Below are the results from tonight’s SmackDown, including multiple updates on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
– SmackDown kicked off with Rey Mysterio declaring his entry into 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match and vowed to win it for a second time. Kevin Owens interrupted and said that he respects Rey, and will be rooting for Rey to win the Royal Rumble and go on to pick to face him for the Undisputed WWE Title at WrestleMania 41. Rey said that Cody Rhodes is the champion, but if Kevin is able to defeat Cody, then he would pick him. Kevin said that Cody has brainwashed Rey and said he is the true champion. Rey said that Kevin is acting like Dirty Dom and needs to get back to reality. Kevin tries to hit Rey with the Winged Eagle Title, but Rey saw it coming and sent him out of the ring. Nick Aldis booked Kevin vs. Rey for later tonight.
– WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae
– Jimmy Uso def. Carmelo Hayes via DQ after The Bloodline attacked him
After the match, The Bloodline beat down Jimmy & Carmelo.
– Solo Sikoa came to the ring, but then took off his jacket and left. Jacob Fatu said he doesn’t care if the fans support him or boo him because he’s just getting started. LA Knight attacked Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga from behind, but they overwhelmed him. Braun Strowman made the save for LA and The Bloodline left the ring.
– Motor City Machine Guns def. Los Garza
– Piper Niven def. B-Fab
After the match, Piper & Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green continued to attack B-Fab, which led to Michin making the save.
– Former WWE Women’s Champion Victoria was shown seated ringside.
– Kevin Owens def. Rey Mysterio
Owens continued to attack Mysterio after the match, which led to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes making the save.
– Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu was announced for Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25.
Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman is set for Saturday Night's Main Eventpic.twitter.com/GPsyfnnZNB
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 18, 2025
– Nick Aldis announced that Shawn Michaels will hold a Contract Signing between Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
– A vignette was shown for Charlotte Flair’s return.
Charlotte Flair is coming back!pic.twitter.com/pWaKz64OFb
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 18, 2025
– Tiffany Stratton (c) def. Bayley to retain the WWE Women’s Championship
Updated Card For Saturday Night’s Main Event On January 25
– Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship
– Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship
– Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman
– Shawn Michaels will hold a Contract Signing for the Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble 2025
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