Title: SmackDown Results, Winners, and Grades for January 10, 2025
WWE SmackDown featured two titanic title battles, with Chelsea Green clashing against Michin for the WWE Women's United States championship and Shinsuke Nakamura going head-to-head with LA Knight for the WWE United States championship. The action-packed event also saw Roman Reigns, the two-time Tribal Chief, officially declare for the 2025 Royal Rumble match, joining John Cena and CM Punk in the lineup. A potential star-studded Rumble match awaits, with the possibility of appearances from Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and more.
With a star-packed Royal Rumble on the horizon, John Cena, CM Punk, and now Roman Reigns are already confirmed to participate. This upcoming Rumble match echoes the star-studded 2002 edition, boasting an intriguing and less predictable atmosphere. Paul Heyman announced Reigns' intention to win the Rumble and recapture his title, hinting towards an epic event that could surpass all Royal Rumble glory.
Last week's SmackDown reached an impressive viewer count of 1.528 million, making it an action-packed spectacle for fans.
WWE SmackDown Results: January 10, 2025
- Chelsea Green triumphed over Michin, retaining her WWE Women's United States championship title
- LA Knight emerged victorious against Shinsuke Nakamura in a Disqualification match, but failed to capture the United States championship
- Legado del Fantasma defeated Pretty Deadly in an entertaining bout
- Motor City Machine Guns seizes the victory over A-Town Down Under in their unofficial contest
- Bayley outshined her competitors, defeating Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Nia Jax in a Fatal 4-Way match
- The Bloodline, led by Roman Reigns, emerged victorious in their encounter against Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso
Key Trends
- Last week's SmackDown saw a viewer count elevation to 1.528 million fans
- Roman Reigns officially declared his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble match
- The upcoming Royal Rumble has the potential to be the most star-studded edition in history
- In the Fatal 4-Way match, Bayley achieved an impressive triumph over her fierce competitors
- The Bloodline, led by Roman Reigns, secured a victory against Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso, reflecting their dominance in the WWE
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- Paul Heyman, as the advocate for Roman Reigns, expressed his client's ambition to win the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 and reclaim his title, making it an even more anticipated event.
- Before the commencement of the WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso will face off against The Bloodline, led by Roman Reigns, in a highly anticipated match on SmackDown.
- Despite falling short in his match against Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown, LA Knight's performance was hailed by Paul Heyman as a potential showcase for his unlimited potential in WWE.
- Following his victory over Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown, Kevin Owens expresses admiration for Paul Heyman's management skills and hints at future collaborations in WWE.
