Four first-round matches for the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament took place: Opponent(s) Highlights The Viking Raiders Advanced after a Claymore/Brogue Kick combination. Hit Row Los Lotharios
: Bray Wyatt hosted a segment of the Firefly Fun House , using his puppets to mock LA Knight ahead of their upcoming "Pitch Black Match".
The episode on January 20, 2023, primarily focused on the first-round matches of a tournament to determine the #1 contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship and a chaotic contract signing for the Royal Rumble . Match Results & Tournament Progress WWE Friday Night SmackDown 2023 01 20 720p HDTV...
: Kevin Owens ambushed Roman Reigns and The Bloodline during their Royal Rumble contract signing. Owens hit Reigns with a Stunner and powerbombed him through a table before signing the contract.
Secured a win with a running knee/side Russian leg sweep combination. Brent Jones A dominant squash match featuring Knight's BFT finisher. Major Storyline Developments Four first-round matches for the SmackDown Tag Team
Ashante Adonis secured a rollup pin following interference from B-Fab. The Brawling Brutes
Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci won using the Imperium Bomb on Ridge Holland. Maximum Male Models Match Results & Tournament Progress : Kevin Owens
: Tension grew as Sami Zayn arrived late to the contract signing. Earlier in the night, Reigns had initially ordered Zayn to leave after a disagreement but later reconciled with him, giving Zayn the "Honorary Uce" fist bump after Zayn reaffirmed his loyalty.