WWE SmackDown Results 1/17 – Women’s Title On The Line, Naomi & Bianca Belair Face Candice LeRae & Nia Jax

Key Highlights

Bayley vs. Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s Championship Match

  • Winner: Tiffany Stratton
  • Key Moments:
    • Stratton successfully defended her title in her first championship defense since cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase.
    • Bayley showcased her technical mastery, hitting a Bayley-to-Belly on the outside.
    • Stratton sealed the victory with an Alabama Slam followed by the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Naomi & Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae

  • Winners: Naomi & Bianca Belair
  • Key Moments:
    • Belair demonstrated her strength with a Gorilla Press Slam and a springboard moonsault.
    • Nia Jax accidentally hit her partner LeRae with a leg drop, allowing Naomi to capitalize with a Full Nelson Bomb for the win.

Carmelo Hayes vs. Jimmy Uso

  • Winner: Jimmy Uso (via Disqualification)
  • Key Moments:
    • Interference from Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga caused a chaotic ending.
    • Solo Sikoa appeared but left without speaking, further building tension in The Bloodline storyline.
    • Braun Strowman confronted Fatu, hinting at future conflicts.

Rey Mysterio Declares Royal Rumble Entry

  • Rey announced his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble match.
  • Kevin Owens interrupted, leading to a heated exchange and a tease for a future rivalry.

Kevin Owens vs. Rey Mysterio

  • Winner: Kevin Owens
  • Key Moments:
    • Owens pinned Rey after a Pop-Up Powerbomb.
    • Post-match, Cody Rhodes saved Rey from a potential piledriver, sparking a brawl between Cody and Owens.

The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garza

  • Winners: The Motor City Machine Guns
  • Key Moments:
    • Shelley and Sabin displayed great tag team chemistry, securing the win with their Skull and Bones finisher.

Piper Niven vs. B-Fab

  • Winner: Piper Niven
  • Key Moments:
    • Niven showcased her power with a Michinoku Driver for the win.
    • Post-match, tensions rose as Michin attempted to attack Chelsea Green, but Niven intervened.

Backstage Developments

  • A verbal confrontation between Pretty Deadly and Apollo Crews escalated when Johnny Gargano attacked Crews.
  • Bayley taunted Roxanne Perez during her match, teasing a potential future feud.

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