WWE SmackDown Live Results (January 13, 2023): Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens

SOLO!!! @WWESoloSikoa #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/yKtVyxOaGy
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

.@SamiZayn didn't look thrilled with @WWEUsos "coming to this rescue" . #Smackdown #WWE pic.twitter.com/n2BVHfelZL
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) January 14, 2023

#TheBloodline is here!

#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iDJbaIcZlZ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

THIS IS A FIGHT! 👊@SamiZayn and @FightOwensFight are NOT holding back!

With the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion @WWERomanReigns watching, who will leave tonight on top? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Gd8greag4i
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2023

After being told The Bloodline aren't here tonight, Sami gets surprised by his own team. At least they didn't attack him...yet.

The Usos convince Sami Zayn that this is for the best, and "celebrate" with him while Solo splashes KO through the table!

The Usos and Solo are celebrating while Sami's confused about the decision. As they take apart the table, Sami stares in disbelief. What does he do?

Kevin Owens hits his top rope fisherman buster, but can't get the immediate pin. When he crawls to Sami, the Honorary Uce kicks out. Sami responds with an exploder suplex and dragon suplex, leaving Owens struggling to stand in the corner. Is it time for the Helluva Kick?

Wait, The Bloodline are here and they're attacking Owens!

Kevin Owens defeats Sami Zayn via DQ.

"Destined to do this forever." #Smackdown #WWE pic.twitter.com/AcdMsBg1i0
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) January 14, 2023

OWENS vs. ZAYN

Happening NOW on #SmackDown! @FightOwensFight @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/uBguqxVPtU
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2023

Zayn spikes Owens again, this time with a sleeper suplex! Owens bounces up, merely from the force of the toss alone, to respond with a clothesline that leaves both men down on the mat!

When we return from break, Zayn's in complete control. He's battering the former Universal Champion, and it doesn't look like Owens can respond. Eventually, though, Owens is able to fight off Zayn on the top, following with the Bullfrog Splash for a two-count.

Zayn turns things around with one slick move. A brainbuster counter on the apron! Will Owens be able to get back to his feet?

Kevin Owens tackles Sami to the mat, hammering him with rights. Sami falls to the floor but can't escape the fury of his former best friend.

That teaser for Bray Wyatt tonight has a QR code in it that led to this video #SmackDown https://t.co/0bnWWkHFbL pic.twitter.com/A105mcjG6W
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) January 14, 2023

"Roman Reigns is in awe of you, Sami Zayn!" Michael Cole highlights the comment from Paul Heyman that got the Honorary Uce pumped for this match tonight. Can Sami defeat his former best friend?

We're just 2 weeks in! #SmackDown #WWE pic.twitter.com/auhd7ZeA6o
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) January 14, 2023

😲😲😲

It's an all-out BRAWL between @SonyaDevilleWWE and #SmackDown Women's Champion @MsCharlotteWWE!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ltCqCQKuMU
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2023

Sonya cracks Charlotte Flair in the skull with a steel chair! Somehow the Queen shrugs it off and launches Sonya over some crates!

Backstage, Sonya Deville and Charlotte Flair are brawling. Sonya tried to get a rematch with the SmackDown Women's Champion approved, but was denied by Adam Pearce.

It looks like this is Sonya's idea to get the match going.

Dominant performance from @RaquelWWE 💪#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KeqsOKIVao
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Raquel avoids the table and a splash from Liv, finishing her off with the Tejana Bomb!

Raquel Rodriguez defeats Liv Morgan via pinfall.

With Raquel down, Liv pulls out a table. This isn't a No DQ match, so...won't this cause a disqualification? What's Liv doing?

Morgan sends Raquel over the top rope with a clothesline, proving she won't have any trouble eliminating her at the Royal Rumble! Raquel drags her to the floor but is driven face-first into the ring post and steps.

Former SmackDown Women's Champion Liv Morgan has Raquel Rodriguez on the backfoot for a moment. However, one clothesline is all it takes for Rodriguez to turn things around.

"I'm not being used Kevin!"@SamiZayn @FightOwensFight #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/8UnzldQOfx
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Backstage, Gunther states that he'll be in the Royal Rumble, looking to clear the field and go onto WrestleMania!

Banger Bros!@DMcIntyreWWE @WWESheamus! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HoC3gBQwaa
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Sami Zayn meets Kevin Owens backstage and blames him for all the issues that he's having with The Bloodline. Since losing to Cena and KO, Sami's been on the outs with the Bloodline and he's trying to make it up to his Tribal Chief. Owens says he was minding his own business until The Bloodline started showing up on RAW. It's not his fault Roman's putting Sami in the line of fire.

Valhalla awaits @DMcIntyreWWE and @WWESheamus! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/7MK2RKgyiJ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Bray is sitting in his old Wyatt Family rocking chair. He says he's the color red in a world full of black and white. He's the Eater of Worlds. He is Uncle Howdy, he is him! He's Bray Wyatt. As far as who LA Knight is, it doesn't matter. But he should run. We then see the return of the classic Wyatt Family cutaway!

With #RoyalRumble approaching fast, @XiaWWE and @TeganNoxWWE look to prove themselves on #SmackDown! 😤 pic.twitter.com/KEYoYcRClG
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2023

Bray Wyatt's here! What's the mysterious monster got in store for us, and LA Knight, tonight?

That argument was intense between Sheamus and Drew. Makes sense considering their history, but Jesus. I wouldn't want to be Pearce.

"I am sick and tired of everyone forgetting that I am the biggest and the strongest around."@RaquelWWE @YaOnlyLivvOnce #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/73cM7c1cv7
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

We get a vignette of the Viking Raiders calling out Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. We cut back to the Banger Bros in Adam Pearce's office. McIntyre wants the Raiders, but Sheamus wants the Usos and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. They're chopping each other back and forth while arguing.

Pearce has an answer. Next week there's a tag team tournament to determine The Usos' new contenders. Drew and Sheamus's first-round bout will be against The Raiders. They chop Pearce in the back and chest to thank him. I love these guys.

Despite fighting from behind for the majority of the bout, Nox rocks Li with the World's Shiniest Wizard!

Tegan Nox defeats Xia Li via pinfall.

Xia Li has Tegan Nox on the mat early. Both of these Superstars had incredible runs in NXT but have struggled to find their feet on SmackDown. A strong Rumble performance could change that.

Raquel Rodriguez is backstage with Liv Morgan bragging about being future Royal Rumble winners. Rodriguez feels disrespected by Liv, who reacts by slapping her across the face! That's not a great idea.

Things get personal on #SmackDown!@realKILLERkross @reymysterio pic.twitter.com/7ONBAPfVQc
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

We've got singles action next, as Xia Li looks to take on recent acquisition Tegan Nox!

Kross asks Rey if he hates Dominik for not living up to his standards, or himself for failing Dominik. Mysterio attacks Kross, but Scarlet trips him up.

Kross traps Rey in the Kross Jacket, choking out the legend.

Will @ReyMysterio become a 2x #RoyalRumble winner?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dOU6BkDOeY
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Braun Strowman teamed up with the #Packers to create custom boots to honor a young fan who was a victim in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy.

He'll wear the boots this Friday on @WWE #SmackDown in Green Bay & auction them off to benefit those affected.@Adamscherr99 pic.twitter.com/4GPbKA11O0
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 12, 2023

Mysterio speaks about his issues over the holidays, with Dominik trying to ruin Christmas. He says he's trying to ignore his son and look at a win at the Royal Rumble. Before he can continue, Karrion Kross and Scarlet enter the ring.

WWE gives us a current lineup for the Rumble's participants. So far, we see Baron Corbin, Santos Escobar, Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins, Austin Theory, Ricochet, and Kofi Kingston.

Rey Mysterio is out next! What's the legendary luchador got in store for us?

Previously on #SmackDown @FightOwensFight @SamiZayn @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/x5uZzlzery
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

And Still! @Gunther_AUT #ICTitle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qayZWdgEzD
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 14, 2023

Backstage, Paul Heyman meets Sami Zayn and tells him The Bloodline isn't here. Roman Reigns wants him to handle Kevin Owens by himself, and Sami vows to do so.

WWE SmackDown Live Results (January 13, 2023): Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens

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