Wyatt Sicks tighten grip on SmackDown tag division

A Dublin SmackDown preview shows two new challengers stepping up as the Wyatt Sicks defend the tag titles ahead of Clash in Paris.

Wyatt Sicks tighten grip on SmackDown tag division

SmackDown airs from the 3Arena in Dublin as the four week run to Clash in Paris moves forward. The Wyatt Sicks won the WWE tag team titles in July and defended them in a TLC-style victory at SummerSlam, signaling they remain the team to beat in the division. Tonight two new challengers enter the scene: Melo Don’t Miz will face MCMG, and Solo Sikoa’s MFTs square off with the Street Profits. The objective is clear—test the depth of the tag division and set up the next potential title feud while the Wyatts sit at the top.

Across the rest of the card, John Cena makes his final appearance in Dublin on this leg of his WWE retirement tour. Other matches include R-Truth vs Aleister Black, a Charlotte Flair vs Piper Niven clash, and ongoing chatter about which stars will feature prominently once the Women’s and United States title scenes heat up. Additionally, Sami Zayn joining SmackDown to pursue the United States championship is noted alongside Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre’s ongoing storyline, while Nakamura’s whereabouts remain a talking point for fans.

The booking move to pit fresh teams against the champions serves a practical purpose: it accelerates the evolution of the tag division while preserving the Wyatts’ dominance. If the new matchups land, SmackDown can sustain a credible title chase without relegating the champions to routine defenses. The risk is balance—too many one-off feuds can dilute the aura of the top champions and muddy long-term storytelling. The Cena Dublin appearance provides a high-profile anchor that can anchor the episode for casual viewers while the rest of the roster advances its subplots.

Looking ahead, Sami Zayn’s addition, Cody Rhodes’ status, and the Nakamura question inject a sense of direction beyond tonight’s card. The show appears designed to mix nostalgia with forward momentum, a combination that can energize audiences but also invites scrutiny over whether the road to Paris will yield meaningful, lasting rivalries or simply short-term bursts of interest.

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The ring will tell us which plan sticks and which stories need refining.