Evolve Tag Team Championship
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| Promotion | Evolve | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date established | November 10, 2015[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date retired | July 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The Evolve Tag Team Championship was a professional wrestling tag team championship owned by the Evolve promotion. The inaugural champions were crowned on January 24, 2016, at the end of an eight-team tournament.[3]
Like most professional wrestling championships, the title was won as a result of a scripted match. There have been 13 reigns shared among 12 teams and 21 wrestlers.
History
[edit]Evolve was founded in 2009 by Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA) booker Gabe Sapolsky, Full Impact Pro (FIP) owner Sal Hamaoui and independent wrestler Davey Richards and held its first event on January 16, 2010.[4][5] On November 25, 2011, Evolve and DGUSA announced the unification of the two promotions, which would result in Evolve recognizing the Open the Freedom Gate and Open the United Gate Championships as its top two titles.[6] On December 22, 2014, WWNLive, the parent company of both Evolve and DGUSA, announced it was putting DGUSA on hiatus until it could secure more Japanese wrestlers for the promotion's shows.[7] The Open the United Gate Championship continued being defended at Evolve shows until May 30, 2015, when reigning champions Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann retired the title and asked for a new Evolve tag team title to be created in its place.[8] On September 22, Evolve announced that it would start putting more emphasis on the promotion's tag team division and would create the new title, if the experiment turned out successful.[9] On November 10, 2015, Evolve sent out a press release, officially announcing the creation of the Evolve Tag Team Championship.[1]
Championship tournament
[edit]Evolve announced that the inaugural champions would be determined in a tournament taking place over Evolve 53, Evolve 54 and Evolve 55 from January 22 to 24, 2016, in Orlando, Florida.[1] The first three teams participating in the tournament were revealed in the press release announcing the creation of the title.[1] The rest of the teams were announced throughout the rest of November 2015 along with the clarification that the tournament would be contested in a single-elimination format with eight participating teams.[10][11] The first round matches were announced on January 19, 2016.[12] Timothy Thatcher was originally announced for the tournament, but he was forced to pull out due to a staph infection and was replaced by Sami Callihan.[13]
- Participating teams
- The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado and Lancelot Bravado)
- Catch Point (Drew Gulak and T. J. Perkins)
- Heroes. Eventually. Die. (Chris Hero and Tommy End)
- Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano
- The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese and Caleb Konley)
- Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero and Trent Baretta)
- Sami Callihan and Zack Sabre Jr.
- Team Tremendous (Bill Carr and Dan Barry)
| First round (January 22) | Semifinals (January 23) | Finals (January 24) | ||||||||||||
| Callihan and Sabre | Pin | |||||||||||||
| Hero and End | [14] | |||||||||||||
| Hero and End | Pin | |||||||||||||
| Roppongi Vice | [15] | |||||||||||||
| Roppongi Vice | Pin | |||||||||||||
| Carr and Barry | [14] | |||||||||||||
| Hero and End | Sub | |||||||||||||
| Galloway and Gargano | [3] | |||||||||||||
| Nese and Konley | Pin | |||||||||||||
| The Bravado Brothers | [14] | |||||||||||||
| The Bravado Brothers | Sub | |||||||||||||
| Galloway and Gargano | [15] | |||||||||||||
| Galloway and Gargano | Pin | |||||||||||||
| Gulak and Perkins | [14] | |||||||||||||
Title history
[edit]| No. | Overall reign number |
|---|---|
| Reign | Reign number for the specific team—reign numbers for the individuals are in parentheses, if different |
| Days | Number of days held |
| Defenses | Number of successful defenses |
| No. | Champion | Championship change | Reign statistics | Notes | Ref. | |||||
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| Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | Defenses | |||||
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| 1 | Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano | January 24, 2016 | Evolve 55 | Orlando, FL | 1 | 69 | 2 | Galloway and Gargano defeated Chris Hero and Tommy End in the finals of an eight-team tournament to become the inaugural champions. | [3] | |
| 2 | Catch Point (Drew Gulak and Tracy Williams) |
April 2, 2016 | Evolve 59 | Dallas, TX | 1 | 105 | 2 | [16] | ||
| 3 | Drew Galloway (2) and Dustin | July 16, 2016 | Evolve 64 | New York City, NY | 1 | 120 | 1 | [17] | ||
| 4 | Catch Point (Fred Yehi and Tracy Williams (2)) |
November 13, 2016 | Evolve 73 | Joppa, MD | 1 | 160 | 3 | This was a four-way tag team elimination match, also involving Drew Gulak and Tony Nese, and The Gatekeepers (Blaster McMassive and Flex Rumblecrunch). Chris Hero replaced an injured Drew Galloway. | [18] | |
| 5 | Catch Point (Chris Dickinson and Jaka) |
April 22, 2017 | Evolve 82 | New York City, NY | 1 | 77 | 2 | [19] | ||
| 6 | The Lethal Enforcers (Anthony Henry and JD Drake) |
July 8, 2017 | Evolve 88 | Charlotte, NC | 1 | 76 | 3 | |||
| 7 | The Troll Boyz (A. C. H. and Ethan Page) |
September 22, 2017 | Evolve 92 | Livonia, MI | 1 | 1 | 0 | [20] | ||
| 8 | Doom Patrol (Chris Dickinson and Jaka) |
September 23, 2017 | Evolve 93 | Summit, IL | 2 | 400 | 9 | Formerly known as Catch Point. | [21] | |
| 9 | The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) |
October 28, 2018 | Evolve 114 | Ybor City, FL | 1 | 138 | 6 | [22] | ||
| 10 | The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston and Joe Gacy) |
March 15, 2019 | Evolve 123 | Melrose, MA | 1 | 120 | 2 | [23] | ||
| 11 | A. R. Fox and Leon Ruff | July 13, 2019 | Evolve 131 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | 147 | 4 | [24] | ||
| 12 | Besties in the World (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) |
December 7, 2019 | Evolve 142 | Chicago, IL | 1 | 208 | 1 | [25] | ||
| — | Deactivated | July 2, 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Deactivated when Evolve ceased operations. | ||
Combined reigns
[edit]| Rank | Team | No. of reigns |
Combined defenses |
Combined days |
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| 1 | Catch Point/Doom Patrol (Jaka and Chris Dickinson) |
2 | 11 | 477 |
| 2 | Catch Point (Fred Yehi and Tracy Williams) |
1 | 3 | 160 |
| 3 | A. R. Fox and Leon Ruff | 4 | 147 | |
| 4 | The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) |
6 | 138 | |
| 5 | The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston and Joe Gacy) |
2 | 120 | |
| Drew Galloway and Dustin | 1 | 120 | ||
| 7 | Catch Point (Drew Gulak and Tracy Williams) |
2 | 105 | |
| 8 | The Lethal Enforcers (Anthony Henry and JD Drake) |
3 | 76 | |
| 9 | Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano | 2 | 69 | |
| 10 | Besties in the World (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) |
1 | 62 | |
| 11 | The Troll Boyz (A. C. H. and Ethan Page) |
0 | 1 |
By wrestler
[edit]| Rank | Wrestler | No. of reigns |
Combined defenses |
Combined days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Dickinson | 2 | 11 | 477 |
| Jaka | 11 | 477 | ||
| 3 | Tracy Williams | 5 | 265 | |
| 4 | Drew Galloway | 2 | 3 | 189 |
| 5 | Fred Yehi | 1 | 3 | 160 |
| 6 | A. R. Fox | 4 | 147 | |
| Leon Ruff | 4 | 147 | ||
| 8 | Angelo Dawkins | 6 | 138 | |
| Montez Ford | 6 | 138 | ||
| 10 | Eddie Kingston | 2 | 120 | |
| Joe Gacy | 2 | |||
| Dustin | 1 | |||
| 13 | Drew Gulak | 2 | 105 | |
| 14 | Anthony Henry | 3 | 76 | |
| JD Drake | 3 | 76 | ||
| 16 | Johnny Gargano | 2 | 69 | |
| 17 | Davey Vega | 1 | 62 | |
| Mat Fitchett | 1 | |||
| 19 | A. C. H. | 0 | 1 | |
| Ethan Page | 0 | 1 |
See also
[edit]References
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External links
[edit]Evolve Tag Team Championship
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Creation
Prior to the establishment of its own tag team championship, Evolve Wrestling recognized and defended the Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA) Open the United Gate Championship as part of its programming following the unification of the two promotions on November 25, 2011.[6] This title, originally created for DGUSA, was regularly contested at Evolve events, but its status became uncertain amid DGUSA's ongoing hiatus. On May 30, 2015, at Evolve 43, reigning champions Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann successfully defended the belts against Drew Gulak and Tracy Williams before announcing their retirement, effectively vacating the titles in recognition of the shifting landscape away from DGUSA affiliations.[7] In response to the vacancy and to bolster its independent identity, Evolve began planning a dedicated tag team division. On September 22, 2015, the promotion announced intentions to place greater emphasis on tag team wrestling, signaling the potential creation of a new title if fan and roster interest proved strong.[8] This move aimed to elevate the tag team component within Evolve's shows, fostering storylines centered on its core roster rather than relying on external DGUSA branding. The decision aligned with Evolve's evolving position in the independent scene, particularly as it prepared for a working relationship with WWE that would see its events streamed on the WWE Network starting in 2016. The official announcement of the Evolve Tag Team Championship came via press release on November 10, 2015, confirming the title as Evolve's primary tag team accolade.[9] Initial plans outlined an eight-team single-elimination tournament to crown the inaugural champions, structured across three consecutive events—Evolve 53, 54, and 55—held in Florida from January 22 to 24, 2016, to build momentum and showcase the division's depth.[9] This format was designed to integrate seamlessly with Evolve's event scheduling while avoiding conflicts with major wrestling weekends.Inaugural championship tournament
The Evolve Tag Team Championship was established through an eight-team single-elimination tournament held across three consecutive events in Orlando, Florida, marking the promotion's first exclusive tag team title following the retirement of the shared Open the United Gate Championship with Dragon Gate USA.[10] The tournament began on January 22, 2016, at EVOLVE 53, continued with semifinals at EVOLVE 54 on January 23, and concluded with the finals at EVOLVE 55 on January 24, all streamed live via the WWNLive platform.[11][12][10] The eight participating teams represented a mix of established EVOLVE regulars, international talent, and rising prospects: Heroes Eventually Die (Chris Hero and Tommy End), Sami Callihan and Zack Sabre Jr., Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano, Catch Point (Drew Gulak and TJ Perkins), The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado and Lancelot Bravado), The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese and Caleb Konley), Roppongi Vice (Trent Baretta and Rocky Romero), and Team Tremendous (Dan Barry and Bill Carr).[11][13][14] All four quarterfinal matches took place at EVOLVE 53. Heroes Eventually Die defeated Sami Callihan and Zack Sabre Jr. in 28:13 via pinfall after a series of strikes and submissions highlighted the technical prowess on display.[11] Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano overcame Catch Point in 15:31, with Gargano securing the victory via submission using the Gargano Escape on TJ Perkins after Galloway's interference.[11] The Bravado Brothers upset The Premier Athlete Brand in 12:57, pinning Caleb Konley following a spike piledriver.[11] Roppongi Vice advanced by defeating Team Tremendous in 15:33, with Rocky Romero pinning Dan Barry after a high-flying sequence culminating in a double-team move.[11] The semifinals occurred at EVOLVE 54. Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano advanced to the finals by submitting Lancelot Bravado with a team effort involving Galloway's Claymore Kick and Gargano's hold in 19:15.[12] Heroes Eventually Die eliminated Roppongi Vice in 28:35, with Tommy End pinning Baretta via a Gotch Piledriver after intense exchanges of kicks and elbow strikes.[12] In the tournament final at EVOLVE 55, Drew Galloway and Johnny Gargano defeated Heroes Eventually Die in 25:48 to become the inaugural Evolve Tag Team Champions, with Gargano pinning Tommy End after a Claymore Kick from Galloway set up the finish.[10][15] This victory established the title as EVOLVE's premier tag division prize, independent of external promotions.[10]Major developments and storylines
The rise of the Catch Point faction marked a pivotal era for the Evolve Tag Team Championship, emphasizing technical, mat-based wrestling and factional dominance in the promotion's tag division. Founded in 2015 by Drew Gulak and Tracy Williams, the group expanded to include wrestlers like Fred Yehi, Chris Dickinson, and Jaka, who collectively captured the titles multiple times between 2016 and 2018. Gulak and Williams first won the championships at Evolve 59 on April 2, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, holding them for 105 days and using their reign to showcase submission-heavy matches that elevated the division's focus on skill over spectacle.[16][17] Yehi and Williams followed with a 160-day reign beginning November 13, 2016, in Joppa, Maryland, further solidifying Catch Point's influence through intense, ground-game oriented defenses.[16][17] Dickinson and Jaka, representing the faction's later iteration as Doom Patrol, secured two reigns starting April 22, 2017, in Woodside, New York, with their second run from September 23, 2017, in Summit, Illinois, lasting 400 days and including numerous defenses that highlighted the group's unyielding teamwork.[16][17] Overall, Catch Point's combined 742 days as champions transformed the titles into a symbol of technical excellence, training and promoting wrestlers who later succeeded in larger promotions.[16] As Evolve deepened its partnership with WWE beginning in 2018, the tag team division integrated more NXT-contracted talent, blending independent storylines with crossover angles that boosted visibility. NXT stars like Adam Cole and the Velveteen Dream appeared in high-profile matches, setting the stage for direct title involvement.[18] The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) exemplified this shift by answering an open challenge and defeating Doom Patrol (Dickinson and Jaka) to win the titles on October 28, 2018, at Evolve 114 in Ybor City, Florida, ending the challengers' year-long reign in a historic moment for active NXT competitors claiming Evolve gold outside their brand.[4] This victory, occurring alongside WWE's Evolution event, underscored Evolve's role as a developmental pipeline, with subsequent defenses airing on the WWE Network to expose indie audiences to WWE's rising stars.[18] Amid these developments, the division saw notable surprises and short reigns that added unpredictability to ongoing narratives. The Troll Boyz (ACH and Ethan Page) shocked fans by defeating The Lethal Enforcers (Anthony Henry and James Drake) on September 22, 2017, at Evolve 92 in Detroit, Michigan, to capture the titles in a chaotic upset driven by their comedic yet aggressive style.[19] However, their reign lasted just one day, as Doom Patrol dethroned them the following night, creating a memorable flashpoint in faction rivalries.[17] Doom Patrol's subsequent 400-day title run from late 2017 to 2018 further entrenched their dominance, with defenses against diverse challengers that tested Evolve's evolving roster.[16] Evolve's tag team landscape fit into the promotion's broader transition under increasing WWE oversight, with events like Evolve 131 in 2019 broadcast live on the WWE Network, amplifying defenses and storylines for a wider audience.[18] This integration peaked with WWE's full acquisition of Evolve on July 2, 2020, but was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic earlier that year, which halted live events and forced a hiatus without resumed shows or title activity.[18] The pandemic's impact drained talent and finances, ultimately contributing to the championships' deactivation amid the promotion's quiet cessation.[18]Retirement
The final reign of the Evolve Tag Team Championship began on December 7, 2019, at Evolve 142 in Chicago, Illinois, when The Besties in the World (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) defeated the reigning champions AR Fox and Leon Ruff to win the titles.[20][21] This victory marked the start of a 208-day reign that would become the championship's last, as the duo held the belts without further defenses amid growing uncertainties surrounding the promotion. The championship was officially deactivated on July 2, 2020, coinciding with WWE's acquisition of Evolve from its founders Gabe Sapolsky and Sal Hamaoui, which led to the immediate cessation of all Evolve live events.[22] This decision was part of WWE's broader restructuring of its independent promotion partnerships, driven by the financial strains of the COVID-19 pandemic, including canceled events like WrestleMania weekend shows and overall budget cuts.[23][24] No final match was held, and the titles were not vacated; instead, they were quietly retired as Evolve shifted away from its independent branding under WWE ownership. In March 2025, WWE relaunched the Evolve brand as a weekly streaming series on Tubi, introducing the Evolve Men's Championship on June 4, 2025, and the Evolve Women's Championship on May 7, 2025, but the Tag Team Championship remains retired as of November 2025.[25][26] In the aftermath, the Evolve Tag Team Championship was never defended again, with Vega and Fitchett recognized as the final champions.[22] The deactivation underscored Evolve's legacy as a key developmental feeder for WWE, having launched numerous wrestlers—such as Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa—toward the main roster through its talent pipeline.[23]Reigns
Title history
The Evolve Tag Team Championship was established on January 24, 2016, and defended exclusively on Evolve events under standard professional wrestling tag team rules, which required legal tags between partners and allowed for disqualifications, though some title matches featured no-disqualification stipulations.[2][3] The championship belt featured a plain black leather strap with gold plates engraved with the Evolve logo and tag team motifs.[2] Days held calculated as the number of days from the date won to the date the title was lost or vacated, excluding the day of loss.| No. | Champions | Event | Date won | Location | Days held | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano | Evolve 55 | January 24, 2016 | Orlando, FL | 69 | Inaugural champions; defeated Chris Hero & Tommy End in the tournament final (standard tag team match).[3][27] |
| 2 | Catch Point (Drew Gulak & Tracy Williams) | Evolve 59 | April 2, 2016 | Dallas, TX | 105 | Defeated Galloway & Gargano (standard tag team match).[3][28] |
| 3 | Drew Galloway (2) & Chuck Taylor (billed as DUSTIN) | Evolve 64 | July 16, 2016 | Queens, NY | 120 | Defeated Gulak & Williams (standard tag team match).[3][29][2] |
| 4 | Catch Point (Fred Yehi & Tracy Williams (2)) | Evolve 73 | November 13, 2016 | Joppa, MD | 160 | Defeated Galloway & Taylor in a four-way elimination tag team match also involving Anthony Nese & Drew Gulak and Ethan Page & Tommy End.[3][30] |
| 5 | Catch Point (Chris Dickinson & Jaka) | Evolve 82 | April 22, 2017 | Queens, NY | 77 | Defeated Yehi & Williams (standard tag team match).[3][31] |
| 6 | Anthony Henry & James Drake (The Lethal Enforcers) | Evolve 88 | July 8, 2017 | Charlotte, NC | 76 | Defeated Dickinson & Jaka (standard tag team match).[3][32] |
| 7 | ACH & Ethan Page (The Troll Boyz) | Evolve 92 | September 22, 2017 | Livonia, MI | 1 | Defeated Henry & Drake (standard tag team match).[3][33] |
| 8 | Doom Patrol (Chris Dickinson (2) & Jaka (2)) | Evolve 93 | September 23, 2017 | Summit, IL | 400 | Defeated ACH & Page (standard tag team match).[3][34] |
| 9 | The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) | Evolve 114 | October 28, 2018 | Ybor City, FL | 138 | Defeated Dickinson & Jaka (standard tag team match).[3][35] |
| 10 | The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy) | Evolve 123 | March 15, 2019 | Melrose, MA | 120 | Defeated Dawkins & Ford (standard tag team match).[3][36] |
| 11 | AR Fox & Leon Ruff | Evolve 131 | July 13, 2019 | Philadelphia, PA | 147 | Defeated Kingston & Gacy (standard tag team match).[3][37] |
| 12 | The Besties in the World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) | Evolve 142 | December 7, 2019 | Chicago, IL | 207 | Defeated Fox & Ruff (standard tag team match); titles deactivated on July 1, 2020.[3][38] |
Combined reigns by team
The Evolve Tag Team Championship saw 11 distinct teams hold the title across its history from 2016 to 2020, with most partnerships securing a single reign, though variations within factions like Catch Point contributed to multiple team-level accomplishments. Chris Dickinson and Jaka stand out as the only duo to win the championship twice, first as members of Catch Point in 2017 and later rebranded as Doom Patrol in 2017, accumulating the longest combined tenure at 477 days.[17] Other notable team statistics highlight the variance in reign durations, from ultra-short stints to extended dominant runs, reflecting the promotion's emphasis on tag team storytelling and athletic competition.[2] The following table ranks all teams by total days as champions, including the number of reigns and combined days held (calculated as total days divided by number of reigns for average).| Rank | Team | Reigns | Total Days | Average Days per Reign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Dickinson & Jaka (Catch Point/Doom Patrol) | 2 | 477 | 238.5 |
| 2 | The Besties in the World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) | 1 | 207 | 207 |
| 3 | Catch Point (Fred Yehi & Tracy Williams) | 1 | 160 | 160 |
| 4 | A.R. Fox & Leon Ruff | 1 | 147 | 147 |
| 5 | The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) | 1 | 138 | 138 |
| 6 | The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy) | 1 | 120 | 120 |
| 7 | Drew Galloway & Chuck Taylor | 1 | 120 | 120 |
| 8 | Catch Point (Drew Gulak & Tracy Williams) | 1 | 105 | 105 |
| 9 | Anthony Henry & James Drake (Lethal Enforcers) | 1 | 76 | 76 |
| 10 | Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano | 1 | 69 | 69 |
| 11 | ACH & Ethan Page (Troll Boyz) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Combined reigns by individual
The Evolve Tag Team Championship has been held by 20 unique individuals across its 12 team reigns from 2016 to 2020.[3] Several wrestlers achieved multiple reigns with different partners, highlighting their versatility within factions like Catch Point, while others used their title success as a springboard to WWE contracts.[3] The following table summarizes key statistics for individuals who held the championship, sorted by total days as champion. It includes the number of reigns, combined days held (calculated from exact reign durations), primary partners or teams, and notable career impacts where applicable. Only wrestlers with at least one reign are listed; days are approximate based on event dates and do not account for partial days.| Wrestler | Reigns | Total Days | Partners/Teams | Notes on Career Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Dickinson | 2 | 477 | Jaka (Catch Point/Doom Patrol, twice) | Longest combined reign; defended titles extensively before WWE developmental signing.[3] |
| Jaka | 2 | 477 | Chris Dickinson (Catch Point/Doom Patrol, twice) | Tied for longest combined; key member of dominant Catch Point stable.[3] |
| Tracy Williams | 2 | 265 | Drew Gulak (Catch Point); Fred Yehi (Catch Point) | Held titles with multiple partners in same faction; transitioned to ROH and WWE NXT.[3] |
| Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre) | 2 | 189 | Johnny Gargano; DUSTIN | Early reigns boosted profile leading to WWE return and main roster stardom.[3] |
| Davey Vega | 1 | 207 | Mat Fitchett (The Besties in the World) | Final champions; longest single team reign contributed to indie longevity.[3] |
| Mat Fitchett | 1 | 207 | Davey Vega (The Besties in the World) | As above; established as indie tag specialists post-retirement.[3] |
| Fred Yehi | 1 | 160 | Tracy Williams (Catch Point) | Part of Catch Point's tag dominance; later WWE NXT competitor.[3] |
| AR Fox | 1 | 147 | Leon Ruff | High-flying style showcased in defenses; continued indie success.[3] |
| Leon Ruff | 1 | 147 | AR Fox | Youngest champion at time; paved way for WWE NXT run.[3] |
| Angelo Dawkins | 1 | 138 | Montez Ford (The Street Profits) | Win marked NXT debut; directly led to WWE main roster tag titles and success.[3][4] |
| Montez Ford | 1 | 138 | Angelo Dawkins (The Street Profits) | As above; evolved into WWE Tag Team Champions multiple times.[3][4] |
| Eddie Kingston | 1 | 120 | Joe Gacy (The Unwanted) | Gruff style defined reign; boosted path to AEW World Championship contention.[3] |
| Joe Gacy | 1 | 120 | Eddie Kingston (The Unwanted) | Early teaming with Kingston; later WWE NXT standout.[3] |
| DUSTIN | 1 | 120 | Drew Galloway | Short but impactful indie run; limited further details available.[3] |
| Drew Gulak | 1 | 105 | Tracy Williams (Catch Point) | Inaugural faction title; led to WWE producer role.[3] |
| Anthony Henry | 1 | 76 | James Drake | Solid midcard reign; Henry later signed with AEW.[3] |
| James Drake (JD Drake) | 1 | 76 | Anthony Henry | As above; Drake continued in WWE developmental.[3] |
| Johnny Gargano | 1 | 69 | Drew Galloway | Debut title win; propelled to WWE NXT icon status.[3] |
| ACH | 1 | 1 | Ethan Page (The Troll Boyz) | Shortest reign; highlighted ACH's veteran presence.[3] |
| Ethan Page | 1 | 1 | ACH (The Troll Boyz) | As above; Page later achieved AEW success.[3] |