SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair made her way to the ring to kick off SmackDown!
Flair vowed to win tomorrow night’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. Suddenly, Shayna Baszler’s music played and she walked to the ring. Aliyah’s music interrupted her. Natalya then interrupted and taunted Aliyah. Shotzi then interrupted and said that she would steal the spotlight tomorrow night when she won the Rumble.
Sasha Banks’ music caused a huge reaction from fans. Said she was back and ready to fight. Banks slapped Flair across the face and walked out of the ring. Suddenly, everyone in the ring began to brawl as Banks watched from the platform with Flair in the corner.
Banks and Flair briefly looked down. Flair attempted to kick Banks, but Banks fought back and knocked her out of the ring. Banks celebrated in the ring to end the segment.
Sheamus & Ridge Holland defeated Cesaro & Ricochet
Naomi defeated Sonya Deville
Deville left but came back out. She was furious that she lost and she announced that she will be a surprise entrant in the Rumble match.
In the back, Kayla Braxton interviewed SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos. The Viking Raiders closed in on the champions. Jimmy made fun of them for having banquets and smelling bad. The Raiders then drew axes and threatened them.
Sami Zayn interviewed Jinder Mahal and Shanky in the ring. He claimed that Johnny Knoxville ruined his previous show.
Rick Boogs appeared on stage and introduced Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. Zayn got in his face, so Nakamura kicked him in the face. This leads to:
Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs defeated Jinder Mahal & Shanky
The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) defeated Happy Corbin & Madcapp Moss
Face to face: Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
Rollins thanked Reigns for interfering in their match last week. He taunted Reigns and noted that he wanted him to interfere.
Reigns admitted that he caused the disqualification because he knew Rollins and Kevin Owens would beat The Usos. He didn’t want to bring any more shame to his family.
Rollins talked about his past and mentioned how he cashed in his Money in the Bank at WrestleMania 31, beating Reigns for the title and breaking The Shield. Rollins noted that Reigns accomplished a lot, but was never able to beat him.
Reigns was speechless, and Rollins laughed at him. Reigns admitted that he never forgave Rollins for breaking The Shield. He never forgave Rollins for what he did to them.
Rollins said that Reigns is a joke, as is his lineage, cousins, father, uncle, and family. Reigns lost his cool and got angry. He pushed Rollins. Reigns then tried to land the Superman punch on Rollins, but he escaped. Rollins walked away laughing as a frustrated Reigns watched as SmackDown ended.
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WWE Smackdown Report 1/28 – Face to face Rollins and Reigns