WWE’s Tag Team Title Botch: Johnny Gargano Claims Ownership

One big thing: WWE’s Tag Team Title side plates feature wrong team

On the August 9 edition of SmackDown, the WWE Tag Team Championships were seen with ‘DIY’ side plates, despite The Bloodline winning the titles from Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa last week.

Key details:

• The Bloodline (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) appeared as champions on SmackDown
• The title belts still featured side plates of former champions DIY
• Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa lost the titles on August 2

Gargano’s reaction:

Johnny Gargano tweeted: “Our property. Whatever it takes. #DIY”

Why it matters:

This botch highlights potential production oversights in WWE’s operations. It also adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing storyline, with Gargano’s tweet suggesting a possible future title pursuit.

By the numbers:

• 7 days: Time between title change and botched appearance
• 2: Number of times DIY has held the SmackDown Tag Team Championships

What’s next:

Fans expect WWE to correct the side plates for next week’s show. This incident may also fuel speculation about DIY’s future plans in the tag team division.

Do you think this botch was a simple mistake or could it be part of a larger storyline? Share your thoughts in the comments below!