Triple H to break up former WWE Tag Team Champions after 26 months on tonight’s show? SmackDown possibility explored

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Triple H has been focusing on building impactful episodes of RAW and SmackDown lately. In regard to this, there has been a significant rise in fresh feuds over the past few weeks. Tonight's SmackDown might witness another such thing that could kick off an impressive new storyline. Fans may see a heartbreaking breakup between two former WWE Tag Team Champions.

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Tommaso Ciampa might break up with Johnny Gargano on tonight's SmackDown after being together for 26 months. #DIY has been active as a tag team since October 2, 2023 but things may get interesting from hereon. Ciampa is set to face Ilja Dragunov for the United States Championship on the blue brand tonight, a title shot that he has been clamoring for weeks.

Triple H has been giving fans some unpredictable moments lately. There are chances that The Blackheart could pull off a huge upset and win the coveted title. This massive win could fuel Tommaso Ciampa's arrogance, and he could decide to march on his own path alone. The former NXT Champion may push away Johnny Gargano as he approaches to congratulate him.

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Speaking with a hint of condescension, Ciampa could say he no longer needs #DIY. Gargano could try to hold his best friend back, but The Blackheart could respond by unleashing a brutal attack on him. It could mark the end of #DIY after a solid run of over 26 months. Besides, fans have been anticipating seeing a main roster feud between the two best friends for years.

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Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano have delivered some of the most impactful matches in NXT history. Triple H has the potential to recreate the same magic with this story in 2026. However, the above angle is just a speculation at this point. Only time will tell what WWE has in store for Ciampa.

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Triple H to turn Johnny Gargano babyface after tonight's SmackDown?

WWE's creative head Triple H is likely to book #DIY in an emotional moment tonight on SmackDown if Tommaso Ciampa wins the United States Championship. However, it may lead to the duo's eventual breakup, and that could put a question mark on Johnny Gargano's future in the Stamford-based promotion.

There are chances that The Game could repackage him by turning Gargano into a babyface after his potential breakup with Ciampa. The 38-year-old is known for his humble nature and connection with the fans. He was one of the biggest babyfaces in WWE during his NXT run a couple of years ago.

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Therefore, Triple H might bring back the same character for Johnny Gargano on SmackDown in 2026. WWE can book him in storyline angles, portraying him as a sympathetic babyface. Such a booking could help Gargano get the organic support from the WWE Universe that he once used to have.

The company currently needs solid babyfaces on SmackDown's mid-card division. Meanwhile, Johnny Gargano has been wandering directionless on the show for months. The former NXT Champion thrives as a babyface, which has been seen in NXT. Therefore, it could actually be a wise decision to cause a character change in him.

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