WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska! Last week, Roman Reigns caused himself a headache as his interference in the triple threat match resulted in a Fatal 4-Way match at the Royal Rumble where his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line against LA Knight, AJ Styles, and Randy Orton all at the same time. Tonight, the three men going up against Reigns will prepare for that match. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: January 12, 2024
Cameron Grimes vs. Grayson Waller
WWE’s official preview:
Last week, Cameron Grimes drew the ire of Grayson Waller after he made fun of Logan Paul being knocked out.
Waller confronted Grimes and knocked him down, setting up this exhibition match.
The two squared off in November, with The Arrogant Aussie coming out on top.
Can Waller make it two-for-two, or will Grimes strike back?
Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro vs. Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo
WWE’s official preview:
The LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro will look to defend the honor of their group as they take on Santos Escobar’s newest partners, Angel and Humberto.
Wilde and Del Toro are still riding high after an impressive showing in NXT where they teamed with Carlito to take down the No Quarter Catch Crew, but their attention now turns back to LWO business as they look to silence Escobar by defeating Angel and Humberto.
Bianca Belair vs. Bayley
WWE’s official preview:
Next week, The EST will look to kick start her Road to WrestleMania when she faces fellow Royal Rumble competitor Bayley.
The two confronted each other last week as WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY requested that Bayley take out Belair.
Can Belair continue her winning edge, or will The Role Model get a big victory en route to the Royal Rumble?
Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles prepare for Roman Reigns
WWE’s official preview:
The Tribal Chief’s plan last week monumentally backfired, and now The Head of the Table must defend his title at Royal Rumble against all three men involved in last week’s Triple Threat Match: Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles.
After SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made the bombshell revelation, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns was furious, requesting Paul Heyman fix their problem during a backstage exclusive.
With the huge Fatal 4-Way looming, Orton, Styles and Knight will need to execute their game plans in preparation for the chance to become champion.
How will The Viper, The Phenomenal One and The Megastar get set for Royal Rumble?
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