R-Truth and Damian Priest retain after ringside distraction on SmackDown
Summary
– Solo Sikoa cost The MFTs their WWE Tag Team Championship match on SmackDown
– R-Truth and Damian Priest retained the titles after Solo appeared at ringside
– Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga left frustrated while Solo looked defeated
R-Truth and Damian Priest are still WWE Tag Team Champions after a chaotic title defense on SmackDown.
The June 19 episode took place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where the champions defended against The MFTs, Tama Tonga, and Talla Tonga.
The match closed the first hour of the show and carried extra tension because of Solo Sikoa’s role around The MFTs. Before the match, Jacob Fatu made an offer for Solo to rejoin the Bloodline, giving Solo plenty to think about.
Solo had been told not to get involved in the tag team title match. That warning did not stop him from coming to ringside during the bout.
His appearance created enough of a distraction for R-Truth and Damian Priest to take advantage. The champions scored the pinfall and retained their titles.
Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga were clearly unhappy with how things ended. They left the ring frustrated while Solo stood there looking defeated after costing his team the match.
The result keeps Truth and Priest on top of the WWE tag team division. Their unusual pairing continues to work, and another successful title defense only adds to their momentum.
For The MFTs, the loss could create new problems with Solo. What was supposed to be a championship opportunity turned into another reminder that The Bloodline situation is far from settled.
