This was the go-home episode of Smackdown Live, last night held from Toledo, Ohio. The episode pointed out why should we ‘Remember the Rumble’ on this Sunday by making some final hype ups for the Royal Rumble PPV. Perhaps for the first time ever, John Cena cut such a heel promo by calling himself a bad boy. We went off the air after Dean Ambrose successfully defended his IC title over the Miz.
After the cameras stopped rolling on Smackdown Live, the fans in attendance witnessed a WWE championship match between John Cena and AJ Styles. Styles retained his title after hitting the contender with a low blow.
We got a brand new match from Smackdown as a six woman tag team contest will take place at the Royal Rumble PPV. The Fallout show has seen Apollo Crews and Kalisto talking about Dolph Ziggler’s change of attitude for the past few weeks.
It’s a game of one-upmanship, as @CedricAlexander and @WWENeville show off some IMPRESSIVE athleticism on #205Live! @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/uz4hiPLtyX
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
Get ready!! @TozawaAkira arrives NEXT WEEK on @WWE205Live on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/8ktfZcAv2X
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
On the 205 Live show, Neville defeated Cedric Alexander via submission to pick up some strong momentum for this Sunday’s Cruiserweight championship match. Plus, we got an update that next week the wonder-kid Tozawa Akira will debut on the show.
The Talking Smack show also took place on the WWE Network where Mickie James was the first guest. She was thrilled to be a part of Smackdown Live from now on. Mojo Rawley looked emotional after becoming the newest entrant in the Royal Rumble match. AJ Styles was the last guest on the show where he vowed to defeat Cena in Sunday’s championship match.
“To make you feel like everything you did meant nothing… it’s disgusting.” @MickieJames weighs in on the #DivasRevolution. #TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/DvvCkUIpUd
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
“@JohnCena knows I’ve beaten him three times, and he doesn’t know if he can beat me. He’s doubting himself.” – @AJStylesOrg #TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/rZijgCTDc8
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
This is how twitter-verse reacted for last night’s show:
Although I didn’t have a match tonight it felt so good to be back and slide down that ramp again? #sdlive #FeelTheGlow
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) January 25, 2017
There is only one @JohnCena, but I’m the PHENOMENAL ONE…
…AND #WWEChampion.
See you at #RoyalRumble.
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) January 25, 2017
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. #RoyalRumble #SDLive @wwe pic.twitter.com/F0qXRrVmTx
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 25, 2017
I haven’t seen my dad in 13 months. Out of the country on business. Tonite he watched his son win a spot in the #RoyalRumble. pic.twitter.com/G5e5yqn7wV
— Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) January 25, 2017
It’s CELEBRATION for @TheDeanAmbrose, and MIZ-ery for @MikeTheMiz and @MaryseMizanin!! #SDLive #LumberjackMatch pic.twitter.com/zvcCrcXt1t
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 25, 2017
“I’m @JOHNCENA, and I’m a BAD, BAAAAD Man! And MY TIME is NOW! #Recognize!” – Cena to @AJStylesOrg #SDLive #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/wpFW4aFGsv
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
“But I can’t seem to find @AJStylesOrg!! Where is that little devil at?” – @AJStylesOrg #RoyalRumble #SDLive pic.twitter.com/9onaKEwXMK
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
#WelcomeBack!!!
After 7 years, @MickieJames is BACK in @WWE, and LIVE NOW on #SDLive on @USA_Network!! #LaLuchadora pic.twitter.com/U8M3omHR4q— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017
“Did @WWEBrayWyatt just kiss @LukeHarperWWE goodbye?” – @MauroRanallo#SDLive pic.twitter.com/19PQik24nH
— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017