Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 9, 2026

Randy Orton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After Orton welcomes everyone to the show, Trick Williams shows up. Trick Williams talks about how everyone around the world loves him, then Orton makes it clear they are on different levels even though he sees a star in Trick. However, he questions why Trick is interrupting him, saying he does not have the brains. Trick says he respects Orton, but he will do what he has to do when it comes to brushing up against someone like him, and says that this is his era now. Trick turns his back as he says that, and Orton lets it slide that one time, saying that if it happens again, he will kick his ass. Trick slaps the microphone out of his hand, and Orton looks to see how far it went before hitting a cheap shot. Orton hits the draping DDT on Trick, but The Miz suddenly shows up and attacks Orton from behind. Orton fights back when The Miz grabs him from behind and hits him with an RKO. As Orton leaves the ring, Rey Fenix heads to the ring for the next match.

Trick Williams beats Rey Fenix after countering a roll-up with one of his own and grabbing the tights.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Giulia and Kiana James. Giulia says her title is back where it belongs, and Kiana says that Giulia is an asset with an upside that has yet to be accounted for, and that Giulia will soon dominate the market. Giulia then says that she will make an example of Alexa Bliss.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Damian Priest, who says that he and Aleister Black both won battles, but he won the war. As for what is next, he wants to vie for the WWE Championship. Drew McInytre shows up, and Priest says he knows how dangerous McIntyre is. He knows that McIntyre might become champion tonight, but if that happens, they get to go another round, and reminds McIntyre that he scrambled his brains last time. Priest leaves as Saxton interviews McIntyre, who says that Cody Rhodes' emotions are high and that he can only imagine the look on his face now that he has his gold Rolex watch that Dusty Rhodes pawned to pay for Cody's future. He says that Cody will be disqualified in the first fall and that he will need only one fall to become champion.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss calls a sick Charlotte Flair and talks about her match with Giulia when Nia Jax and Lash Legend show up. Lash thinks that Charlotte's absence is convenient for Charlotte, but Alexa says that this is something Nia would do, then tells Lash to drop Nia before she brings her down and heads to the ring for her match.

German influencer and former professional soccer (football) player Sidney Friede is seen in the front row.

Giulia retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Alexa Bliss after the referee checks on Kiana James - who gets slapped by Alexa for getting on the ring apron - only for Lash Legend to show up and shove Alexa off the top rope as she goes for Twisted Bliss, allowing Giulia to hit the Northern Lights Bomb to win and retain. After the match, Nia Jax and Lash Legendgang up on Alexa, and Nia hits Alexa with an A-Nia-Lator.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis congratulates Jordynne Grace on signing with SmackDown when Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre show up with Chelsea demanding a championship rematch. After Nick Adlis asks Chelsea to welcome Jordynne to SmackDown, Jordynne says that she is not going to be a diva like some of the women, and Alba Fyre steps in and tells Jordynne to watch her tone. Aldis makes a match between Alba and Jordynne, and tells Chelsea to help Alba get ready. Kit Wilson shows up as Jordynne, Chelsea and Alba Fyre leave, demanding a match, but Nick Aldis slams the door in his face when he says he will think of something.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Matt Cardona. Cardona says it has been six years, but he is glad to be back after reinventing himself on the road back to WWE. He then notices "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, telling him he has the match with Drew McIntyre under control, then says he is back for the WWE Championship. Cody says they will talk when he is done with Drew McIntyre.

The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga) beat The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) in an eight-man tag match after Solo grabs Uncle Howdy's lantern, distracting Uncle Howdy and allowing Tama Tonga to hit the Cutthroat for the win.

Backstage, The Miz runs into Carmelo Hayes, saying he has gotten a championship opportunity and that when he wins that and wins Carmelo's United States title, he will become a three-time Grand Slam Champion. Carmelo Hayes says he will see The Miz at the open challenge, but The Miz reminds him of what Randy Orton did to him. Carmelo gives The Miz another week to prepare after joking with him, then runs into Ilja Dragunov and tells him he is holding the open challenge right now, and Dragunov tells Carmelo they will fight again in another time and place. He then says that he is going to talk to General Manger Nick Aldis about something different.

We see a vignette for Oba Femi.

Jordynne Grace beats Alba Fyre in her SmackDown debut after throwing Alba into Chelsea Green when Chelsea gets on the apron. After the match, Jade Cargill shows up and gets a good look at Jordynne, then tells Jordynne that she is on her show and that she is that bitch.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn says a small part of him wants Drew McIntyre to win tonight, as he is the one person he has never beaten, and beating him for the WWE Championship sounds great. He is also rooting for Cody, calling him a great friend and champion, and that he wants to test himself against the very best. He says that if he had to choose, his money is on Cody. Sami then proclaims that regardless of who wins, he is waiting on the other side.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is met by Axiom, who is not in his gear and is wearing the blue mask that Johnny Gargano that stole. It turns out to be Gargano in disguise, and he and Candice LeRae go on the attack until the real Axiom chases them away.

Carmelo Hayes' open challenge opponent is revealed to be Shinsuke Nakamura.

Carmelo Hayes retains the WWE United States Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that he is the one making the comeback, not Dusty Rhodes, and that nobody realizes this until it is too late. He hopes to beat Drew McIntyre before looking forward to the Royal Rumble.

General Manager Nick Aldis talks about tonight's main event: the Three Stages of Hell Match. He then announces that next week in London, there will be four qualifying matches, with the winners facing off against each other at Saturday Night's Main Event to face the WWE Champion at Royal Rumble.

Drew McIntyre beats "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell Match to become the Undisputed WWE Champion! Drew McIntyre wins the first stage - a straight wrestling match - after ripping off a turnbuckle cover and kicking Cody in the groin before hitting a Claymore Kick. Cody Rhodes wins the second fall - a falls count anywhere match - following a Cross Rhodes through the announce table. Drew wins the third stage - a steel cage match - after Drew McIntyre tries to escape the cage only to be attacked by a man in a black hoodie, who reveals himself to be Jacob Fatu. As Jacob attacks McIntyre, Cody steps in only for Jacob to also attack him. As Jacob hits Cody with a Superkick, McIntyre tumbles out of the cage, winning the third and final stage and becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for January 9, 2026

We look back on Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon), "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Tomko vs. Rhino, Christian Cage, Kevin Nash and Sting in an eight-man tag match on the March 27, 2008 episode of TNA iMPACT!.

Gia Miller interviews Dezmond Xavier for Around the Ring. Topics discussed being all four members of The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) being in the same company, being involved in a career where he has had emotional connections from the fans to the locker room and production, and the video and board games he is currently playing.

We look back on The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) vs. Leon Slater, Cedric Alexander and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) from last night's show.

Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) beat C.W. and Brock Anderson.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 9, 2025

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Zelina Vega with the Kirifuda Clutch.

Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne).

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 9, 2025

Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham and Steve Maclin beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers go on the attack with metal folding chairs before they both powerbomb Jonathan Gresham. After this, The System wrap a metal folding chair around Gresham's head before whipping him into the ring post. The System retreats after Maclin goes after them.

We see a video package about Joe Hendry.

Before the next match, Xia Brookside shows up and says she had Savannah Evans beat until Savannah injured her, and while she is not medically cleared, someone else that Savannah injured is ready to get revenge: Lei Ying Lee.

Lei Ying Lee beats Savannah Evans after escaping the full nelson bomb to hit Thunderstruck.

Backstage, Jordynne Grace yanks the microphone from Gia Miller and tells Tessa Blanchard that if she wants to fight, then she can meet her in the ring.

The TNA+ Moment of the Week is Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett in a no-disqualification match from Genesis 2009.

We see a video package of Masha Slamovich being troubled by voices, one of whom sounds like Rosemary.

Mike Santana vs. The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) in a gauntlet match ends in a no-contest after the eliminated Icarus and Williams attack Santana alongside Alexander. Alexander tells Santana "You'll never be the guy!" as The Northern Armory stands tall.

The personal concierge George Iceman announces that next week, he will do something big that the people will want to see: a pre-launch championship celebration for Ash By Elegance and Heather By Elegance, who he announces will be the next Knockouts Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Rosemary says Masha Slamovich is so tough, fierce and predictable, and carries the Knockouts Championship like a sort of armor. They then say that they can see the cracks forming and that she is losing what she has worked hard to gain. We then realize that they have been talking to Raven, who wants to know if Rosemary is ready to win championship gold again. Rosemary takes a knife to Raven, but Raven proposes she have a Raven's Rules match to satiate her bloodthirst. Rosemary likes the idea.

Before the next match, John Skyler says it is ironic that the fans boo him and Jason Hotch, but they cheer The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), and claims that their treehouse is better than the fans' trailer parks. He says the fans do not cheer for their sports team because they could not even win a scrimmage, then says he and Hotch will give the fans a treat when they win with "these good hands."

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch).

Backstage, Rhino is met by Frankie Kazarian, who says that if Rhino hits the Gore on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, he will be ready to cash in.

Backstage, Steve Maclin says The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) not only crossed a line, but tried to end Jonathan Gresham's career. He says that if they want to send a message, then that message has been received. Eric Young says that they are renegades and that they will issue their own brand of justice. Suddenly, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) interrupts, and AJ Francis asks why Young and Maclin are pretending to be tough guys before stating he and Navarro are interested in tag team gold and that they will have no problem stepping over them.

Alisha Edwards and Moose head to the ring. Moose declares himself the greatest X Division Champion of all time, and says that Ace Austin will find out first hand why you should always trust The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) when he beats the living hell out of him at Genesis. Moose then tells Alisha to toss the X Division Championship out of the ring while calling it ugly, because at Genesis, he will debut a new X Division Championship "fit for the face of the franchise. Alisha does just that. Moose goes on to say that he was embarrassed to carry the "ugly" belt for the last few weeks. All of a sudden, Andrew Everett shows up and confronts Moose for having the belt thrown down, saying Moose does not belong in the X Division. He says that for the three years in TNA, the X Division and its championship gave him purpose, and that he fought every night for a chance at the title and never got it. After Everett says that TNA was built by the X Division, Moose threatens to put Everett down if he does not leave the ring. Everett says getting Moose to remember anything is a losing battle, then says he is an X Division wrestler while Moose is not. Moose boots Everett in the face, then says Everett just earned a title match and demands a referee.

Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Andrew Everett.

Backstage, Sami Callihan meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella, wanting to face the winners of the TNA Tag Team Championship match at Genesis alongside PCO. Marella makes a non-title match against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) for Callihan and PCO next week, and if they win, they will be in the tag title match at Genesis.

Jordynne Grace heads to the ring and calls out Tessa Blanchard, and says that she will stand in the ring and give Blanchard the opportunity to fight her. She says that if Tessa believes that the Knockouts Division is hers, she will have to fight through her. Blanchard slides into the ring from the crowd and fights Jordynne, starting a brawl. Security shows up to stop the brawl.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Joe Hendry and Rhino beat "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for January 9, 2025

Trish Adora beats Harley Cameron.

Blake Christian beats Serpentico.

We see a video package for Nigel McGuinness: The Road Less Traveled, which premieres on Honor Club after tonight's episode.

Boulder beats Griff Garrison.

Billie Starkz beats Brittany Jade.

Queen Aminata beats Rachael Ellering.

We look back on Hazuki vs. Sumie Sakai for the ROH Women of Honor Championship from the July 21, 2018 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.

MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beat The Dawsons (Dave and Zane Dawson).

Red Velvet beats Jazmyne Hao in a ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.

Backstage, we hear from QT Marshall, who brags about his selfie with Lexy Nair and earning a shot at the ROH World Television Championship. He says he was the AAA Latin American Champion when people did not know who Komander was, and next week, he will become the next World Television Champion.

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) after Trish Adora distracts the referee so that The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) can double team Bishop Kaun on the outside.

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith head to the ring. Jericho calls the fans morons for chanting for either of them during the last few matches and that all he was hearing was "Rock 'n Roll." He says that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) left, because if they were here, he and Bryan Keith would whip their asses. All of a sudden, The Rock 'n Roll Express show up, and Jericho says that they suck and that he has not liked them for years, especially Ricky Morton, and considers kicking Ricky Morton's ass. This leads to The Rock 'n Roll Express getting the better of Jericho and Keith before Morton says they are glad to be back home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

We see the premiere of Nigel McGuinness: The Road Less Traveled.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 9, 2024

In backstage footage from moments ago, Nikkita Lyons sees Blair Davenport sneaking up on her and fights her. The fight suddenly shows up at the ring with referees still trying to break everything up.

Blair Davenport beats Nikkita Lyons.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes introduces this year's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells Trick Williams that he wants to make sure that he succeeds. He also tells him that he got them a slot in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics. Trick wants to focus on the NXT Championship, but Carmelo sells him on the idea of tag team gold.

Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker beat Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton shows up at Fallon Henley's horse farm to work as a ranch hand and finds out she may be in over her head.

Lyra Valkyria is in the ring. Lyra is confident that she will finish 2024 as a champion much like how she started it, and she knows that Blair Davenport is not going anywhere and that where the title goes, she will follow. She then wants to know who she will face at Vengeance Day. She then says she has spoken with Ava and that there will be a 20-woman battle royal, with the final four participants left immediately entering a Fatal 4-Way to decide a new challenger. Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez show up, and Lola says Lyra is only champion because Tatum Paxley saved her. As she mentions she can cash in her contract any time she wants, Lyra says Lola has the potential to turn NXT upside-down, yet all Lola does is talk. After Lyra says she is not here to watch Lola shake her arse on Instagram, she says that she wants "Lola Vice the cagefighter." Lola says everyone loves her and follows her every move, and that everyone cannot resist her "Latino Heat." Lyra says the only heat she sees is coming from Elektra Lopez, then asks why they aren't going for a tag team match with Lola's contract. When Lyra demands a match against Lola with the title on the line, Elektra hits Lyra with a cheap shot. This starts a brawl, and Tatum Paxley shows up and teams up with Lyra to even the odds and clear Lola and Elektra out of the ring.

Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) make fun of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen breaking up as a tag team. Josh Briggs shows up and says that Meta-Four did not break them up and that he planned on being a champion, then demands a rematch, saying he would be Heritage Cup Champion if it were not for Oro Mensah, who he calls "Captain Sidekick." This leads to a match between Briggs and Mensah.

Backstage, Luca Crusifino speaks with Ava regarding a rope break in a recent match. Crusifino leaves, then Dragon Lee shows up and says his visa issues are taken care of, then Lexis King shows up with a contract for a North American title match. Dragon Lee signs.

Josh Briggs beats Oro Mensah despite the interference and distraction by Noam Dar and Jakara Jackson.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton moves some hay around, cleans a horse, then finds out that she has to clean a horse stall.

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) after Adrianna Rizzo shoves Lucien price off the top rope.

In video footage from "NXT Anonymous," Jacy Jayne meets with the female students of Chase University. She says she has an idea to bring Chase University back from the bring, but they have to do as she says.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi. He says that his contract can make him a champion at any time, and that every Superstar will crumble at his feet. Lexis King shows up and mention his own title shot tonight, then says he is looking at a future NXT Champion. After Lexis says drinks are on him tonight after he wins, Oba Femi asks if Lexis' match is the main event before looking at his own contract.

Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are mad about being eliminated from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic when Ridge Holland shows up. Joe Coffey gets Ridge Holland's attention, and this leads to a confrontation between Joe Coffey and Ridge Holland.

Cora Jade beats Gigi Dolin after blocking a crucifix bomb by grabbing the referee.

Outside of the arena, OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts) run into Jaida Parker, who tells OTM that this is "their" environment and that OTM needs to open their eyes. Jaida then offers her assistance regarding Adrianna Rizzo, and Scrypts is ready to talk business.

Axiom and Nathan Frazer beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton tells Fallon Henley that she pities her and thinks there is something wrong with Fallon for enjoying working in a stable before stepping in horse poop and tripping into a pool of water.

Backstage, Edris Enofe and Malik Blade say that they will put an end to Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams' hot streak in NXT, as they are on the same page while Carmelo and Trick are not. Suddenly, Brinley Reece shows up offering her services as a personal trainer.

Dragon Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Lexis King. After the match, Oba Femi shows up to cash in his NXT Breakout Tournament Contract on Dragon Lee.

Oba Femi quickly beats Dragon Lee to become the NXT North American Champion!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 9, 2023

Kevin Owens heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Owens says that in three weeks, he will challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Suddenly, JBL interrupts him. JBL tells Owens that most of the fans in Birmingham, Alabama are "one generation away from walking on all fours," and while they believe in a lot of things, nobody believes that Owens can beat Roman Reigns. He then introduces the only person who has had a pinfall victory against Roman Reigns in the last three years: Baron Corbin. Corbin shows up, then says there is no chance Owens can beat Reigns, as "Reigns is Georgia and Owens is Alabama." JBL calls the Birmingham fans an embarrassment as Owens facepalms into a top turnbuckle and Corbin brags he will win the Royal Rumble and become Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. JBL then notices that Owens' face is in the turnbuckle and tells him to wake up, as does Corbin, who threatens to put him to sleep. Owens says that the two of them put him in a coma by saying nothing interesting before saying he is dressed for a fight and Corbin will do just fine. A furious JBL tells him he has his match his Corbin.

Kevin Owens beats Baron Corbin. After the match, Jey Uso jumps the barricade, and when Kevin Owens goes after him, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa also show up, and the three of them attack Owens. Owens starts fighting back, but Solo Sikoa hits him with a superkick. Owens then grabs a chair and lays everyone out, forcing them to retreat. Solo tries to run back into the ring, but officials hold him back.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Solo Sikoa are met by WWE official Adam Pearce, who tells them that there is a Tag Team Turmoil match tonight and that whoever wins it will get a tag team title shot. Also, Solo Sikoa is also put in a match with Dolph Ziggler, and both Kevin Owens and The Usos are out of the building.

It is announced that Bianca Belair has multiple stitches and will be okay, and that Alexa Bliss was fined an undisclosed sum for attacking an official. Alexa Bliss then suddenly shows up and says that Bianca Belair should be afraid of her, because she is the face of evil. Alexa says she does not feel bad about what she did, as she has not felt this good in a long time. She says she has finally taken control and is now the one in charge, and that she is not afraid to scratch and claw Bianca's face to become Raw Women's Champion. We suddenly see footage of a swing set and an image of Uncle Howdy. Uncle Howdy asks Alexa if she is really in charge, then Uncle Howdy shows up and laughs.

Before the next match, Bayley says Becky Lynch is either here because she cannot stand what Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) has, or she is not here because she cannot that she lost to her. She then gives Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky the night off and lets them head to the back. She then tells Becky Lynch to watch what she does to Mia Yim.

Bayley beats "Michin" Mia Yim with a backslide pin after using the ropes for leverage.

It is announced that Johnny Gargano is out with an AC sprain.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae. Candice LeRae says that Johnny Gargano cannot be in Tag Team Turmoil and is focused on getting better, then says that she wants to be part of the women's Royal Rumble match when Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea Ripley tells Candice that she has no chance to winning and making it to WrestleMania, but Candice says she has the same chance as her. Rhea Ripley says Candice is more likely to have her pixie wings ripped apart, and Candice challenges her to a match. Rhea says Dominik Mysterio will have a nice homecoming gift in watching her squish Candice like a bug, then says she will see Candice in the ring.

Austin Theory heads to the ring. Theory says that the fans must accept the truth and that "The Now" is forever, then mockingly asks where Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is before saying that Rollins limped away from the ring when his knee could not hold up. He says that Rollins was outclassed, outshined and taken to school, then Rollins shows up on crutches. All of a sudden, Rollins plays air guitar with one of the crutches and reveals that he is not even hurt, then dances around with the crutch on the way to the ring. Theory says everyone might be singing Rollins' song, but Rollins is not at 100% and he beat him last week, then says that if Rollins is the mountaintop, then he is the pinnacle of the industry. He then admits that Rollins is one of the best before saying he has surpassed him and is on to bigger and better things, such as winning the men's Royal Rumble match. Theory also says that when he wins, he will go on to headline WrestleMania and become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Rollins asks Theory if he is done, then says his knee is not 100%, but it will be just in time to win the men's Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania. He then says he came out to hear the fans sing his song before telling Theory he will see him at the Royal Rumble before handing his crutch to Theory. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley shows up. Theory tells Lashley not to get in the ring, because he is the past and this is his ring, then tries to hit him with the crutch before Lashley lays him out with a Spear. Lashley then throws Theory over the top rope and says that it does not matter who is in the men's Royal Rumble match, because he is back, his suspension is over and he is ready to manhandle everyone in the match.

Rhea Ripley beats Candice LeRae.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bobby Lashley. Suddenly, MVP shows up and asks Saxton to let them talk privately. Lashley says he appreciates MVP getting him reinstated when MVP mentions it, and says he wants to get The Hurt Business (Lashley, Cedric Alexander, Shelton Benjamin) back together and take on The Bloodline. Lashley says he is good, as he has not forgotten what happened between them, but if he wants to get back into business, he knows who to look for.

It is announced that Money In The Bank will be held in London, England, UK this year and will be the first premium live event to be held there in over two decades.

We see a video package on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' road to recovery.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dolph Ziggler, who says that he is focused on being the best, then says The Bloodline went to far and that he wants revenge. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up wanting to know why he declined his offer to be in Tag Team Turmoil with him, having already cost him the United States Championship and now an opportunity at the tag team titles, but Ziggler says that while they could go far, tonight is not about tag team or about Mustafa.

We see a vignette for Bronson Reed.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bronson Reed. Suddenly, The Miz shows up and says that he and Bronson have each other's back, and that Bronson is not just a bruiser, but a highly ethical man, and anyone who misses with him messes with Bronson. Miz then extends an invitation to Bronson to be on the Miz TV set, but Bronson tells him if that he wants something, he has to pay him.

Solo Sikoa beats Dolph Ziggler after countering the Famouser with the Samoan Spike. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to celebrate with Solo Sikoa.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky). Bayley says she sent a message tonight that they are dominant against the women's division. Mia Yim shows up and says Bayley is a fraud and a cheat, but Bayley says Mia Yim is a sore loser. She also says she is not afraid to get some help, especially to kick Mia Yim's ass. Damage CTRL gang up on Mia Yim, and Bayley tells Mia Yim not to step up for someone who will not be there for her.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Dominik Mysterio. Dominik Mysterio arrives with the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley), then says that the one thing he learned in prison is to always roll with your crew. He also says snitches get stitches. He then tells Miz to imagine being locked up with the world's most dangerous people and not knowing where your next meal is and it is "push or be pushed." He says that if he ever had to see Rhea again, he would have to do what he had to do. He also says that when life comes with crazy changes, you have to grab it by the balls. Dominik then talks about a time when he caught his cellmate talking about punching a hole in his face and how he confronted him in his own bunk to put a stop to it. Dominik then says he knows "how Martha Stewart feels." When Miz says that Dominik was locked up in county jail for only a few hours, The Judgment Day confront him for it, then Damian Priest says he and Finn Balor will win Tag Team Turmoil tonight. Before The Judgment Day can confront Miz further, The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up for the next match.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio) beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), the team of Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a Tag Team Turmoil Match to face The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) for the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. During the match, Finn Balor is hurt and cannot continue after Alpha Academy is eliminated following a Vader Bomb from Otis, and Dominik Mysterio is forced to take Finn Balor's place when Finn Balor is medically disqualified. The Judgment Day beat The Street Profits when Dominik uses the ropes for leverage on a schoolkid pin on Montez Ford. After the match, The Usos and The Judgment Day have a stare-down at the ramp.

This week on Raw Talk: Alexa Bliss! Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin! Austin Theory!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for January 9, 2023

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Schaff.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy will keep on winning when Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy show up. Matt Hardy shows up and says their match will be a trios match and that Ethan Page is involved. Ethan is upset at first, but Matt Hardy says he wants to work with him, that the three of them can be Trios Champions, and that he has a belated Boxing Day gift for him in the form of green tights. Ethan Page likes this and heads to the locker room, and when Isiah Kassidy asks Matt "Are you deadass?" Matt replies "I am deadass."

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio says "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods is a tremendous athlete and one of the best mat wrestlers in AEW and Ring of Honor. He has a lot of respect for him and looks forward to getting in the ring and testing himself. He says that Woods has yet to reach his true potential while he has been the testing block and the final boss for year, and that he is the guy people want to step into the ring with to see how good they really are. He says he does not care where he defends the ROH World Championship, because it is the world title where he defends it and his opponent is in for a fight.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Ari Daivari in a trios match.

Powerhouse Hobbs beats Vinny Pacifico.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir beat Amira and Danika Della Rouge. Vickie Guerrero walks out just before the match ends, much to the chagrin of Nyla and Marina.

We hear from The Butcher and The Blade. The Butcher says it is a new year, that the tag team division's luck has run out and that they are "lean, mean and smokin' all that green." The Blade says they are the midnight riders and the master killers and they are here to kick ass.

Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods.

Before the next match, "All Ego" Ethan Page says he and Matt Hardy are now on good terms, and says that they should party even harder before playing Matt Hardy's theme.

Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy and "All Ego" Ethan Page beat Guillermo Rosas, Cody Chhun and Sonico in a trios match.

Athena beats Viva Van with a crossface, then attacks her after the match. All of a sudden, "The Problem" Marina Shafir shows up, and after Athena smacks Viva Van's head into the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship, Marina confronts her and points at the ROH Women's World title. Athena tells Marina that if she wants it, she's got it, then backs off.

Angelico guests on commentary for the rest of the show before the last match.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl). After the match, Ortiz celebrates in the ring while Eddie Kingston heads to the back immediately.

Bandido bets "The Fallen Angels" Christopher Daniels.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) beat Spanish Announce Project (Luther and Serpentico) in a trios match.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for January 9, 2021

This episode is a "best of 2020" episode. Matches and moments include:

The 20-man battle royal to decide who gets a title shot at the ROH World Championship; Free Enterprise

Rush vs. "Overkill" vs. PCO in a three-way match for the ROH World Championship; Gateway To Honor

Jonathan Gresham vs. "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams in the finals of the Pure Title Tournament

Genesis/Mega Drive 2021 - The Results

Ace Austin beats Suicide following the distraction by Madman Fulton to advance in the Super X Cup Tournament.

Blake Christian beats KC Navarro with a top rope sunset bomb followed by a top rope frog splash to advance in the Super X Cup Tournament.

Cousin Jake beats Daivari to advance in the Super X Cup Tournament.

Crazzy Steve beats Tre Lamar to advance in the Super X Cup Tournament.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose, who says that a long time ago, he learned that people make stupid decisions when they are angry and that Willie Mack did just that wanting an "I Quit" Match. Moose says he is not angry, but Willie Mack's stupidity has made him angry, and he is about to show what happens when you get in the ring with an angry Moose. Moose says he is looking beyond making Willie quit and into sending him to the hospital, and says that Willie is already going to quit, before proclaiming himself the real world's champion.

Ace Austin beats Cousin Jake with The Fold from the top rope to advance to the finals of the Super X Cup Tournament.

Backstage, Rich Swann talks with Willie Mack. Swann says Moose is dangerous, but he knows that Willie Mack won't quit and that he will beat Moose. Willie Mack says he is nobody's stepping stone, and what comes around will go around when he beats Moose tonight.

Blake Christian beats Crazzy Steve with a 450 splash as Steve is draped on the top rope to advance to the finals of the Super X Cup Tournament.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jazz. Jazz talks about how she was on the verge on retiring when Jodynne Grace called her. She says that she could not turn an opportunity in Impact Wrestling down, and now she is going to prove why she is the female fighting phenom, because "the bitch is back."

Jordynne Grace beats Jazz, then raises her hand after the match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Blake Christian, who says he must keep his emotions - which are all over the place at the moment - in check due to Ace Austin, who always has a trick up his sleeves, and says he will prove why he is all heart.

Ace Austin beats Blake Christian with a counter into The Fold to win the Super X Cup Tournament. After the match, Scott D'Amore awards Ace Austin the Super X Cup trophy.

Willie Mack beats Moose in an "I Quit" Match. During the match, Moose knocks Willie out with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Moose puts a chair around Willie's neck and is about to strike the chaier with another chair when Rich Swann shows up, telling Moose that he has gone too far and that he will give him a shot at the Impact World Championship. Moose says "Thank you. I quit," then leaves.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for January 9, 2021

Before the next match, John Roberts congratulates Richie Slade on becoming Heritage Champion, and Slade says he is the most succulent and beautiful man to hold the title and that he is on a different level.

Richie Slade retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship against "Sweet" Robin Shaw after Flex McCalleon attacks Dexter Finch and blames it on Gentleman Jervis before Slade trips Shaw from behind. After the match, Shaw turns on both Finch and Jervis, attacking them.

John Roberts interviews The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) and Slice Boogie. Boogie says the protection is "workin' lovely" after last week's win, then says he used to run as a lone wolf but missed his dudes back home, and says The Bodega reminds him of home. Limelight says that Snypes is about to get a beatdown like a delivery man who made the wrong dropoff at the projects, and Papo Esco tells Boogie to teach Snypes the meaning of "get down or lay down."

Slice Boogie beats Snypes. After the match, The Bodega (Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) kicks Snypes out of the ring.

4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) beat Dan Joseph and Jordan Cruz. After the match, Dan Joseph is absolutely livid.

Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship against Anthony Idol after Howdy Price distracts the referee, allowing Shapiro to load his glove and knock Idol out from behind as Idol has his hands on Howdy. After the match, Shapiro hits Idol in the face with the Television Championship, then Jack Cartwright shows up with a steel chair and forces Howdy and Shapiro to retreat.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 9, 2019

Johnny Gargano shows up to start tonight's show. He wishes the fans a happy new year, and says 2018 was a bit of a roller coaster for him. Nevertheless, he reflected over the holidays and realized success is measured by two things: wins and championships. Regardless of how hard you try or how good you are, all that matters are wins and titles, and in 2019, he will be better, he will win and he will become a champion. As for Tommaso Ciampa, he and Ciampa teaming together in the steel cage was a one-time thing and that Ciampa is still a piece of trash with something that he wants. He says that there is another championship out there, and as soon as Ciampa mentioned him and Gargano side-by-side with both singles titles, Ricochet called Gargano out. Gargano says that if he wants the North American title, he will take it. Ricochet shows up shortly afterwards, and tells Gargano that if he wanted a shot at the North American title, all he had to do was ask. He then asks if Gargano will take it face-to-face or attacking him from behind in a parking lot. Ricochet then mentions that he has heard all the talk about Gargano, and reminds him that when it comes to NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, there will be only one man who retains the North American title, and it will be him. Suddenly, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and says Johnny has a point about wins and championships, but Gargano tells Ciampa to shut up, as it is about him and Ricochet and that Gargano has nothing to do with this. Aleister Black then shows up on the video screen, and tells Ciampa that he sincerely hopes that he is more concerned with him than with grooming his "little dog of water," for unlike Gargano, he poses a real threat to him. He promises to make Ciampa fade to black at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Aleister is behind Ciampa, and he attacks him, starting a brawl on the stage. The brawl quickly goes to the commentary table, and Aleister chases Ciampa to the back. As Ricochet and Gargano watch, Gargano hits a surprise superkick to Ricochet's jaw.

It is announced that as per General Manager William Regal on Twitter, The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) will be defending the NXT Tag Team Championships against War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) and NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

Bianca Belair beats Nikki Cross.

We hear from Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who announce that they will take over in 2019. They plan to open up doors in the tag team division, and they will be in action next week.

Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel beat Kunzman and Stanley Watts.

Outside Full Sail University, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricochet, who says that he wants Johnny Gargano by any means necessary, as he has lost all respect for him. If Gargano wants to take the North American title, then he will take him out.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Keith Lee, who says that Kassius Ohno's attack on Matt Riddle was unsettling. He dares Ohno to show up next week so he can show him a lesson about respect and ensure that he has no choice but to bask in his glory.

Adam Cole beats EC3 follow the attempted interference of the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), which allows Adam Cole to hit the Last Shot for the win. After the match, The Undisputed Era attacks EC3, then War Raiders show up and get the upper hand against The Undisputed Era.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for January 9, 2018

Noam Dar beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese after Nese takes too long dragging Nese to the corner.

We hear from The Brian Kendrick, who reads a letter from Akira Tozawa, who cannot be here tonight. He has performed in Japan to hone his skills for Royal Rumble, and he will train like never before to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Kendrick admits he messed with Tozawa at every opportunity, and thanks to their strange friendship, he owes it to him and pledges to help him become champion.

Backstage, Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher hand General Manager Drake Maverick two binders' worth of potential 205 Live recruits. When they leave, Drake tosses the binders to the floor. Mike and Maria Kanellis show up, complaining Mike hasn't had a match in five weeks. Mike thinks that Drake has no time for him. Maria says that they have been fighting for opportunities, but probably not in the right way. She hopes that any new faces coming to 205 Live are as willing to fight for opportunities as much as she is.

We hear from Lio Rush, who says that The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) won last week, not Kalisto, because Kalisto beating him one-on-one is impossible. He refuses to let that stand, and says that The Lucha House Party will feel the rush.

Hideo Itami beats Cedric Alexander to advance to the Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Royal Rumble.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Buddy Murphy, who congratulates Hideo Itami for proving he is one of the most dangerous strikers on 205 Live after what he did to Cedric Alexander. He admits his opponents are talented, and says he is hungry for competition in his quest to become the greatest cruiserweight of all time. Next week, he will issue an open challenge for a non-title match to see who can stop the unstoppable.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 9, 2018 - Episode Two

Ligero beats Joseph Conners.

Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews James Drake and Zack Gibson. Gibson declares that he and Gibson are undefeated, and Gibson says that they feel so confident that they have already cleared a spot on their mantelpiece for the titles. He also announces that there will be an early celebration on Facebook Live before Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) meet their downfall and they cement themselves as the best tag team in NXT UK and the very first NXT UK Tag Team Champions.

"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Tyson T-Bone despite the distraction from Jordan Devlin. After the match, Devlin and Banks brawl in the ring, and Banks quickly gets the upper hand and forces Devlin to retreat.

"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" vs. Jordan Devlin is now official for NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool.

Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beat British Strong Style (Tyler Bate, Trent Seven, Pete Dunne).

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 9, 2018 - Episode One

"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Jamie Ahmed and Dan Moloney, earning their first win as a team.

Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up. Joe Coffey says nobody likes Gallus, but Gallus does not care. As the crowd chants "No one likes you," Joe announces that next week, it is finally going to be Gallus vs. British Strong Style (Tyler Bate, Trent Seven, Pete Dunne). Joe Coffey says that he is focused on Pete Dunne and that he and British Strong Style will get what is coming to them, and that Dunne will be lucky to even make it to NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, for this is Gallus' kingdom and the UK title is his.

In footage from earlier today, General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala host a press conference for Toni Storm vs. Rhea Ripley for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. Storm said she never thought she would win the Mae Young Classic, but this match is on another level, and while Ripley has come and gone from the UK, she has stayed here and she plans on staying in the UK to defend the title properly. Rhea Ripley, when asked what she will do to keep the NXT UK Women's Championship, refuses to reveal her strategy and says that she beat Toni Storm first. When asked what has changed between the last match and now, Toni Storm says that when bag things happen, people change and become better. She has beaten some of the best women in the world, but Rhea Ripley constantly reminds Toni that she did not beat her. Rhea Ripley, when asked about her detractors, says she is "110% herself" and the face of the NXT UK's Women's Division, and that she proved that by beating Toni Storm. Johnny Saint has to stand between both women before a stand-off becomes physical.

We hear from Ligero, who says that he and Joseph Conners have been up and down the road with each other for over ten years despite Conners' dismissal of him. He says that Conners knows how hard he has worked to get here, and if he wants to dismiss him that easily, then he dares Conners to back up his words by facing him in the ring next week.

Isla Dawn beats Xia Brookside after sitting down during a Victory Roll by Xia Brookside.

In footage from during the break, Isla Dawn is suddenly attacked from behind backstage by Jinny, who is about to show Isla Dawn the difference between a witch and a queen when a referee shows up.

Jordan Devlin beats Damien Weir. After the match, Devlin is about to get on the microphone when "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and chases Devlin out of the ring. Travis Banks tells Devlin that if he wants to challenge him, then they don't have to wait; they can do it right now. Devlin decides to do this on his own time and walks to the back.

Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), who says that there is no team in the tournament they are avoiding as they are the most experienced team on the roster. Whoever they face on Saturday will get a run for their money. They say that Blackpool, England is where it all began, and that it will end with Moustache Mountain as NXT UK Tag Team Champions.

Zack Gibson and James Drake beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews to continue to the finals of the NXT UK Tag Team Championship Tournament after Gibson hits Andrews with Helter Skelter on the ramp.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for January 9, 2018

In footage from earlier today, Gran Metalik is talking with Kalisto when TJP shows up and welcomes him back, reminding him of how he beat him to win the Cruiserweight Classic. Kalisto and Gran Metalik welcome him back, but say things have changed and TJP is living in the past. TJP says they are the ones who are trying to catch up with him.

Gran Metalik beats TJP. After the match, Gran Metalik celebrates with Kalisto, then TJP takes his anger out on the fans as well as the commentary table.

We see footage of Enzo Amore being given six stitches by the WWE medical staff.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Enzo Amore. He says that his ankle is feeble and his eye looks like a baseball. He says he is not medically cleared, and if he could defend the title, he could. Suddenly, "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese shows up. Nese says The 'Zo Train (Enzo Amore, Noam Dar, Drew Gulak, Ariya Daivari) beat some sense into him, and he wants to come back and become second-in-command. He plans to make a statement by beating Cedric Alexander down tonight.

"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher shows up. Gallagher announces that Hideo Itami is bruised, battered and not here, as he is licking his wounds from the thorough thrashing he gave him last week. When he returns, he has plans for him. He says his ribs are bruised, but he will recover. However, he cannot say the same for The Brian Kendrick, and for that, the scales of justice are not even right now. As long as The Brian Kendrick's future is in jeopardy, he will ruin Hideo Itami's life. Suddenly, Hideo Itami's music hits, and Hideo shows up. Gallagher and Hideo go at it, but Hideo quickly gets the upper hand and stops him from using his umbrella as a weapon. Hideo readies the umbrella, but Gallagher gets out of the ring and escapes through the crowd.

Cedric Alexander wishes he was Cruiserweight Champion right now, but he is not disappointed; instead, he is motivated, as he will get his rematch when Enzo Amore comes back and make his dream a reality. Goldust congratulates him on the interview, and says he is here to make sure Cedric isn't taken advantage. He tells Cedric to watch out for Enzo's mouth, as he can talk his way out of trouble and he has "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese in his pocket. When Goldust tells him that Enzo will be at ringside, Cedric says he is not worried, because Enzo will learn that one thing worse than one bad ankle is two bad ankles.

Before the next match, Enzo Amore introduces "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese to the ring.

Cedric Alexander beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese with an inside cradle. During the match, Cedric seems to tweak his ankle while escaping a pump handle slam, but manages to pin Nese with an inside cradle in front of Enzo Amore. He then reveals that his ankle is not even hurt after the match. Enzo Amore tells Tony Nese to get out of the ring immediately, then he and Cedric Alexander have a staredown where Enzo tells Cedric he would beat him up if he was medically cleared. Enzo gets a kick to the ankle and a Lumbar Check afterwards to end the show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for January 9, 2018

Renee Young interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in the ring to start tonight's show. Styles says that every time he steps foot in the ring, he takes pride in what he does in it. He is human and makes mistakes, and says he was trying to be sarcastic only for General Manager Daniel Bryan to take him seriously. There is a chance he can lose the WWE Championship, but there is a chance that he can beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. He must hit them hard and fast, but Sami and Owens know what they are doing, and the longer the match, the better their chances of winning. As for whether or not Daniel Bryan's decision was fair, he says it was not, but neither is life. He says Sami and Owens have non-title victories over him, but that does not mean they both deserve a title shot in the same match on SmackDown Live. As for whether or not Daniel Bryan is playing favorites, he doesn't know what Daniel Bryan is thinking, and he is not going to point fingers as far as what Commissioner Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan are dealing with. He cannot allow Sami and Owens to take the WWE Championship from him, and he has to beat them in the same night to retain. When that happens, there will be no doubt that SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built. Before Styles can finish that statement, however, Sami and Owens show up. Owens asks the crowd to give Styles an ovation, but feels he and Sami should call him "The Regretful" or "The Remorseful" AJ Styles instead of "The Phenomenal," and says Styles is trying to backtrack from what he said last week. He says it will take a miracle for Styles to beat them both simultaneously, and Heaven does not give miracles to people like him, as he has no chance of walking out with the WWE Championship. When all is said and done, they will be the first-ever co-WWE Champions. They plan to turn "The house that AJ Styles built" into "The Kevin and Sami Show" and do whatever they want. As Sami and Owens lead a "Yep!" chant, Shane McMahon shows up. Shane says he will have to go with AJ Styles on this one, and admits the match is not fair. He is puzzled that Daniel Bryan would make such a match and why he would allow Sami and Owens another opportunity to become WWE Champion. Be that as it may, he has to back Daniel Bryan's decision to have the match at Royal Rumble for now. On the subject of handicap matches, he might as well have such a match right here tonight. Tonight, Sami and Owens will team up to take on "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon meets with General Manager Daniel Bryan, who has heard what Shane has said. He thanks Shane for making a great handicap match for tonight.

Charlotte Flair and Naomi stand in Becky Lynch's corner for the next match.

Becky Lynch beats Ruby Riott with the Dis-Arm-Her in her first match since returning from injury. She celebrates in the ring with Naomi and Charlotte Flair afterwards.

It is announced that Becky Lynch will be teaming with Sami Zayn in WWE Mixed Match Challenge.

We see footage from the newest clip of The Fashion Files, where The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) find out they're not getting back-up from Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) in their match tonight, as Breezango have a match of their own.

The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) quickly beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). After the match, Konnor checks on Viktor only to be decimated.

Bobby Roode guests at ringside for the next match.

Mojo Rawley beats Zack Ryder to advance in the United States Championship Tournament. After the match, Bobby Roode gets in the ring and stares down with Mojo Rawley. Mojo backs away, pointing at Roode, then leaves the ring.

Jinder Mahal says that he defined 2017. For 185 days, he was WWE Champion. Nobody thought it was possible or that he was deserving of the title...except himself. As 2018 begins, he has his eyes on the United States title. He beat "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger in Round 1, and he will beat Xavier Woods in Round 2. He hopes that Woods knows how to play Taps on the Trombone, for he has already lost. He says Woods is a fad, while he is forever.

We look back on September 28, 1998, when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin rode the zamboni and got Vince McMahon.

It is announced that Natalya will be teaming with "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE Mixed Match Challenge.

Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable show up. Gable asks if anybody knows what it takes to be a winner - the hours of training and neglecting family and friends - and become a success and show that the risks paid off and life means something. He says that if you're willing to make the sacrifice, you can hold the titles above your head. Shelton Benjamin tells the crowd that just because The University of Alabama won a national championship, that does not mean the fans won as they simply just sat there. He then goes on to say that Georgia was robbed due to a bad referee call, just like him and Gable were robbed of the SmackDown Tag Team Championships last week. Gable says they beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in the ring last week and set the tag titles free from the Uso Penitentiary, when suddenly, another referee who was not part of the match shows up. As he speaks, the crowd chants "Roll Tide." They go on to say that this referee was in the match due to jealousy, and that this referee has no idea what it takes to be a winner. They say that man is no hero, that he is a thief. Shelton and Gable then say a crime was committed, and they want justice. They want the SmackDown tag team titles, because they beat The Usos and lost to instant replay. They then demand this referee come to the ring. Instead of the referee, Shelton and Gable get General Manager Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he understand the euphoria of thinking you won, and understands when you work so hard for something only for it to be taken away from you. He does not care what they say about The Usos, but there are some cold, hard rules that the roster needs to understand. He says the referee's decision is final, but Shelton insists he and Gable won the match and the tag titles. Daniel Bryan says the referee was doing the right thing after finding out he made a mistake, and management stands behind him. Gable does not care, that Daniel Bryan is taking his anger out on them, that they have beaten The Usos and won the title. He sarcastically asks if they have to beat them twice in one time. This gives Daniel an idea. At Royal Rumble, they will face The Usos again in a two-out-of-three falls match for the SmackDown tag team titles.

In the locker room, Randy Orton and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles have a conversation. Orton asks Styles to trust him when he says they're on the same page tonight, but when he wins the Men's Royal Rumble Match, he will come for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura soon joins them, and says "Not so fast." He touches the title, then says "Good talk," and leaves.

Before the next match, Aiden English announces through song that he and Rusev are officially in the Men's Royal Rumble match - which Rusev asks English to call the "Rusev Rumble" - and that they will on Rusev Day.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) get a surprise win on Rusev and Aiden English after Tyler Breeze manages to distract Rusev.

Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon meets with General Manager Daniel Bryan. Shane tells Daniel Bryan that they are not on the same page given the matches Daniel Bryan has made so far for Royal Rumble. Shane does not like the idea of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn as co-WWE Champions, and says Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable should not have another opportunity at the SmackDown tag team titles. Shane thinks Daniel Bryan is coming off as a bit unstable, but Daniel says he can say the same of Shane. Shane says it is best to agree to disagree, and leaves Daniel alone.

You can vote for Carmella's partner among the three members of The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) at the Mixed Match Challenge Facebook. The winner will be announced at noon Eastern Time.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Randy Orton and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. During the match, Sami and Owens then head up the ramp to get away from the match, but Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up. Shane then makes the match a no count-outs match, then demands the match be restarted. Later, after Kevin Owens gets himself and Sami Zayn disqualified by Owens using a steel chair, Shane shows up again, and makes the match no-disqualificaton and anything goes. After this, Styles chases Owens to the back, and Nakamura and Owens then have their way with Sami.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 9, 2017

Commissioner Stephanie McMahon gives General Manager Mick Foley - now with a new haircut - a performance review for 2016. As Stephanie wants it official that The Undertaker will be here tonight, Seth Rollins shows up to tell them that he will be in the Royal Rumble match. Braun Strowman then storms in, wanting either Goldberg or Roman Reigns. Rollins starts a brawl with Strowman, and security quickly moves in to break it up.

Braun Strowman shows up before the next match, and Roman Reigns fights him. It eventually becomes a 3-on-1 beatdown that also involves Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) until Seth Rollins shows up with a steel chair. Rollins and Reigns clean house and hit Braun with a double chair shot to the back, then Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up. She announces that the 2-on-1 handicap match between Jeri-KO and Roman Reigns will take place as scheduled, but Roman will be given some time to recuperate from these recent events so he doesn't have any excuses when he loses. He then tells Seth Rollins that if he wants a fight, he's got one, as he now has a match against Strowman, which is up next.

Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman wrestle to a double count-out. During the match, it is announced that Sami Zayn is not medically cleared tonight, and will hopefully be back next week. After the match, Rollins fights back against Strowman and attacks him with a steel chair.

We see a sneak preview of WWE Pictures' The Resurrection of Gavin Stone featuring "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, premiering January 20th.

Drew Brees of the new Orleans Saints is seen in the front row.

Bayley and Sasha Banks talk backstage. Bayley knows she's beaten Charlotte and that she can beat her again. Sasha says that she has her back in case Dana Brooke shows up, then Charlotte shows up, saying that nobody can beat her for the Raw Women's Championship at a pay-per-view and nobody ever will. Nia Jax shows up and kicks Sasha in the back of the knee before Charlotte attacks Bayley from behind. After they witness their handiwork, Nia then pushes Charlotte into some boxes.

Jack Gallagher beats Drew Gulak. Charly Caruso interviews Gallagher after the match, and Gallagher offers an olive branch to Ariya Daivari, asking him to meet him on 205 Live to partake in a "parley" and negotiate some terms of agreement. If Daivari doesn't agree, however, he will be forced to enter into some fisticuffs.

General Manager Mick Foley is looking for The Undertaker backstage. Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up and tells him she wants concrete evidence that 'Taker is here, as his entire performance review hinges on 'Taker's appearance. She gives Foley one hour.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up. After admitting he's missed the WWE Universe and coming to the ring on a regular basis. He has fond memories of Royal Rumble, especially the 1997 event that was also in San Antonio, where he beat Sycho Sid to win the WWE Championship. As he talks about this year's event, he also talks about his new movie, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, premiering on January 20th, which is also his first acting job. Rusev, Lana and Jinder Mahal suddenly show up, and Rusev congratulates Shawn on the new movie before telling him to put Lana in the movie if he wants it to be successful. Shawn tells him the movie is already done, but Rusev doesn't care and tells him to use CGI. After some Golden Globe jokes and Rusev calling himself a "Bulgarian George Clooney" before saying Lana - who is more beautiful than Emma Stone - should have won some Golden Globe awards, Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up. Enzo gets out of his wheelchair and into the ring, despite his leg still being hurt, and calls Shawn the realest guy in the room before making some movie-themed jokes at Rusev, Lana and Jinder's expense, including "The Pianist" jokes. Rusev threatens to put all three of them in a wheelchair, and Cass tells Rusev that if he has a problem, they can handle it in the ring right now. Rusev accepts, then has Jinder fight for him. Shawn then says he has nothing to do until the Royal Rumble and decides to stay at ringside for this match.

Big Cass beats Jinder Mahal after "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels distracts Jinder by hitting Rusev with Sweet Chin Music.

Neville beats Lince Dorado with the Crossface, then continues to attack Dorado until Rich Swann runs in. Neville and Swann brawl, and Neville is forced to retreat in the end.

We look back at Edge's 2010 Royal Rumble match win.

Sasha Banks and Bayley show up in Commissioner Stephanie McMahon's office, wanting a match with Charlotte and Nia Jax. Stephanie McMahon tells them to take the bass out of their voice, that the only "legit boss" around here is her and to address her as "Mrs. McMahon," and gives them the match...for tonight.

Karl Anderson and Cesaro guest on commentary for the next match.

Sheamus beats Luke Gallows after Gallows is distracted by Karl Anderson and Cesaro fighting at the entrance ramp, which also distracts Sheamus who is able to kick out and hit the Brogue Kick for the win.

Charly Caruso interviews Roman Reigns, who says that he is ready to defend the United States title no matter what.

General Manager Mick Foley is in the ring. He talks about his rivalry with The Undertaker, and calls on him now for one more encounter. The lights go off and then on, but it's really Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, who is about to publicly give him a bad performance report. As she blames Foley for all of Raw's current problems - ratings and Braun Strowman's reign of terror being among them - The Undertaker finally shows up. 'Taker says he is back and entering the Royal Rumble match. He then says he answers to no one, and goes where he wants, when he wants. He says that no one controls him, then walks up to Stephanie and emphasizes on the word "no one." He says that he has now returned to the city where he has suffered his most devastating loss and The Streak came to the end, but his journey continues to the Royal Rumble match. He plans on winning the Royal Rumble and returning to the main event at WrestleMania, and if anyone stands in his way, they will rest in peace.

Charly Caruso interviews Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens). They don't care about The Undertaker's announcement, and plan to take the United States title from Roman Reigns so that two Canadians are the face of the United States and of Raw.

Nia Jax and Charlotte beat Sasha Banks and Bayley.

Noam Dar dressed up for Alicia Fox, expecting a slap, but gets the Hollywood kiss instead. Alicia then says Cedric Alexander is right and that Noam Dar can't handle a real woman.

Before the next match, Titus O'Neil apologizes to The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) for attacking Xavier Woods, and wants another chance to join The New Day. After some footage of Titus in NXT in 2010 tripping while carrying a keg during the Keg Carry Challenge, they give him a chance at redemption with the same challenge from 2010 with a keg full of "booty juice." Titus is able to do it this time, but Titus drops the keg before he runs all over ringside. Titus attacks Kofi, starting a match between the two.

It is announced that WrestleMania 34 will come to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2018.

Kofi Kingston beats Titus O'Neil.

Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Rich Swann vs. Tony Nese! Cedric Alexander vs. Noam Dar!

Next week on Raw: Brock Lesnar returns!

Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) beat Roman Reigns after a vicious pre-match attack - with Jericho getting the pinfall - and Chris Jericho wins the WWE United States Championship.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for January 9, 2016

The All Night Express (Kenny King and Rhett Titus) steals a victory from Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero and Trent Barretta) when Kenny King pushes Rhett Titus out of the way of an attack by Barretta, tagging into the match in the process and getting a schoolboy pin in on an unsuspecting Barretta for the win.

The Kingdom (Adam Cole, Matt Taven, Michael Bennett, Maria Kanellis) show up. The security crew also appear, and they surround the ring. Adam Cole says they're here so that Kyle O'Reilly doesn't jump him from behind. At Final Battle, The Kingdom went to war, and Adam Cole said he did what he set out to do, and that was to beat Kyle O'Reilly and prove he could never beat him. He then focuses on Michael Bennett and Matt Taven, saying they dropped the ball by dropping the ROH World Tag Team Championships. Before he can tell them what to do to get the belt back, Bennett notices O'Reilly, who shows up with Bobby Fish. He tells Adam Cole that he and O'Reilly reinvented tag team wrestling and are the best in ROH, and that it's time to take back the tag titles. If they have to plow through The Kingdom to do it by having Nigel McGuinness make the match, then so be it. McGuinness gets on the microphone and makes The Kingdom vs. reDRagon (Fish and O'Reilly) official for next week. Suddenly, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) appear and want in on the action, too. They take offense to reDRagon saying they're the best and that they reinvented tag team wrestling, and want a match with The Kingdom. Nigel McGuinness puts The Young Bucks into the match...and makes it a Philly Street Fight.

War Machine (Hanson and Rowe) beat The House of Truth (Donovan Dijak and J. Diesel).

After the commercial break, Truth Martini chews out Donovan Dijak, calling him the weak link of the group. Truth tells Dijak that nobody wants him to win more than he does, but when he did not do what he was told at Final Battle, it was like a slap in the face. Truth then slaps Dijak in the face. Dijak lays his hands on Truth Martini, but J. Diesel attacks Dijak. Truth Martini says he won't put his hands on him anymore, when all of a sudden Dijak overpowers J. Diesel and attacks him. Prince Nana shows up as Truth Martini tells Donovan Dijak he has been fired from The House of Truth. The crowd then cheers for Dijak.

reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) can't wait to give The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Michael Bennett) a beating next week.

Dalton Castle beats "Reborn" Matt Sydal, Jay Briscoe and Moose in a Four Corners Survival Match.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for January 9, 2016

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

The Social Outcasts (Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater) start the show. Slater tells the WWE Universe to tell everyone about them, as they are all about to go viral. Adam says they were four seeds born in the dirt, struggling and reaching for that luminous light. He says he does not need his glasses because he has 20/20 vision. Slater says that what Rose is trying to say is that they are four individuals who have found the light together. When Slater asks why Curtis Axel is pacing back and forth, Bo Dallas says their Curtis is very upset, and that they plan to take out some of their anger on The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). From now on, they are walking the path to success together. Before Bo says that all they have to do is Bolieve, The Usos show up. Jimmy says that before you get all mad, they cannot simply come out and talk about Jey like that because they are friends on Twitter. When they get into the ring, however, Axel attacks Jimmy, then The Social Outcasts retreat.

Stardust says Titus O’Neil wants to know what happened to Cody Rhodes, and answers by saying that Cody Rhodes is Stardust.

Before the next match, Titus O'Neil says that Stardust is one strange dude who always talks about the unknown parts of outer space. However, Titus says that Stardust will see stars soon when he meets the Clash of the Titus.

Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.

Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) when Heath Slater's distraction backfires.