Tonight’s WWE SmackDown airs live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
The main focus of tonight’s show is the highly anticipated return of Solo Sikoa, who has been absent since losing the Ula Fala and the title of Tribal Chief to Roman Reigns during the Raw on Netflix premiere.
WWE SmackDown Preview: January 17, 2025
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton will defend her WWE Women’s Title for the first time against Bayley.
- Motor City Machine Guns vs.
Legado Del Fantasma
- Solo Sikoa returns.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news as we continue on the road to the 2025 Royal Rumble.
What Happened Last Week on SmackDown
The January 10 edition of SmackDown included several notable moments:
- Main Event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso lost to Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. After the match, Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes engaged in a chaotic brawl, culminating in both crashing through a table.
- Women’s United States Championship: Chelsea Green successfully defended her title against Michin.
- United States Championship Match: Shinsuke Nakamura retained his title against LA Knight, though the match ended in a disqualification due to interference from The Bloodline.
- No. 1 Contender’s Match: Bayley became the No. 1 contender for the WWE Women’s Title after winning a Fatal 4-Way Match against Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Nia Jax.
