The Wyatt Sicks have officially disclosed their intentions during WWE SmackDown, marking a crucial moment in their journey. Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis secured the WWE Tag Team Championship by defeating the Street Profits on the July 11 episode, signaling their dominant presence in the tag team division.
Before tonight’s SmackDown, WWE shared a mysterious update on social media highlighting the faction, led by Uncle Howdy, as being on a mission to uncover the truth behind the tag team scene. This cryptic message sets the stage for a significant encounter later in the evening.
The New Challengers Earn Their Spot in Tonight’s Collision
Last week’s Fatal Four-Way Match saw Andrade and Rey Fenix triumph over Fraxium, the Motor City Machine Guns, and #DIY, securing the position of number one contenders for the titles. Fenix and El Idolo will face The Wyatt Sicks in a highly anticipated title bout on SmackDown tonight, promising intense competition for the championships.
Concerns Raised Over The Wyatt Sicks’ WWE Future by Dutch Mantell
Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell recently expressed pessimism regarding the long-term prospects of The Wyatt Sicks within WWE. Since their debut on RAW last year, the faction appeared to have a promising future, but momentum faltered after their December 2024 loss to The Final Testament, resulting in their shift from RAW to SmackDown.
During an interview on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s BroDown, Mantell criticized how the group has been handled by WWE’s creative team, pointing out inconsistent booking and a lack of sustained direction for the faction.
“That’s another team they got that they’ve done something with them, then they disappear for a month, two months, three months. Then they come back and they do something else with them, then they disappear. So, to get them over long term, they have failed at their job, the creative team. Anything that you do with the Wyatt Sicks you do right now is an exercise in futility.” —Dutch Mantell, Former WWE Manager
Implications and the Road Ahead for the Tag Team Division
The looming showdown between Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis of The Wyatt Sicks and the challengers Rey Fenix and Andrade carries significant implications for SmackDown’s tag team hierarchy. A title change tonight could shift the division’s dynamics dramatically, potentially revitalizing interest amid concerns over the faction’s trajectory.
The outcome of this match will likely influence WWE’s future booking strategies for these teams, with fans and analysts watching closely to see if The Wyatt Sicks can maintain their championship reign or if new champions will emerge to reshape the division.
