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Dave Meltzer clashes with Brian James over AEW tag team titles

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Dave Meltzer clashes with Brian James over AEW tag team titles

Summary

On August 19, 2026, Dave Meltzer engaged in a heated exchange on X with former WWE writer Brian "Road Dogg" James regarding the AEW World Tag Team Championships. James claimed that AEW President Tony Khan overlooks Austin and Colten Gunn, referring to the titles as beneath them. Meltzer rebutted, stating that such claims demonstrate a lack of understanding of AEW's tag division, highlighting that the titles are respected and not diminishing for any team. The back-and-forth included James mocking Meltzer’s star rating system, while Meltzer pressed for clarity on James’ comments. The disagreement ended with James suggesting they agree to disagree.

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Key Details

•Meltzer argued tag titles should not be considered beneath any wrestlers.
•James claimed the Gunn brothers are overlooked by AEW.
•The argument escalated with James mocking Meltzer's opinions.
•Meltzer referenced historical tag teams to support his stance.
•The exchange concluded with James stating they should agree to disagree.

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Dave Meltzer gets into a heated war on X with a WWE Hall Of Famer over the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
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