#SDLIVE discussion, Jan. 9, 2018: Is Styles ready for two challengers at the Royal Rumble?

[Smart Marx]

SmackDown LIVE preview, Jan. 9, 2018: Is Styles ready for two challengers at the Royal Rumble?

A controversial ending to the match between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Sami Zayn saw Kevin Owens, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan get involved, and allowed Zayn to sneak away with a victory. When a frustrated Phenomenal One declared that he might as well face the two friends in a Handicap Match, Bryan liked the sound of that, so he made that exact match for the Royal Rumble event on the spot! How will Styles react to this unexpected decision? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.

Becky Lynch returns to action against Ruby Riott

Becky Lynch hasn’t forgotten what The Riott Squad did to her during their first night on SmackDown LIVE. A vicious attack by Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan put The Irish Lass-Kicker on the shelf for over a month. However, Becky’s back, and she’s out for retribution.

She’ll get her first crack at The Riott Squad on Tuesday night, when she battles Riott in one-on-one action. Lynch won’t be alone, though – she’ll have SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair and Naomi in her corner to counteract any meddling Morgan & Logan might be considering.

Will Becky Lynch get the payback she’s looking for, or will The Riott Squad continue to cause mayhem as the historic Women’s Royal Rumble Match draws near?

Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable demand justice

Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable thought they had defeated The Usos and won the SmackDown Tag Team Titles last week. The referee counted three as Gable pinned Jimmy Uso, setting off a celebration. However, the official soon realized that neither Gable nor Jimmy were the legal Superstars in the battle, rendering his decision null and void, and he ordered the match to restart. The Usos stayed focused after the restart and walked out victorious with their titles in hand.

However, Gable & Benjamin are not going away quietly following the controversial ending. WWE.com has learned that the two are “demanding justice” after last week’s battle. What exactly do the two mat wrestling masters have in mind?

 

[Deezy]

Better explain on who would be champion if either Owens or Zayn beats AJ....is only one of them the champ or do they share the title like Laycool?

 

[Deezy]

AJ should just throw both Shane and Bryan's head throw car windows

 

[Smart Marx]

Better explain on who would be champion if either Owens or Zayn beats AJ....is only one of them the champ or do they share the title like Laycool?

I think legally speaking only the man who gets the pin would be the actual champion, but the two will probably proclaim themselves as double champs.

 

[Crippler]

That double pin is the option

 

[Deezy]

Renee and AJ have the same haircut

 

[Smart Marx]

Life isn't fair. Get used to it.

 

[Deezy]

That double pin is the option

that Taker/Kane shit from 98.

 

[Smart Marx]

that Taker/Kane shit from 98.

Next AJ will have to special ref the match between KO and Sami.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Poor AJ Styles having to be involving with the Days of Our Lives type of Drama going on with Zayn, Owens, Bryan and Shane. I'm still wondering if WWE has him retain the title at the RR, still hoping WWE makes it in a way to give us Lesnar vs Styles 2 at WM. People would rather want to see that than Styles vs Orton.

 

[Deezy]

Next AJ will have to special ref the match between KO and Sami.

Mania gonna hold a smackdown tournament

 

[Crippler]

that Taker/Kane shit from 98.

Fingers crossed it leads to Shane breaking his ankle

 

[Deezy]

Fingers crossed it leads to Shane breaking his ankle

Does that make Owens the foodtaker and Sami the new red machine

 

[Crippler]

Main event sounds like a cluterfuck I might pass

 

[Apoho Creed]

Shane stretching out his Weiner to show who's boss. Owens and Zayn are going to get tonight.