WWE SmackDown Live Results (January 5, 2024): Top star busted open badly, Roman Reigns attacks!

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Judgment Day CALLED OUT during WWE SmackDown: New Year's Revolution

WWE makes major change for SmackDown: New Year's Revolution

2 top stars return to WWE after 1397 days to assault Bobby Lashley's faction

Two superstars assist Logan Paul backstage after he was attacked, WWE star makes a rare appearance

Karrion Kross forms a 5-person faction involving returning WWE Hall of Famer on SmackDown

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Randy Orton is thrown in the ring last as the fans loudly boo The Bloodline. Roman and Solo Sikoa hit the Samoan Spike-Spear combination popularized last year.

Roman is smiling. Nick Aldis tries to talk to Heyman, and Nick reveals that Roman will now fight all three men at the Royal Rumble. Heyman looks horrified, while The Bloodline is unaware as the show ends.

With the referee on the floor and all three men down in the ring, Roman Reigns' music hits. LA Knight is a bloody mess as the entire Bloodline makes their way out! Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Roman beat down the three tired stars. Solo takes steel steps and smashes Orton with them.

Roman throws up the "1" and powerbombs AJ Styles in the middle of the ring. Nick Aldis looks mad at everything going on. A bloody LA Knight is thrown into the ring, and Roman prepares for the Superman Punch. He hits it, and Knight falls. Roman trash-talks him, then hits a spear on The Megastar.

Loud "This Is Awesome" chants again on a night that has had several really good matches. AJ goes to the apron and hits a springboard 450 on Knight! Wow! LA Knight barely kicks out at 2 and LA Knight is busted open. AJ proceeds to hit the same spot repeatedly as the crowd boos. Styles then goes for The Styles Clash but Orton rushes in so Knight is tossed to the floor instead.

AJ goes for the Phenomenal Forearm but Orton hits the RKO! One! Two! No! LA Knight pulls the referee out of the ring just like how AJ stopped the referee from counting earlier. This one is so much fun.

The Megastar hits a huge back body drop to AJ, but Orton pops in and levels Knight with multiple clotheslines and a snap powerslam. AJ charges and also gets hit with a powerslam. Orton goes for the RKO on Knight, but LA counters it into the BFT! He goes for a pin but AJ holds Charles Robinson's hand to stop the count!

AJ and Knight start throwing punches back and forth with "boo" and "YEAH!" chants from the crowd. This has been such a hot main event. AJ hits the Pele kick out of nowhere and again everybody is down.

Back from break and AJ Styles has control over LA Knight in the middle of the ring. He hits a sliding forearm and it looked vicious. Orton tries to get back into the ring, but AJ floors him. He hits a big suplex on Knight for a near fall. Orton again tries to get in the ring, but AJ stops him. Styles then rolls to the ring and hits Orton with several big strikes. He also slams Orton into the steel steps.

In the ring, Knight hits a sunset flip for a near fall. Orton on the apron drops AJ against the ropes. This leads to Knight hitting repeated "YEAH" jabs and kicks to AJ. Randy comes back in and suffers the same fate. Knight then hits the russian leg sweep on Orton and a knee to AJ in the corner.

Loud "This Is Awesome" chants for this chaotic Triple Threat Match. AJ goes up for a springboard, but Orton knocks him off to regain control. He pulls AJ in for a rope-draped DDT to a massive pop from the crowd. Yeah, Vancouver is loving this match.

Loud "Randy" chants again, and he psyches himself up for the RKO. Knight pulls Orton out of the ring to some boos, and AJ Styles then hits a running dropkick through the bottom and second rope.

All three men are down as we go to break. This is a blast.

Back from break, and this one is already chaotic. All three men are trading chops. When Knight hits strikes, the crowd chants, "YEAH!" They are also loudly chanting for Orton. This is fun. Knight slams Orton, then AJ, into the announce table with repeated YEAH chants before Orton hits his back suplex onto the table to The Megastar.

He then makes the same move to AJ Styles, and the crowd wants one more. Orton picks Knight up and does it again to a big applause. Orton is in control and attempts to do it again to AJ, but AJ flips onto his feet and proceeds to make the same move to The Viper! AJ then rams Knight into the steel steps.

Notably, Nick Aldis is ringside for this match.

AJ Styles makes his entrance for the main event. LA Knight does the same to a massive applause from the audience. Randy Orton is out next to another enormous pop from the crowd.

AJ Styles vs. LA Knight vs. Randy Orton

The winner of this match challenges Roman Reigns at the 2024 Royal Rumble. It will begin after the break.

Back from break, the commentary goes over The Rock's return from RAW once again. WWE revealed his return got over 171 million views on social media.

Backstage, Nick Aldis sees Ashante "Thee" Adonis. Ashante says he's been struggling lately and feels lost, but he isn't looking for sympathy. He's hungry, and he wants a chance. Nick says he doesn't feel sorry for him because he believes in Ashante. Nick says he has some ideas that he thinks Adonis will be interested in hearing. Cool.

Next week:

- Bianca Belair vs. Bayley.
- Cameron Grimes vs. Grayson Waller.
- Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro vs. Angel & Humberto.

Following Bate and Butch's celebration, a video package highlights LA Knight's rise in 2023, his issues with Roman Reigns, and his journey ahead of tonight's main event. The main event is being promoted to air next after the break. It is pretty early, so there may be a segment or shenanigans first.

The crowd loves the airplane spin, which then ends with a slam. Tyler tags Butch in, and the two hit a double strike on Kit. They hit a clothesline-German Suplex combo, but Elton breaks up the pin. Things then break down from there. Bate goes for a dive off the apron, but Elton stops it. Kit gets a roll-up on Butch and holds the tights, but it is only a two-count.

Butch snaps a finger, Bate hits the Bob & Bang, and then the two hit a double Tyler Driver 97! Butch and Bate win!

Tyler Bate and Butch defeats Pretty Deadly by pinfall

The British Strong Style stars stand tall. What a fun debut for Bate.

Back from break, and Elton Prince is in control over Butch. The Bruiserweight begins fighting back, hits a big slap to Prince, and tries fighting off both Pretty Deadly, only to receive a big boot for his trouble. Elton goes for a suplex, but Butch reverses it to the X-Plex. Bate is ready for a tag, and Butch makes his way over and gets it!

Bate comes in and knocks both men off of their feet. He hits a big headscissors and a European uppercut in the corner. Then he hits a knee lift and another European uppercut. Bate then hits a suplex, standing shooting star press, and an airplane spin!

Tyler Bate finally debuting on the main roster is excellent news. He starts and shows off his unique moveset as the commentary praises him and his style. Tyler poses, and Elton Prince tags in, and so does Butch. Bate and Butch hit a double-team move before Butch shows off his athleticism and then levels Elton with a clothesline.

From there, Butch manipulates Kit's limbs. Pretty Deadly tries to hide outside of the ring, but Bate and Butch hit dual dives! Wow, this is fun. We then go to break.

Pretty Deadly is still in the ring, and Butch makes his way out to The Brawling Brutes theme. He poses on the stage and looks ready to go. His partner is then revealed to be... Tyler Bate!! British Strong Style has reunited!

Pretty Deadly vs. Butch and Tyler Bate

This one should be a lot of fun.

Back from break, and IYO SKY is celebrating backstage. Damage CTRL joins her all excited. Bayley says she sees greatness in all of them, and greatness needs gold. IYO says her era will never end. Bayley says her plan is for The Kabuki Warriors to win the Women's Tag Team Championship next.

Dakota says Bayley is winning the Rumble and challenging Rhea. Bianca Belair then shows up. She says she's not here for a fight and congratulates IYO for her win. Bianca then reveals she's in the Women's Royal Rumble Match and plans to win.

Bianca says she's going to KOD Bayley over the top and then dethrone IYO at WrestleMania. Dakota says that IYO thinks Bayley, as the leader, needs to take care of Bianca.

Pretty Deadly makes its way to the ring next. They'll be battling Butch and a mystery partner next. Will it be Sheamus? Tyler Bate? We'll find out after the break.

After IYO celebrates, we go to Paul Heyman backstage. Kevin Patrick asks about The Rock's comments, and Paul Heyman says The Rock wants to sit at The Head of the Table. He says The Rock hasn't been invited to the dinner of relevancy, nor will he ever be. He says The Rock wants a shortcut to headlines. Paul says there are two ways to go viral: date Taylor Swift or challenge Roman Reigns.

Heyman talks about John Cena, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, AJ Styles, LA Knight, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes talking about Roman. He implies he upgraded from CM Punk and that Roman Reigns will smash any of those names—a great promo from Paul.

SKY goes for a moonsault again, but Michin meets her at the ropes this time. The O.C. member climbs to the top but gets hit with an uppercut. SKY goes for a super Frankensteiner, but Michin catches her. Mia then hits an insane Styles Clash off of the ropes! One... two, NO! IYO grabs the ropes to save her title. Wow.

IYO rolls out of the ring, and Michin charges for a dive, but SKY moves, and Yim crashes to the floor. IYO hits a Meteora into the barricade, then another one in the ring. From there, SKY hits the Over The Moonsault, and this one is all over. What a match.

IYO SKY defeats Michin via pinfall

Michin grabs IYO on the apron, but SKY uses the ropes to target Michin's leg. She goes for a springboard, but Michin clobbers her with a forearm! The two go on the apron, but The Genius of the Sky hits a beautiful apron German suplex, and the crowd loudly cheers.

IYO then hits a springboard dropkick and calls for the end. She climbs to the top for the Over The Moonsault, but Michin gets her knees up! She then hits a brutal half-Nelson dragon suplex for a nearfall. Michin calls for the end, but the two counter back and forth, leading to double knees from SKY for a nearfall.

Back from break, IYO is in control, but Michin hits several big strikes. She goes for a powerbomb, but IYO slides out of it. She then levels the champion with a kick. Next, Mia hits a gut-wrench suplex and a cannonball in the corner for a two-count. Michin's top seemed tied back down with rope or something during the break.

Michin hits a brutal codebreaker in the corner for a nearfall, and both women work hard. Michin locks in a half crab, but IYO is close to the ropes and breaks the hold.

Michin hits a backslide for a nearfall, then a roll-up. She follows it up with a dropkick and a big forearm and kicks. She charges, but SKY counters things and hits a roll through double stomp. Michin poses in the ropes, and IYO charges but misses. Michin then hits a dive!

There may have been a slight wardrobe malfunction as she fixes her top as we go to break.

A replay of the Damage CTRL bout with Michin, Zelina Vega, Bianca Belair, and Shotzi from before Christmas is shown. This includes the Unholy Union attacking The Kabuki Warriors and Michin pinning IYO.

Next, IYO SKY makes her way out to defend her title. All of Damage CTRL joins her on the ramp, but the group heads to the back. This seemingly implies a fair one-on-one match with no interference. Will that happen?

The bell rings, and Michin and IYO lock up as SKY grabs Mia's hair. They throw several strikes, dodging some, hitting some. Both are showing some impressive athleticism, too.

Ellering, Scarlett, Rezar, Akam, and Kross stand tall on the ramp before we switch to a vignette highlighting AJ Styles, his return to WWE after The Bloodline's attack, and his new attitude.

Next up, Michin comes out alongside Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson! This one is for the WWE Women's Championship. Gallows and Anderson head to the back to let her do this on her own.

IYO SKY vs. Michin

This one will begin when IYO SKY hits the ring after the break.

A spooky vignette from Karrion Kross and Scarlett then interrupts the promo. "The End Is Here" flashes on-screen as they walk out with Paul Ellering! Out of nowhere, the Authors of Pain show up in the ring and brutally attack The Street Profits and Lashley! AOP then hits the Super Collider on The Street Profits!

Lashley is back in the ring, and Kross hits his finisher. Akam, Rezar, and Kross stand tall. This is a scary trio, especially with Scarlett and Paul Ellering by their side.

Montez takes the mic, and the crowd loudly chants for Lashley. Ford says he's going to hop on the trend and take full advantage of every opportunity. Dawkins wants the tag team gold and warns Judgment Day to watch out. Lashley then says his goal for 2024 is to get back to being the All Mighty and declares himself for the Royal Rumble!

Back from the break, the commentary goes over the big shows scheduled for Canada later this year. Backstage, Logan Paul is icing his face. Cathy tries to interview him, but Austin Theory and Grayson Waller check on him. Cameron Grimes laughs at Logan getting decked by Owens, and he gets into a scuffle with A-Town Down Under that WWE staff separate. Could Logan, Austin, and Grayson be a faction moving forward?

Bobby Lashley is in the ring with The Street Profits. He says 2023 was the toughest year in his WWE career because his work didn't get the results he wanted, but the highlight was uniting with The Street Profits. 2024 will see them fight for and take everything they deserve. Yeah, they're babyfaces now.

A video highlights Randy Orton's journey back to WWE as he targets Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.

Orton vs. Knight vs. Styles is still to come.

Bobby Lashley's music plays next, and he walks out to ringside alongside The Street Profits. They are slapping the crowd's hands, so they seem to have gone fully babyface. Up next, they will discuss "The All Mighty New Year."

Post-match, Logan Paul takes the microphone and sarcastically congratulates KO. He calls himself the greatest United States Champion in history. Logan says he hasn't broken a sweat and hasn't lost his title in 62 days. He says a Canadian could never have the United States Championship. Paul gets cheap heat with a hockey reference.

Logan slowly makes his way into the ring, and Kevin levels him with a punch! Wow. He used his hand with a cast, too, and Paul is down and out.

Kevin Owens went for the Stunner, but it was countered. Kevin then hits a superkick, only to go for a pop-up powerbomb, and it gets countered. Owens then quickly manages to hit one and follows it up with a Stunner, leading to the three-count!

Kevin Owens defeats Santos Escobar by pinfall.

Kevin will now battle Logan Paul at Royal Rumble 2024!

Santos is shocked Kevin kicked out as Logan Paul says he'd love to beat another luchador. Logan Paul again hears loud "Logan sucks" chants and plays to the crowd. Paul says he doesn't respect Kevin Owens.

Santos blasts Owens with a few strikes. Then, out of nowhere, Owens hits a rolling senton off the ropes for a nearfall! Wow, this is great.

Back from the break, Owens has Santos on his shoulders on the ropes, but Escobar slides down. The two get to the mat and fight, but Santos hangs Kevin on the ropes. He then charges for running knees, but Kevin counters it and superkicks Santos to the floor. The Prizefighter then hits a Swanton off the apron onto the floor. Wow!

Santos returns to the ring, and Kevin climbs to the top. He goes for a Swanton, but Santos has his knees up! Santos hits the running knees in the corner and puts Owens up to the top! A rana off of the top! Santos then climbs up and hits a frog splash for the nearfall!

Kevin doesn't go for the pin but instead climbs to the ropes. Santos also climbs to meet him, but Owens fights it off and hits his wacky superplex variation.

We then go to the break again. This has been a good one!

Logan Paul talks smack on commentary while Santos continues to work over Kevin's broken hand. Santos brings Kevin into the corner and charges with a big knee. He follows it up with a rana that sends Owens to the floor. Santos proceeds to hit a dive into the barricade and stands tall over struggling Kevin.

Santos follows Kevin to the ring, but The Prizefighter begins fighting back. Loud "Logan sucks' chants take over as he gets off of the commentary booth to taunt the crowd. Owens then goes for a superplex on Santos.

Santos fights out of it, knocking Kevin to the mat. Santos then dives for a double axe handle but receives an inverted atomic drop and a DDT!

Back from the break, Kevin Owens is in control. He knocks Santos down despite his broken hand and hits a running senton. He climbs to the top, but Santos meets him and clubs away at The Prizefighter. He then uses the ropes to target Kevin's hand. Owens goes to the floor, and Escobar slams Owens's hand against the ring post and apron.

Santos starts headbutting Kevin's cast in the ring, which is a questionable decision. The sold-out crowd chants loudly for Kevin, who fights back only to be on the receiving end of a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker.

As soon as the bell rings, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro show up and attack Angel and Humberto! The two teams fight off to the back, leaving Santos alone. He receives a superkick from Kevin immediately, followed by a cannonball. Owens then hits a frog splash for a near fall! Wow, that's a hot start.

We went to the break from there.

Kevin Owens is out right away; it looks like we're kicking things off with the United States Championship Tournament finals! Santos is out alongside Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo, notably being referred to as just Angel and Humberto again. Did they lose their last names again?

Santos Escobar vs. Kevin Owens

This should be fun. As the bell is about to ring, Logan Paul's music hits, and he makes his way out with the gold over his shoulder.

SmackDown begins with a look at The Rock's return to RAW: Day 1 on Monday. From there, a black vehicle arrives at the arena, and Roman Reigns steps out alongside Paul Heyman. Kayla Braxton asks about The Rock, and Roman laughs it off.

Next, Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves are on commentary. It was recently reported that Michael Cole was no longer part of the SmackDown team, which appears to be accurate.

Welcome to Sportskeeda's coverage of WWE SmackDown New Year's Revolution. Tonight's stacked television special will include the following:

- AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight.
- IYO SKY vs. Michin.
- Santos Escobar vs. Kevin Owens.
- Pretty Deadly vs. Butch & a mystery partner.
- Roman Reigns returns.
- And more!