3 Reasons why Triple H took the WWE World Tag Team Titles off AJ Styles and Dragon Lee

Under the creative regime of Triple H, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee suffered a World Tag Team Championship loss against The Usos on the final RAW of 2025. The match headlined Monday Night RAW, and after a major shock, the Usos dethroned Lee and Styles to regain the gold for the ninth time.

However, fans are confused by the loss of Styles and Dragon, especially since they were performing exceptionally well as a pair. In this article, we will discuss three reasons why Triple H took the World Tag Team Title from the former Champions.

#3. Triple H wants to book AJ Styles as a single star

One of the primary reasons behind the loss of AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on RAW could be the Game's intention to bring back the Phenomenal One in the singles division. The Stamford-based promotion has already hinted at a feud between Gunther and Styles on the red brand, but it can't reach its full potential if Styles remains the Tag Team Champion.

So, this could be one of the key reasons behind the loss of Styles and Lee on Monday Night RAW.

#2. No better tag team currently on RAW to defeat AJ Styles & Dragon Lee

The tag team division of the red brand is stacked, but Styles and Lee have already defeated major names and retained their gold. However, the Usos only appeared to be a strong contender to dethrone them, especially when Jey Uso became World Champion this year.

Considering this, Triple H doesn't have a choice but to put the titles of the Samoan Twins and take them off the RAW tag team.

#1. It's time for AJ Styles' final WWE tour

AJ Styles is one of the finest WWE stars of all time. However, the veteran has already confirmed that he will retire from the squared circle in 2026. This means that 2026 will mark the final run of the former World Champion in the World Wrestling Entertainment.

This could be why Triple H might have decided to take the titles from Lee and Styles and to book AJ's retirement tour in the company. With the new year, the Game could take a different approach to signing the veteran and executing the plans; Styles must not remain in the tag team division.

It eventually means that Dragon Lee will also go separate ways after the title loss.

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Edited by Angana Roy