WWE SmackDown Results 1/30/26
WWE SmackDown Results 1/30/26
Riyadh Season Stadium At KAFD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Wade Barrett)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, The Vision, Nick Aldis Segment
Cody Rhodes: So, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, what do you want to talk about? I half expected to come down here, trading punches with Jacob Fatu. Certainly, he found out I was not who he thought I was, and the same goes for him. And all that fun, if you could call that fun, was prematurely ended by the WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre. Well, you guys got my blood pumping, it sounds like you guys are ready for the Royal Rumble. And where is Drew on this momentous occasion, again, the night before the Royal Rumble. I think Drew has discovered that all he won was the title and not the most important thing that comes with it. And if Drew doesn’t know what that is by now, he never will. Now, I know Drew, this twitter fingers and his tackiness he disguises as wit doesn’t realize that they are kid who watch this show, too.
But, Drew, now is your chance to stand out here, take SmackDown for your own, be the role model you’ve talked about, and you’re nowhere to be found. You dropped the ball. It would make all the sense in the world if I could win the Royal Rumble, for a third time. A near impossible feat, it would make all the sense in the world if I could win the Royal Rumble, that I would challenge Drew McIntyre. But maybe it wouldn’t even be Drew McIntyre, because tomorrow night, he faces off against my friend, Sami Zayn. But in my career, I’ve taken the road less traveled, more than once, so as much as I say, it would make sense to challenge for the title that meant the world to me, CM Punk, you’re still the World Heavyweight Champion, right? We’ve got to do this eventually, bud. But in addition to belief, and I need all the belief in the world for the Royal Rumble, I am going into that with something no one in the field has. And that’s the fact that I’ve won it, not once, but twice.
Randy Orton: Before I say what I came out here to say, I just wanted to say, Saudi Arabia, I freaking love you guys. Listen, listen, Cody, everybody knows how I feel about you. We’re friends, but we’re more than friends, we’re brothers. I’ve got the utmost respect for you and everything that you’ve done in the industry. Nobody was more proud of you than me when you won that World Title, and nobody understood how it tore up your gut when you lost that world title. Now, tomorrow is the Royal Rumble, it’s every man for themselves. And if anybody knows, I know that a desperate Cody Rhodes is dangerous. But, Cody, there is nothing more dangerous than a Viper chasing number fifteen. Tomorrow, we will not be friends, we will not be brothers, I will have zero respect for you or any other man that comes into that ring, And if that opportunity presents itself, if I get the chance, I will throw your ass over that top rope without hesitation. Now, remember, Cody, remember this, you’re not the only one that’s won the Royal Rumble, twice.
Jey Uso: Randy, uce. Cody, uce. No disrespect, I know y’all over here talking about number three. but you see me, I’m gonna run it, back-to-back. 2026 Royal Rumble Winner. Then I’m gonna walk into WrestleMania, I’m gonna walk out of WrestleMania, World Heavyweight Champion, again. Four letters, one word, ugh-ugh, YEET!
Sami Zayn: Now, as much as I would love to spend the rest of the evening speaking Arabic with my people here in Riyadh, I also recognize the fact that I’m in the ring with three of the absolute best right now. And since we’re all talking about our plans for the Royal Rumble, I feel like I should probably tell you mine. Because tomorrow night, I face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship. Tomorrow night, it’s not just a match for me, it’s the culmination of three stories that have been bubbling and building for years and years now. Number one, the obvious one, I have the chance to win the WWE Championship, the one title that has eluded me my entire career. But in order to do that, I have to face the fact, which is story point number two, the fact that Drew McIntyre has beaten me 11 times, and I have beaten him zero times. I have never, ever beaten Drew McIntyre in singles competition, but that does lead me to story point number three, which is the fact I’ve never lost a match here in Saudi Arabia, and I don’t plan starting tomorrow night. Tomorrow, my plan for the Royal Rumble is to walk out the new WWE Champion. So, if one of you does win the Royal Rumble, just understand one thing, it’s not gonna be Drew McIntyre waiting for you on the other side, it’s going to be me.
Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. You know what I see on this stage right here? I see The Vision. When I look at that ring, I see four huge WWE Superstars. I see no vision at all. I see Sami Zayn, who will not become WWE Champion, tomorrow night. There’s no vision in Sami winning. I see three, three men who will enter the Royal Rumble. It will not be my Bloodline Brother, Jey Uso’s Night. It will not be Cody Rhodes Night. It will not be Randy Orton’s Night. Sorry, wrong international city. Ladies and gentlemen, by tomorrow night, you all will learn by Bronson Reed’s decree, by Austin Theory’s decree, by Logan Paul’s decree, by my decree, tomorrow night will be Bron Breakker’s night.
Randy Orton: Okay, okay, you know what? Paul, I’m gonna have to beg you, I’m gonna have to plead with you, to please shut the hell up, shut your fat mouth up, once and for all. Listen, listen, now check it out, I don’t have a spoiler, I don’t have a prediction, I have a dare. I dare all four of you to pull your heads out of Paul Heyman’s ass, walk down this ramp, get in this ring for a good ole style Saudi Arabia Ass Kicking.
Nick Aldis: Okay, gentlemen, let’s all pump the brakes here for a second. Mr. Heyman, good to see you again, always so nice of you to come here and completely derail my show. But Paul, let’s be honest, you, me, everyone in Riyadh can see where this is going. So, why don’t we just hurry it up and get there? Let’s give Riyadh a little Royal Rumble Preview. Let’s give them The Vision versus Sami Zayn, versus Jey Uso, versus Cody Rhodes, and versus Randy Orton, in an 8-Man Tag Team Match, tonight.
First Match: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Rey Fenix For The WWE United States Championship
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Hayes with a deep arm-drag. Fenix slaps Hayes in the chest. Fenix with The Lucha Libre Arm-Drag. Fenix reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Fenix sweeps out the legs of Hayes. Fenix blasts Hayes with The Goodbye Amigo. Fenix with a Corkscrew Tornillo. Fenix is fired up. Fenix kicks Hayes in the gut. Chop Exchange. Fenix drives his knee into the midsection of Hayes. Fenix sends Hayes to the corner. Fenix with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Fenix with a Baseball Slide Dropkick for a one count. Fenix uppercuts Hayes. Second Chop Exchange. Fenix goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Hayes lands back on his feet. Hayes with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Fenix with a Corkscrew Uppercut for a two count. Fenix backs Hayes into the turnbuckles. Forearm Exchange. Hayes with a blistering chop. Hayes whips Fenix across the ring. Hayes scores the elbow knockdown. Hayes with a Running Leg Drop for a two count.
Hayes with a forearm smash. Hayes stomps on the left hamstring of Fenix. Hayes slams Fenix’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Hayes puts his knee on the back of Fenix’s neck. Fenix with a forearm smash. Hayes sends Fenix to the corner. Fenix with a Flying HeadButt. Fenix with The Rolling La Magistral for a two count. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Fenix with a Handspring Back Elbow for a two count. Hayes with a forearm smash. Fenix SuperKicks Hayes. Fenix with a Spinning Back Kick. Fenix kicks Hayes in the chest. Hayes reverses out of the irish whip from Fenix. Hayes avoids The Diving Back Elbow. Hayes with a Springboard Clothesline. Hayes with a chop/forearm combination. Fenix reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Fenix blocks a boot from Hayes. Hayes uses his feet to create separation. Hayes drops Fenix with The Diving DDT for a two count. Fenix denies The First 48. Rollup Exchange. Fenix SuperKicks Hayes. Fenix with a Springboard Spinning Sidekick. Fenix puts Hayes on the top turnbuckle. Fenix with a knife edge chop.
Fenix goes for The Fenix Driver, but Hayes counters with an inside cradle for a two count. Hayes SuperKicks Fenix. Hayes whips Fenix across the ring. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Fenix with a Rebound Spinning Heel Kick. Hayes responds with a Pump Kick. Fenix pops back on his feet. Fenix SuperKicks Hayes. Both guys are knocked down after a Double Roundhouse Kick. Hayes with a knife edge chop. Hayes whips Fenix across the ring. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Double Clothesline. Fenix has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Fenix delivers The Fire Stomp. Fenix with a Springboard MoonSault Press for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Fenix. Fenix with a Ripcord Roundhouse Kick. Hayes responds with The La Mistica for a two count. Hayes goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Fenix lands back on his feet. Hayes runs around Fenix. Hayes kicks the right knee of Fenix. Hayes drops Fenix with The Fade Away for a two count. Hayes dives over Fenix. Fenix with The Roll Through DDT for a two count. Fenix goes for another Roll Through DDT, but Hayes counters with The First 48. Hayes connects with Nothing But Net to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes via Pinfall
– Ilja Dragunov runs into The Miz in the backstage area. Dragunov wants Miz to give him one good reason why he shouldn’t kick his ass right now. Miz asked Dragunov if he really thought he wanted to throw him off the top turnbuckle last week? Miz says that Carmelo Hayes is concerned about protecting his United States Championship, he did the one thing that no one thought he would, he came to Miz. Miz has no beef with Dragunov, they don’t know each other. Where was Dragunov’s manners? Dragunov formally introduces himself to Miz and puts over his suit game. Dragunov gives Miz a firm handshake. Dragunov said that they could’ve had a good introduction, but Miz decided to cost him the United States Championship. Dragunov doesn’t care if Miz is working with Melo or not, all he knows is that, tonight, Miz’s pain shall entertain.
– Brock Lesnar officially declared for the 2026 Royal Rumble via the Pat McAfee Show.
– We see Nick Aldis talking to Damian Priest and R-Truth in his office. Truth is playing the Royal Rumble Tumbler. Truth asked Nick how does he like his balls, juggled, shuffled or rolled? Aldis says that Truth is handling those balls like a pro. Damian Priest appreciated Aldis taking his phone call after Saturday Night’s Main Event, so what’s the update? Priest is officially in the Royal Rumble. Priest grabs a ball from the tumbler machine. It looks like Priest will be an early entrant in the Rumble Match tomorrow night. Priest has no problem with that. Aldis wishes Priest good luck.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Drew McIntyre. McIntyre mentioned that he heard Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso and Randy Orton running their mouth earlier. Speaking of big mouths, Sami Zayn is not the same guy Drew McIntyre has beaten the last 11 times. He’s had moment after moment, main evented a WrestleMania, but Sami will always put his foot in his big stupid mouth. McIntyre says that Sami did a good job getting himself into an 8-Man Tag Team Match the night before the biggest match of his career against some of the dangerous people in the WWE. McIntyre will be watching closely. Here’s something McIntyre wants Sami to think about, and listen closely because this is a threat, he will do whatever it takes to keep his title. Is Sami Zayn willing to do whatever it takes to take the WWE Title away from Drew McIntyre?
– Coming out of the commercial break, Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhiyo understands that it’s every woman for herself in the Royal Rumble. There’s no friendship, but they’ve overcome a lot, so after the Royal Rumble, they’re still going to be friends. Iyo mentioned that they fought each other at WrestleMania, and still became friends, they could handle the Royal Rumble. Giulia and Kiana James join the conversation. Kiana says that Rihyo’s friendship is cute, but ultimately their friendship will cost them the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Giulia and Iyo talk smack to each other in Japanese. Kiana says that they agree on one thing, Rhiyo’s friendship will be in no danger, because they won’t be the final two in the Women’s Royal Rumble. It might be a different story when Giulia and Kiana take the Women’s Tag Team Titles, and Giulia heads to WrestleMania to become a Triple Champion. Rhea says that Giulia and Kiana are getting ahead of themselves. Nia Jax and Lash Legend join the conversation. Nia can say the same thing about Rhea. Nia and Lash are entering the Rumble, so they don’t stand a chance. Lash says that whoever walks out with the Women’s Tag Team Championships, just know, her and Nia got next. The three teams continue to bicker with each other.
Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, The Judgment Day, Nick Aldis Segment
Charlotte Flair: Riyadh, WOOO! We are one day away from the Women’s Royal Rumble. And I got to be honest, the women are at each other’s throats. But the truth is, I’m winning the Rumble, I’m going to WrestleMania, and there’s no one I would rather have my back while I do it than my best friend, Lexi.
Alexa Bliss: That’s so funny, Charlotte, because I actually had the same plan.
Charlotte Flair: Dude, I knew you were supportive. No, man, I was going to dedicate my win to you.
Alexa Bliss: Thank you. But, no, no, no, what I was saying was, I was planning on winning the Royal Rumble.
Charlotte Flair: Well, how are you winning if I’m winning? I mean, I’ve won twice, so the odds are in my favor.
Alexa Bliss: Right, but you have to remember, I made history, too. I also had the first WWE Women’s Match in the Middle East. And I plan on being the first woman to win the Royal Rumble here in Riyadh.
Charlotte Flair: No, I mean, that’s awesome, and I think that’s great, but I don’t think you’re listening. No, you’ve been a great tag partner, you are a great best friend, but tomorrow is every woman for herself. I mean, did you think I was going to help you win?
Alexa Bliss: Help me win? Charlotte, I don’t need your help to win, but you don’t need my help either. And I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this to my best friend, Charlotte, not everything is about you.
Charlotte Flair: Ouch. Well, that hurts. So, you’re saying, if I turn my back, you’re gonna toss our friendship, you’re gonna toss me over the top rope?
Alexa Bliss: Are you going to toss me?
Liv Morgan: Awww, how cute. The two besties are fighting. We can’t relate, but to be real, while you two are busy backstabbing each other tomorrow night, one of us three are going to win the Royal Rumble Match.
Alexa Bliss: I hate to break it to you, Liv, but having the other two help you win isn’t really a plan.
Charlotte Flair: And if you think we’re not friends, why don’t you guys come on down here and find out.
Liv Morgan: Okay. SIKE! Yeah right, we have better things to do, losers. We have the Rumble tomorrow, bye.
Nick Aldis: Not so fast, ladies. Boy, you can tell the Royal Rumble is on deck, because that seems to be what everybody wants to do here tonight. And ladies, I know that The Judgment Day are not officially part of SmackDown, but I have a rule. And that is, if you step on this stage, you’re volunteering to step into that ring. So, any two of you are gonna face Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and we’re gonna get a referee out here, because I don’t want to wait, we’re gonna do that, right now.
Second Match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Judgment Day w/Raquel Rodriguez
Charlotte Flair and Roxanne Perez will start things off. Perez rolls under the collar and elbow tie up. Perez is playing mind games with Charlotte. Charlotte blocks a boot from Perez. Charlotte dodges three slaps. Perez rolls under a clothesline from Charlotte. Perez slaps Charlotte in the face. Charlotte is pissed. Perez tags in Morgan. Charlotte rocks Morgan with a forearm smash. Charlotte runs after Perez. Perez begs for mercy. Morgan attacks Charlotte from behind. Morgan transitions into a ground and pound attack. Morgan kicks Charlotte in the ribs. Morgan applies a front face lock. Morgan tags in Perez. Charlotte with a Double Vertical Suplex. Charlotte tags in Bliss. Bliss with a Double Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Bliss poses for the crowd. Bliss rolls Perez back into the ring. Bliss gets distracted by Morgan. Perez attacks Bliss from behind. Perez transitions into a ground and pound attack. Perez applies a wrist lock. Perez with repeated toe kicks. Perez sends Bliss to the corner. Perez repeatedly stomps on Bliss’s chest. Morgan attacks Bliss behind the referee’s back. Perez tags in Bliss. Morgan with a Running Hip Attack. Morgan with a Running High Knee Strike for a two count.
Bliss delivers her combination offense. Bliss with a basement dropkick. The referee gets distracted by Perez. Raquel Rodriguez trips Bliss from the outside. Morgan with a Step Up Enzuigiri for a two count. Morgan kicks Bliss out of the ring. Morgan tags in Perez. Perez slams Bliss’s head on the ring apron. Perez rolls Bliss back into the ring. Perez hooks the outside leg for a two count. Perez applies a wrist lock. Bliss reverses out of the irish whip from Perez. Perez goes for a Sunset Flip, but Bliss counters with a Basement Dropkick. Perez stops Bliss in her tracks. Perez taunts Charlotte. Perez tugs on Bliss’s hair. Perez whips Bliss across the ring. Perez with a Running Uppercut. Perez with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Perez follows that with a Running Uppercut across the back of Bliss’s neck. Perez tags in Morgan. Double Irish Whip. Morgan repeatedly stomps on Bliss’s chest. Following a snp mare takeover, Morgan with a Shotgun Dropkick for a two count. Morgan with The Three Amigos. Morgan knocks Charlotte off the apron. The referee is trying to get Charlotte out of the ring.
Judgment Day gangs up on Bliss. Bliss kicks the left knee of Morgan. Bliss ducks a clothesline from Morgan. Morgan jumps on top of Bliss. Morgan is raining down haymakers. Morgan sends Bliss to the corner. Morgan with a Running Knee Strike. Morgan applies The Hanging Sleeper Hold. Morgan drops Bliss with The Flying Bulldog for a two count. Morgan tags in Perez. Perez kicks Bliss in the gut. Perez applies the cravate. Bliss gets back to a vertical base. Bliss with a deep arm-drag. Perez tags in Morgan. Morgan with a running double axe handle strike. Morgan kicks Bliss in the back. Morgan transitions into another ground and pound attack. Morgan applies a rear chin lock. Bliss decks Morgan with a JawBreaker. Morgan applies a wrist lock. Bliss with forearm shivers. Morgan drives her knee into the midsection of Bliss. Rollup Exchange. Bliss ducks a clothesline from Morgan. Bliss with a palm strike. Bliss tags in Charlotte.
Charlotte kicks Perez in the face. Charlotte with a Flying Double Crossbody Block. Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Morgan. Charlotte with a Walk Over Lariat. Charlotte catches Perez in mid-air. Charlotte with The Fallaway Slam. Charlotte with a Double MoonSault for a two count. Morgan slams Charlotte’s head on the top rope. Charlotte with a double leg takedown. Morgan blocks The Figure Eight. Morgan with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Bliss tags herself in. Charlotte SuperKicks Morgan. Bliss drops Morgan with a Running Blockbuster for a two count. Morgan tags in Perez. Judgment Day hits their CodeBreaker/Side Russian Leg Sweep Combination for a two count. Charlotte dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. Charlotte with The Natural Selection. Rodriguez continues to run interference. Perez delivers a chop block. Stephanie Vaquer yanks Rodriguez off the apron. Vaquer SuperKicks Rodriguez. Perez starts screaming at Vaquer. Bliss connects with The Sister’s Abigail to pickup the victory.
Winner: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss via Pinfall
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Jordynne Grace. How is she feeling heading into the Women’s Royal Rumble? Everyone knows that the Royal Rumble can change your life, and you never know who’s going to be out there. Jordynne always bets on herself. After she wins the Royal Rumble, at WrestleMania, she’s going to give Jade Cargill the reality check she needs. Jade proceeds to attack Jordynne from behind. Jade says that Jordynne is not winning the Royal Rumble, and she sure damn ain’t beating her, because she’s that bitch. Jordynne and Jade get into a big pull apart brawl.
– Nick Aldis informs Johnny Gargano that Candice LeRae will be barred from ringside during his match with Axiom. Nick says that he’s trying to protect Gargano from his wife. Gargano says that the mask was a beautiful gift from his wife and Fraxiom was weaponizing it. Nick is glad that Gargano brought up the mask, because if Axiom wins tonight, he gets the mask back. Gargano calls that a stupid stipulation. Nick says that this conversation is over, and hits Gargano’s music. Gargano tells Nick that he hates him.
Third Match: Johnny Gargano vs. Axiom w/Nathan Frazer
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Axiom grapples around Gargano. Wrist Lock Exchange. Gargano applies a side headlock. Axiom reverses the hold. Gargano with heavy bodyshots. Gargano whips Axiom across the ring. Axiom showcases his speed and agility. Axiom with a Hurricanrana. Short-Arm Reversal by Gargano. Gargano kicks Axiom in the gut. Axiom reverses out of the irish whip from Gargano. Axiom with The Backslide for a one count. Gargano with a knife edge chop. Gargano poses for the crowd. Gargano with a blistering chop. Axiom decks Gargano with a back elbow smash. Axiom with a Flying Arm-Drag. Axiom dropkicks Gargano for a two count. Axiom unloads three knife edge chops. Gargano ducks a clothesline from Axiom. Gargano applies a waist lock. Gargano with a forearm shiver across the back of Axiom’s neck. Gargano with a back heel trip for a two count. Greco Roman Knuckle Lock. Axiom gets crotched on the top rope. Gargano lands The Suicide Dive.
Gargano poses with Axiom’s signature mask. Gargano has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Gargano and Axiom are trading back and forth shots. Axiom with a palm strike. Gargano ducks a clothesline from Axiom. Gargano with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Axiom responds with The Standing Spanish Fly for a two count. Axiom goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Gargano holds onto the ropes. Axiom ducks a clothesline from Gargano. Axiom with The Half & Half Suplex. Axiom with The Golden Triangle MoonSault. Axiom rolls Gargano back into the ring. Axiom with The Missile Dropkick. Axiom goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Gargano holds onto the ropes. Gargano SuperKicks Axiom. Gargano with a Modified Michinoku Driver for a two count.
Gargano goes for The Lawn Dart, but Axiom lands back on his feet. Axiom sends Gargano to the corner. Gargano kicks Axiom in the face. Axiom with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Gargano with The Avalanche Twisting Vertical Suplex. Gargano hits The Hitodenashi Driver for a two count. Gargano ascends to the top turnbuckle. Axiom with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Axiom hits The Avalanche Spanish Fly. Axiom grabs his remask. Axiom goes for The Golden Ratio, but Gargano counters with a SuperKick. Gargano rolls Axiom over with a handful of tights for a two count. Gargano argues with the referee. Axiom avoids The Step Up Enzuigiri. Gargano rips off Axiom’s mask. Gargano starts laughing. Axiom put his old mask on behind Gargano’s back. Axiom connects with The Golden Ratio to pickup the victory.
Winner: Axiom via Pinfall
– Carmelo Hayes runs into Ilja Dragunov in the backstage area. Melo asks Dragunov if they got heat. Melo says that Dragunov should know well enough that he had nothing to do with that Miz nonsense last week. Dragunov tells Melo to stop it, because when Miz shoved him off the top rope, Melo was right there. Melo says that he’s Dragunov’s friend. Dragunov tells Melo that he’s coming for him after he’s done with The Miz tonight. Dragunov will get the same chance he gave Melo a while back. Dragunov wants to make something clear to Melo, he’s not asking for a US Title Shot, he’s expecting it.
– Congratulations to CM Punk who’s the cover superstar for WWE 2K26.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Trick Williams. Trick wants the camera man to pan down and catch his Lemon Pepper Steppers. You hear the people, they love Trick Williams all around the world. He showed out in Germany, London and Montreal. Now that Trick Willy is in Saudi Arabia, nothing is going to change. You should subscribe to his website www.WorldWideWilly.com with a picture of him looking at you. A lot of people are going to be subscribing to the Whoop That Movement tomorrow night at the Royal Rumble. Trick will be the last man standing with his eyes set on the main event of WrestleMania, let’s talk about it.
GUNTHER & AJ Styles Segment
AJ Styles: Riyadh, welcome to SmackDown, the house that AJ Styles built. I was in the area, I thought I’d stop by and say hello. I don’t know if guys know or not, I’ve got kind of a big match tomorrow night at the Royal Rumble. You know what? Some of you are worried about tomorrow, don’t worry about tomorrow, I’m not. In fact, I’m gonna knock GUNTHER’s teeth down this throat. And when I beat GUNTHER tomorrow, it starts The Phenomenal Farewell Tour. And then we get our one more times, our one more times against Cody Rhodes. How about this one, one more time against “The Viper” Randy Orton? One more time against CM Punk.
GUNTHER: Wrong, wrong, wrong, AJ. AJ, I appreciate you having that much fantasy about your future, but none of what you just said is going to happen. Because deep down, you already know, you made a mistake so severe that it’s gonna cost you your career. Tomorrow, at the Royal Rumble, I am going to end your career, and I’m gonna do it the same way as I did to your little buddy, John Cena. I am going to make you tap out.
AJ Styles: You know, you’re really funny, professor. Because maybe I think it takes one to know one, because last time I checked, you were the one that tapped out, like a little bitch.
GUNTHER takes his suit jacket off. He proceeds to jump on the ring apron. GUNTHER had a huge standoff with Styles to close this segment.
– Tama Tonga runs into Shinsuke Nakamura in the backstage area. Tama saw Nakamura’s match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Did Nakamura see Tama become the WWE Tag Team Champion? What happened to Nakamura, he used to be the man, The King Of Strong Style. You know, the Shinsuke that Tama knew would have beaten AJ Styles. Maybe it’s time for Nakamura to follow Styles on his way out. How about this, The Shinsuke Sayonara Tour? Nakamura is glad that Tama finally found his confidence in WWE. But for Nakamura, Tama is still a young punk. Nakamura needs to give Tama a gift as his senpai. Nakamura challenges Tama to a match for next week.
– Roman Reigns Vignette.
Fourth Match: Ilja Dragunov vs. The Miz
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Miz tugs on Dragunov’s hair. Miz backs Dragunov into the turnbuckles. Miz with a knife edge chop. Dragunov wants more punishment. Dragunov tells Miz to bring it. Strong lockup. Miz applies a side headlock. Dragunov wrestles Miz down to the mat. Stalemate in the corner. The referee calls for a clean break. Miz ducks under two back fists from Dragunov. Miz grabs a side headlock. Dragunov whips Miz across the ring. Miz drops Dragunov with a shoulder tackle. Dragunov drops down on the canvas. Dragunov sends Miz across the ring. Miz ducks a clothesline from Dragunov. Miz runs into a chop from Dragunov. Dragunov with a Leaping Boot. Dragunov drives his knee into the midsection of Miz. Dragunov drops Miz with a Running Boot. Miz blocks The Deadlift SuperPlex. Miz sweeps Dragunov off the second rope. Miz with a Running Boot that sends Dragunov tumbling to the floor.
Miz has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Miz applies a rear chin lock. Dragunov gets back to a vertical base. Dragunov backs Miz into the turnbuckles. Dragunov kicks Miz in the chest. Dragunov with forearm shivers. Dragunov goes for a PowerBomb, but Miz counters with a Back Body Drop. Miz with a Combo NeckBreaker for a two count. Miz toys around with Dragunov. Forearm/Uppercut Exchange. Dragunov with Two Discus Chops. Miz swats away The Big Boot. Dragunov with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Chop Exchange. Dragunov drives his knee into the midsection of Miz. Machine Gun Chops. Miz kicks Dragunov in the face. Dragunov ducks a clothesline from Miz. Standing Switch Exchange. Dragunov delivers The Constantine Special.
Dragunov with Two German Suplex’s. Miz with repeated back elbow smashes. Dragunov answers with The Slam Dunk. Dragunov prepares for The H-Bomb. Miz kicks the left knee of Dragunov. Miz drops Dragunov with The Implant DDT for a two count. Dragunov blocks The Skull Crushing Finale. Dragunov with two back elbow smashes. Miz with clubbing IT! Kicks. Miz dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. Miz sends Dragunov face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Miz with The Awesome Clothesline. Miz ascends to the top turnbuckle. Dragunov slaps Miz in the face. Miz blocks The SuperPlex. Miz rakes the eyes of Dragunov. Miz sends Dragunov crashing into the top rope. Miz goes for The Flying Double Axe Handle, but Dragunov counters with Torpedo Moscow. Dragunov connects with The H-Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Ilja Dragunov via Pinfall
Solo Sikoa & Bo Dallas Segment
Solo Sikoa: Bo, I told you, I told the whole wide world exactly what I was going to do, and I did it. I took your lantern, and as you could see, I took your tag team titles, and I took everything that you love away. I promised these men gold, and like I said before, I’m a man of my word. But these tag team titles, they’re not for me, these tag team titles are for my family. But the job is not done yet, because tomorrow, I am going to win the Royal Rumble, and I’m going to bring back the Undisputed WWE Championship back to this family, where it all belongs.
Bo Dallas: Solo, you think you’ve won? But you’re wrong. You think you hung us out to dry, but you’re mistaken and severely underestimating the weight of sacrifice. Our lantern and the tag team championships will come back to us. And when they do, the millions of fireflies around the world will illuminate your insecurities. We will not only come back for what is ours, but ensure your greed is your demise.
– Oba Femi Vignette.
Fifth Match: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso vs. The Vision w/Paul Heyman In An 8-Man Tag Team Match
The Vision attacks Orton, Jey and Zayn before the bell rings. Cody Rhodes joins the fray. All hell is breaking loose in Riyadh. Reed HeadButts Zayn. Jey is throwing haymakers at Reed. Jey sends Reed tumbling to the floor. Stage Dive/SomerSault Plancha Combination. The Vision regroups on the outside. Zayn and Theory will start things off. Theory kicks Zayn in the gut. Theory with clubbing blows to Zayn’s back. Theory hammers down on the back of Zayn’s neck. Theory applies a side headlock. Zayn whips Theory across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn leapfrogs over Theory. Theory drops down on the canvas. Theory leapfrogs over Zayn. Zayn with a straight right hand. Zayn applies a wrist lock. Theory backs Zayn into the turnbuckles. Reed tags himself in. Reed with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Reed HeadButts Zayn. Reed flexes his muscles. Reed with clubbing shoulder blocks. Reed tags in Breakker. Breakker kicks Zayn in the gut. Breakker whips Zayn back first into the turnbuckles. Zayn decks Breakker with a back elbow smash. Zayn with a flying double axe handle strike. Zayn tags in Jey.
Zayn applies a wrist lock. Jey headbutts the midsection of Breakker. Jey transitions into a corner mount. Jey with a Rock Punch. Jey tags in Rhodes. Rhodes with a flying double axe handle strike. Rhodes applies a wrist lock. Rhodes tags in Zayn. The Flying Double Axe Handle/Wrist Lock Party Continues. Breakker kicks Rhodes in the gut. Breakker whips Rhodes across the ring. Rhodes kicks Breakker in the face. Rhodes knocks Reed off the ring apron. Breakker ducks under two clotheslines from Rhodes. Breakker with an Inside Out Lariat. Breakker stomps on Rhodes chest. Breakker is choking Rhodes with his boot. Breakker tags in Reed. Double Irish Whip. Double Shoulder Tackle. Reed with a Senton Splash. Breakker with The Standing MoonSault. Reed hooks the outside leg for a two count. Reed tags in Theory. Theory is putting the boots to Rhodes. Rhodes with a straight right hand. Theory transitions into a ground and pound attack. Theory applies a rear chin lock on the bottom rope. The referee admonishes Theory. Theory applies a Sleeper Hold. Theory tags in Reed.
Reed with a gut punch. Reed tees off on Rhodes. Rhodes regroups on the outside. Reed pulls Rhodes back into the ring. Reed applies a front face lock lock. Paul tags himself in. Paul drives his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Paul repeatedly stomps on Rhodes chest. Paul with a Gut Wrench Suplex for a one count. Paul stops Rhodes in his tracks. Paul tags in Breakker. Breakker with a Northern Lights Toss. Breakker taunts Orton. Breakker puts his leg on the back of Rhodes neck. Breakker goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Rhodes lands back on his feet. Breakker catches Rhodes in mid-air. Breakker drives Rhodes back first into the turnbuckles. Theory tags himself in. Rhodes is displaying his fighting spirit. Theory pulls Rhodes out of the ring. Theory drives Rhodes back first into the ringside barricade. Theory mocks Rhodes. The Vision has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Reed with a Leaping Elbow Drop for a two count. Reed tags in Breakker. Double Splash for a two count. Jey drags Rhodes to their corner. Breakker tags in Paul. Rhodes side steps Paul into the turnbuckles. Paul tags in Breakker. Rhodes with a Vertical Suplex. Breakker tags in Theory. Theory goes for a Running Elbow Drop, but Rhodes ducks out of the way. Theory tags in Reed. Reed knocks Zayn and Jey off the apron. Rhodes avoids The Running Senton Splash.
Orton and Theory are tagged in. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Theory. Orton Powerslams Theory. Orton hits The Draping DDT. Orton plays to the crowd. Orton prepares for The RKO. Paul attacks Orton from behind. Zayn tees off on Paul. Zayn launches Paul over the top rope. Breakker launches Zayn over the top rope. Jey launches Breakker over the top rope. Reed launches Jye over the top rope. Rhodes sends Reed tumbling to the floor. Theory dumps Rhodes over the top rope. Orton connects with The RKO for a two count. Jey SuperKicks Paul. Breakker with The Double Knee Gutbuster. Rhodes responds with The CrossRhodes. Reed with a Leaping Body Block. Zayn avoids The Body Avalanche. Zayn drops Reed with The Tornado DDT. Zayn prepares for The Helluva Kick. Drew McIntyre pulls Zayn out of the ring which forces the disqualification. After the match, McIntyre tees off on Zayn. McIntyre drives Zayn face first into the steel ring post. McIntyre rolls Zayn back into the ring. McIntyre grabs the WWE Championship. Jacob Fatu’s music hits. Fatu attacks McIntyre from behind. Fatu kicks McIntyre out of the ring. Fatu lands The Suicide Dive. Rhodes answers with one of his own. Rhodes throws Fatu into the steel ring steps. McIntyre sends Rhodes face first into the ring post. McIntyre goes for The Claymore, but Zayn counters with The Helluva Kick. Zayn is fired up. Zayn and Rhodes pick up the WWE Championship at the same time. Breakker plants Zayn and Rhodes with a Double Spear as the show goes off the air.
Winner: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso via Disqualification
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