During the July 11 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from Nashville, Tennessee, a significant WWE Smackdown Tag Team Title Change occurred as Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy captured their first-ever WWE Tag Team Championship. This sudden shift happened in a rematch against the Street Profits following an inconclusive outcome from their encounter two weeks earlier.
How Lumis and Gacy Made History with Their Victory
The new champions, both members of the Wyatt Sicks faction, secured the titles using an innovative double-team finishing move combining Dexter Lumis’s suplex and Joe Gacy’s powerbomb. This win marked a milestone for both wrestlers as neither had previously held any championship, whether in NXT or on WWE’s main roster, until this night.
The Street Profits had maintained their reign as WWE Tag Team Champions for 115 days after claiming the titles from DIY in Madrid, Spain, back in March. Their loss to Lumis and Gacy ends an impressive run and sets a new chapter for the tag team division on SmackDown.
Context Within a Packed Weekend for WWE
This title change took place amid a busy weekend for WWE, which included major events such as the Great American Bash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Evolution. SmackDown’s episode served as the launch for these occasions, delivering a high-stakes match and underscoring the importance of the tag team storyline heading into these marquee shows.
What the Title Win Means for Lumis, Gacy, and WWE’s Tag Team Division
Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy’s breakthrough win is significant in reshaping the WWE tag team landscape, introducing fresh champions with strong momentum. Their success is likely to forge new rivalries and excitement leading into upcoming WWE events. Fans can expect continued developments in the tag division as Lumis and Gacy defend their titles against established teams in the coming weeks.
