a low blow to CM Punk, allowing Rollins to execute a decisive curbstomp and retain his title. This moment has indicated a new WWE alliance between Rollins and Lynch, both champions in their respective divisions, likely supporting one another’s reigns moving forward. This development naturally leads to speculation about similar husband-wife tag teams AEW could consider for their programming.
Konosuke Takeshita and Yuka Sakazaki: A Rising AEW Power Couple
Konosuke Takeshita has shown impressive growth since his AEW debut in 2021, ascending significantly after joining the Don Callis Family. He captured the AEW International Championship last year before losing it to Kenny Omega and recently triumphed in the 2025 NJPW G1 Climax tournament. Takeshita’s personal life took a major step this past May when he married fellow AEW performer Yuka Sakazaki, known as the Magical Girl. Sakazaki has been with AEW since the beginning but has often faced inconsistent television exposure despite her talent and fan support. Her recent high-profile matches include challenging Mariah May and Mercedes Mone for titles.
Given their individual talents and popularity, AEW has an opportunity to spotlight Takeshita and Sakazaki as an on-screen duo—potentially integrating them into the Don Callis Family’s storyline. If Sakazaki were to officially join the faction as its first female member, this could build a strong alliance and generate new mixed tag team opportunities for the promotion.
Toni Storm and Juice Robinson: An Untapped Husband-Wife Storyline
Both Toni Storm and Juice Robinson are fans’ favorites, each bringing unique character work and energy to AEW. Storm recently retained her Women’s World Title against Athena at Forbidden Door, though she suffered a setback during a six-woman tag match on Collision. Robinson, returning from injury earlier this year, continues to compete regularly; he recently teamed with Austin Gunn in the World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament. Despite being married since 2022, the pair has yet to be featured together in a significant AEW storyline.
AEW’s creative team could explore this couple’s chemistry by booking a mixed tag storyline or matches, adding depth and interest to the roster’s programming while capitalizing on their established fanbases and charisma.
Potential Arrival of Beth Phoenix to Support Adam Copeland
Since Adam Copeland’s AEW debut in 2023, there has been speculation about Beth Phoenix joining the promotion. Phoenix’s WWE contract reportedly ended in July last year, and she has not ruled out an AEW appearance. Currently, Copeland is involved in a feud with FTR alongside Christian Cage, but their rivalry may require reinforcements soon.
Phoenix could debut in AEW to back Copeland, reuniting the couple onscreen and possibly participating in mixed tag matches against other couples such as Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford. This pairing could boost any program they join, especially if AEW books a storyline similar to WWE’s Clash in Paris. For instance, a heel turn for Copeland with Phoenix debuting as a villain could create fresh intrigue and elevate championship pursuits.
How AEW Could Benefit from New Husband-Wife Tag Teams
The momentum created by a powerful Seth Rollins Becky Lynch alliance presents AEW with a blueprint for incorporating more real-life couples into storylines, adding emotional and narrative depth to matches and rivalries. With numerous talented pairs such as Takeshita and Sakazaki, Storm and Robinson, or Copeland and Phoenix, AEW has fertile ground to develop compelling husband-wife tag teams.
Such storylines not only satisfy fans’ interests in personal and professional intersections but also open creative possibilities for mixed tag matches, faction alliances, and multi-layered rivalries. AEW’s executive leadership, including Tony Khan, could seize this opportunity to refresh programming and increase viewer engagement by spotlighting these real-life relationships.
