The January 22nd, 2019 episode of Smackdown will be taking place at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. This will be the final episode prior to the Royal Rumble.
WWE has announced a new match and segment for the episode.
The segment will be with AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Vince McMahon. Here is what WWE posted about it on their website:
“Tensions between WWE Champion “The New” Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles have continued to escalate over the past several weeks, and now, with their WWE Title Match in sight, the two will meet face-to-face this Tuesday night with Mr. McMahon moderating.
With both Superstars having attacked each other in arena concourses over consecutive weeks, animosity is running at an all-time high in this incredibly personal rivalry. And now, with Mr. McMahon moderating, who only a few weeks ago urged The Phenomenal One to bring out “the real” AJ Styles, will matters boil over just five nights before they square off at Royal Rumble?”
WWE has also announced Mandy Rose vs Naomi for the episode. Here is what they posted:
“Mandy Rose sunk to new lows to embarrass Naomi last week on SmackDown LIVE, persuading both Naomi and her husband Jimmy Uso to a hotel room in a plan that ultimately resulted in Naomi being downed by The Golden Goddess.
Looking to retaliate, Naomi will have a chance to regain some pride when she collides with Mandy this Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE. Will Rose’s mind games continue to dim The Glow? Find out this Tuesday night.”
On a related note, you can check out some of our bold predictions for the Women’s Rumble match here.