A title match and more took place on the January 23 episode of WWE SmackDown.
With the animosity between Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Sicks and The MFTs continuing, Solo Sikoa laid down the challenge to have 2 of his group fight for the titles, which Uncle Howdy agreed to. Additionally, Nathan Frazer faced Johnny Gargano, and Trick Williams faced off against Damian Priest.
This was also the go-home show for Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, which will see WWE Champion Drew McIntyre’s first challenger confirmed, along with Cody Rhodes set to collide with Jacob Fatu.
WWE SmackDown Results January 23:
- Sami Zayn opened the show and got a huge reception from the Canadian crowd. Zayn was quickly interrupted by Trick Williams, who continued to berate Zayn. Damian Priest interrupted and Williams hit Zayn with a cheap shot. Williams attempted the same on Priest, but the shot was blocked.
- Carmelo Hayes defeated Ilja Dragunov to retain the United States Championship. The Miz was seen watching on from ringside.
- Cody Rhodes spoke with Michael Cole backstage, but was interrupted by Jacob Fatu. The Samoan Werewolf said that he was only focused on getting even with Drew McIntyre when he cost Rhodes his WWE Championship. Fatu also noted he is not like the other Samoans Rhodes has previously faced.
- Jade Cargill defeated Chelsea Green.
- The MFTs defeated The Wyatt Sicks to win the WWE Tag Team Championships.
- Nathan Frazer defeated Johnny Gargano.
- AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura agreed to a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- Drew McIntyre cut a quick promo about Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu’s altercation and the upcoming 4-way at Saturday Night’s Main Event. McIntyre wished Williams luck.
- Kiana James and Hiulia defeated Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax and Lash Legend to become new number one contenders to the Women’s Tag Team Championships.
- Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams went to a no contest when Sami Zayn got involved. Randy Orton hit Trick Williams with an RKO to stand tall at the end of the show.
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