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                    January 22nd Smackdown

                    January 22nd Smackdown

                    Smackdown Results

                    Check below for the January 22nd Smackdown Results. The show begins at 3 PM.

                    Roman Reigns Promo

                    • Reigns says that we won’t see Kevin Owens tonight because Roman says so.
                    • “Card subject to change” is how losers think.
                    • Roman starts to talk about all the things that bother him (from an injury standpoint). What if I can’t make it.
                    • Adam Pearce comes to the ring. Roman tells Pearce that he’s Kevin Owens’ bitch.
                    • Reigns can’t stand that Pearce is complaining about how much his body hurts. He says, “No wonder you never made it to the WWE.”
                    • Pearce says he’ll take the intimidation from Roman, but not from Paul Heyman, which of course “disrespects the Tribal Chief.”
                    • Heyman challenges Adam Pearce to a match in the main event of Smackdown. Pearce made the match.

                    Sami Zayn Handcuffs Himself to the Entrance Barricade

                    • Sami will officially enter the Royal Rumble match.

                    Asuka and Charlotte defeat Riott Squad – 08:27

                    • Billie Kay is with the Riott Squad
                    • Ruby rolled up Asuka, but Billie Kay was on the ring apron.
                    • Charlotte hit natural selection for the pinfall victory.

                    Riott Squad Backstage

                    • Billie Kay apologized.
                    • While Billie explained that she got Ruby and Liv in the rumble, Ruby told Billie that the squad was better when it was just Ruby and Liv.

                    Daniel Bryan Promo

                    • The Royal Rumble makes him feel alive. He’s really proud, but he has never won the Royal Rumble match.
                    • Cesaro comes out to say he’s winning this year’s Royal Rumble, but he thanks Bryan for explaining the rules.
                    • Bryan said they can fight again, but Cesaro denies him the match. Instead Cesaro issues an open challenge.
                    • Dolph Ziggler comes out and accepts the challenge.

                    Cesaro defeats Dolph Ziggler – 03:27

                    • Cesaro hit the neutralizer for the pinfall victory.

                    Sasha Banks v. Carmella Official for Royal Rumble

                    Sasha Banks defeats Reginald – 03:58

                    • Reginald gives Sasha a rose and requests a kiss from Sasha. She smacks him.
                    • After Reginald evaded every move from Sasha, Banks eventually found a way to lock in the Bank Statement for the submission.
                    • Reginald did not get a single offensive move.

                    Paul Seems to think Roman had a Plan

                    • Roman does not have a plan. He just tells Paul to handle his business.

                    Big E and Apollo Crews Ends in No Contest – 02:55

                    • Sami Zayn unlocked himself from the barricade.
                    • Zayn ran in and gave both Apollo Crews and Big E a Helluva Kick.

                    Kevin Owens Promo

                    • It was taped. Apparently Roman pulled some strings to get Kevin banned from the Thunderdome.
                    • He has his Grandfather’s initials on his knuckles. He regrets that they passed before he could make it to WWE. They both had illness that should have taken them long before they eventually did. That’s why he can’t stop fighting and why he’ll be the last man standing.

                    Backstage with the Street Profits

                    • They see Sonya Deville. The Profits have a big basket for her, but they hold it back to talk to her.
                    • She says they deserve a rematch, but Montez needs to get healthy first.

                    Ultimate Athlete Obstacle Course

                    • Bayley’s time was 1:12, and she struggled. She then added higher hurdles, and she has to put Otis in a fireman’s carry instead of Chad Gable.
                    • Bianca does the course with 17 seconds to spare.
                    • Bianca wins.

                    Post Competition

                    • Bayley attacks Bianca

                    King Corbin defeats Dominik Mysterio – 02:18

                    • Corbin hit end of days for the pinfall.

                     

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