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WWE SmackDown Results — January 16, 2026
Full WWE SmackDown results for January 16, 2026 in London, England. Match card, winners, methods, and championship updates.
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January 16, 2026 — London, England
Event Recap
On the January 16, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown from the OVO Arena Wembley in London, the show set up stakes for Saturday Night’s Main Event and the Road to the Royal Rumble with several key developments: Randy Orton defeated The Miz to advance in the No. 1 contender’s tournament for the Undisputed WWE Title, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn also earned victories in qualifying bouts, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss scored a tag team win over Kiana James & Giulia. United States Champion Carmelo Hayes successfully defended his title against Leon Slater, while Jordynne Grace beat Chelsea Green and Zayn’s hard‑fought victory over Ilja Dragunov was followed by a post‑match ambush from Trick Williams. The show also featured new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre’s first promo since winning the title and Cody Rhodes officially declaring for the Royal Rumble before brawling with Jacob Fatu, intensifying the drama in the build toward the big January events.
Match Results
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Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
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On match card: +1
Summary
In the opening match, Randy Orton faced The Miz with a chance to qualify for the Undisputed WWE Title Fatal 4-Way at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Miz tried to use veteran savvy to gain an early advantage, even landing a Skull Crushing Finale, but Orton rebounded and hit a decisive RKO for the pin. Orton’s victory kept his momentum strong as he continues his chase toward another world title opportunity
Summary
Charlotte Flair teamed with Alexa Bliss in a featured tag match against Giulia and Kiana James, with plenty of hard strikes and near-falls. Bliss eventually connected with Sister Abigail on James for the three-count, giving CharLexa the win. Afterward, Nia Jax and Lash Legend ambushed the winners, adding heat to the SmackDown women’s division heading into Royal Rumble season.
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On match card: +1
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Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
Summary
Trick Williams battled Matt Cardona for a shot to qualify for the Fatal 4-Way title opportunity, and both men exchanged signature offense and counters. Williams ultimately hit his finishing Trick Shot for the clean victory and punched his ticket into the high-stakes match. After the win, Kit Wilson attacked Cardona, indicating further conflict among SmackDown’s rising stars.
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Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
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On match card: +1
Summary
In another qualifying bout, Damian Priest took on Solo Sikoa in a physical and chaotic matchup. The Wyatt Sicks and MFTs became involved in the action, creating distractions that impacted momentum, but Priest ultimately connected with his South of Heaven finisher for the pinfall. Despite interference and brawling, Priest secured his place in the upcoming Fatal 4-Way.
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On match card: +1
Champion Retains
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Title defense: +4
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
Summary
Carmelo Hayes defended the WWE United States Championship against Leon Slater in a spirited open challenge encounter. Slater brought intense offense and athleticism, including a springboard Spanish fly that nearly changed the tide, but Hayes battled through adversity and hit a top-rope cutter for the win. Hayes retained the U.S. Title, continuing his strong reign heading into the Royal Rumble build.
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Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
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On match card: +1
Summary
Jordynne Grace faced Chelsea Green in a fast-paced singles matchup that showcased Grace’s power and Green’s resilience. Grace controlled much of the action with dominating offense before securing the pin with her Direct Effect. After the win, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill confronted Grace, setting up future tensions between the two competitors.
Main Event
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Winning main event: +4
Main eventing: +3
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Main eventing: +3
Summary
n the main event, Sami Zayn battled Ilja Dragunov with another Fatal 4-Way qualifying spot on the line. The two men traded hard-hitting offense, counters, and near-falls in a match that drew strong praise, with Zayn ultimately hitting the Helluva Kick for the pin. After the match, Trick Williams attacked Zayn, laying him out and staking his claim in SmackDown’s title picture.