When:
United States: LIVE, Tuesday Night, January 24, at 8/7c on the USA Network
United Kingdom: Wednesday Morning, January 25, at 12AM on Sky Sports 5 HD
Where:
Huntington Center
Toledo, OH
SmackDown LIVE preview, Jan. 24, 2017: Orton and Harper battle to decide the future of The Wyatt Family
At the behest of Bray Wyatt, The Viper and his The Wyatt Family cohort Luke Harper will look to put their internal divide to rest when they go one-on-one tonight. Plus, an exclusive interview with 5-time Women’s Champion Mickie James.
Randy Orton and Luke Harper battle to decide The Wyatt Family’s future
Last week, Bray Wyatt announced that before The Wyatt Family can take part in the Royal Rumble Match on Sunday, Randy Orton and Luke Harper must first square off against each other tonight in an attempt to quell their ongoing internal turmoil.
The New Face of Fear has made no bones about the fact that a family divided is no family at all. But, will a match between Harper and Orton fix the problem or finish off the dreaded faction for good? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Renee Young set to interview the returning Mickie James
In an absolutely stunning moment last week, it was revealed that the mysterious La Luchadora, who has been causing so much disruption on SmackDown LIVE, was none other than Mickie James.
Tonight, the five-time Women’s Champion will grant an exclusive interview to Renee Young in the center of the ring – the very same squared circle where the dangerous competitor built her reputation against the likes of Beth Phoenix, Team LayCool, Maryse and WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita.
Will we find out why Mickie has opted to align herself with SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss? What are her long-term plans now that she has returned? Most importantly, will Becky Lynch be on hand to offer her the courtesy of an Irish Lass Kicking?
AJ Styles will call out John Cena
This Sunday, AJ Styles will attempt to defend his WWE Championship against John Cena. However, before that highly-anticipated rematch, WWE.com has learned that “The Champ that Runs the Camp” is planning on calling The Cenation Leader to the ring tonight on SmackDown LIVE.
Perhaps Styles simply wants to have a pow-wow with his No.1 contender concerning Shane McMahon’s shocking announcement that the winner of their Royal Rumble showdown will have to defend the WWE Title against five other Superstars in the career-altering Elimination Chamber Match at SmackDown LIVE’s next solo pay-per-view on Feb. 12. Then again, maybe The Phenomenal One is looking to get retribution on Cena for the Attitude Adjustment he suffered last week.
Kalisto seeks payback on Dolph Ziggler
It can truly be said that Dolph Zigger’s new-found aggression went way over the line one week ago on “King’s Court,” when he took credit for causing WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler’s heart attack back in 2012 and then proceeded to attack The King. Later on WWE Talking Smack, Commissioner Shane McMahon apologized for Ziggler’s actions, but Lawler suggested that the apology might mean more coming from The Showoff himself.
Although Ziggler has had no response and no action was taken to punish him as of yet, perhaps payback is still on its way. After suffering a vicious chair assault two weeks ago, Kalisto will go head-to-head against Ziggler in a highly-personal showdown.
Don’t miss a moment of SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.
