A/N: How's it going everybody!

One year. It's been one whole year since the last time I wrote for Smash Bros., but now… I'm back!

Anyways, this story was inspired by the Team Battles in the game, so that gave me an idea.

The fic will use the 3DS/WiiU universe, but since I like some previous characters, Snake, Pkmn Trainer, Wolf and Ice Climbers will return.

Anyways, I've rambled enough, let's get going!

Smash Mansion

It was a quiet day at the prestigious Smash Mansion. The arena was empty, as was the training hall. Each and every fighter was at their respective room, either resting, or awaiting Master Hand's next order.

Speaking of Master Hand, said disembodied hand who somehow had the ability to speak was in his office, preparing himself. What for you may ask? Well, today was the day for him to finally make his "special" announcement. An announcement so grand, that no one, not even his fighters knew about.

As such, when a Lakitu came, carrying with him a video camera, he knew it was time.

Nintendo Direct

Let's treat it like it's a TV station. Okay?

"Incoming Report LIVE from the Smash Mansion." The voiceover announced, as the screen switched to a desk with Master Hand behind it, waving around as if to greet the audience.

"Greetings ladies and gentlemen," Master Hand began. "It is I, Master Hand, with a very special announcement. As you all know, The Super Smash Bros. has been known as one of the longest running shows since it first started way back in the 21st of January, 1999."

Master Hand paused for a brief cough.

"Ever since I first introduced the show, it has always been known as either a singles match, or a fatal 4-way, and as of late, 8-way match. Today, that is all about to change."

"I am commencing a new style of tournament… I call it: The SmashTagTeam Tournament."

*cue various reactions from the audiences around the world, who are currently tuned in.*

"What is it you may ask? Well it's simple really. Two fighters will be paired together, whether they be allies, enemies, or have never once spoken to each other at all. The two will then fight as one team, tagging between themselves in a match. When one gets eliminated, their partner will have to fight the opposing team by themselves. The match will continue until one team is left standing."

Master Hand's pinky then grabbed one of the pieces of paper on the desk, before continuing again.

"As of now, here are the following teams that I have chosen…"

As Master Hand began dictating the teams, various audience members' reactions were somewhat mixed. After all, some of the teams were pretty obvious like Mario and Luigi, Rosalina and Peach, Ness and Lucas, as well as Robin and Corrin.

Others were surprised at the other announced teams like Donkey Kong and Bowser, Diddy Kong and Bowser Jr., Ryu and Wii Fit Trainer, Samus and Snake and most of all… Cloud Strife and Zelda. Many assumed Zelda would've been paired with Link, who has yet to be paired, while others felt that Donkey Kong and Bowser Jr.'s partners were accidentally mixed up.

After Master Hand dictated the teams, he paused to breathe, (How? Don't ask me. Ask Sakurai.) then began again.

"If some of you have noticed, I didn't include all the fighters. That's because I'm leaving it up to you, the people. You are to vote on who you want to see paired up together. The choice and their fate… are in your hands."

"That is all I am announcing. Have a good day, and vote wisely."

After the broadcast

The moment the announcement was finished, it soon trended on Social Media. Fans and News Media discussed it both online and on broadcast, interrupting many of the various shows that were scheduled at the time. Even coming up with the hashtag: #SmashTagTeamTournament.

Now, the question remains… Who are the remaining Tag Teams? Find out… on the next DragonBall Z - I'm just kidding… Next Week!

A/N: And there you have it!

Well, I somehow treated this like a WWE event. I really hope I'm not gonna be force to file this under the "Super Smash Bros. and Wrestling Crossover Page". Maybe I should, since *Spoilers!* The following chapters will be treated as live WWE-like events. Kinda like Raw, SmackDown!, ECW And NXT… and to an extent, TNA.

Also yes, I'm serious. I'm having trouble coming up with team names… as well as colors. I'm NOT gonna think up team names, nor am I gonna kill my hands typing "*name* and *name*".

A few character rules:

- Robin and Villager will be Male, while Corrin and Wii Fit will be Female.

- Obviously, Zelda and Shiek as well as Samus and ZSSamus will be 1 person. I know I shouldn't say that, since it's OBVIOUS. But, there are some people out there that just HAVE to ask…

- Mii Fighter will be just one person, with the ability to switch between it's gunner, sword and fist weapon.

- Ice Climbers will switch between Popo and Nana, but they aren't their own team. They'll still be paired with another character. It'll be my decision on which one will be used.

- Toon Link, Alph and the rest of the Koopalings will not compete; instead they'll be used as backstage interviewers. For the Koopalings, Bowser Jr. will be the one competing.

Also, PLEASE do NOT make the hashtag actually trend. I don't need any fame right now...

Anyways, happy voting, and I will see you next week. BYE!