Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, involving tonight’s episode of SmackDown and Matt Riddle.
• WWE has announced the following for tonight’s “New Year’s Revolution” edition of SmackDown:
– Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles (Winner will face Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble 2024)
– Kevin Owens vs. Santos Escobar in the #1 Contenders tournament final (Winner will face Logan Paul for the United States Championship at Royal Rumble 2024)
– IYO SKY (c) vs. “Michin” Mia Yim for the WWE Women’s Championship
– Pretty Deadly vs. Butch & TBA
– Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will appear
– United States Champion Logan Paul will appear
According to PWInsider, either Sheamus or NXT wrestler Tyler Bate is expected to be Butch’s tag team partner on tonight’s show.
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• Matt Riddle recently signed with Major League Wrestling, but he’s not going to be exclusive to them, because the former WWE United States Champion is coming to New Japan Pro Wrestling as well.
At today’s NJPW New Year Dash, a vignette from Riddle aired, where he challenged Hiroshi Tanahashi for the NJPW Television Championship.
You can watch it below:
Matt Riddle(@SuperKingofBros) has issued a huge challenge to Hiroshi Tanahashi at New Year Dash!
Watch Free⏩https://t.co/CeQLGjTmZ5#njdash #NJPW #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/4yGL2ePDhe
— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) January 5, 2024
