SmackDown Live Live SmackDown Discussion thread, January 5th 2024: New Years Revolution with a title match and title implications

[Dale]

AJ Styles, Randy Orton and LA Knight to collide in Triple Threat Match on New Year’s’ Revolution​

In two weeks on the special New Year’s Revolution episode of SmackDown, AJ Styles, Randy Orton and LA Knight will engage in a frenetic Triple Threat Match to determine who will challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble.

The three Superstars have each staked a claim to face The Head of the Table. Knight came close to victory against The Tribal Chief at WWE Crown Jewel, and Styles and Orton were taken out by The Bloodline, with The Viper spending more than a year-and-a-half recovering.

Styles and Orton have made it their mission to take out The Bloodline, with Styles’ return two weeks ago sending shockwaves through the WWE Universe.

Both former WWE Champions, Styles and Orton have a storied history, most notably battling each other at WrestleMania 35.

Knight, meanwhile, is looking to capture his first world title in WWE.

Which fan favorite will come out on top and earn a championship match against Reigns at Royal Rumble?
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Kevin Owens battles Santos Escobar in the United States Championship Tournament Final​

After two explosive rounds. Kevin Owens is set to go head-to-head with Santos Escobar in the United States Championship Tournament Final to determine the No. 1 Contender to Logan Paul at Royal Rumble.

As tough as he is, Owens injured his hand in the first round, and it is unclear whether it will be to his detriment in the high-stakes matchup.

Meanwhile, Escobar overcame Bobby Lashley in the semifinals with help from the returning Angel and Humberto, who could look to help Escobar defeat KO as well.

Who will win the right to challenge Paul for the United States Title at Royal Rumble?
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Michin to challenge IYO SKY in a WWE Women’s Title Match​

During the Holiday Havoc Eight-Woman Tag Team Match, Michin drove IYO SKY through a table to pin the WWE Women’s Champion! Now, the explosive Superstar will get her opportunity to do it again when she battles The Genius of the Sky in an intriguing showdown.

Can Michin seize the WWE Women's Championship?​

 

[Dale]

Butch must find a partner to take on Pretty Deadly​

After coming up short against NXT North American Champion Dragon Lee, Butch finds himself at a crossroads and needing a partner after Elton Prince and Kit Wilson mocked him backstage for having nobody in his corner.

Butch went right after the two Superstars, but SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis appeared and diffused the situation, telling Butch that he can have a match against Pretty Deadly at New Year's Revolution as long as he finds a partner.

Who will team up with Butch to take on Pretty Deadly?​

 

[Y2Jayne]

Mitchin getting a title shot, the state of this division

and it's only going to get worse when Morgan and potentially Moné come back.

 

[Dale]

https://twitter.com/WWEVacant/status/1741571533309440438

Butch and I have two words for Pretty Deadly going into Smackdown... you're dunne.

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[Dale]

Roman Reigns returns LIVE to SmackDown for New Year's Revolution​

As Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight prepare to battle in a Triple Threat Match to determine Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns' challenger at Royal Rumble, The Head of the Table returns to the blue brand.

With Royal Rumble on the horizon, who will become the No. 1 Contender to The Head of The Bloodline on The Road to WrestleMania?
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Logan Paul comes to SmackDown at New Year's Revolution​

Kevin Owens is set to battle Santos Escobar in the finals of a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender to the United States Title.

The match promises to be a big SmackDown moment, and when there is a high-profile moment, there is United States Champion Logan Paul.​

 

[John_69]

Sheamus return tonight?

 

[Dale]

Sheamus return tonight?

Nope

 

[John_69]

He might to team with Butch.

 

[Crocker]

Sheamus return tonight?

Royal Rumble


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[Crocker]

He might to team with Butch.

That will be Tyler Bate


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[John_69]

ahhhh Didnt think about that.

 

[DammitC]

- Will Randy Orton, LA Knight, or AJ Styles get the world title match at the Royal Rumble?
- Will the Bloodline continue to stink up the show?
- Will Tyler Bate end up teaming with Pete Dunne as a way to reform British Strong Style against Pretty Deadly tonight?
- Will Io Shirai beat Mia Yim tonight to retain her world title?
- Will Kevin Owens or Santos Escobar emerge victorious tonight in order to face Logan Paul for his United States title?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

 

[Vegeta]

- Will Randy Orton, LA Knight, or AJ Styles get the world title match at the Royal Rumble?
- Will the Bloodline continue to stink up the show?
- Will Tyler Bate end up teaming with Pete Dunne as a way to reform British Strong Style against Pretty Deadly tonight?
- Will Io Shirai beat Mia Yim tonight to retain her world title?
- Will Kevin Owens or Santos Escobar emerge victorious tonight in order to face Logan Paul for his United States title?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

Hopefully AJ, or Orton.
They make the show better
Hopefully
No but Iyo Sky will
KO

 

[Deezy]

No Recapdown.....let's do this thang.

 

[Sabretooth]

lol WWE already showing Rock’s return on Raw. I wonder why.