We had a bigger edition of Smackdown live Tuesday night where we finished 2016 on a huge note. New Smackdown Tag Team champions were crowned. Plus John Cena returned big time with a blockbuster announcement. We now know that he will face AJ Styles for the WWE championship at the Royal Rumble PPV.
The American Alpha were seen on the fall-out show where they revisited their journey from NXT. Indeed, they have travelled a long way thus far and justifiably became the new title holders on the blue brand. Triple H also congratulated them on Twitter after they defeated the Wyatt family to become the third Tag champs on the blue brand.
205 Live saw an incredible main event where Neville defeated the Cruiserweight champion, Rich Swann. With this victory it is confirmed he’ll get a championship match in the near future. Furthermore, Tajiri will be joining the show next week.
Does @JohnCena regret his comments to @TheRock about being a “part-time” Superstar? He explains on #TalkingSmack. @JCLayfield pic.twitter.com/d3SkuMn0my
— WWE (@WWE) December 28, 2016
“I’m PLENTY READY to beat you now … and I’m TAKING that TITLE at the #RoyalRumble!” – @JohnCena to @AJStylesOrg #TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/OTBj8YmILx
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 28, 2016
The Talking Smack show took place on the WWE Network with Renee Yong and JBL where John Cena was the first guest. He was interrupted by AJ Styles on the show who claimed he will beat the returning champ at the Royal Rumble PPV.
The American Alpha were also seen on the show. But things got interesting when Dean Ambrose joined the show. He and Renee talked about their relationship before he signed off saying next week he will be taking the IC title from the Miz.
Oh. Looks like I should have just stayed in Chicago an extra night.
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) December 28, 2016
.@Goldberg RETURNS to @WWE #RAW, LIVE NEXT MONDAY at 8/7c on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/45lli6unAm
— WWE (@WWE) December 28, 2016
ROLLIN FACE AT THE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY THIS YEAR LIKE pic.twitter.com/fwPOAyj56R
— YA BOY AJ STYLES (@YABOYSTYLESORG) December 28, 2016
@WWENetwork @WWEUniverse #SDLive #CenaSucks #JohnCenaSucks #SmackDownLIVE @JohnCena #JohnCena @WWENetwork #PleaseGoAwayAgain #Smackdown #wwe pic.twitter.com/kJnBeGEubi
— Dave Goldberg (@KayfabianMagic) December 28, 2016
Ready to watch my idol & beauty queen @BellaTwins
Can’t wait for #SmackDownLIVE #FearlessNikki #TeamBella pic.twitter.com/okAtBoMAwK— ?Steph ? Roman ? (@1romanreign) December 20, 2016
And still…@AlexaBliss_WWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/bFIThKggsf
— WWE Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) December 28, 2016
Who will join @BrockLesnar and @Goldberg in the 2017 #RoyalRumble Match? Don’t miss #RoyalRumble, January 29th on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/vpOlAIDzjz
— WWE (@WWE) December 28, 2016
“I’m NOT done… I’m NOT leaving… It’s NOT the NEW ERA, it’s the MY TIME IS NOW ERA!” – @JohnCena #SDLive pic.twitter.com/dJMvMm4taY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 28, 2016
Awwwww!!! Goodness love him @JohnCena & this Chicago crowd! Tonight’s gonna be good! N #SDLive
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) December 28, 2016
@CarmellaWWE is so nice to me #SDLive pic.twitter.com/13XXTku2qa
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) December 28, 2016
Watching Smackdown Live, I admire Nikki’s work ethic and determination. She’s always been one of my favorites. @BellaTwins pic.twitter.com/z7iIuuIjFC
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) December 28, 2016
Aww thank you Bret! Means so much! You are such an inspiration & icon! N https://t.co/sjhMnyuBvU
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) December 28, 2016
Happy Birthday to my #Raw Tag Team Title pal @WWECesaro… Okay! He’s wearing the cake as a hat, I swear it was an accident. Scout’s honour. pic.twitter.com/91s5ZOJGEF
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) December 28, 2016
I said you are a NOTHING. I meant YOU are a NOTHING. And you will do NOTHING. And that’s why he won’t marry you….. @BellaTwins ? #SDLive
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) December 28, 2016
You are unreal. I don’t know what’s gotten into you. We will finish this next week. Over it for the evening. Go play with your cats. N https://t.co/dx9biYy4kI
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) December 28, 2016