Damian Priest turned on R-Truth after their championship match against the War Raiders on Friday Night SmackDown, bringing their partnership to an abrupt end in Mexico City.
Priest and Truth challenged the War Raiders for the AAA World Tag Team Championship, but the reigning champions successfully defended their titles after a competitive encounter.
The result, however, quickly became secondary to what happened after the match.
Priest attacked R-Truth following the defeat, shocking fans and immediately signalling that their alliance was over. The betrayal gives WWE a fresh storyline to develop on SmackDown, with Truth now facing his former partner as an enemy.
For the War Raiders, it was a successful night as they walked away still holding the AAA World Tag Team Championship.
Priest's actions could have significant consequences in the weeks ahead. The former allies now appear destined for a personal rivalry, with questions surrounding what caused Priest to turn on Truth.
The attack also gives both wrestlers a new direction heading into the next phase of the WWE season.
While the War Raiders retained their championships, Damian Priest's betrayal of R-Truth became the defining moment of the night.
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