WWE SmackDown’s tag team division has been thrown into disarray as The Street Profits, the high-energy duo of Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, are facing an unexpected hiatus due to injuries. The announcement came directly from WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, sending ripples through the WWE Universe and forcing a major reshuffle of scheduled events.
Ford and Dawkins reportedly sustained these injuries during recent WWE live holiday shows, seemingly exacerbating pre-existing conditions. The severity of these setbacks means the fan-favorite tag team will be out of action for the “foreseeable future,” as confirmed by Aldis. This unfortunate news has directly impacted the WWE SmackDown card, necessitating a significant alteration to the planned WWE Tag Team Championship match.
Originally slated to feature The Street Profits vying for the titles, the championship match will now see DIY, comprised of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, defending their WWE Tag Team Championship against the formidable Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. Aldis made the official announcement just ahead of the show, confirming the change in the evening’s lineup.
The Street Profits have been a prominent fixture in WWE since their NXT debut in 2016. Their electrifying performances and undeniable charisma quickly made them fan favorites. Their ascent in NXT culminated in capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship in 2019, defeating the Undisputed Era, a testament to their growing prowess.
Their success continued after being called up to Monday Night Raw later in 2019. In 2020, they achieved their first major main roster accolade by winning the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. The momentum didn’t stop there, as they added the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship to their accolades in 2021, firmly cementing their status as top-tier competitors within WWE’s tag team division.
Boasting a combined reign of 312 days as champions across Raw and SmackDown, The Street Profits have demonstrated consistent excellence. They have also distinguished themselves as three-time WWE Tag Team Champions, holding the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT titles at different junctures in their careers. This impressive feat places them among the elite as the second WWE Tag Team Triple Crown Champions, joining esteemed teams like The Revival and The New Day. Remarkably, they achieved this Triple Crown distinction in a record-breaking 499 days, making them the fastest team to reach this milestone.
The news of The Street Profits’ injuries has resonated deeply with fans, with many taking to social media to express their support and disappointment. Fan reactions range from heartfelt messages of encouragement for a speedy recovery to frustration over the team’s sidelined status. The absence of The Street Profits will undoubtedly be felt across WWE SmackDown in the coming weeks as they focus on recovery and rehabilitation.
