The last time SummerSlam didn't feature a Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam was in 2014. That's including matches on the main show and the kickoff show. Nevertheless, WWE had three different types of Tag Team Championship at its disposal by 2019, but at the time of writing, just the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship is in operation with the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in limbo.
Nevertheless, SummerSlam has started to be hosted in stadiums, and that means longer shows which means that Tag Team Championship matches should not be left off the card. The past seven years at SummerSlam have played host to some Tag Team Title matches that lived up to the billing, but some were a complete waste of time.
10 Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross Vs. The Ilconics - 2019
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship was defended at SummerSlam for the first time in 2019. Unfortunately, it didn't make the main show which would have given the championship some more exposure. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross defended their titles against the Ilconics, who were looking to regain their titles from Bliss and Cross.
Royce hit Bliss with a neckbreaker, but she kicked out. It was a boring match and something you'd expect to see on Raw or SmackDown. Nevertheless, the Goddess finished off Royce with Twisted Bliss en route to a successful title defense.
9 The B-Team Vs. The Revival - 2018
The Revival were looking for their first piece of silverware on the main roster when they challenged the B-Team's Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel for the Raw Tag Team Championship on the kick-off show at SummerSlam 2018. The Revival dominated this title bout as soon as the bell sounded.
The Revival hit Axel with the Shatter Machine early on but Dallas was the legal man. The finish was sketchy with Dash Wilder hooking Dallas off the apron, and Axel reversed the rollup and countered it with a small package to retain their titles in an underwhelming Tag Team Championship match.
8 The New Day Vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson - 2016
The New Day was coming up to 365 days as WWE Tag Team Champions, and they defended their titles against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson at SummerSlam 2016. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston represented the New Day. Moreover, Gallows and Anderson were in charge in the early stages, but Woods tagged in Kofi, and he upped the tempo.
Gallows and Anderson hit the Magic Killer on Kingston, and they were closing in on the WWE Tag Team Championship. Jon Stewart was in the New Day's corner, and he entered the ring. However, Big E returned and he ran down the aisle and he laid out Anderson and Gallows, which allowed New Day to retain their titles albeit by disqualification.
7 The Street Profits Vs. Andrade & Angel Garza - 2020
The Street Profits defended their Raw Tag Team Championship inside the WWE ThunderDome at SummerSlam 2020 with Andrade and Angel Garza looking to dethrone the Street Profits. The reigning champions had a fast start to the match, and Montez showed off his aerial prowess by launching himself over the top rope, but Andrade and Garza caught him and slammed him to the ground.
Andrade and Garza took control of the match, and Kevin Owens was on commentary at ringside. It was a decent championship match, and Ford ensured that the Street Profits after he splashed Garza to retain the titles.
6 The Prime Time Players Vs. The New Day Vs. The Lucha Dragons Vs. Los Matadores - 2015
The New Day's historic 483-day reign as WWE Tag Team Champions began on the kickoff show at SummerSlam 2015. The Prime Time Players had a 25% chance of retaining their titles as the New Day, The Lucha Dragons, and Los Matadores were all determined to take home the gold.
This match was tons of fun, and all four teams played their part. Titus O'Neil was close to retaining the titles for the Prime Time Players as he laid out Fernando with Clash of the Titus. Kofi Kingston intervened by removing Titus from the equation, and he covered Fernando to kickstart the New Day's stranglehold on the WWE Tag Team Championship reign.
5 AJ Styles & Omos Vs. RK-Bro - 2021
SummerSlam 2021 kicked off with a Raw Tag Team Championship match featuring AJ Styles and Omos going toe-to-toe with RK-Bro. Orton and Styles got the match underway, but as soon as Omos got involved he took down Riddle with ease. Omos was still green, but thankfully the Phenomenal One was on his side.
Orton nailed Styles with his trademark DDT from the ropes. Moreover, Omos caught Riddle in midair and he chokeslammed him on the apron. Nevertheless, Styles took out Riddle with an amazing moonsault converted into a DDT onto the outside. The Viper countered a rollup from Styles, and he prevailed with an RKO out of nowhere to secure the Raw Tag Team Championship for RK-Bro.
4 The Usos Vs. The Mysterios - 2021
Rey Mysterio was competing at SummerSlam for the first time in nine years, and he teamed up with his son Dominik. They were looking to recapture the SmackDown Tag Team Championship from The Usos. Both teams have excellent chemistry together, and there's no shock that they put on a watchable match.
The Usos isolated Rey and Dominik was momentarily removed from the equation. The Mysterios battled back, but The Usos ensured that their SmackDown Tag Team Championship reign wasn't going to last one month as the Uso Splash on Rey was enough to keep Roman Reigns happy as the titles remained in the Bloodline.
3 The Bludgeon Brothers Vs. The New Day - 2018
Xavier Woods and Big E represented the New Day at SummerSlam 2018, and they challenged the Bludgeon Brothers for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan were on a tear since they won the titles at WrestleMania 34. The Bludgeon Brothers move exceptionally well for their size, and they set the tone right away with power moves and incorporated an aggressive style.
Big E suplexed both Bludgeon Brothers onto the floor and he splashed Harper in the ring. The New Day was in control, and Big E showed no fear by spearing Harper through the ropes. Ultimately, the New Day prevailed but didn't take home the gold as Rowan got disqualified as he clobbered Big E and Woods with a mallet.
2 Cesaro & Sheamus Vs. Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins - 2017
Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins reunited in 2017, and they were gunning for the Raw Tag Team Championship against Cesaro and Sheamus. Unquestionably, this is one of the greatest Tag Team Championship matches in the history of SummerSlam. All four are exceptional workers and brought their very best.
In the closing stages, Cesaro and Sheamus were attempting to put Ambrose away with White Noise. Rollins intervened, and the Lunatic Fringe executed Dirty Deeds on Sheamus to pick up the win with Rollins and Ambrose as the new Raw Tag Team Champions. The victory was significant as Ambrose became a Grand Slam Champion.
1 The New Day Vs. The Usos - 2017
Somehow The New Day and The Usos' collision course for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship did not make it onto the main show at SummerSlam 2017 and was relegated to the pre-show. They stole the show in arguably the best match of the night.
Big E and Xavier Woods represented the New Day, and both teams were at their best in a fascinating back-and-forth match. These two teams began to play hot potato with the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, and the Usos became two-time SmackDown Tag Team Champions after they executed a double Uso Splash onto Big E for the win.