WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results for January 16, 2026

WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results for January 16, 2026

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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