Newsworthy items from Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings, airing Thursday on USA Network (SPOILERS) …
– WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose will defend against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble in a Last Man Standing match. Ambrose defeated Owens for the title at TLC last month.
– Alberto Del Rio is WWE United States Champion once again after defeating Kalisto, who won the belt in a great match on RAW just 24 hours prior.
And the NEW United States Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/3nEpO28WmZ
— Ian Auzenne (@iauzenne) January 13, 2016
