WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights 16-jan-2026: Cody Rhodes declares for Royal Rumble, New Champion Drew McIntyre appears, qualifying matches and more
London hosted SmackDown, featuring new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Cody Rhodes declared for the Royal Rumble and brawled with Jacob Fatu. Four qualifying matches determined contenders for McIntyre's title shot at Saturday Night's Main Event, with Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn securing victories.
London hosted SmackDown, featuring new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Cody Rhodes declared for the Royal Rumble and brawled with Jacob Fatu. Four qualifying matches determined contenders for McIntyre's title shot at Saturday Night's Main Event, with Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn securing victories.
