Drew McIntyre revealed the stipulations for the 3 stages of hell match and more on the January 2 edition of WWE SmackDown.
With things between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre now at boiling point, it has been decided that both men will meet on January 9 in a 3 stages of hell match. On the show, McIntyre let Rhodes know the 3 stipulations for their match next week. Additionally, an 8-woman tag team match took place and Damian Priest faced Aleister Black in an ambulance match.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves were on commentary for the show.
WWE SmackDown Results January 2:
- Following a recap of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre from the previous week, The Miz interrupted the opening from commentary. After Miz aired his grievances, Randy Orton made his return to a huge ovation. Orton hit Miz with 2 RKOs.
- IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeated The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
- Jordynne Grace was seen backstage about a possible call-up from NXT.
- Kit Wilson was defeated by a returning Matt Cardona, who competed under his real name.
- Sami Zayn spoke about wanting to win a World Championship, but was interrupted by Trick Williams, who is now a member of the SmackDown roster. Williams gave Zayn an arrogant introduction, and no physicality ensued.
- Carmelo Hayes defeated Johnny Gargano to retain the United States Championship.
- Drew McIntyre revealed his stipulations for the 3 stages of hell match. The first would be a standard match, the second would be falls count anywhere, and the third would be a cage match. McIntyre taunted Rhodes by burning a picture of Rhodes’ late father Dusty Rhodes.
- Giulia defeated Chelsea Green to win the Women’s United States Championship.
- Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black in an Ambulance match.
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