WWE Tag Team Champions The Shield def. The Prime Time Players

DETROIT — Though The Prime Time Players were on a roll following their Tag Team Turmoil victory during the Night of Champions Kickoff, the quick turnaround time may have cost Darren Young & Titus O’Neil the WWE Tag Team Championships. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns of The Shield defeated The Prime Time Players to continue their impressive turn as champions.

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Rollins tried to use his speed to outwit O’Neil at the beginning of the bout, but Titus caught him and muscled the champion around with ease. The Prime Time Players jumped on offense, keeping pace with the champions.

O’Neil and Young looked mighty impressive, dominating the early proceedings until The Hounds of Justice showed exactly why they are the WWE Tag Team Champions. Reigns used his power to wear Young down, battering “Mr. No Days Off” in his corner.

Young was able to fight off both Rollins and Reigns and tag in his partner. O’Neil came in the ring like a man possessed, steamrolling over The Shield. It looked as though The Prime Time Players would be crowned champions when Rollins fell victim to Clash of the Titus. Reigns was able to break up the pinfall, saving the championships.

With the referee turning his attention to a fallen Darren Young, O’Neil was no match for The Shield. Though he tried to continue his attack on Rollins,  he was leveled with a vicious spear by Reigns, allowing his partner to pick up the victory and retain the WWE Tag Team Titles.

Though Rollins and Reigns looked impressive in their defense and gave the WWE Universe plenty of reason to believe in The Shield, they won’t be able to rest easy. The Prime Time Players made a big impression at Night of Champions and will definitely look to challenge The Hounds of Justice at the earliest opportunity.