WWE has a new pair of RAW Tag Team Champions, as Alpha Academy shockingly defeated RK-Bro to win the titles on the January 10 episode of WWE RAW.
In a championship match during tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, Otis and Chad scored the upset win over the reigning champion. Near the end of the match, Orton attempted to drop Otis with an RKO on Otis, but Gable shoved him into the powerhouse instead. As a result, Otis hit “The Viper” with the World’s Strongest Slam for the victory.
For a recap of the match, check out below courtesy of our play-by-play coverage:
Riddle and Gable grapple on the mat. Both men end up getting tied up in the ropes. After locking up again, Riddle almost traps Gable in a modified armbar. Gable gets to the ropes again. Gable runs into a kick from Riddle. Riddle flattens Gable with a senton to the back. Gable falls out of the ring. Riddle blasts him with a PK, followed by a springboard Floating Bro. Riddle and Orton pose as we cut to commercial.
After the break, Gabl and Otis are working over Gable. Orton is steaming on the apron, totally helpless to assist Riddle. Riddle surprises Otis with a Floating Bro. Riddle tags in Orton, who clears the ring. After a distraction from Otis, Gable escapes Orton’s hangman DDT attempt. Gable goes up top. Orton cuts him off. Superplex by Orton. Both men are down after they bounce off the mat with a sickening thud. Orton calls for an RKO. Otis takes out Riddle outside the ring. Otis gets a blind tag. Orton tries an RKO but Gable pushes him into a World’s Strongest Slam. Otis pins Orton.
Winners and NEW RAW Tag Team Champions, Alpha Academy!
WE HAVE NEW #WWERaw TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!@WWEGable @otiswwe pic.twitter.com/tAYwlFWVK0
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
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