Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 15, 2015

The show starts with Byron Saxton interviewing Daniel Bryan. D-Bry is back in a WWE ring, and he's ready to fight. He also says that he and Kane were like brothers once, but that all changed when Kane traded the mask for a suit. Tonight, he starts the road to winning at WrestleMania 31. As he leads a "Yes!" chant, Triple H and his cohorts - Seth Rollins, Big Show, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble - lead Kane to the ring. Daniel Bryan vs. Kane is next.

Daniel Bryan beats Kane by disqualification after interference from J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble). When Kane, J&J, Big Show, Triple H and Seth Rollins approach Daniel Bryan at the ramp, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns joins D-Bry. Triple H then makes a six-man tag match for later tonight: Daniel Bryan, Ambrose and Reigns vs Kane, Big Show and Rollins.

Bray Wyatt states that when he wins the Royal Rumble match, that society will find out they were right about him....but it'll be too late for society to run.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Miz and Damien Sandow at Royal Rumble.

The Miz, Damien Mizdow and Alicia Fox beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Naomi after Miz uses Mizdow as a shield.

Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns. Tonight's another night at the office, but he plans to win the Royal Rumble match in less than two weeks' time.

Paul Heyman's in a hurry...

Paul Heyman shows up. He says that Brock Lesnar beat up Cena and Rollins because he could, and that Lesnar is now riled up for Royal Rumble. Seth Rollins shows up to interrupt Heyman, says he's not afraid of Lesnar, and announces that he's cashing in the Money in the Bank Briefcase. Seth Rollins decides to Curb Stomp Heyman instead, saying it's a smart idea as taking Heyman out of the equation will make Brock Lesnar all brawn and no brains at Royal Rumble. Heyman tells Seth Rollins that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have been taken out of power once and that it can happen again, especially when Heyman himself has gained power from ending The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak and led Brock Lesnar to a WWE World Heavyweight Championship reign. As long as Lesnar has the World title in his hands, Heyman has some semblance of power in the WWE.

Natalya beats Nikki Bella with the Sharpshooter.

Renee Young interviews Big Show. Big Show plans to get the win tonight...and dominate at the Royal Rumble match. Kane shows and says that he's in the match, too.

Bad News Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sin Cara.

Dean Ambrose announces he is in the Royal Rumble match.

Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat Seth Rollins, Kane and Big Show. After the match, Tripe H shows up and makes a rematch between Kane and Daniel Bryan official for next week. If Daniel Bryan loses, he's out of the Royal Rumble match.