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                    January 15th Smackdown

                    January 15th Smackdown

                    Smackdown Results

                    Check below for the January 15th Smackdown Results. The show begins at 8 PM Eastern.

                    Heyman Discusses the Royal Rumble Contract with Roman

                    • Heyman says that the match needs a stipulation that allows Roman to be Roman.
                    • Paul takes the contract back to Pearce.

                    Jey Uso Comes to the Ring

                    • Jey says that the Bloodline runs Smackdown.
                    • They’re not content with just Smackdown.
                    • Everyone should be saying thank you Roman.
                    • Uso says he’s officially entering the Royal Rumble, and he’ll be winning the Rumble and challenging Drew at Mania.
                    • Tonight Uso has business with Nakamura
                    • Shinsuke Nakamura Comes Out to his old “babyface” music.
                    • Nakamura says, “If Roman is the big dog, then Jey Uso is his little puppy.

                    Shinsuke Nakamura defeats Jey Uso – 12:21

                    • Cesaro came to ringside part way through the match. He joins the commentary team, and he says that he’ll be in the Royal Rumble match.
                    • Charles Robinson counted three, but that wasn’t the decision because Jey Uso had his feet on the ropes.
                    • Nakamura hit the Kinshasa for the pinfall victory.

                    Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce Have a Discussion

                    • Heyman brings a new contract to Pearce.
                    • Paul says Pearce has a huge opportunity, and he brings up the new no disqualification stipulation.

                    Jey Uso Screams at Charles Robinson

                    • Says he needs to do his job or else he’ll get fired.

                    Kayla Braxton with the Street Profits

                    • Street Profits are up, and we want the smoke.

                    Roman Talks with Apollo Crews

                    • Paul comes by with the signed contract. Roman says he wants a last man standing match.
                    • Reigns also wants Pearce to sign the contract in the ring. Roman then goes on to continue his discussion with Apollo Crews.

                    Natalya defeats Liv Morgan – 04:36

                    • Ruby Riott and Billie Kay accompany Liv to the ring.
                    • Kay attempted to get away form Tamina by rolling in the ring. This distracted Liv, and Natalya rolled up Live for the pin.

                    King Corbin defeats Rey Mysterio – 05:00

                    • Michael Cole welcomes Dominik to the commentary desk. Cole says he remembers calling Rey Mysterio matches back when Dominik was a small child. Dominik says, “What can I say, you’re getting old.”
                    • After King Corbin hit Dominik with a cheap shot, Dominik distracted Rey by getting on the apron.
                    • Corbin hit End of Days for the pinfall victory.

                    Heyman brings the Contract to Pearce

                    • Paul tells Pearce to take his time because he can sign the contract in front of Reigns in the ring.

                    The Debut Episode of Ding Dong Hello

                    • Bayley’s first G-U-E-S-T is Bianca Belair.
                    • The discussion is about who is the best and what “EST” means.
                    • Bayley suggests an obstacle course to determine who is the best athlete.

                    Daniel Bryan Trains with Gable and Otis

                    • Bryan says he loves training with the Alpha Academy.
                    • Daniel has an infinite amount of respect for Nakamura.
                    • Cesaro comes by and doubts Alpha Academy’s training.

                    Cesaro defeats Daniel Bryan – 11:47

                    • Cesaro hit the neutralizer for the pinfall victory.

                    Kayla Braxton with Carmella

                    • Mella says that when it comes to natural talent, Sasha Banks can’t touch her.
                    • Sasha attacked, but Reggie got in the middle. Banks told Carmella that she could have her match as long as Banks gets a match with Reggie.

                    Apollo Crews defeats Sami Zayn – 03:17

                    • Big E sat on a couch to perform commentary.
                    • Sami rolled up Apollo for the pin, but the referee didn’t make the count because Zayn hooked the tights.
                    • Moments later, Apollo rolled up Zayn and got the pin. The referee didn’t see that Apollo also hooked the tights.

                    Next Week

                    • Big E. v. Apollo Crews – Intercontinental Championship Match
                    • Bayley v. Bianca Belair – Obstacle Course

                    Contract Signing

                    • Pearce and Roman Reigns signed the contract.
                    • Adam gets up with the contract, and he tells Roman that he waited all night for Roman to sign it.
                    • Pearce limps away, and he says that all contracts say “Card Subject to Change.” He continues to say that he won’t be cleared to compete, so a suitable replacement will be found.
                    • Kevin Owens walks out and signs the contract.

                    Smackdown Preview

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                    • Shinsuke Nakamura v. Jey Uso
                    • Rey Mysterio v. King Corbin
                    • Adam Pearce and Roman Reigns Contract Signing

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