WWE SmackDown goes down tonight from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona! Tonight kicks off the era of three-hour SmackDowns, so hopefully WWE kicks it off with a bang – could it be Tiffy Time during the main event? Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: January 3, 2025
Andrade vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE’s official preview:
Andrade has not forgotten what Shinsuke Nakamura did to him, and he is ready to exact payback on the United States Champion.
Nakamura and Andrade battled on the Nov. 29 episode of SmackDown, and it ended when the champion exposed the top turnbuckle and baited El Idolo into hitting it at full speed.
Determined to become champion, Andrade must first defeat Nakamura in non-title action to work his way back into the championship picture.
Nia Jax (c) vs. Naomi for the WWE Women’s Championship
WWE’s official preview:
The WWE Women’s Championship will be on the line when Naomi challenges Nia Jax live on SmackDown.
The Irresistible Force is enjoying a dominant run as champion, but Naomi scored the winning pinfall in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match on Dec. 27 to earn a championship opportunity.
Will Naomi fall victim to the dominant champion, or will Jax be Feeling the Glow?
