Born in the remains of the Un-Americans, the team of William Regal and Lance Storm were already hated as singles stars when they came together to create one of the most technically-sound and dangerous duos of the 2000s. They were dastardly villains who would win any way possible, though did not necessarily need to cheat given their ability to out-wrestle any of their opponents. With tag teams such as Goldust and Booker T and the Dudley Boyz creating such impassioned responses from fans, Regal and Storm were the perfect foil for them. Whereas Goldust and Booker were a dynamic, wildly entertaining team that could elicit laughs as much as they could cheers for their in-ring work, Regal and Storm basked in the jeers of villainy done correctly. They were a throwback to a time when heels were not concerned with being cool, hip or more popular than the babyfaces. They were just good, old-fashioned rogues and the tag team division, as well as WWEs overall product, benefited from having them on the roster.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
