The January 16 episode of WWE SmackDown took place at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. This event featured crucial qualifying matches to determine the #1 contender for Drew McIntyre’s World Heavyweight Championship.
Summary of the Qualifying Matches
The winners from these matches will compete in a fatal four-way at Saturday Night’s Main Event scheduled for January 24. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches:
- Randy Orton vs. The Miz: Orton triumphed over The Miz after the latter launched a surprise attack. Despite this, Orton secured victory with an RKO.
- Trick Williams vs. Matt Cardona: Trick Williams emerged victorious, advancing to the fatal four-way with this win.
- Solo Sikoa vs. Damian Priest: This match featured high drama and interference from the MFT faction. Ultimately, Priest won after hitting a South of Heaven.
- Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov: The main event ended with Sami Zayn defeating Dragunov using a Helluva Kick.
Upcoming Fatal Four-Way Match
With these results, the competitors for the January 24 event are:
- Randy Orton
- Trick Williams
- Damian Priest
- Sami Zayn
This match promises to be an exciting showdown, as the winner will earn a shot at Drew McIntyre’s championship. Fans are left to speculate on who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes bout.
What do you think of the qualifying matches and the upcoming fatal four-way? Share your opinions in the comments section below!
