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WWE SmackDown Results — January 23, 2026
Full WWE SmackDown results for January 23, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Match card, winners, methods, and championship updates.
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January 23, 2026 — Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Event Recap
The January 23, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown from the Bell Centre in Montreal built momentum toward Saturday Night’s Main Event and the Royal Rumble, with Carmelo Hayes retaining the United States Championship against Ilja Dragunov, Jade Cargill defeating Chelsea Green, and the MFTs (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga) dethroning The Wyatt Sicks to win the WWE Tag Team Championships in a heated bout that saw the use of the Wyatt lantern. Nathan Frazer scored a win over Johnny Gargano, and a triple threat match crowned Giulia & Kiana James as the No. 1 contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, while Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest ended in disqualification after Sami Zayn’s interference and Randy Orton closed the show with surprise RKOs, all amid Roman Reigns officially declaring for the Royal Rumble. The night’s blend of title changes, rising challengers, and emotional confrontations set the stage for further clashes in the coming weeks.
Match Results
Segment recap
The show opened with Sami Zayn on the microphone in Montreal, delivering a hometown promo about his momentum and goals. Before he could really expand, Trick Williams interrupted, sparking tension between them. This set up their later encounter in the main event portion of the card.
Champion Retains
+7
Title defense: +4
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
+1
On match card: +1
Summary
United States Champion Carmelo Hayes answered an open challenge against Ilja Dragunov in a hard-hitting opening bout that featured both men trading stiff strikes and high-impact offense. Just as Dragunov looked poised to regain the title, The Miz interfered at ringside by pushing Dragunov from the top rope, creating enough opening for Hayes to hit the First 48 and retain. After the match, Hayes angrily confronted Miz, highlighting tension between the two.
+1
On match card: +1
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
Summary
Jade Cargill dominated Chelsea Green in a non-title singles contest, using her power and athleticism to control most of the action. Green showed bursts of offense and nearly gained momentum at times, but Cargill ultimately hit her signature “Jaded” finisher for the decisive pinfall victory. After the bout, Jordynne Grace confronted Cargill and announced her participation in the upcoming Royal Rumble, setting up future conflict.
New Champion
Summary
In the tag team title match, The MFTs challenged Wyatt Sicks for the WWE Tag Team Championships in a heated back-and-forth encounter. Momentum shifted several times, but a distraction and ringside brawl allowed Tama Tonga to hit his Cut Throat clothesline on Dexter Lumis, securing the pinfall for The MFTs. With the win, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga became the new WWE Tag Team Champions, ending the Wyatt Sicks’ reign.
+1
On match card: +1
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
Summary
Nathan Frazer scored a big singles victory over Johnny Gargano in a fast-paced, technical contest that saw both men exchange near-falls and counters. Gargano’s wife, Candice LeRae, attempted to interfere on his behalf, but Axiom intervened, placing a mask on LeRae and creating confusion that allowed Frazer to capitalize. Frazer eventually rolled up Gargano for the pinfall, marking a notable win in his rising SmackDown run.
Final
Pinfall
WINNER
Allies of Convenience
Summary
A triple threat tag team bout determined the next challengers for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, pitting three teams against each other in chaotic action. Giulia and Kiana James scored several big moves, with James hitting a spear that paved the way for her team’s decisive pinfall on Alexa Bliss. With the win, Giulia and Kiana James became the No. 1 contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Titles
Segment recap
Cody Rhodes was featured in a backstage sit-down interview with Michael Cole. During this segment he discussed upcoming stakes and rivalries, and it was interrupted by Jacob Fatu, leading to a heated confrontation.
Segment recap
Drew McIntyre delivered a promo in the ring at SmackDown in which he dared anyone to defeat him for the Undisputed WWE Championship, underscoring his confidence heading into upcoming matches. This served as a major narrative beat on the night.
Main Event
+3
No Contest - appearance points only
Main eventing: +3
+3
No Contest - appearance points only
Main eventing: +3
Summary
Damian Priest and Trick Williams battled in the main event after an in-ring confrontation earlier in the night, but the match quickly broke down when Sami Zayn ran in and attacked Williams at ringside. The referee called for the bell, giving Priest the win by disqualification, and igniting a three-way brawl involving Priest, Williams, and Zayn. As the chaos continued, Randy Orton suddenly appeared and delivered RKOs to both Williams and Zayn, closing the show with The Viper standing tall.