: Tension grew as Sami Zayn arrived late to the contract signing. Earlier in the night, Reigns had initially ordered Zayn to leave after a disagreement but later reconciled with him, giving Zayn the "Honorary Uce" fist bump after Zayn reaffirmed his loyalty.
Four first-round matches for the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament took place: Opponent(s) Highlights The Viking Raiders Advanced after a Claymore/Brogue Kick combination. Hit Row Los Lotharios WWE Friday Night SmackDown 2023 01 20 720p HDTV...
Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci won using the Imperium Bomb on Ridge Holland. Maximum Male Models : Tension grew as Sami Zayn arrived late
The episode on January 20, 2023, primarily focused on the first-round matches of a tournament to determine the #1 contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship and a chaotic contract signing for the Royal Rumble . Match Results & Tournament Progress Hit Row Los Lotharios Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni
: Sonya Deville attacked SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair after being denied a title rematch. SmackDown: Jan. 20, 2023
: Kevin Owens ambushed Roman Reigns and The Bloodline during their Royal Rumble contract signing. Owens hit Reigns with a Stunner and powerbombed him through a table before signing the contract.