This week’s WWE SmackDown will kick off WWE’s Europe tour. Triple H has built a stacked lineup of matches, and fans have high expectations for the show. It will emanate from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. Considering the fact that it is an international episode of the show, fans might witness some major surprises and moments taking place in the squared circle.
Names like Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Charlotte Flair are advertised for the show. Apart from that, the Undisputed WWE Championship will be defended live in a Three Stages of Hell match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. Additionally, there are rumors that a former United States Champion could make his return tonight after weeks of absence from in-ring competition.
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Let’s take a look at the matches, rumors, and everything you can expect from the January 9 edition of WWE SmackDown:
#5. Triple H might end the feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT
The Wyatt Sicks and MFT have been feuding on WWE SmackDown for the past three months. It was Triple H’s experiment to test the two factions against each other in faction warfare. While fans initially showed interest in this rivalry, this feud failed to make any major impact despite a solid start. Hence, many members of the WWE Universe believe The Game failed with this feud.
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Tonight on SmackDown, The Wyatt Sicks will face Solo Sikoa’s MFT in an eight-man tag team match. It is a multi-person showdown, and fans can expect total carnage in and out of the ring. Besides, Nikki Cross will be at ringside for her faction, who can play a crucial role in this match. Overall, the Berlin audience might witness a chaotic banger to finally wind up this feud.
#4. Jacob Fatu returning to WWE SmackDown tonight?
Jacob Fatu has been absent from the in-ring competition for the past few weeks on WWE SmackDown due to a dental issue. In his last appearance, Fatu was attacked by a mysterious attacker on the show, and that segment officially wrote him off the TV. But recent reports have suggested that The Samoa Werewolf is now fit and fine, waiting for a green light from the WWE management.
The report further said that Fatu can make his return to WWE as soon as this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. He could appear in a segment with a top star tonight to officially announce his entry in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. This could kick off his story for the PLE in Saudi Arabia while giving him a head start for something epic on the road to WrestleMania 42.
#3. Trick Williams makes his big in-ring debut
Trick Williams made his debut on WWE SmackDown last week. He interrupted Sami Zayn to announce his entry to the blue brand roster. Williams was then confronted by luchador Rey Fenix backstage, and WWE announced their match for this week’s show. Fenix and Williams are incredibly talented stars in the ring, and fans can expect a solid showdown between the two.
The former NXT Champion has been coming off a memorable run in NXT and TNA. WWE clearly envisions him as a future main eventer in the company. Therefore, his main roster in-ring holds a significant value. Hence, the WWE Universe in Berlin might see Williams making a flashy entrance before having an incredible showing in the match itself against the luchador.
#2. Royal Rumble build continues on SmackDown
WWE is set to host its Royal Rumble PLE in Saudi Arabia later this month. The show will feature WWE’s traditional two Royal Rumble matches that will guarantee a World Title match to the winner at WrestleMania. Tonight on WWE SmackDown, Triple H might shift gears in the build for the PLE. Many veterans and rising stars might announce their entry in the coveted multi-person matches.
Names like Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Randy Orton, and The Miz could be some of the top names to announce their spot in the Rumble matches. Besides, fans might witness the PLEs card shaping up this week. WWE could tease a few matches that might take place at the Saudi Arabia spectacle. Many expect that tonight’s show could give a decent idea about what is in store for the Royal Rumble.
#1. Cody Rhodes getting dethroned tonight?
Cody Rhodes will put his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against a sinister Drew McIntyre in a three stages of hell match. WWE is heavily promoting this showdown as a game-changing battle for the landscape of the Stamford-based promotion. Triple H has already stretched this feud for too long to give it a simple ending. Therefore, he could pull off a huge surprise.
The Scottish Warrior has real chances of defeating Cody Rhodes in tonight’s big match on WWE SmackDown. The American Nightmare’s reign has fallen flat over the past few months, and WWE needs a big change heading on to the road to WrestleMania 42. Therefore, the result of tonight’s huge title match has become quite unpredictable.
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