During Friday's SmackDown, Randy Orton left a warning to his opponents before entering the Royal Rumble on January 27, asking them to… RKO.
Yesterday's show opened with a contract signing to formalize a fatal four-way match for the WWE Undisputed World Championship at Royal Rumble, but “The Tribal Leader” did not attend and did not sign.
General Manager Nick Aldis then threatened to take the World Title away from Roman Reigns, causing Paul Heyman to back down and confirm that the champion was responsible.
impossible! 🫢#smack down GM @RealNickAldis Warn @Hemanhassle If this @WWERomanReigns He doesn't sign the contract that makes the Fatal 4-Way Match into #RoyalRumble Officially, he will be relinquishing the WWE Undisputed World Championship! 👀#smack down pic.twitter.com/LmOVNBQ6Pq
– WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
And then there he was Quarrel between LA Knight and AJ Styles, while Randy Orton approached Paul Heyman to leave a message for Bloodline.
Father has spoken. 🐍@Randy Orton Promises to resubmit @WWERomanReigns On to the three most dangerous characters in all of WWE…
Any guesses what they are? 😏#smack down pic.twitter.com/oJHZDR4OeH
– WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
Later, “Megastar” and “Phenomenal One” faced each other in a match that ended in disqualification, after Jimmy Uso was distracted and Solo Sequa attacked L.A. Knight.
The “Street Champion” continued his attack and also left AJ Styles down with a kick Samoan spikeRandy ordered Orton to come to the ring.
“Two down, one to go.” 😤😤😤@WWESoloSikoa Just destroyed @AJStylesOrg And @RealLAKnight And he warns @Randy Orton He's next!#smack down pic.twitter.com/ufHg1xrgwD
– WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
Hey The main event He started off very strong, and Solo Sekoa was in control outside the ring. But “The Viper” turned the situation upside down, and despite the distraction of Jimmy Uso, Los Angeles Knight and AJ Styles, he won with a result. RKO.
After the fight, Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight exchanged some words, but the latter two once again engaged in a battle. QuarrelSo he took both of them RKO.
Roman Reigns then attacked “The Viper” from behind and finally signed a Fatal 4-Way Match at Royal Rumble.
The contract was signed! ✍️@WWERomanReignsThe signing makes for a fatal four-way match for the undisputed WWE World Championship in #RoyalRumble Official! #smack down pic.twitter.com/XcAURhzWz3
– WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
The Chieftain wanted to end the night with a Spear In the big competitor, but like all the other competitors, it took a long time RKO It was Randy Orton who defeated all his opponents.
R💥K💥O💥
I didn't see that guy coming, @WWERomanReigns? 😏@Randy Orton Leaves #smack down On this night TOP! This is a preview of what's to come #RoyalRumble? 👀#smack down pic.twitter.com/9Q7zvZtvQ6
– WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
Roman Reigns will next defend the WWE Undisputed World Championship in a fatal four-way match against Randy Orton, AJ Styles and L.A. Knight at Royal Rumble on January 27.
What do you think of these developments surrounding the WWE Undisputed World Championship on SmackDown this week?
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