Smackdown Live thread, January 1 2021: What will the first show of the new year bring?

[Mox Girl]

It's the first WWE show of 2021, and there's sure to be chaos!

 

[Dale]

Roman Reigns makes special request of WWE Management in the wake of his Universal Title win over Kevin Owens
After Roman Reigns retained his Universal Championship by defeating Kevin Owens last week in a brutal Steel Cage Match, sources have now informed WWE.com that The “Head of the Table” has made a special request of WWE Management ahead of this week’s SmackDown.

The specifics of the request have not yet been disclosed. Details to follow. Don’t miss SmackDown, Friday night at 8/7 C on FOX.

Sasha Banks & Bianca Belair battle Bayley & Carmella

Although the tag teams of SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks & Bianca Belair and Bayley & Carmella both came up short against WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Charlotte Flair & Asuka last week, the loss did nothing to quell the respective rivalries.

Intercontinental Champion Big E goes head-to-head with King Corbin
One week after winning the illustrious workhorse title from Sami Zayn in an explosive Lumberjack Match, the triumphant Big E will battle King Corbin in non-title action.

Considering King Corbin’s propensity for doing anything to win, and the certainty that his loyal The Knights Of The Lone Wolf will be at ringside to tip the scales in his favor, is the new titleholder Big E destined to celebrate the New Year (and his new title reign) with a loss?

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Also seems like Seth is no longer being advertised​

 

[Mox Girl]

I hope Seth is still returning

 

[Mox Girl]

So it seems like Seth's return is going to be delayed cos the weather is bad in Iowa and he won't able to make it out to Florida. Well, that's the rumour I heard anyway lol.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

If it's good as last week's terrifically booked show, SmackDown may be unstoppable in this next year.

 

[Brad Boyd]

Smackdown's been the best wrestling show of 2020. I'm hoping for the same this year.

 

[Carter]

Smackdown's been the best wrestling show of 2020. I'm hoping for the same this year.

My bro, you're so right, me and you back chatting , Brad the legend of younlives on my brother from another mother, be sweet now I know you're here. See you're boy Corbin is fighting Just E not big as @Sky said, my insides were hurting with laughter Sky when you said it on you're poster, Hope you keep doing them. Should Ben a good match Brad.

Can't wait for Jimmy UCE back , jey said on a podcast I watched he's back in Jan, The Tribal Chief and His Henchmen are gonna keep going, I swear I'll mark out of rocky comes back to fight Roman, please Rock we all want you back Big Fella , Vince make it happen for us!!!

Bianca is favorite to win the rumble I see, hope she keeps getting a push as she's been somgood since going to SD, hopefully teaming with Sasha will lead to them falling out and leading to a mania match between which would be lit!!!

SD was the best wwe show last year and continues to be in 2021.

 

[Cwalker]

Yeah If this can be as good as last week then we're in for a good show. I'm assuming we get one more Roman-KO match at the Rumble, but it'll be interesting to see how they get there and what the stipulation will be

 

[Mox Girl]

We don't all want Rock to fight Roman lmfao. I have no interest in Roman fighting yet another legend, boring.

 

[DammitC]

We'll be reacting on here tonight too, @Brad Boyd (but check the Smarkbox at the top part of the site)

Anyway, time to do my weekly schtick:

- What is next for Kevin Owens now that Jey Uso screwed him from winning back the Universal title in last week's Steel Cage match against Roman Reigns?
- How will Daniel Bryan continue his momentum heading into the Royal Rumble knowing that he's the first one to declare entry to the Men's rumble match?
- How will Big E celebrate tonight for New Year's Day after beating Sami Zayn last week to win the Intercontinental title once again?
- Will Seth Rollins make his long-awaited surprise return tonight?
- Will Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode get another shot at the Tag titles after they lost to the Street Profits a few weeks ago after one of their tights got pulled for the dirty pin?

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

 

[Brad Boyd]

Awesome. I posted lengthy reviews of sd recently. I may do the same tonight. I dont watch live technically cause i like to fast forward commercials.

 

[DammitC]

Gargano is cool

 

[DammitC]

anyway, we're here to see THIS man

 

[Mox Girl]

im not

 

[Mox Girl]

im here to see roman and sasha lol, cos seth wont be on prob