The wrestling world was abuzz when Triple H took the reins of WWE, introducing new championship belts and weaving engaging storylines. However, it appears that The Game may have made a crucial mistake by thrusting WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, into singles competition. The decision to have them participate in the Queen of the Ring qualifying tournament on SmackDown has raised eyebrows, and for good reason.
The Women’s Tag Team titles were introduced to give the Women’s Division a new dynamic, providing opportunities for female superstars to shine. Despite this, the division still lags behind the Men’s Division in terms of development. With Belair and Cargill, the newly crowned champions, being pitted against each other in the tournament, the division risks becoming stagnant.
The issue lies in the fact that there are no viable challengers for the champions outside of Damage CTRL. By putting Belair and Cargill in singles competition, WWE is depriving the Women’s Tag Team Division of much-needed attention and development. Moreover, the potential showdown between the champions in the tournament final would be counterproductive, as one of them would have to defeat the other, undermining their unity as tag champions.
Furthermore, booking them to face each other in the earlier rounds raises questions about their cohesion as a team, making their reign as champions seem anticlimactic. This move is reminiscent of 2022, when then-Women’s Tag Team Champions, Sasha Banks and Naomi, walked out of WWE citing creative disputes and lack of respect for their status as champions.
In light of this, it appears that the Women’s Tag Team titles are once again being underappreciated. Triple H must take a step back and reassess his decision, ensuring that the division receives the attention it deserves. By doing so, WWE can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and provide a stronger platform for its female superstars to shine.
Only time will tell if this move will prove to be a mistake or a one-off situation. However, it is imperative that WWE prioritizes the development of the Women’s Tag Team Division, providing opportunities for female superstars to grow and thrive.
