10 Classic Teams Who Returned To WWE Past Their Prime
Time waits for no man... but it doesn't always mean the end of a career.
Despite being a territory built around the primary singles championship, WWE's tag division has had its fair share of legends over the years. From misfit marvels and curious couples to tag team royalty and Hall of Famers, WWE has seen hundreds of great teams pass through Vince McMahon's chequebook.
Yet, in the fast-paced world of sports entertainment, no run lasts forever. No matter how good a team is, sooner or later, their tenure will come to an end. However, some of the best teams in the biz have seen their WWE careers gain a surprising second wind, even if it was only for one night.
While some acts may be well past their prime when they make their return to WWE, that has never stopped Vince dipping into the talent pool of yesteryear for a quick nostalgia pop. Some of these choices have been bizarre at best. Others have been pure genius. Regardless of which, the outcome is usually noteworthy - even if the matches themselves are not.
So get ready for a blast from the past, people. Here are ten teams that refused to let the business evolve without them having a brief cameo.
10. The Dudley Boyz
Throughout their illustrious career, The Dudley Boyz have done everything there is to do in tag team wrestling. Their tenure in the business has seen them become 23 time tag team Champions and the most decorated tandem in wrestling history.
After a long stint in TNA that saw both men go solo, D-Von retire and Bubba transform into Bully Ray (becoming World Champion in the process), many thought we'd seen the end of The Dudleyz as we knew them. This rumour was perpetuated by Bubba's lone return in the 2015 Royal Rumble, with his partner conspicuous by his absence.
Nevertheless, seven months later the team would reunite in WWE, shocking the world when their trademark pyro hit during a New Day's post-match celebration. The crazed crowd watched on in awe as the returning table breakers made their way down the ramp. Naturally, it didn't take long before they got the wood out.
The returning ECW legends would stick around for a year on Raw but were unable to regain the Tag Team Titles. Marking their 20th anniversary as a team, their reunion run was the perfect way to mark the occasion. Were they past their prime? Probably. Were they still awesome? No doubt.