Want to know who the best WWE tag teams of all time are?
Tag team wrestling in WWE has always been a major part of the action, offering something different from the usual one-on-one matches. Over the years, WWE has featured many standout tag teams, some formed on the fly, others built for long-term success.
Tag team wrestling is more than just two wrestlers in the ring. It’s about trust, timing, and turning wild action into something special. The best teams didn’t just win championships, they made us believe in their bond, fights, and craziness.
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From wild-looking brawlers to fearless high-flyers, these teams helped shape wrestling and are still remembered today.
What Makes a Tag Team Legendary?
Before diving in, let’s break down the magic formula:
- Chemistry: Can they move like one mind in two bodies?
- Impact: Did they change how tag wrestling worked?
- Longevity: Did they last beyond a few hot months?
- Titles & Rivalries: Gold matters, but so did their wars.
Using these pillars, here’s a tour through WWE’s greatest duos.
Let’s Look at Some of the Best WWE Tag Teams Ever
Many tag teams have stood out in WWE by winning championships multiple times.
While there are different ways to measure a team’s success, we focused on two main things: how many times they won the titles and how long they held them.
Teams like The Judgment Day have won titles often, but we also considered how much impact a team had overall. Based on all that, here are the 10 most successful tag teams in WWE history.
1. Edge and Christian
Edge and Christian were not only incredible wrestlers but also hilarious entertainers. They could make you laugh backstage and leave you stunned in the ring. Their chemistry as best friends translated perfectly into their performances.
They started as vampire-wannabes but evolved into WWE’s funniest and smartest villains. Their seven tag title wins were built on opportunism: distracting refs, using chairs as “con-chairs-tos,” and mocking foes with five-second poses.
Yet behind the jokes, they were ring generals, orchestrating TLC classics that made them icons.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Edge and Christian |
| Debut | 1998 (in-ring competition) |
| Won the Championship | World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Tag Team Championship (7x) |
2. The Hart Foundation
Bret “Hitman” Hart and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart were opposites: Bret the technical genius, Jim the powerhouse. With Jimmy Hart’s megaphone blaring, they won two World Tag Team Titles and perfected the Hart Attack (a lariat/clothesline combo that felt like a truck hit).
Their matches against The British Bulldogs and Demolition were masterclasses in storytelling, no flashy moves, just psychology and spirit.
The Hart Foundation helped boost tag team wrestling in the late 1980s. Their matches were clean, extreme, and always well-paced.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Bret “Hitman” Hart and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart |
| Debut | 1985 |
| Won the Championship | World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Tag Team Championship (2x) |
3. Demolition
Ax and Smash looked like Road Warriors knockoffs but became WWE’s most dominant force. Their first title reign lasted 478 days, a record untouched for 27 years.
Unlike other muscle teams, they worked smart: quick tags, double-team moves, and cheating with manager Mr. Fuji’s cane. Demolition proved monsters could wrestle, not just roar.
Though some saw them as WWE’s version of The Road Warriors, they proved their worth with strong performances and impressive dominance during the late ’80s and early ’90s.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Ax and Smash |
| Debut | 1987 |
| Won the Championship | World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Tag Team Championship (3x) |
4. The New Age Outlaws
‘The New Age Outlaws’ is one of the most successful tag teams in WWE history. When “Road Dogg” Jesse James and Billy Gunn formed The New Age Outlaws in 1997, no one expected them to go this far.
They had a stellar run in the 90s, holding the title for over 100 days on four occasions. Their legendary career as a team ended on a high note when they shocked everyone by winning their final Tag Team Championship in 2014.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | “Road Dogg” Jesse James and Billy Gunn |
| Debut | October 4, 1997 |
| Won the Championship | World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Tag Team Championship (5x), WWE Tag Team Championship |
5. The Hardy Boyz
Matt and Jeff Hardy didn’t just jump off ladders; they turned gravity into their gimmick. Their “TLC Matches” with Edge & Christian and The Dudleyz redefined carnage. But beyond the stunts, they had heart: Jeff’s daredevil spirit balanced Matt’s strategic mind. Nine tag title reigns across WWE, TNA, and ROH prove their lasting appeal.
Known for his daring moves, he was fearless in ladder matches and TLC (Tables, Ladders and Chairs) wars. Jeff’s Swanton Bomb from the top of the ladder became one of the most iconic scenes in WWE history.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy |
| Debut | October 15, 1993 |
| Won the Championship | WWF/World Tag Team Championship (6x), WCW Tag Team Championship, WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship |
6. The British Bulldogs
Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid blended power and innovation. Their matches featured suplexes, diving headbutts, and a working bulldog (their pet Matilda!). Though they only held the titles once, their WrestleMania 2 win over The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake/Greg Valentine) set the bar for athletic tag wrestling.
They had classic matches with The Hart Foundation and helped redefine what tag team wrestling could look like. Though their run wasn’t long, it was highly impactful.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid |
| Debut | 1983 |
| Won the Championship | WWF World Tag Team Championship One Time |
7. The Dudley Boyz
Bubba Ray and D-Von didn’t just use tables, they weaponized them. The 3D (Dudley Death Drop) ended more teams than any move of their era. From ECW to WWE, they won 23 tag titles, making them the most decorated duo globally.
Their secret? Bubba’s mic skills and D-Von’s bumping made audiences love to hate them.
They hold the record for most WWE Tag Team Championship reigns and are one of the few teams to win titles in WWE, ECW, and TNA. Their intense feuds with The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian defined the Attitude Era’s tag team scene.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley |
| Debut | WWE (1999), originally from ECW |
| Won the Championship | WWF/World Tag Team Championship (8x), WWE Tag Team Championship, WCW Tag Team Championship |
8. The New Day
Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods started as preachers but found glory as WWE’s hype squad. Pancakes, trombones, and “Booty-O’s” couldn’t hide their genius: their 483-day title reign broke Demolition’s record, and they’ve won 13 Championships total.
Even after a decade, they blend comedy (Woods’ trombone solos) and credibility (Kofi’s WWE Title win) like no others.
Whether there were two or three of them in the ring, they always created magic together.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods |
| Debut | July 21, 2014 |
| Won the Championship | WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (4x), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (7x), WWE World Tag Team Championship (1x) |
9. The Usos
Jimmy and Jey Uso began as generic Samoan dancers but evolved into “The Bloodline’s” enforcers. Their 2021-2023 run as SmackDown Tag Champs lasted 622 days, the longest ever.
With Jey’s superkicks and Jimmy’s sneaky pins, they mastered the “twin magic” tag style. Even after splitting in 2023, their rivalry with The New Day is one of the most competitive and respected tag team feuds in WWE history.
When they turned heel and adopted a more serious, street-style gimmick, they took their game to another level.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso |
| Debut | 2010 |
| Won the Championship | WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (3x), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (5x) |
10. Legion of Doom/Road Warriors
With their spiked shoulder pads and intense presence, Hawk and Animal were the definition of power. The Legion of Doom was feared wherever they went and dominated tag divisions across the globe.
They were known for their brute strength, quick squash matches, and the unforgettable Doomsday Device finisher. Though they had their best years before WWE, their presence in WWE left a lasting impression.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Members | Hawk and Animal |
| Debut | WWE (1990), originally from the NWA |
| Won the Championship | WWF Tag Team Championship (2x) |
2025’s Standouts: Factions and New Blood
Tag wrestling today thrives in factions. Here’s who’s ruling in 2025:
- The Judgment Day (Raw): Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh hold the Women’s Tag (Liv Morgan/Raquel Rodriguez) and Intercontinental Titles (Dom). Finn’s leadership keeps them dominant despite internal squabbles.
- New Day (Raw): After a shocking heel turn, they reclaimed the Raw Tag Titles by outsmarting the War Raiders. Still WWE’s most versatile act.
- Wyatt Sicks (SmackDown): This eerie faction (led by Uncle Howdy) demolished The Street Profits twice, hinting at a tag title run soon.
- Fatal Influence (NXT): Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx shocked NXT by winning gold through clever teamwork. Jacy’s pin on Stephanie Vaquer was a career-making moment.
Honorable Mentions: Teams That Shaped History
- Legion of Doom: Hawk and Animal’s face paint and spikes terrified the ’90s. Their Doomsday Device finisher is still copied today.
- The Rockers: Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty never won WWE gold but inspired a generation with their fast-paced style.
- The Bar: Cesaro and Sheamus hated each other until forced to team. Five tag titles later, they proved that opposites attract.
Why Tag Teams Matter: More Than Just Backups
Great tag teams aren’t sidekicks, they’re the heartbeat of WWE. They teach us about:
- Trust: The Usos’ twin telepathy, New Day’s seamless tags.
- Innovation: TLC matches, New Day’s trombone distractions.
- Resilience: Demolition’s record reign, Fatal Influence’s underdog win.
As factions like The Bloodline and Wyatt Sicks dominate today, one truth remains: when two (or more) click, wrestling soars. Whether it’s brothers, friends, or rivals forced together, these teams remind us that greatness comes in pairs.