SmackDown results: Jan. 17, 2025

Kevin Owens picks a fight with Rey Mysterio

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WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio addresses his hometown crowd in San Diego before being interrupted by Kevin Owens. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae

Bianca Belair took an incredible beating, but one counter proved to be enough to shift momentum.

Nia Jax went for her signature Leg Drop on Belair, but she missed and his Candice LeRae, allowing Naomi to tag in, hit a Bubba Bomb on the Poison Pixie to win the match.

Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes ends in a No Contest

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Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes take their beef to the ring in an incredible singles match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes battled in an instant thriller, but both men suffered a beatdown by the hands of Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga to force a No Contest.

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The Monster of All Monsters Braun Strowman saves The Megastar LA Knight from a beatdown at the hands of Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more.

Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu were then confronted by LA Knight before finally being taken out by a returning Braun Strowman.

Motor City Machine Guns def. Los Garza

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Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin withstand interference from Pretty Deadly to defeat Los Garza. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley scored a huge victory over Los Garza, putting them near the front of the line for a championship opportunity.

Both teams brought their A-game, and despite Pretty Deadly’s attempt at interfering, Motor City Machine Guns hit Skull and Bones to win the match.

Piper Niven def. B-Fab

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Piper Niven got the win over B-Fab, but Michin came to the rescue after Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green tried to exact a post-match attack. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more.

Chelsea Green’s personal enforcer Piper Niven picked up a huge win over B-Fab thanks to a huge Pop-Up Driver. 

After the match, Niven and the Women’s United States Champion attempted to beat down B-Fab, but Michin came to the rescue with a kendo stick to stave off the attack.

Kevin Owens def. Rey Mysterio

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After a tense interaction earlier in the night, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio battles Kevin Owens. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Kevin Owens and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio’s first-ever matchup did not disappoint as the two Superstars battled in a thrilling one-on-one matchup.

The speedy Mysterio kept his opponent off balance and even managed to hit a 619, but couldn’t get the win in his hometown.

Owens persevered through the legendary Mysterio’s attacks and hit a Pop Up Powerbomb to win the bout.

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WWE Champion Cody Rhodes saves WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio from a package piledriver from the deranged Kevin Owens. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more.

After the match, Owens attempted to hit Mysterio with a Package Piledriver but WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came down to the ring to engage in a massive brawl with his Royal Rumble opponent.

WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton def. Bayley

The WWE Women’s Championship remains with Tiffany Stratton as she proved in San Diego that is indeed still Tiffy Time. 

Stratton and the former champion Bayley engaged in a fierce battle as the challenger’s newest enemy, NXT’s Roxanne Perez, sat at ringside. 

The champion capitalized on one small opening to down Bayley and hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to retain her title.

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