SmackDown Results: Former Universal Champion returns; Belair wins Grudge Match

Sami Zayn was backstage on SmackDown and told Nakamura that he needs help to get his IC title back. Nakamura said he appreciated Sami for everything but told him to go to hell.

Will @ShinsukeN have @SamiZayn's back?... That's a no.#SmacKDown pic.twitter.com/lGGVgFmLas

— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2021

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Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns were in a split-screen interview when Owens said that Reigns will try anything to win the Last Man Standing match on Sunday. Heyman tried to teach Owens 'respect' before Reigns asked about Owens' father, 'trying to get to know him'.

The Head of the Table has heard all he needs to hear...#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @FightOwensFight @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/KJGNgNsWeH

— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2021

Reigns said Owens was a pawn while he was the king and that KO was 'inferior' and will never be Universal Champ. He called Owens and his forefathers as fools, trying to get into KO's head. Owens gave a warning and Reigns still persisted, calling him a disgrace.

Owens called him a delusional 'j*****s' and an 'insecure bully' before losing his cool and stormed off.

THIS is PASSION. THIS is a FIGHTER. THIS is a FAMILY MAN.#UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns won't be able to turn off @FightOwensFight this Sunday at #RoyalRumble! #SmackDown @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/N7AzTXNuoA

— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2021

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Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles on SmackDown

Styles sent Omos backstage before the match began, evening the odds in the match before we head for a break. Back on SmackDown, the match was underway with Cesaro on commentary.