#DIY stuns WWE SmackDown with heel turn, captures Tag Team Championship
DIY shocks WWE SmackDown with heel turn and captures Tag Team Championship through controversial means, setting up potential feuds with Motor City Machine Guns and Street Profits.
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa captured the WWE Tag Team Championship on SmackDown after executing a shocking heel turn during their match against Motor City Machine Guns. The title change came after Street Profits were mysteriously attacked backstage prior to the scheduled championship match.
The events unfolded when Gargano stepped in to challenge Motor City Machine Guns following the attack on Street Profits. Throughout the match, tension between the DIY members was evident as they engaged in constant bickering, leading to physical confrontations between the partners.
The match reached its climax when Ciampa created a diversion by attempting to bring a chair into the ring. While the referee was occupied with removing Ciampa and the weapon, Gargano took advantage of the situation by delivering a low blow to Chris Sabin. The assault continued as Alex Shelley received a Superkick when he tried to intervene. DIY sealed their victory and heel turn by executing their Meet in the Middle finisher.
This title change marks a dramatic shift for DIY, who had been dealing with internal conflicts in recent weeks. The transformation became apparent after Ciampa expressed frustration over Gargano’s friendship with Motor City Machine Guns, even presenting his partner with an ultimatum on last week’s episode.
The aftermath of DIY’s championship victory sets up multiple storylines moving forward. Both Motor City Machine Guns and Street Profits have legitimate grievances against the new champions, with the former losing their titles through underhanded tactics and the latter being denied their opportunity through a backstage assault.