At SummerSlam, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair secured the coveted SummerSlam Women’s Tag Team Champions titles by defeating Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez in a match that surprised many. This victory came after their earlier unsuccessful attempt at Evolution, where they fell short in a four-way contest. Given a fresh chance without other competitors interfering, the duo capitalized and claimed the championship gold.
Rodriguez and Perez, despite being the reigning champions, form an unseasoned pairing since their alliance came about due to Liv Morgan’s injury-induced absence. Early in the match, the champions maintained control by isolating Flair, preventing her from tagging in Bliss for a significant portion of the bout. This strategy appeared effective initially, but once Flair successfully tagged Bliss, the momentum shifted.
Bliss nearly ended the contest quickly, forcing Perez to call in Rodriguez to interrupt a decisive move. This moment hinted at cracks forming in the champions‘ armor. Toward the match’s conclusion, Flair and Bliss established themselves as the more coordinated team, despite a brief setback when Bliss accidentally struck Flair, threatening their chances. Recovering swiftly, Bliss executed her signature Twisted Bliss finisher on Perez, securing the victory and the titles for herself and Flair.
WWE’s Tradition of Pairing Unlikely Tag Team Champions
The partnership between Flair and Bliss aligns with WWE’s history of teaming top-level individual performers who might seem unusual partners but ultimately achieve tag team success. Both Flair and Bliss are highly decorated female Superstars individually, and WWE has often paired stars in seemingly awkward alliances to build compelling tag teams. This strategy has produced memorable teams such as The Rock and The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Dude Love, and Edge alongside Hulk Hogan.
While this trend often results in championship wins, it also tends to lead to tension within the team, suggesting Flair and Bliss may face challenges maintaining their reign for long. Their combined star power is undeniable, but history suggests their alliance might be temporary.
Meanwhile, Roxanne Perez, now a former champion, is expected to confront the situation upon Liv Morgan’s return from injury. Perez originally claimed the title as Morgan’s substitute and now faces the prospect of answering for the loss during Morgan’s absence. The impending reunion between Perez and Morgan could bring significant storyline developments in the women’s tag division.
