SmackDown Results: January 3, 2025

Cody Rhodes Refuses Drew McIntyre’s Help Before Kevin Owens Attacks

Cody Rhodes rejected Drew McIntyre’s offer for assistance, showcasing his determination to face challenges alone. However, Kevin Owens interrupted the moment, attacking Rhodes and sparking an intense brawl between Owens and “The American Nightmare.”

Shinsuke Nakamura Defeats Andrade

United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura secured a hard-fought victory over Andrade with a devastating Kinshasa, after slamming his opponent into the ring post during a top-rope struggle. Post-match, former champion LA Knight launched a surprise attack on Nakamura, declaring his intent to reclaim the title.

Michin Defeats Piper Niven

Michin overcame Piper Niven in a closely contested bout. Capitalizing on an opening, Michin delivered her signature Eat Defeat to seal the win while Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green observed from ringside.

Solo Sikoa Issues Command for Tribal Combat on Raw’s Netflix Premiere

Solo Sikoa instructed Paul Heyman to hold the Ula Fala during the upcoming Tribal Combat on Raw’s Netflix premiere. He emphasized that the ceremonial necklace should only be placed on the rightful Tribal Chief after the intense battle.

DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns Ends in No-Contest

The WWE Tag Team Title match between DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) ended in chaos. Interference from Pretty Deadly and Los Garza led to an all-out brawl, forcing the referee to halt the match just as Shelley and Sabin seemed poised for victory.

Nia Jax Retains WWE Women’s Championship Against Naomi

In a high-stakes showdown, Nia Jax successfully defended her title against Naomi. With interference from Candice LeRae and Bianca Belair escalating into a ringside melee, Tiffany Stratton appeared ready to cash in her Money in the Bank contract. Instead, Stratton shockingly helped Jax by attacking Naomi with the briefcase.

Tiffany Stratton Cashes In to Capture WWE Women’s Championship

Following her betrayal, Tiffany Stratton turned on Nia Jax moments later, delivering a briefcase strike and setting up Bianca Belair to execute a K.O.D. on Jax. Stratton then cashed in her Money in the Bank contract, hitting the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to pin Jax and claim the WWE Women’s Championship.

Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga Defeat Sami Zayn and The Usos

In a chaotic Six-Man Tag Team main event, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga triumphed over Sami Zayn and The Usos. Jey Uso hit a Samoan Splash on Fatu, unaware that Solo was the legal man. Sikoa capitalized, delivering a Samoan Spike to Jey for the win. The victory solidifies Solo’s momentum heading into Tribal Combat against Roman Reigns on Raw’s Netflix debut.

Next Up:
Don’t miss Monday Night Raw’s Netflix Premiere, featuring the highly anticipated Tribal Combat between Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns!