Smackdown Live Results (1-24-18)

We go right to the ring and out comes Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

Owens and Sami give props to each other and rant about SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, then WWE Champion AJ Styles. Owens says they have proven that AJ stands no chance at leaving the Royal Rumble with the title after their Handicap Match on Sunday. Owens goes on and Sami throws a "yep!" at him every now and then. Sami says they are going to take the title from AJ on Sunday but they are also going to hurt him. They try to get a "yep!" chant going as fans chant for AJ. The music interrupts and out comes AJ to a pop.

AJ speaks from the stage and waits for fans to stop chanting his name. Styles calls them "Kami" and says “nope” in response to their claims about winning on Sunday and becoming co-WWE Champions, and their claims about hurting him. AJ knocks the "Yep! Movement" and they get upset, saying AJ will have to get used to it after Sunday because everyone will be doing it, including AJ's own family. AJ says they should be cocky because they do have the advantage on Sunday, but they're not facing just anybody- they're facing someone phenomenal. AJ says as long as he has fight in his body, he will make sure they do not become co-WWE Champions. AJ once again declares that this is the house he built.

Owens and Sami mock AJ some more and Owens proposes that AJ wrestle them both in singles matches tonight, back to back. The music begins and out comes SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan to the stage. Bryan says “enough is enough” and that Owens and Sami are right about being two of the best to step into the ring. Fans boo and Bryan says they're also right about how hard it is to win a Handicap Match, but Bryan has the upmost faith in AJ. AJ then cuts Bryan off and says he's not sure if Bryan's in bed with these two dirtbags. AJ accepts the challenge and says he's not just going to beat Sami and Owens tonight, he's going to hurt them. Styles' music hits as he drops the mic and leaves, trading looks with Bryan.

Back from the break, Daniel Bryan is backstage with SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, who doesn't agree with the WWE Champion being booked in back to back matches right before a title defense. Bryan says he has faith in AJ. Shane isn't sure if Bryan is shooting straight with him. Bryan asks if Shane is questioning AJ's ability to defend himself tonight. Shane says he's not.

Singles Match

Chad Gable With Shelton Benjamin Vs  Jey Uso With Jimmy Uso

Chad Gable Wins Via Chaos Theory

Rate: ⅗ Stars

Renee Young is backstage with Shinsuke Nakamura to talk about the Royal Rumble. Baron Corbin interrupts and says Nakamura is all hype, but that's OK because the WWE Universe cares about him. Corbin doesn't care about the fans because they don't pay his bills. Corbin goes on and says they can keep their pathetic opinions to themselves. He talks about how his resume will improve when he wins the Rumble match on Sunday. Nakamura ends the segment by proposing that they Rumble with each other tonight.

2. Singles Match

Naomi With Becky Lynch Vs Liv Morgan With Rubi Riott & Sarah Logan 

Naomi Wins Via Rollup

Rate: ⅕ Stars

After the match, Naomi stands tall as her music starts. Ruby and Logan immediately attack her and beat her down. Becky makes the save. Logan tosses Naomi to the floor and Becky tosses Logan out. Ruby tosses Becky and then Natalya and Ruby go at it. Lana Superkicks Ruby and drops her, then Natalya dumps Lana to the floor. Carmella drops Liv, followed by Carmella and Natalya teaming up to toss Liv over the top rope. Natalya turns and drops Carmella, who rolls to the floor. Becky and Naomi stand tall together in the middle of the ring after Natalya leaves on her own. Becky turns on Naomi and goes to toss her. Naomi comes back and faces off until the music hits and out comes SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. Flair gives Becky props and says her move was fierce. Clearly it's every woman for herself on Sunday but that's why friendships and alliances don't matter when you're trying to win a shot at The Queen at WrestleMania 34. Flair wishes them all good luck, but especially to the winner. Flair does a "Wooo!" as her music hits and she raises the title while the others look on.

3. Singles Match

Shinsuke Nakamura Vs Baron Corbin

Shinsuke Nakamura Wins By DQ After Orton Hits Him With A RKO

After the bell, Orton also hits Corbin with the RKO. We go to replays as Orton celebrates in the corners while his music plays. Nakamura and Corbin are laid out in the ring.

Rate: ⅗ Stars

4. 6 Man Tag Team Match

The New Day & Bobby Roode With Big E Vs Rusev Day & Jinder Mahal

The New Day & Bobby Roode Win Via Diving Elbow On English By Woods

Rate: ⅖ Stars

5. Singles Match

AJ Styles Vs Kevin Owens

AJ Styles Wins Via Calf Crusher

Rate: No Rating

After the match, Sami Zayn runs in and attacks AJ. The referee tries to restore order as Sami works AJ over some more. Owens looks to be limping away from the ringside area. Sami attacks AJ in the corner again and stomps away. The referee backs Sami off of AJ. Sami brings AJ to the floor and works him over, sending him into the steel ring steps. We see Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon backstage watching as we get a replay of the steps spot. Sami mounts AJ at ringside but the referee backs him off. The referee checks on AJ as we go to commercial.

6. Singles Match

AJ Styles Vs Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn Wins Via Blue Thunder Bomb

Rate: ⅘ Stars

After the match, Sami gets up and celebrates as his music starts. Owens also recovers at ringside and rolls into the ring to join Sami. We go to replays as Owens and Sami stand over AJ. Sami and Owens talk some trash and raise their arms in the air as SmackDown goes off the air.