Outcomes and what it means [SPOILERS]

Warning: The next copy comprises SPOILERS for WWE SmackDown (January 17, 2025)

The motion has been ongoing because the starting of this week Crush in San Diego, like Rey Mysterio opened the present in his hometown to cheer up this 12 months WWE Battle Royale. Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes added extra intrigue to their journey to the Rumble, and Solo Sikoa returned for the primary time since his Tribal Fight loss to Roman Reigns. There was extra Bloodline motion in Crush when Jimmy Uso confronted Carmelo Hayes.

After their latest title win, Tiffany Stratton defended her WWE Championship for the primary time towards Bayley. Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons vs Los Garza will go alongside approach to discovering the subsequent contenders for DIY's Tag Group Championships, and Ladies's Tag Group Champions Naomi and Bianca Belair vs Nia Jax and Candice LeRae have been additionally in motion.

WWE SmackDown Outcomes – January 17, 2025

• Rey Mysterio Jr. opened the present in his hometown of San Diego and declares himself for this 12 months's present Battle Royale.

• Kevin Owens arrives and says he hopes Rey wins the Rumble and the challenges for the Winged Eagle belt. Rey says Kevin isn't the champion, however Cody is. Issues get bodily and KO narrowly avoids a 619.

• Naomi and Bianca Belair defeat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. They'll now defend their Tag Group Championship towards Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson on NXT on January twenty eighth.

• B-Fab tells Chelsea Inexperienced he's coming to the US Championships backstage.

• Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes was a No Contest after Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga eradicated each males.

• Solo Sikoa then returns. Solo is booed for thus lengthy that he merely drops the microphone and leaves with out saying a phrase.

• Jacob Fatu says he's simply getting began. LA Knight and Braun Strowman then enter the ring and cost into The Bloodline.

• Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons took victory over Los Garza. Fairly Lethal tried to assist Los Garza and price them the match.

• Each Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens refused to signal an amended contract for the Royal Rumble till the opposite individual did so.

• Piper Niven defeated B-Fab. Chelsea Inexperienced then entered the ring to defeat B-Fab, earlier than Michin intervened.

• Kevin Owens defeated Rey Mysterio in a wonderful match. Owens went to pack the Rey piledriver after the match, Cody Rhodes then got here to the ring to struggle for a knockout.

• Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu is ready for Saturday evening's important occasion. LA Knight vs Tama Tonga and Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons vs Los Garza will happen on subsequent week's SmackDown.

• Apollo Crews is attacked by DIY for telling Fairly Lethal that they're being performed by the Tag Group Champions.

• A vignette confirms Charlotte Aptitude's return.

• Shawn Michaels will oversee the Battle Royale Signing of the Ladder Match contract between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens in Saturday Evening Important Occasion.

• Tiffany Stratton defeated Bayley in an extended, high-quality match by way of pinfall with The Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Kevin Owens' reign of terror continues

It's one of the crucial well-known unofficial details in wrestling that Rey Mysterio is likely one of the nicest individuals in wrestling. Opening the present by declaring himself for this 12 months's Royal Rumble with trademark humility, Kevin Owens briefly interrupted his spiteful streak to say he respects Rey Mysterio greater than anybody in WWE. Owens additionally factors out that he and Rey have by no means confronted one another one-on-one.a loopy statistic contemplating they've each been a part of WWE since 2014.

As anticipated, Owens and Mysterio's types merged gloriously. Rey leaping over Kevin Owens' powerbomb try at age 50 is abnormally spectacular. This is only one step on the street to the Royal Rumble, however Mysterio's brilliance, KO's anger, and Cody's heroism made every little thing work excellently on a standalone episode of SmackDown.

Bianca Belair and Naomi are nonetheless discovering their groove

BIanca Belair and Naomi's in-ring chemistry is as tight as you'd anticipate, however after their newest victory over Nia Jax and Candice LeRae, issues are beginning to get a little bit stale. The duo will revisit their feud with Lash Legend and Jakar Jackson at one other dependable occasion on January twenty eighth. Probably the most attention-grabbing factor is that Naomi tells us there are not any new clues about who attacked Jade Cargill.

Taking issues away from WWE tv for a second, the rumor mill has been silent on Cargill's anticipated payback time since this angle began. There is no such thing as a deadline to your return. In a nonstop deluge of knowledge on-line, that's thrilling in itself, however till there are rumors about Cargill's return, this entire union appears fairly weird.

The deafening silence of Solo Sikoa

What a distinction a couple of months make. Earlier than SummerSlam, As soon as upon a time there was a damaging feeling about Solo Sikoa within the on-line house. It was troublesome on the time, given his relative inexperience and the load of The Bloodline saga falling on his younger shoulders. Nonetheless, Solo's accelerating sonic pace to turn out to be one of many prime performing performers in WWE has mocked that deafening minority within the months because the summer season.

Quick ahead to this week's SmackDown, the San Diego crowd was outraged by Solo's arrival and fainted when he refused to talk to them. He left all of the physicality to his henchmen. Solo's lament after his loss to Roman Reigns is charminga brand new layer to a personality who grows in intrigue with every passing quarter. No matter his subsequent steps are and who is likely to be caught in his sights for WrestleMania season, they gained't be enviable.

One other huge week for the SmackDown Tag Division

Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett spoke about WWE's new multi-year partnership with TNA whereas discussing the achievements of three-time TNA Tag Group Champions Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons. There's extra excellent news for WWE as the tag division on SmackDown is nice each week. Fairly Lethal's clumsy antics have introduced them much more enemies in Los Garza, the approaching rematch between Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons and DIY appears vital, and somebody REALLY must take The Road Earnings into consideration someday quickly.

Stratton's time at Tiffy Prime is simply starting

Even earlier than profitable her Cash In The Financial institution briefcase, Tiffany Stratton was tipped for the Tiffy Prime for good motive. Being dragged into deep water by Bayley was a terrific first match for Stratton's championship reignthe fireplace, expertise and resilience of the veteran requiring pedigree and braveness to be overcome by the younger champion. That was enjoyable, however with rumors beginning to emerge about Charlotte Aptitude's returnIt's what comes subsequent that can start to outline Stratton's first reign on the championship's important roster.

It's an indication of how enjoyable WWE tv is correct now {that a} random episode of Crush might present a sensational one-night feud between Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio. Cody and KO escalated their rivalry, however this was a terrific week for veteran Rey Mysterio shine far out of your latest Dominik and LWO tales. The Ladies's Championship fits Tiffany Stratton completely, it's nice to see a mid-tier title resulting in extra girls getting TV time, and CrushThe Tag Group division is at the moment one of many strongest booked scenes in all of WWE. It's been one other strong week for SmackDown as we're two weeks away from the Royal Rumble.