MFT retains WWE Tag Titles against Damian Priest and R-Truth on SmackDown
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championships by defeating Damian Priest and R-Truth on WWE SmackDown. This match marked the first title defense for MFT after they won the championships a week prior in a triple threat match involving the War Raiders. The match started with a strong offense from Priest and Truth, but MFT regained control and ultimately secured the victory with the Red Cross on Truth. Following the match, Priest showed visible frustration with his partner but assisted him to his feet.
- •MFT retains their titles on August 21, 2026.
- •This was their first title defense after winning last week.
- •The match featured back-and-forth action with multiple tags.
- •MFT won with the Red Cross maneuver.
- •Priest expressed frustration towards R-Truth post-match.
- 12:47 AMWrestling Inc — MFT Beat Damian Priest & R-Truth, Win First Defense Of WWE Tag Titles On SmackDown
"Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga defeated Damian Priest and R-Truth in the first defense of their WWE Tag Team Championships on "WWE SmackDown."
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