In a seismic shift in the tag team division, last night’s episode of WWE RAW saw tensions soar as Rezar, one-half of the formidable Authors of Pain (AOP), issued a chilling warning. The reigning champions, Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), found themselves squarely in the crosshairs.
Freshly drafted to RAW from SmackDown and NXT, The Final Testament, comprising Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, and Paul Ellering, wasted no time asserting their dominance. With their sights set on the Tag Team Championship, currently held by Awesome Truth, the AOP made their intentions clear.
Rezar’s ominous message on X served as a direct challenge to the veteran duo, leaving no room for ambiguity. The powerhouse duo vowed to unleash havoc and chase down their targets relentlessly.
Notably, Rezar’s mention of World Tag Team Champions, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, hinted at their ambitions transcending brand lines.
With a rich history including past RAW and NXT Tag Team Championship victories and a triumph in the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Akam and Rezar boast formidable credentials. Their return spells trouble for Awesome Truth, who face the toughest challenge of their championship reign.
Meanwhile, Karrion Kross, known as the Herald of Doomsday, also threw down the gauntlet to the NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom and Nathan Frazer. The AOP’s ruthless efficiency in the ring, as evidenced by their recent domination over the New Catch Republic on SmackDown, underscored the magnitude of their threat.
The resurgence of Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, and Paul Ellering signaled a seismic shift in the RAW terrai. With the Authors of Pain on the prowl, the stage was set for a showdown of epic proportions. Could Awesome Truth weather the storm and retain their title reign, or would the hungry newcomers claim the ultimate prize? Last night’s WWE RAW delivered on its promise of high stakes and unforgettable drama.