Only one week to get the Royal Rumble’s Premium Live Event, and WWE SmackDown is still intense. Roman Reigns and Nick Aldis carried on their war of power and domination. Kevin Owens and Logan Paul got into a fight, and The Final Testament delivered Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits another ominous, mysterious message. The best and worst of January 19, 2024’s SmackDown: ‘Popular name’ returns; Nick Aldis cautions Roman Reigns; a WWE star may have re-injured
The best and worst of 19 January 2024’s SmackDown
Kevin Owens and Logan Paul are set to face off at Royal Rumble for the United States Championship. During a heated exchange on KO’s Kevin Owens Show, Paul criticized Owens for using his hand cast as a weapon. Despite Paul’s controversial history and lack of wrestling background, his rise to prominence in WWE has been impressive, despite fans’ differing opinions.
Carlito, a former WWE Intercontinental Champion, has been linked to Rey Mysterio and the LWO since his return last year. However, his creative run seems to lack direction, with LWO currently in a feud with Santos Escobar and his allies. Carlito’s revamped version of Legado Del Fantasma has already faced trouble with the Master of 619’s team. In a six-man tag team match, Carlito’s engagement with the WWE Universe lacked flair and acknowledgment.
Butch, previously known as Pete Dunne, resurfaced as the Bruiserweight moniker in WWE SmackDown. He teamed up with Tyler Bate and Ridge Holland, forming The Brawling Brutes. Dunne’s savage and vicious side in the ring is expected to be unleashed on SmackDown.
Damage CTRL has been a prominent presence on WWE television, including singles competitions and tag team matches. In the latest edition of WWE SmackDown, Women’s Tag Team Champions Kayden Carter & Katana Chance faced Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. The Unholy Union, who were absent from television, were absent, making their contenders for their long-lost titles odd. The champions retained their titles but were challenged by The Kabuki Warriors. The build-up seemed abrupt, without giving them enough time to hone their championship reign.
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