4 Possible Contenders for the Undisputed WWE Tag-Team Championships as Cody Rhodes Announces Open Challenge Ahead of WWE SmackDown

Fastlane 2023 emerged as a magnificent event for Cody Rhodes and Main Event Jey Uso. Starting off the show, the duo took on Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles. Despite all hell breaking loose at the end, Rhodes and Jey clinched the victory. Now, less than a week after winning the title, Rhodes and Jey issue an open challenge for the titles ahead of the upcoming edition of SmackDown.

There are a few people who would like to take those titles and who could prove a challenge for Rhodes and Jey.

The four possible contenders for Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso to face

Wrestling fans expressed their shock when Rhodes took to social media to announce an open challenge for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles. Rhodes wrote, “This week, a great RAW, a historic NXT…And no better way to close out the week than with a visit for the season premiere of #SmackDown Open challenge.” Here is the list of possible contenders who could answer that challenge.

The Street Profits with Bobby Lashley: The trio of The Street Profits and Bobby Lashley faced The Latino World Order at Fastlane but could not pick up the win. Despite claiming to be the most dominant group, they have yet to prove it. Winning the Tag Team belts could be a way to do so.

Santos Escobar and Carlito/Rey Mysterio: Escobar and either Carlito or Mysterio could accept the challenge for the Tag Team gold. Mysterio is already the United States Champion, so it could be Carlito and Escobar. He was recently hired by SmackDown and appeared at Fastlane to help out the LWO. This could set LWO with two title wins.

Austin Theory and Grayson Waller: Apart from getting beaten up by legends of the WWE, neither man has anything significant going on. The two heels could be the best group to face against the most over duo in SmackDown.

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Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa: This is an obvious choice, as The Bloodline has unfinished business with Jey and Rhodes. This could be the most interesting as The Bloodline recently formed an alliance with The Judgment Day. This could also prompt a save by John Cena and LA Knight.

Why Rhodes could drop the title so fast?

Right after winning the titles at Fastlane 2023, Rhodes and Jey faced Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a title match on RAW. However, after putting on a great match, fans noticed Rhodes landing awkwardly while executing a Cody Cutter on Owens.

Despite not showing any signs of injury, fans speculate Rhodes did get hurt or could use some off time. The Stamford-based wrestling promotion could aim to take the hit on missing out on Rhodes’ presence for the short term in order to benefit the long term. WWE will aim to have Cody Rhodes back in time for WrestleMania if the injury proves to be decisive. What do you think about the contenders list? Who do you think will accept the challenge and win? Tell us down below.

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