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WCW World Tag Team Championship History

Complete list of every WCW World Tag Team Championship reign — who held it, when they won it, and how long they kept it. Established Jan 29, 1975.

Final Champion
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley)
Final champion · After WCW's March 2001 sale to the WWF, the title was defended on WWF programming as the WCW Tag Team Championship until it was unified into the WWF Tag Team Championship at Survivor Series on November 18, 2001, with The Dudley Boyz recognized as the final champions. A separately introduced NWA World Tag Team Championship does not share this lineage.
141
Total Reigns
88
Champions
281
Longest (days)
Doom (Butch Reed & Ron Simmons)
10×
Most Reigns
Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)

Full Title Lineage

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141 The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) Unified into the WWF Tag Team Championship when they defeated The Hardy Boyz at Survivor Series on November 18, 2001. Oct 25, 2001SmackDown!Omaha, NE 24 days
140 The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) Oct 8, 2001Raw Is WarIndianapolis, IN 17 days
139 Booker T & Test Sep 27, 2001SmackDown!Dayton, OH 11 days
138 The Brothers of Destruction (Kane & The Undertaker) First title change under WWF; aired on tape delay. Aug 9, 2001SmackDown!Indianapolis, IN 49 days
137 The Natural Born Thrillers (Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire) The last champions crowned in WCW. After the March 2001 purchase their reign continued on WWF programming, where the title was billed as the WCW Tag Team Championship. Jan 14, 2001WCW Sin 2001Indianapolis, IN 207 days
136 The Insiders (Diamond Dallas Page & Kevin Nash)2nd reign Dec 17, 2000WCW Starrcade 2000Washington, DC 28 days
135 Perfect Event (Shawn Stasiak & Chuck Palumbo)3rd reign Awarded the vacant titles by Mike Sanders. Dec 4, 2000WCW NitroLincoln, NE 13 days
134 The Insiders (Diamond Dallas Page & Kevin Nash)1st reign ↳ WCW Commissioner Mike Sanders forced The Insiders to vacate the titles. Nov 26, 2000WCW Mayhem 2000Milwaukee, WI 8 days
133 Perfect Event (Shawn Stasiak & Chuck Palumbo)2nd reign Nov 20, 2000WCW NitroAugusta, GA 6 days
132 The Boogie Knights (Disqo & Alex Wright) Alex Wright teamed with General Rection in the match, but Disqo (Disco Inferno) is recognized as the champion. Nov 16, 2000WCW Millennium Final 2000Oberhausen, Germany 4 days
131 Sean O'Haire & Mark Jindrak2nd reign Oct 9, 2000WCW ThunderSydney, Australia 38 days
130 Misfits in Action (Lieutenant Loco & Corporal Cajun) Oct 9, 2000WCW ThunderSydney, Australia <1 day
129 Sean O'Haire & Mark Jindrak1st reign Won a battle royal for the vacant titles. Sep 25, 2000WCW NitroUniondale, NY 14 days
128 The Filthy Animals (Rey Mysterio Jr. & Juventud Guerrera) ↳ Rey Mysterio Jr. & Juventud Guerrera were forced to relinquish the titles by WCW. Aug 14, 2000WCW NitroKelowna, BC 35 days
127 Dark Carnival (The Great Muta & Vampiro) Aug 13, 2000WCW New Blood Rising 2000Vancouver, BC 1 days
126 KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)2nd reign Jul 9, 2000WCW Bash at the Beach 2000Daytona Beach, FL 35 days
125 Perfect Event (Shawn Stasiak & Chuck Palumbo)1st reign May 31, 2000WCW ThunderNampa, ID 39 days
124 KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)1st reign May 15, 2000WCW NitroBiloxi, MS 16 days
123 Shane Douglas & Buff Bagwell Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Apr 16, 2000WCW Spring Stampede 2000Chicago, IL 29 days
122 The Harris Brothers (Ron Harris & Don Harris)2nd reign ↳ All WCW titles were declared vacant by Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff during a storyline reboot. Mar 19, 2000WCW Uncensored 2000Miami, FL 22 days
121 The Mamalukes (Johnny the Bull & Big Vito)2nd reign Feb 13, 2000House showLeipzig, Germany 35 days
120 The Harris Brothers (Ron Harris & Don Harris)1st reign Feb 12, 2000House showOberhausen, Germany 1 days
119 The Mamalukes (Johnny the Bull & Big Vito)1st reign Jan 18, 2000WCW ThunderEvansville, IN 25 days
118 Crowbar & David Flair Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Jan 3, 2000WCW NitroGreenville, SC 15 days
117 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)5th reign ↳ Vacated after Scott Hall sustained a legitimate injury. Dec 13, 1999WCW NitroNew Orleans, LA 14 days
116 Bret Hart & Goldberg Dec 7, 1999WCW ThunderMadison, WI 6 days
115 Creative Control Nov 22, 1999WCW NitroAuburn Hills, MI 15 days
114 The Filthy Animals (Konnan & Kidman) Oct 25, 1999WCW NitroPhoenix, AZ 28 days
113 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)10th reign Won a Triple Threat Street Fight for the vacant titles. Oct 24, 1999WCW Halloween Havoc 1999Las Vegas, NV 1 days
112 The Filthy Animals (Konnan & Rey Mysterio Jr.) ↳ Vacated after Rey Mysterio Jr. sustained a legitimate leg injury. Oct 18, 1999WCW NitroPhiladelphia, PA 6 days
111 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)9th reign Sep 12, 1999WCW Fall Brawl 1999Winston-Salem, NC 36 days
110 The West Texas Rednecks (Barry Windham & Kendall Windham) Aug 23, 1999WCW NitroLas Vegas, NV 20 days
109 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)8th reign Aug 14, 1999WCW Road Wild 1999Sturgis, SD 9 days
108 The Jersey Triad (Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Kanyon)2nd reign Defended under the Freebird Rule. Jun 13, 1999WCW The Great American Bash 1999Baltimore, MD 62 days
107 Chris Benoit & Perry Saturn Jun 8, 1999WCW ThunderSyracuse, NY 5 days
106 The Jersey Triad (Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Kanyon)1st reign Page & Kanyon won the titles, with Bigelow also recognized and the Freebird Rule applied. May 31, 1999WCW NitroHouston, TX 8 days
105 Raven & Perry Saturn May 9, 1999WCW Slamboree 1999St. Louis, MO 22 days
104 Rey Mysterio Jr. & Kidman Mar 29, 1999WCW NitroToronto, ON 41 days
103 Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko Mar 14, 1999WCW/nWo Uncensored 1999Louisville, KY 15 days
102 Barry Windham & Curt Hennig Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Feb 21, 1999WCW/nWo SuperBrawl IXOakland, CA 21 days
101 Rick Steiner & Kenny Kaos After Buff Bagwell turned on Rick Steiner mid-match, Steiner was allowed to choose Kenny Kaos as his new partner the next night. ↳ Vacated after Rick Steiner sustained a legitimate injury. Oct 25, 1998WCW/nWo Halloween Havoc 1998Las Vegas, NV 74 days
100 nWo Hollywood (Scott Hall & The Giant) Jul 20, 1998WCW NitroSalt Lake City, UT 97 days
99 nWo Wolfpac (Sting & Kevin Nash) Sting won a singles match for control of the titles and chose Nash as his partner. Jun 14, 1998WCW/nWo The Great American Bash 1998Baltimore, MD 36 days
98 Sting & The Giant ↳ Vacated after Sting joined nWo Wolfpac. May 17, 1998WCW/nWo Slamboree 1998Worcester, MA 16 days
97 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)4th reign Won the titles after Scott Hall turned on Rick Steiner. Feb 22, 1998WCW/nWo SuperBrawl VIIISan Francisco, CA 84 days
96 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)7th reign Feb 9, 1998WCW NitroEl Paso, TX 13 days
95 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)3rd reign Jan 12, 1998WCW NitroJacksonville, FL 28 days
94 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)6th reign Oct 13, 1997WCW NitroTampa, FL 91 days
93 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Syxx) Bischoff returned the titles to The Outsiders; Syxx was later credited as co-champion under nWo "Wolfpac Rules." Feb 24, 1997WCW NitroSacramento, CA 231 days
92 Lex Luger & The Giant Feb 23, 1997WCW SuperBrawl VIISan Francisco, CA 1 days
91 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)2nd reign Eric Bischoff stripped The Steiner Brothers and returned the titles to The Outsiders over a disputed count. Jan 27, 1997WCW NitroLas Vegas, NV 27 days
90 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)5th reign Jan 25, 1997WCW nWo Souled Out 1997Cedar Rapids, IA 2 days
89 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)1st reign Oct 27, 1996WCW Halloween Havoc 1996Las Vegas, NV 90 days
88 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)7th reign Oct 5, 1996WCW Saturday NightCanton, OH 22 days
87 The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge) Sep 23, 1996WCW NitroBirmingham, AL 12 days
86 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)6th reign Jul 27, 1996House showDayton, OH 58 days
85 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)4th reign Jul 24, 1996House showCincinnati, OH 3 days
84 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)5th reign Jun 24, 1996WCW NitroCharlotte, NC 30 days
83 Sting & Lex Luger Jan 22, 1996WCW NitroLas Vegas, NV 154 days
82 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)4th reign Oct 28, 1995WCW Saturday NightAtlanta, GA 86 days
81 The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Scotty Riggs) Sep 18, 1995WCW NitroJohnson City, TN 40 days
80 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)3rd reign Sep 17, 1995WCW Fall Brawl 1995: War GamesAsheville, NC 1 days
79 Dick Slater & Bunkhouse Buck Jul 22, 1995WCW Saturday NightAtlanta, GA 57 days
78 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)2nd reign Jun 24, 1995WorldWideOrlando, FL 28 days
77 The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags & Brian Knobbs)3rd reign May 21, 1995WCW Slamboree 1995St. Petersburg, FL 34 days
76 Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray)1st reign Jan 14, 1995WCW Saturday NightAtlanta, GA 127 days
75 Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & The Patriot)2nd reign Nov 16, 1994WCW Clash of the Champions XXIXJacksonville, FL 59 days
74 Pretty Wonderful (Paul Roma & Paul Orndorff)2nd reign Oct 23, 1994WCW Halloween Havoc 1994Detroit, MI 24 days
73 Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & The Patriot)1st reign Sep 25, 1994Main EventAtlanta, GA 28 days
72 Pretty Wonderful (Paul Roma & Paul Orndorff)1st reign Jul 17, 1994WCW Bash at the Beach 1994Orlando, FL 70 days
71 Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan May 22, 1994WCW Slamboree 1994Philadelphia, PA 56 days
70 The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags & Brian Knobbs)2nd reign Oct 24, 1993WCW Halloween Havoc 1993New Orleans, LA 210 days
69 Marcus Alexander Bagwell & 2 Cold Scorpio Oct 23, 1993WCW Saturday NightColumbus, GA 1 days
68 The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags & Brian Knobbs)1st reign Sep 19, 1993WCW Fall Brawl 1993: War GamesHouston, TX 34 days
67 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson & Paul Roma) On September 1, 1993, WCW conclusively left the NWA, and the WCW and NWA tag titles were no longer defended together. Aug 18, 1993WCW Clash of the Champions XXIVDaytona Beach, FL 32 days
66 The Hollywood Blonds (Stunning Steve & Brian Pillman) Mar 27, 1993WorldwideMacon, GA 144 days
65 Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas Nov 18, 1992WCW Clash of the Champions XXIMacon, GA 129 days
64 Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes Oct 3, 1992WCW Saturday NightAtlanta, GA 46 days
63 Terry Gordy & Steve Williams Also won the NWA World Tag Team Championship on July 12, 1992; the two titles were then defended together until WCW left the NWA. Jul 5, 1992House showAtlanta, GA 90 days
62 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)3rd reign May 3, 1992House showChicago, IL 63 days
61 Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton Jan 16, 1992House showJacksonville, FL 108 days
60 Ricky Steamboat & Dustin Rhodes Nov 19, 1991WCW Clash of the Champions XVIISavannah, GA 58 days
59 The Enforcers (Arn Anderson & Larry Zbyszko) Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Sep 5, 1991WCW Clash of the Champions XVI: Fall BrawlAugusta, GA 75 days
58 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)2nd reign ↳ Vacated after Scott Steiner sustained a legitimate biceps injury. Mar 9, 1991WCW ProMontgomery, AL 133 days
57 The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin)2nd reign Feb 24, 1991WCW WrestleWar 1991Phoenix, AZ 13 days
56 Doom (Butch Reed & Ron Simmons) The longest reign in the title's history; during it, in 1991, WCW split from the NWA and the title was renamed the WCW World Tag Team Championship. May 19, 1990WCW Capital Combat 1990Washington, D.C. 281 days
55 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)1st reign Nov 18, 1989World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 182 days
54 The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin)1st reign Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Jun 14, 1989WCW Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and GloryFort Bragg, NC 157 days
53 The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams) ↳ The NWA forced Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams to relinquish the titles after interference in a defense against The Road Warriors. Apr 2, 1989WCW Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' CajunNew Orleans, LA 35 days
52 The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Hawk & Road Warrior Animal) Oct 29, 1988WorldwideNew Orleans, LA 155 days
51 The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane) Sep 10, 1988House showPhiladelphia, PA 49 days
50 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard2nd reign Apr 20, 1988World Championship WrestlingJacksonville, FL 143 days
49 Lex Luger & Barry Windham Mar 27, 1988NWA Clash of the Champions IGreensboro, NC 24 days
48 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard1st reign Sep 29, 1987NWA Pro WrestlingMisenheimer, NC 180 days
47 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)4th reign Awarded the titles in a phantom match billed as a win over Manny Fernandez & Ivan Koloff. May 26, 1987Spokane, WA 126 days
46 Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez Dec 6, 1986World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 171 days
45 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)3rd reign Aug 16, 1986House showPhiladelphia, PA 112 days
44 The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) Feb 2, 1986Superstars on the SuperstationAtlanta, GA 195 days
43 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)2nd reign Nov 28, 1985NWA Starrcade 1985Greensboro, NC 66 days
42 The Russian Team (Ivan Koloff & Nikita Koloff)2nd reign Oct 13, 1985House showCharlotte, NC 46 days
41 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)1st reign Jul 9, 1985House showShelby, NC 96 days
40 The Russian Team (Ivan Koloff & Nikita Koloff)1st reign Krusher Krushchev later joined and the Freebird Rule was applied, letting all three defend. Mar 18, 1985House showFayetteville, NC 113 days
39 Dusty Rhodes & Manny Fernandez Oct 20, 1984House showRaleigh, NC 149 days
38 Ivan Koloff & Don Kernodle May 8, 1984House showRaleigh, NC 165 days
37 Wahoo McDaniel & Mark Youngblood2nd reign May 5, 1984House showGreensboro, NC 3 days
36 Jack Brisco & Jerry Brisco3rd reign Apr 4, 1984House showSpartanburg, SC 31 days
35 Wahoo McDaniel & Mark Youngblood1st reign Mar 4, 1984House showCharlotte, NC 31 days
34 Bob Orton & Don Kernodle Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Jan 8, 1984House showCharlotte, NC 56 days
33 Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood5th reign ↳ The NWA vacated the titles after Ricky Steamboat announced his retirement. Nov 24, 1983NWA Starrcade 1983Greensboro, NC 31 days
32 Jack Brisco & Jerry Brisco2nd reign Oct 21, 1983House showRichmond, VA 34 days
31 Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood4th reign Oct 3, 1983House showGreenville, SC 18 days
30 Jack Brisco & Jerry Brisco1st reign Jun 18, 1983House showGreenville, SC 107 days
29 Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood3rd reign Mar 12, 1983The Final ConflictGreensboro, NC 98 days
28 Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle Won the vacant titles in a storyline tournament final; recognized as undisputed when the rival Los Angeles version was abandoned that December. Sep 12, 1982House show 181 days
27 Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen Awarded the vacant titles by the NWA after other tournament finalists split. ↳ The NWA forced Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen to relinquish the titles. Jun 26, 1982House showAtlanta, GA 57 days
26 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)7th reign ↳ The Minnesota Wrecking Crew relinquished the titles after Gene Anderson was legitimately injured. May 1, 1981House showRichmond, VA 267 days
25 The Masked Superstar & Paul Jones2nd reign Mar 22, 1981House showGreensboro, NC 40 days
24 Ray Stevens & Ivan Koloff Feb 22, 1981House showGreensboro, NC 28 days
23 The Masked Superstar & Paul Jones1st reign Nov 27, 1980House showGreensboro, NC 87 days
22 Ray Stevens & Jimmy Snuka Jun 22, 1980House showGreensboro, NC 158 days
21 Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood2nd reign May 10, 1980House showGreensboro, NC 43 days
20 Greg Valentine & Ray Stevens Mar 29, 1980House showCharlotte, NC 42 days
19 Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood1st reign Oct 24, 1979House showRaleigh, NC 157 days
18 Baron von Raschke & Paul Jones2nd reign Aug 22, 1979House showRaleigh, NC 63 days
17 Ric Flair & Blackjack Mulligan Aug 8, 1979House showRaleigh, NC 14 days
16 Baron von Raschke & Paul Jones1st reign Apr 29, 1979House showWilmington, NC 101 days
15 Paul Orndorff & Jimmy Snuka Dec 26, 1978House showRichmond, VA 124 days
14 Greg Valentine & Baron von Raschke Jun 7, 1978House showRaleigh, NC 202 days
13 Ricky Steamboat & Paul Jones Won a tournament final for the vacant titles. Apr 23, 1978House showGreensboro, NC 45 days
12 Ric Flair & Greg Valentine2nd reign ↳ Ric Flair & Greg Valentine were stripped by the NWA for repeatedly ending matches via disqualification. Oct 30, 1977House showGreensboro, NC 131 days
11 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)6th reign Oct 14, 1977House showAtlanta, GA 16 days
10 Dusty Rhodes & Dick Slater Sep 23, 1977House showAtlanta, GA 21 days
9 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)5th reign May 8, 1977House showCharlotte, NC 138 days
8 Ric Flair & Greg Valentine1st reign Dec 26, 1976House showGreensboro, NC 133 days
7 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)4th reign Jun 28, 1976House showGreenville, SC 181 days
6 Dino Bravo & Mr. Wrestling May 5, 1976TV Taping at WRAL-TVRaleigh, NC 54 days
5 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)3rd reign Feb 3, 1976House showRaleigh, NC 92 days
4 Wahoo McDaniel & Rufus R. Jones Jan 27, 1976House showColumbia, SC 7 days
3 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)2nd reign Jun 11, 1975TV Taping at WRAL-TVRaleigh, NC 230 days
2 Wahoo McDaniel & Paul Jones May 15, 1975House showGreensboro, NC 27 days
1 The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson)1st reign Recognized as the inaugural champions; the Andersons appeared with the belts on Mid-Atlantic television in early 1975. Jan 29, 1975TV TapingRaleigh, NC 106 days

The original world tag team title of the Mid-Atlantic territory, created under Jim Crockett Promotions as the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version), with The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Gene and Ole Anderson) as inaugural champions. It was renamed the WCW World Tag Team Championship in 1991 after Ted Turner's purchase of JCP. Harlem Heat holds the record with ten reigns as a team.

WCW World Tag Team Championship — FAQ

The WCW World Tag Team Championship is no longer active. After WCW's March 2001 sale to the WWF, the title was defended on WWF programming as the WCW Tag Team Championship until it was unified into the WWF Tag Team Championship at Survivor Series on November 18, 2001, with The Dudley Boyz recognized as the final champions. A separately introduced NWA World Tag Team Championship does not share this lineage. The final champions were The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley).

The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson) was the inaugural WCW World Tag Team Championship, winning it on Jan 29, 1975 at TV Taping.

Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) has the most reigns with 10.

Doom (Butch Reed & Ron Simmons)'s reign beginning May 19, 1990 is the longest at 281 days.

There have been 141 reigns across 88 different champions since the title was established.

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