R-Truth, Damian Priest Capture WWE Tag Team Titles on SmackDown
On March 20, 2026, two unlikely partners claimed WWE Tag Team gold on SmackDown. R-Truth and Damian Priest defeated the champions in a surprising finish.
Match recap
The champions heading into the bout were Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga. They defended as members of My Family Tree, often shortened to MFT.
R-Truth and Damian Priest entered as an oddball pairing. Their friendship developed into a legitimate tag team and a number one contender spot.
Key moments
R-Truth opened with aggressive offense. He even landed a Stone Cold Stunner during the match.
Solo Sikoa interfered by distracting the referee. That distraction allowed Tama Tonga to hit a chokeslam on R-Truth at ringside.
The numbers advantage seemed to favor MFT throughout. A turning point arrived when allies of R-Truth appeared.
Interference and turning point
The Wyatt Sicks evened the odds by targeting Solo Sikoa. Uncle Howdy applied a Mandible Claw, forcing confusion among MFT.
JC Mateo reacted to the chaos by trying to protect the group’s prized lantern. That focus on the lantern left the champions exposed.
Finish and aftermath
With MFT distracted, R-Truth hit the Attitude Adjustment. Damian Priest assisted to secure the pinfall. The victory crowned them as new WWE Tag Team Champions.
The result ends MFT’s recent run atop the division. The win is notable given the makeshift nature of Truth and Priest’s partnership.
Context and significance
The outcome shocked many fans and pundits. R-Truth and Damian Priest now hold the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Filmogaz.com congratulates the new champions. The pairing’s rapid rise adds a fresh storyline to SmackDown’s tag division.
- Date: March 20, 2026
- Winners: R-Truth and Damian Priest
- Defeated: Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga (MFT)
- Notable moves: Stone Cold Stunner, Chokeslam, Mandible Claw, Attitude Adjustment
- Interfering parties: The Wyatt Sicks, Uncle Howdy, JC Mateo
