The Bloodline left Sami Zayn wanting very conflicted as they stole the highlight on WWE SmackDown.
After a chat with Paul Heyman backstage, the Honorary Uce thought he had been left to face Kevin Owens alone in the principle occasion in what was pitched as an opportunity to show himself to Roman Reigns.
Sami was prepared for the problem as he battled his lifelong good friend and in-ring rival in one other on the spot basic including to their incredible physique of labor, whereas he additionally had an opportunity to avenged his and Roman’s loss to KO and John Cena on December 30.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t to be regardless of the 2 stars delivering with the motion between the ropes as Sami’s ongoing battle offered one other layer to the already fascinating story between them.
Simply as he regarded primed to hit the Helluva Kick for a large win, The Usos and Solo Sikoa appeared from nowhere and began beating down Owens.
It led to a disqualification, handing Sami a loss because the trio insisted they have been doing it for The Bloodline and the Tribal Chief, whereas the Honorary Uce regarded gutted at being robbed of an enormous win.
The assault continued with Solo sending KO crashing by means of the announce desk with an enormous splash, suggesting this might have merely been an train in weakening Owens earlier than the Royal Rumble.
After all, it’s not Sami’s fault he misplaced so possibly Reigns gained’t choose him too harshly, but it surely was an enormous signal of the cracks on the group – or a minimum of in Sami’s resolve and loyalty.
SmackDown didn’t waste any time getting caught into the motion as GUNTHER defended his Intercontinental Title in opposition to Braun Strowman with a sizzling crowd and loads of time, permitting these heavyweights to placed on a cracking, onerous hitting present.
In the long run, the Ring Common saved his seven-month run with the gold going with an incredible powerbomb to place Braun away, which leaves followers questioning simply who can cease his epic reign.
Rey Mysterio got here out to handle Dominik attempting to spoil Christmas and the way he’s ‘fairly fed up along with his bulls***’.
After Rey declared himself for the Royal Rumble, Karrion Kross got here out with Scarlett and identified it was 17 years in the past he gained the match, earlier than laying into Rey’s parenting.
He insisted Rey wasn’t ‘actually round’, and requested who he hates extra – Dominik for not rising as much as be similar to Rey, or himself for ‘failing to boost [his] son to be similar to [him]’.
Rey went on the assault and tried for a 619 however Scarlett induced a distraction and left him open to a KrossJacket as Karrion choked him out and his spouse held up a tarot card.
Backstage, Maxxine Dupri, Emma and Raquel Rodriguez tried to minimize Liv Morgan’s Royal Rumble prospects after she selected the primary entry spot, resulting in Liv slapping Raquel and difficult her to a match tonight.
Tegan Nox made fast work of Xia Li, placing her away after an honest however all too temporary bout with the Shiniest Wizard.
In a vignette, The Viking Raiders issued a warning to Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, who couldn’t agree what match they wished subsequent, earlier than Adam Pearce introduced a tag group event to seek out The Usos’ subsequent challengers for the SmackDown titles, and it’ll kick off subsequent week with the Banger Bros taking over the Raiders.
Bray Wyatt got here out after a very attention-grabbing QR code appeared on display and delivered a promo suffering from loads of references to his previous in WWE, from the Wyatt Household to The Fiend.
He warned LA Knight that he’s able to embrace who he as soon as was, and it may spell catastrophe for Knight after they meet within the first ever Pitch Black Match on the Royal Rumble later this month
Liv Morgan proved herself in a enjoyable match in opposition to Raquel Rodriguez, taking the battle to her and even dumping her opponent excessive rope to show she has an opportunity within the Royal Rumble.
Nevertheless, Raquel bought the win after Liv tried to place her by means of a desk, hitting the Tejana Bomb for the pin.
Sonya Deville demanded a rematch in opposition to Charlotte Aptitude however Pearce insisted he couldn’t grant it after the Queen gained final week, resulting in Sonya attacking Aptitude backstage, sparking a wild brawl as officers did their finest to separate them.
WWE SmackDown airs Friday nights at 1am on BT Sport 1.
WWE SmackDown outcomes and grades – January 13, 2023
- Intercontinental Title: GUNTHER (c) defeated Braun Strowman (A-)
- Tegan Nox pinned Xia Li (C+)
- Raquel Rodrigez beat Liv Morgan (B)
- Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn through disqualification (A- for entire phase)
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