Here’s the official preview for tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, at 8/7c on USA Network. With just two days until Saturday Night’s Main Event, tonight’s show will set the stage for one of the most important nights on the WWE calendar.
Two high-profile matches have been announced for tonight’s episode:
- LA Knight vs. Tama Tonga: A heated singles match following last week’s Bloodline attack.
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince): A clash of top tag teams.
What’s Expected Tonight
Title Picture Updates
- WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton: After successfully defending her title against Bayley last week, Stratton is set to appear.
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes: Rhodes will make an appearance to build momentum ahead of his title defense at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Building to Saturday Night’s Main Event
Tonight’s episode is the final stop before Saturday Night’s Main Event in San Antonio, an event featuring several championship matches and key rivalries. The following matches have already been confirmed:
- Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens (WWE Championship)
- Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman
- “Main Event” Jey Uso vs. GUNTHER (World Heavyweight Championship)
- Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus (Intercontinental Championship)
What Happened Last Week?
Highlights from the January 17 SmackDown:
- Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley.
- Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio had their first-ever match, ending with Cody Rhodes making the save.
- Bianca Belair & Naomi defeated Nia Jax & Candice LeRae in tag team action.
- Motor City Machine Guns defeated Los Garza.
- Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes ended in a no-contest after interference from Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga.
