WWE 2K20 Universe: WWE SmackDown LIVE (Jan.W4.19.Tue)

WWE SmackDown LIVE

Tuesday.January.Week 4.2019

Kansas City, KS

CHAMPIONS

WWE CHAMPION: AJ Styles (5x)(1D)(Since Dec.W2.18.Sun)

WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION: Shinsuke Nakamura (2x)(0D)(Since Dec.W4.18.Tue)

WWE SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro)(2x)(4D)(Since Oct.W3.18.Tue)

WWE SMACKDOWN WOMEN'S CHAMPION: Lana (2x)(1D)(Since Dec.W2.18.Sun)

WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE POWER RANKINGS

1. Cesaro (WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion)

2. AJ Styles (WWE Champion)

3. Charlotte Flair '18 (#1 Contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship)

4. Sheamus (WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion)

5. John Cena (#1 Contender for the WWE Universal Championship)

MATCH #1

(Dark Match)

Tag Team Match

Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) vs Cunningham Richards & Tiger Jordan

WINNER: Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight)

TONIGHT ON SMACKDOWN LIVE: After Kane's count-out victory against Andrade last week on SmackDown LIVE, Andrade has issued a challenge to Kane via Zelina Vega to face him in a rematch tonight! After Zelina reminds the world that Andrade holds a pinfall victory over Kane when he was the WWE Champion, it is revealed that she will be banned from ringside for their match!

SHOW OPENER PROMO

Charlotte Flair declared that Lana is the definition of a paper champion before promising to dethrone her for the SmackDown Women's Championship this Sunday at the Royal Rumble. “The Ravishing Russian” interrupts and began trash-talking her challenger while raising her title. This is all followed by the champ who boldly strikes Charlotte in an effort to be taken seriously. However, this provokes a brawl that Lana gets the better of regardless!

Charlotte Flair '18 vs Lana

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

MATCH #2

Normal Match

Mandy Rose (w/Sonya Deville) vs Asuka

WINNER: Asuka

Method: Submission

Finish: Asuka Lock

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

“The Man” Becky Lynch vows to win the Women's Royal Rumble Match to clear a path to defeat either Lana or Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 35 if she chooses to challenge one of them.

MATCH #3

Normal Match

Cesaro (w/Sheamus) vs The Miz (w/Shane McMahon)

WINNER: Cesaro

Method: Count Out

Finish: The Miz threw Cesaro back into the ring but couldn't beat the count himself.

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

The WWE Champion AJ Styles meets Rey Mysterio face-to-face less than a few days away from their big WWE Championship match at the Royal Rumble!

(My blog site has the dialog that AI helped me cook up because a good guy versus good guy promo segment dialog had me stumped.)

REY MYSTERIO: "AJ, I’ve been in this business for a long time, and I've faced the best of the best. This Sunday at the Royal Rumble, I’m stepping into the ring with someone I respect more than almost anyone in this industry. You’re an incredible WWE Champion, no doubt about it. But, AJ, this isn’t just about respect—it’s about proving that I can still be the best. Winning the WWE Championship has always been a dream of mine, and come Sunday, I plan on making that dream a reality."

AJ STYLES: "Rey, you’re a legend. You’ve defied the odds your entire career. You’ve inspired countless fans and even guys like me. But let’s be real—this is SmackDown LIVE: The house that A... J... Styles...built! And this WWE Championship represents my blood, sweat, and tears. I’ve busted my @$$ to hold onto it and I’m not letting it slip away—not to you, not to anyone. You want to prove you’re still the best? Fine. But at the Royal Rumble, you’ll find out why they call me the Phenomenal One."

REY: "I wouldn’t expect anything less, AJ. I know what’s at stake for you. But remember—when I step through those ropes, I’m not just some guy you’re defending against. I’m Rey Mysterio. I’ve made a career out of proving people wrong and showing the world that size doesn’t matter, heart does."

AJ: "And I’ve made a career on SmackDown LIVE out of being the face that runs the place. Heart, talent, skill—it’s all gonna come down to who wants it more. And Rey, as much as I respect you, I promise you—I want this more."

REY: "Sunday night, AJ, we’re gonna tear the house down. And when it’s all said and done, whether I’m holding that WWE Championship or not, I’ll shake your hand. But make no mistake—when the bell rings, I’m coming for that title."

AJ: "You better bring everything you’ve got, Rey. Because if you don’t… I’ll make sure you regret stepping into the ring with the Phenomenal One."

Suddenly, AJ floors Rey with a clothesline that provokes a brawl that Mysterio gets the better of!

Rey Mysterio vs AJ Styles

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

LAST WEEK ON SMACKDOWN LIVE: Samoa Joe savagely attacked Mustafa Ali before the bell prior to their scheduled match, but Ali refused to stay down, instead eyeing a match with Samoa Joe tonight!

MATCH #4

Normal Match

Samoa Joe vs Mustafa Ali

WINNER: Mustafa Ali

Method: Pinfall

Finish: 054

MAIN EVENT

REMATCH

ZELINA VEGA BANNED FROM RINGSIDE

Normal Match

Kane vs Andrade

WINNER: Andrade

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Cartwheel Pele Kick

NEWS

Mustafa Ali has suffered a minor injury during his match. Although still cleared to compete, the threat of further injury should be a concern on this Superstar's mind.