Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode defeated The Street Profits, Alpha Academy, and Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio in a four-way to retain the Smackdown Tag Titles. AJ Styles casually accepted another title match with Braun Strowman and left The OC behind. Ronda Rousey's Original WWE Contract Would Have Expired The Day Of WrestleMania 37 Night One. You can also visit our YouTube channel after its conclusion for a post-show review. Dominik answered with a DDT for a near fall. More than anything, this feels like a statement on how the company sees tag team wrestling. While Bobby Roode and Dolph Ziggler ride a wave of surprise momentum, many others teams are left out in the cold. It would be nice if WWE cared enough to commit to anyone in this division. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode put their WWE SmackDown Tag Team Titles on the line against The Street Profits TONIGHT! Ziggler and Roode likely get no time to honestly build their team chemistry and are now stuck in an alliance for months. His overconfidence was backed up right until he ran into the Recoil. Also stopping by to chat are Booker T, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode and Chad Gable! 0 of 4. Credit: WWE.com. WWE has been struggling in the tag team part of its proceedings. If this pays off for The Monster with a championship victory, that's great, but it feels more likely he'll just fall short. Ziggler then delivered a superkick to the Street Profit, clearing the ring for his partner to earn the three-count. The duo won the Raw Tag Team Titles from Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins at Clash of Champions. Ziggler and his teammate, Robert Roode, are SmackDown Tag Team Champions. PLUS we reveal the bracket for the first-ever WWE NXT Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic! During a recent interview with Dayton24/7Now.com, Dolph Ziggler commented on his tag-team with Robert Roode and more.You can check out some highlights from the interview below: On his team with Roode getting a name and theme, The Dirty Dawgs: “I don’t hate that it took so long to become a thing. See All. Rey Mysterio is considered to be one of the greatest in-ring performers of the last three decades. Montez Ford seemed poised to recapture the Titles after he hit a frog splash on the former Olympian but stood up too close to the ropes, allowing Roode to tag himself into the match. SmackDown preview, April 16, 2021: Ziggler & Roode and The Street Profits set for SmackDown Tag Team Title clash . Roode debuted in TNA as part of the Team Canada stable, and took part in the World X-Cup, which was won by Team USA. 982K Views. Robert Roode is currently having a great run in the tag team division, and he’s spoken about his chemistry with Dolph Ziggler. The one man who did benefit was Roode. On tonight’s episode of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode struck gold. As expected, there was no more alliance than with their teammates and the four teams began the attacks even before the start of the duel. On Friday's special WrestleMania edition of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode will be putting their WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships on the line in a four-way elimination match. This is the first blue brand title reign for Roode and Ziggler. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. He had 121 career wins between 2000 and 2003. Sometimes it's best to take it slow as WWE did with the August 26 … I didn’t want to look out of place or not know something and be surprised out there—it’s live TV. Videos. In last […] Keep up with everything happening on SmackDown by checking out Fightful's live coverage. As the biggest and most powerful member of Team Canada at the time, Roode acted as the \"enforcer\" of the … Newly crowned SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode compete in a non-title match for the first time since winning the gold from The Street Profits. Ziggler shoved Gable back into a corner, and after Gable hit him with a forearm and Roode with an elbow, Ziggler hit him with a dropkick for a near pinfall. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode are now members of the WWE RAW roster. Robert Roode talked with Graham GSM Matthews of Daily DDT about switching from singles competition to joining the WWE tag division. The Dirty Dawgs reign atop the SmackDown Tag Team division. It was especially surprising since The Glorious One, who has barely been on TV, carried his team through it. Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman will be stretched thin by having to pull double duty. The lack of exciting teams and even a tag team roster in both the men and women’s divisions speaks volumes to how much Ziggler and Roode can help. Ziggler & Roode Debut New Entrance Theme – SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode wrestled Otis and Chad Gable this week on SmackDown.. Roode and Ziggler are now coming out to new music which sounds like a remix of Ziggler… The Revival got a pass because Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder are already on track for a title match against The New Day. Few guys can claim to be the complete package, but McIntyre can. Speaking with Graham Matthews of Daily DDT, Roode was asked about his pairing with Ziggler and what it has been like for him.He said that he has loved tag team wrestling since he was 8 years old and that being with Dolph has been a lot of fun. Their match together showed that pretty clearly. Robert Roode is 1/2 of the SmackDown Tag Team Champions with Dolph Ziggler. After the referee went down, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson stormed the ring, and the official caught The Monster Among Men with a steel chair and DQed him. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode Traded To WWE RAW Brand. Nemeth attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio where he was an amateur wrestler, and holds the school record for most pins in a career with 82. The tag team division looks shallow despite only being short of The Usos. He wrestled collegiately at Kent State University, eventually setting what was then the record for most career wins in the team's history. Get exclusive combat sports content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Robert Francis Roode Jr. (born May 11, 1977) is a Canadian professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Robert Roode. Robert Roode has never felt chemistry with a tag team partner the way he does with Dolph Ziggler. The night before WrestleMania 37, Dolph ziggler y Robert Roode They could play the SmackDown Championship, facing three very complicated teams: The Street Profits, Mistery King with Dominik and the set of Chad gable y Otis. Nicholas Theodore Nemeth (born July 27, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and stand-up comedian. On the New Year’s episode of SmackDown, Ziggler and Roode started calling themselves “The Dirty Dawgs”. He also discussed who came up with the idea for him to team with Dolph Ziggler, starting back in 2019. Roode and Ziggler started teaming on the August 26, 2019 episode of Raw, winning a tag team turmoil match to become the number one contenders for the belts. He loses every feud he is in and often fails when he is expected to succeed. It was another telling sign that even the trio together is not good enough to take down this one massive giant. Powell’s POV: An … In May 2004, Roode was brought into Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) by Scott D'Amore, the owner of Border City Wrestling, a Canadian independent promotion for which Roode had worked on occasion. Sometimes it's best to take it slow as WWE did with the August 26 edition of Raw. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler started tagging together in the summer of 2019. Cedric Alexander is building some momentum lately. This was weird booking all around. Ohio native Dolph Ziggler is back on top of the tag team mountain in the WWE. However, it became far less clear when he was paired with the only other favorite on the Raw side in Ricochet. Heavy Machinery were embarrassed worst of all by losing last to this team that didn't even have to cheat to emerge victorious. Tonight, they were victorious, scoring the win after Roode pinned Chad Gable. Dolph Ziggler quickly enters the ring, illegally, and helps Roode punish the WWE Champion, but he resists the onslaught and manages to hit Roode, although Randy Orton gets into the ring and appears with an RKO out of nowhere, but the WWE Champion managed to block him and get Roode and Orton out of the ring. WWE RAW saw a few interesting progressions in the storyline this week, but the fact that Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler were teamed up and automatically became #1 … WWE has set up a scenario where everyone suffers except WWE. While it could be argued McIntyre can handle the loss, he still has never been given legitimate momentum. Rather than continuing to push frantically forward, the company gave the talent a chance to work, delivering great matches all over the card. The Dirty Dawgs reign atop the SmackDown Tag Team division. • WWE Gives Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode’s Team A Name Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode have been a Tag Team since 2019, and it only took WWE until January 2021 to give the pairing a name. He has been doing nothing for so long, but he was available when it matters. These contests did not make for the most exciting or surprising episode for the red brand, but they formed a backbone that could make Raw better in time. Roode hit a knee in the ropes and hit a suplex for a pin attempt. Ziggler and Roode recently received an official tag team name, The Dirty Dawgs, and a new theme song - something Ziggler was worth the wait. He looks completely unstoppable right now. On the April 9 WrestleMania edition of WWE SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode put their Tag Team Titles on the line in a fatal four-way match against The Street Profits, Otis & Chad Gable, and Rey & Dominik Mysterio. The team was … WWE showcased a series of talented and established teams and then threw them all out to give Roode and Ziggler an unlikely victory. Why can't WWE see that? Perhaps everyone is suffering for the mistake of The Usos. Drew McIntyre put a beating on Ricochet in the first round. It was announced on tonight’s RAW that Ziggler and Roode, who are still a tag team, have been sent to the red brand after new WWE Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles was sent to the blue brand. He is one half of the current WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions with Dolph Ziggler in their first reign. Ziggler and Roode dethroned Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins to win the straps. He is one half of the current WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions with Robert Roode in their first reign. During a recent interview with TV Insider, Robert Roode commented on his recent return to WWE, working with Dolph Ziggler, and more.You can check out some highlights from the interview below: On returning to WWE inside the ThunderDome: “I asked around. WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff: Ziggler breaks down Royal Rumble strategy. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode can boost WWE’s Tag Team Division. At the very least, the United States champion could get a new rival. The blue brand prepares for the fallout from WrestleMania as Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode look to defend the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits, Rey Mysterio battles Otis and more. WWE is already taking opportunities at Clash of Champions away from stars by having Rollins and Strowman in two title matches. Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre played out as if it were the main event in a physical, high-octane clash of styles. After the match, Strowman took out everyone all on his own. #AndStill DIRTY DAWGS.#SmackDown @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode pic.twitter.com/noxWHQVn2e. PWMania.com Staff - 06/22/2020. The self-dubbed Dirty Dawgs have been SmackDown Tag Team Champions since January 8, 2021, when they defeated The Street Profits to win the gold. Braun Strowman once more fought AJ Styles for the United States Championship, and The OC and Seth Rollins were banned from ringside. On the April 9 WrestleMania edition of WWE SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode put their Tag Team Titles on the line in a fatal four-way match against The Street Profits, Otis & Chad Gable, and Rey & Dominik Mysterio. SmackDown also has a lot of free challengers. Meanwhile, Styles, Gallows and Anderson were made to look like fools for nothing. Nemeth's record was passed in 2006, and as of 2010 he stands second all-time in career victories at Kent State. This is too early in the run of The OC to be manhandled. In a tag team turmoil match, The Viking Raiders eliminated The B-Team and then fought The OC to a double disqualification. Robert Roode talks teaming with Dolph Ziggler and the origin of Dirty Dawgs name. As seen on this week’s episode, The Street Profits defended the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Copyright 2021 Shazzu, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. The Dirty Dawgs have been a great team together, and when speaking with Graham Matthews of Daily DDT, Roode discussed what the partnership has been like, putting over Dolph as a talent. RAW Tag Team Titles Match: Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman (c) We go right to the ring and out first are the RAW Tag Team Champions – … No bout was a bigger deal than WWE's tag team turmoil match, though. “It’s […] Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode see gold in their future: WWE.com Exclusive, Nov. 27, 2020 He's got the size, the look, the charisma and the mic skills to be one of WWE's top heels. Only one man could walk out of the first round with a win, making it hard to fathom why they were paired in the first round. Ziggler tagged Roode in and bounced Gable’s head off Roode’s knee. He was a three-time All-Mid-American Conferen… He has little to complain about right now, but it’s nice to know that he’s not giving up hope on returning to his Glorious gimmick after the Dirty Dawgs are over. These two should have been fighting in the semifinals instead. The two of us together making a team just made sense and it’s really fun. Otis took Angelo down and went for a pin, but his rival escaped. This isn't even to mention other teams such as The Authors of Pain or even The Ascension who could not get into this massive eight-team match. By. The 42-year-old can ride the wave of Ziggler's consistent spotlight to another major opportunity. At the time, it seemed like a really odd and random pairing. In the biggest one in the company's history, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode pulled off an unlikely upset that proved everything about its perception of the division. However, in the end, the trio were embarrassed once more by the power and ferocity of The Monster Among Men. However, WWE cannot help but feature him even at the expense of rebuilding his credibility. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode Embarrass Tag Division and More WWE Raw Fallout. Perhaps he could even get a singles run again soon. He also discussed who came up with the idea for him to team with Dolph Ziggler, starting back in 2019.. A former NXT Champion, Roode had found success almost immediately when he signed on with WWE in 2016. A former NXT Champion, Roode had found success almost immediately when … It would be best if The Phenomenal One found a new rival while Rollins and Strowman turn their focus to each other as well as Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. "I don't hate that it took so long to become a thing," Ziggler said. The blue brand prepares for the fallout from WrestleMania as Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode look to defend the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits, Rey Mysterio battles Otis and more. The Scottish Psychopath ultimately lost out in the latest unfortunate roadblock for a star with all the talent to succeed. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Dolph Ziggler. Right now, he is in as bad a state as he has ever been, yet he just beat four tag teams in a row. A makeshift tag team, feuding for the world title, won the belts and then another makeshift team formed to combat them even when legitimate contenders were available. From James Storm to Chad Gable, Roode has had a variety of tag partners throughout his career. The Viking Raiders were protected with a double disqualification, but they should have been the favorites to win the entire match. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode were teaming prior to the pandemic, but then Roode had to stay home in Canada for a very long time. Team Canada went on to feud with 3Live Kru and America's Most Wanted. Cesaro is free now, and it's not like anyone needs him to stay as a heel. Before the brackets were revealed, The Scottish Psychopath was a clear favorite to win the tournament. It's hard to tell where The Scottish Psychopath went wrong. The One and Only then scaled the ropes to hit a 630 splash to seal the victory and move on in King of the Ring. He is a great talent past his prime but still able to perform at a high level in the ring and on the mic. The Dirty Dawgs have been working with these opponents - in one form or another - on an almost weekly basis since joining the brand in October 2020. The Showoff has been stuck in a rut, and it felt like time to step back with him. This set up the unlikely pairing of Dolph Ziggler and Bobby Roode to pull off a four-team sweep, eliminating Lucha House Party, The Revival, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder and Heavy Machinery. Dolph opened up by attacking Dominik and tossed him into the ring-post. 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