Wayne and Wyatt Rhodes aren’t new names in pro wrestling circles they’re nephews of Cody and Dustin Rhodes, and they compete as The New Texas Outlaws, honoring their family legacy. They’ve already racked up wins in AEW and Ring of Honor, and now they’ve made it clear: they want to face off against some of WWE’s best tag teams.
Dream Matches They’re Calling Out
So who do they want to go toe-to-toe with? Let’s check out what they said:
| Opponents | Why They’re Targeted |
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| Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) | Both Wayne & Wyatt are big fans. They recently met these legendary tag veterans, and want to test themselves. |
| DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) | Seen as stylistic rivals they love tag matches with storytelling and high work rate. DIY brings that. |
| The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) | One of WWE’s top tag teams. Wyatt was bold enough to say they’d “kick their ass” in a match. High stakes, high drama. |
These are not just pipe dreams. The brothers are confident they want to prove themselves.
Their Journey So Far Building Credibility
Before you think this is just talk, Wayne & Wyatt have already laid some groundwork:
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They wrestle as The New Texas Outlaws, paying homage to their grandfather Dusty Rhodes and the old tag team of Dick Murdoch.
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They’ve beaten Aaron Solo and Jon Cruz in AEW (August 2024) and then again in Ring of Honor (Feb 2025). These wins add legitimacy to their claims.
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They’ve even been backstage at WWE SmackDown (Jan 2025), getting a feel for what WWE’s environment looks and feels like. It’s as much about being seen as actively wrestling.
So the chatter about dream matches isn’t just fan fantasy it’s grounded in where they already are.
What These Matches Could Mean for Them, for WWE, for Fans
If Wayne & Wyatt get these matchups, there’s a lot on the line:
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For the Rhodes brothers: Wins or competitive matches against big tag teams can vault them from dark horse to headline tag team. Exposure, respect, fan base all grow with these opportunities.
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For WWE: Adding The New Texas Outlaws into marquee tag team matchups gives fresh energy. Fans love legacy names with ambition. Injecting new blood is good business.
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For the fans: These dream matches add intrigue. When you see legacy, hope, and skill collide with teams like The Usos or DIY the payoff is emotional. The underdog story, the classic rivalries revisited, the high spots, the tag psychology all of it.
Conclusion
Wayne and Wyatt Rhodes are positioning themselves not just as heirs to a legacy, but as serious threats in WWE’s tag team scene. By openly calling out top teams like Motor City Machine Guns, DIY, and The Usos, they’re staking a claim: they want fights that matter. With recent wins, big name recognition, and backstage presence, they’re not just talking they’re backing it up. Now it’s WWE’s move. If those matches happen, we could be in for some of the best tag-team action in recent years.