New WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Crowned at “Takeover: San Antonio” (Photos)

The Authors of Pain defeated Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa to become the new WWE NXT Tag Team Champions at tonight’s “Takeover: San Antonio” event.

This is the first reign for Akem and Rezar, who are managed by WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering. DIY just won the titles back on November 19th at “Takeover: Toronto” after defeating The Revival.

Below are photos and video from tonight:

Want something done right? #DIY! Can @JohnnyGargano & @ProjectCiampa SOMEHOW overcome @PaulElleringWWE"s #AOP here at #NXTTakeOver? pic.twitter.com/2m7MnVZiZU

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

The #AuthorsOfPain are about to be let LOOSE on @JohnnyGargano and @ProjectCiampa… #NXTTakeOver @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/tNsaEar4ow

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

Are we looking at the NEXT @WWENXT #TagTeamChampions? #NXTTakeOver @PaulElleringWWE @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/Tsk6cbsaQ5

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

No bell yet but it's already INTENSE! #NXTTakeOver @JohnnyGargano @ProjectCiampa @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE #DIY #AOP pic.twitter.com/BLaFQb4Bi3

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

Safe to say @PaulElleringWWE has had his boys do some scouting of #DIY… #NXTTakeOver @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/8oj04czK0r

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

After a brief strong front from @JohnnyGargano & @ProjectCiampa, things have changed in a hurry… #NXTTakeOver @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/KwVzdA9xME

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

The commands of @PaulElleringWWE echo from ringside as the #AuthorsOfPain write a new chapter at the expense of #DIY… #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/IYNQxPAh9A

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

Here comes @ProjectCiampa, and here comes more offense the #AuthorsOfPain didn't see coming! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/4hcvB5lL5o

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

Is @Akam_WWE daring @ProjectCiampa to give him MORE?! The #AuthorsOfPain = INHUMAN! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/0P4EjLIhAo

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

Because TWO is greater than ONE! #NXTTakeOver #DIY @ProjectCiampa @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/Ifi5vIaObE

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

ONE-TWO-NOOOOOOO! @ProjectCiampa SOMEHOW kicks out after a devastating maneuver from the #AuthorsOfPain… #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/tBqaJPz3Ei

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017

SHADES OF TORONTO! @ProjectCiampa and @JohnnyGargano have both @Akam_WWE & @Rezar_WWE locked up! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/AVstIsPbA5

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

GERMAN SUPLEXES FOR DAYS!!!!!! @ProjectCiampa is on fire. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/hSKurYLkce

— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017

Your winners…and NEWWWWW @WWENXT Tag Team Champions, The #AuthorsOfPain! #NXTTakeOver @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE @PaulElleringWWE pic.twitter.com/8TwtK1GyTp

— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017

THE LAST CHAPTER IS WRITTEN! @Akam_WWE & @Rezar_WWE have captured the @WWENXT Tag Team Championship! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/EBatQuMSqH

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

"THIS IS AWESOME!" chants fill San Antonio as the #NXTTagTeamTitles continue to be decided LIVE on @WWENetwork! #DIY #AuthorsOfPain pic.twitter.com/EOdSxJXEvp

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 29, 2017

We guarantee you've NEVER seen @PaulEllering this happy… #NXTTakeOver @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE #AOP pic.twitter.com/51OU0yXI2K

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017

Give a round of applause for your NEW @WWENXT Champions…. AUTHORS OF PAIN!!!!!!!! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/t6cqiwiY8F

— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017

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