Our next championship match, Heath Slater and Rhyno def. The Usos to become the inaugural SmackDown Tag Team Champions after Slater pins Jimmy Uso after Rhyno goring him while the referee is distracted.
This match was actually pretty good as they went away from the formula of Slater getting beat up then Rhyno coming in for the save and winning. Slater actually stood out in this match and put up significant offense, including his finisher, the Smash Hit on one of the Usos. I bet you didn’t know he has a finishing maneuver since he loses so much?
Post-match, Slater and Rhyno are awarded the new tag team championships (which look better than Raw’s) and Slater thanks the fans and Rhyno for their support. Plus, he announces that he, his wife and kids are moving into a double-wide trailer. Like Zack Ryder before him, Heath Slater has become the lovable loser who finally got his just due. I just wonder how long this Cinderella story lasts.
Grade: B
