Usually, in WWE, the Royal Rumble revolves around the theme and title matches that might close the show. Alongside those matchups, WWE adds undercard programs to bring some spice for the fans. For instance, WWE frequently added matches involving the tag team division. Specifically in the Attitude Era, the WWE Tag Team Championships would be put at stake.
Out of the five Royal Rumble events in that era, the tag team gold was defended three times. Here are the ranked WWE Tag Team Championship matches at the Royal Rumble event, during the Attitude Era.
#3: Tazz & Spike Dudley vs. Dudley Boyz (Royal Rumble 2002)
After the Invasion angle in WWE ended, both Bubba Ray and D-Von of the Dudley Boyz were back with the WWE as they were the champions. In early 2002, an upset occurred where Dudley Boyz lost to their little brother, Spike Dudley, and his partner, Tazz. Dudley Boyz were not planning to go out lightly. With the new managerial services of Stacy Keibler, it looked as if Bubba and D-Von were regaining the titles.
At Royal Rumble 2002, the tag team rematch opened the show. Both teams were going back and forth in a fast-paced match. With mixed signals and errors made between Dudley Boyz and Keibler, Tazz took advantage by giving D-Von a “Tazzmission” to submit him and retain the tag team gold.
