Dominik Mysterio and 52-Year-Old Legend Team Up in WWE SmackDown Tapings, Suffer Defeat to New Tag Team
In the latest WWE SmackDown tapings for the upcoming episode, Dominik Mysterio found himself in action alongside a seasoned legend, resulting in a loss to a newly formed tag team.
Note: This article contains spoilers for the 23rd February episode of SmackDown, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
During the 16th February episode, Dominik Mysterio faced Kevin Owens in a bid to secure a spot in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match. The match unfolded amidst the amusing confusion of R-Truth, who mistook Kevin Owens for The Miz.
Attempting to enlist Truth’s help with a steel chair, Dominik humorously referred to him as part of “The Judgment Day,” only to have Truth comically sit on the chair. Ultimately, Kevin Owens emerged victorious, earning his place in the Chamber match.
In the subsequent SmackDown tapings, the freshly minted tag team of Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, now dubbed the ‘New Catch Republic,’ clashed with Dominik Mysterio and R-Truth, securing a victory over them.
tyler bate has the biggest lil bro energy 😭 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Wy9yqD3a0b
— ✰rey✰ (@thejudgementgay) February 17, 2024
The emergence of the New Catch Republic injects excitement into WWE’s tag team division. Tyler Bate’s debut on the main roster brings new energy, revitalizing his career alongside Pete Dunne.
Their victory over Mysterio and the seasoned R-Truth propels them forward with considerable momentum. Notably, this match was taped for the forthcoming episode of WWE SmackDown, serving as a precursor to the 2024 Elimination Chamber.
The New Catch Republic is set to face The Judgment Day duo of Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles in Australia.
While they may not be the expected victors, anticipation is high for what promises to be an intense matchup, potentially stealing the spotlight as the standout bout of the night.
