WWE RAW witnessed a significant championship victory as Johnny Gargano secured the UpUpDownDown Championship by defeating Shayna Baszler.
The championship bout, hosted by UpUpDownDown’s Xavier Woods, showcased a competitive match where Gargano’s wife, Candice LeRae, provided supportive corner presence. Tyler Breeze, the LeftRightLeftRight Champion, stood in Baszler’s corner. The chosen game for the championship clash was the 1992 weapons-based arcade fighter, Time Killers.
Following his triumph, Gargano took to X to share a celebratory GIF, humorously referencing his victory as the realization of his “boyhood dream.”
The caption playfully echoes the iconic phrase associated with Shawn Michaels during his WrestleMania 12 campaign, where he defeated Bret Hart in the first-ever Iron Man match to claim the WWE Championship.
THE BOYHOOD DREAM HAS COME TRUE!
NEW @UpUpDwnDwn CHAMPION! pic.twitter.com/ejEf0vJRjN
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) February 12, 2024
Currently, Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, collectively known as DIY, are actively pursuing the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Finn Balor and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day.
Despite the recent loss to Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne on SmackDown, DIY remains steadfast in their pursuit of tag team gold in 2024.
A fan reminded Ciampa of the 19-year milestone since his first WWE appearance, prompting Ciampa to reflect on the achievement and express optimism about securing tag team championship glory in the current year.
The upcoming Elimination Chamber event in Australia will feature British Strong Style against Judgment Day, determining the challengers for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
While DIY faces a temporary delay in their quest for a title shot, their determination and resilience position them as formidable contenders in the tag team division.
The journey of DIY unfolds with anticipation, setting the stage for potential championship success in the ongoing WrestleMania Season.
