New Champions Crowned On WWE SmackDown

The “odd couple” of the blue brand has officially reached the mountaintop. Damian Priest and R-Truth captured the WWE Tag Team Championship on the March 20, 2026, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, defeating the dominant MFTs (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga). The victory marks the first time the duo has held tag team gold together, though it is Priest’s third individual reign and Truth’s first time holding this specific version of the championship.

The match, which took place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, was defined by high-stakes chaos involving multiple factions. As the MFTs looked to maintain their grip on the titles, the long-simmering feud between Sikoa’s group and The Wyatt Sicks reached a boiling point. The interference centered around Bray Wyatt’s lantern, which has been a primary point of contention between the families for weeks.

The closing moments of the championship bout saw the MFTs and The Wyatt Sicks engage in a massive brawl that spilled backstage. Amidst the confusion, Uncle Howdy emerged to lock Solo Sikoa in the Mandible Claw, leaving the champions vulnerable. JC Mateo attempted to break up the melee but was intercepted by R-Truth. Truth capitalized on the distraction, delivering a sidekick followed by his signature Attitude Adjustment (AA) on Mateo to secure the pinfall and the titles.

Priest and R-Truth originally became the number one contenders two weeks ago after winning a five-team Tag Team Turmoil match, a spot Truth had secured for them without Priest’s initial knowledge. The duo followed up that performance by defeating Los Garza on the March 13 broadcast to solidify their momentum. Now, as the new champions, they head toward WrestleMania 42 with a massive target on their backs, while the MFTs and Wyatt Sicks appear far from finished with their personal war over the lantern.