WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results for January 16, 2026
Key Points:
- The January 16, 2026 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown was taped at OVO Arena Wembley in London, featuring key storyline developments, title implications, and four qualifying matches for a Royal Rumble title shot.
- Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre returned after winning a brutal Three Stages of Hell match, delivering a heated promo addressing the fans, his rivalry with Cody Rhodes, and the interference of Jacob Fatu, culminating in a brawl involving Fatu and The Miz.
- Randy Orton defeated The Miz in a qualifier match to advance in the tournament for a WWE Championship title shot, while Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair won a women's tag team match against Kiana James and Giulia, followed by a post