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WWE SmackDown Results – January 6, 2023

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We’re in Memphis, Tennessee and we’ve got a hot open as Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy and Jey Uso come through the crowd and tear up the announce area. That sets up the music of our Tribal Chief, the Head of the Table, and Undisputed WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman is with Roman as he heads towards the ring while the rest of the Bloodline are at ringside. While Roman heads to the ring we get a recap of John Cena and Kevin Owens beating Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn last week when Owens pinned Sami. Everyone gets into the ring, as we’re reminded that last week was the first time in about 3 years Roman had been involved in a loss except his DQ loss against Seth Rollins last year at the Rumble. Roman gets a mic from Heyman, and provides the audience with the opportunity to acknowledge him. Now Roman says they’re going to start things off a little differently, he’s going to give the crowd what they want and let them hear from Sami. Sami has a mic, he says this is how the Bloodline gets things done this year, this year will belong to the Bloodline. On Monday they sent a message, they all won on that show and are prepared to further that message tonight. Roman doesn’t care to talk about this year, he wants to talk about last year, specifically last week. He and Sami had the biggest Smackdown match of the year, but what happened? Some say they lost, Roman laughs just a little maniacally at that, because the Tribal Chief doesn’t lose. He’s been thinking about that, and he didn’t lose, Sami lost. Sami looks a little nervous, but Roman says they’re moving forward from that. What’s truly stumping Roman is why Sami guaranteed a win. Roman is the one who calls his shots, and he always delivers. Now they’re all embarrassed because Sami called his shot, and failed to deliver. Roman asks if Sami wants to the Tribal Chief. Sami knows he’s on thin ice here. Roman says when you’re at the very top you have to be aware of everything, and he wants to know why Sami thinks he can do what the Tribal Chief does, he wants to know if Sami wants to be the man. Roman snaps briefly, scaring the pants off of poor Heyman, but Kevin Owens interrupts this with a mic. Owens stays on the entrance ramp, and says before things go any further he’d like Roman to calm down. He can’t remember the last time he saw Roman snap like that, it might have been the last time he and Owens squared up. He thinks Roman doesn’t have a problem with Sami, he’s got a problem with Owens and it’s time for Roman to take care of his KO problem. Owens wants a title shot at the Royal Rumble, Roman says “sure, whatever”, he just wants Owens to go away forever. Owens brings up being in a good mood after beating Roman last week, but he’ll leave tonight and see Roman at the Rumble and he’ll see Sami whenever Sami gets his balls back from Roman. Roman calls over Heyman and consults as we head to break. Pretty good opening promo, Roman overcompensating for the cracks starting to show in his rule by going after Sami, Owens taking his chance to get the title shot, it all worked well here. Roman’s acting and mannerisms are on point as always, and the way the entire group moved away from Sami when Roman snapped at him was some nice foreshadowing.

Santos Escobar defeats Kofi Kingston

Both men begin the bout with speed, rolling and flipping around the ring and one another. Kofi is tossed over the ring at one point but he does a hand stand and manages to avoid his feet touching the floor, much like his former Royal Rumble feats. Santos Escobar is not as lucky as Kofi send him over the top rope. As we return from commercial break we see Santos take the upper hand with a more aggressive mat-based attack. Kofi begins to make a comeback with a few roll through maneuvers that result in two counts. As Santos Escobar attempts a suplex from the top rope Kofi knocks him off the corner and goes for a high risk move but fails as Santos hits him with an elbow. Kofi Kingston hits a high double stomp for another close two count. The members of Legado Del Fantasma distract Kingston and Santos Escobar hits a driver and scores the pinfall.

Following the match we receive the official announcement for Roman Reigns versus Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble.

Sami Zayn approaches Paul Heyman outside of the Bloodline locker room in hopes of explaining himself to Roman Reigns. Paul says it is not a good time and reminds him to try and stay three steps ahead of the Tribal Chief.

Returning from commercial we are greeted by Liv Morgan. She says if she had it her way she would enter the women’s Rumble match at number one just to prove how great she is.

We are given a recap of the events that took place between Bray Wyatt, LA Knight and Uncle Howdy. LA Knight is backstage. He says that come the Royal Rumble he will defeat Bray Wyatt in their Pitch Black Match.

Karrion Kross and Scarlet come to the ring as we are given a recap of Scarlets slap to Emma last week.

Karrion Kross and Scarlet defeat Madcap Moss and Emma

Returning from commercial we have Karrion Kross and Madcap Moss both on the mat reaching to tag their female partners. The women enter the match and Emma quickly takes to brutalizing Scarlet in the corner of the ring. Scarlet comes back with a modified Northern Lights Suplex for a close two count. Emma reverses Scarlet’s next move and gets a quick two count as Karrion Kross enters, cornering Emma. Madcap makes a blind tag to Emma and goes right for Kross. On the outside of the ring Emma is tossed over the barrier and into the crowd by Scarlet. In the ring Karrion locks in a sleeper and Madcap passes out. After the bell Scarlet puts Rey Mysterio’s mask over Madcap’s face.

We are given a recap of the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship match last week between Rhonda Rousey and Raquel Rodriguez where, as the match ended and Rousey retained, Charlotte Flair returned and challenged for the title. Charlotte Flair won, becoming a 14 time WWE Women’s Champion. Charlotte makes her official WWE return after the commercial break.

Coming back from commercial we have Sheamus and Drew McIntyre at Jerry “The King” Lawler’s bar across from the arena. They discuss their future dominance of The Usos in their WWE Tag Team Title match tonight.

Charlotte Flair comes to the ring to a big ovation from the crowd. She asks the fans if they missed their Queen. Charlotte says that Rhonda Rousey must now know that payback is a b*tch. She says that despite whether she is cheered, booed, or wooed, she cannot be stopped. Flair says that a champion always rises to the occasion and expects the unexpected. Just then Sonya DeVille comes out. Sonya says that despite her 14 reigns as champion that Flair only beat a “half dead” Rhonda Rousey. DeVille says that if Flair wants to prove herself that she should face her right now. Charlotte asks the crowd if she should. They all cheer in approval and a referee comes to the ring and the bell rings. We go to commercial.

Charlotte Flair defeats Sonya DeVille

Returning from commercial we see Sonya DeVille in control as she targets one of Charlotte Flair’s legs. Flair remains grounded as Sonya locks in a sleeper maneuver. Charlotte fights out and lands a high kick in the corner. She follows it up with chops across the chest. Sonya receives a front flip clothesline from the champion for a close two count. Flair hits a spear and then locks in the Figure Eight. Sonya DeVille submits. Charlotte Flair retains.

Highlights of Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania return are shown.

Royal Rumble Qualifying match: Ricochet defeats Top Dolla

Ricochet enters before the commercial break. Coming back we see Hit Row coming down the aisle with Top Dolla glaring at Ricochet who had insulted Top Dolla’s botched aerial maneuver last week. The bell rings and Top Dolla takes to throwing Ricochet around the ring. He uses the ropes to choke Ricochet repeatedly. Ricochet builds a comeback that features an inverted cutter. He takes to the top rope and hits a Shooting Star Press. ricochet covers Top Dolla and scores the pinfall victory. Top Dolla extends his hand to Ricochet and then raises his arm in victory. Hit Row then strike Ricochet from behind and beat him down in the ring. Braun Stowman storms the ring to defend Ricochet and Hit Row scurry away.

Backstage we see The Usos amping themselves up for their title defense coming up next. Roman Reigns tells Paul Heyman to bring him Sami Zayn.

A video is shown of the build up to the Gunther versus Braun Strowman match next week for the WWE InterContinental Championship.

Sami Zayn enters Roman Reign’s locker room. Sami says he acknowledges Roman as the Tribal Chief. He says that if there was anything that made Roman think otherwise, he is sorry. Reigns says he does not accept Zayn’s apology. He says he holds himself to a higher standard. He says he should be the one apologizing for talking to him the way that he did earlier in the night. Roman agrees with Kevin Owens’ comments, he has an issue with Owens, not Sami. Paul Heyman speaks up and says Sami has a chance to redeem himself in a match against Kevin Owens next week. Sami says he will prove himself and then exits to join The Usos at ringside.

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship: The Usos defeat Drew McIntyre and Sheamus

The Usos enter first with Solo Sikoa in toe. Sheamus and Drew McIntyre approach the ring together. The competitors are announced and we go to commercial.

Sheamus and Jimmy Uso start things off. Sheamus slams Jimmy and tags in Drew McIntyre. Drew over powers Jimmy and he retreats to his corner to tag in Jey Uso. Drew remains in control until Jimmy distracts him and Jey hits a Samoan Drop on him. Jimmy nails a suplex and tags Jimmy back in. Jimmy grounds Drew with a side headlock and makes another tag to Jey. They toss McIntyre to the outside and lay him out with a clothesline. Another commercial break.

Returning from commercial Sheamus is in the ring with Jey Uso. He clubs Jey with numerous forearm strikes. Sheamus hits Jey with a big side slam for a close two count. Jimmy makes a tag off of his brother and nails a splash from the top rope for another close two count. Drew McIntyre and Sheamus both hit a White Noise on each of the Usos and Sheamus covers Jey but he kicks out at two. Drew McIntyre is tagged in and he flies over the top rope on to both Usos. He lines up for the Claymore, hits it, and goes for the cover but Jimmy breaks up the pinfall. McIntyre goes for a spear but misses and hits the ring post. Sheamus enters but doesn’t see Jimmy tag in as well and is hit with the 1D. Another close pinfall attempt follows, broken up by Drew McIntyre. Solo Sikoa knocks down Sheamus and The Brawling Brutes come out and attack him, barreling over the barricade. Sheamus misses a big boot on Jey and Jimmy rolls him up. With Jey helping Jimmy hold him down, Sheamus is pinned. The Usos retain.

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