SmackDown Results: January 30, 2026
The Vision Interrupts a Royal Rumble Discussion
In a surprising turn of events, The Vision interrupted Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso as they were discussing their Royal Rumble strategies. This unexpected encounter set the tone for an action-packed episode of SmackDown.
United States Championship Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Rey Fenix
Carmelo Hayes, the United States Champion, issued an Open Challenge, which was accepted by the high-flying Rey Fenix. This match marked the first time these two competitors had faced off against each other. Fenix's agility and speed gave him an early advantage, but Hayes' strategic moves, including the 'First 48' and 'Nothing But Net', secured his victory and title retention.
The Judgment Day's Intrigue: Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair
Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day confronted Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. The tension between these two factions was palpable as they clashed in the ring. Perez and Morgan grounded Bliss, allowing Flair to tag in and take control. However, Rodriguez's interference was short-lived as Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer stepped in, leading to Bliss' victory with the Sister Abigail.
Axiom's Mask Retrieval: Axiom vs. Johnny Gargano
Axiom, seeking to reclaim his stolen mask, faced off against Johnny Gargano. Before the match, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis barred Candice LeRae from ringside. Despite Axiom's impressive standing Spanish fly, Gargano used the mask to his advantage. Axiom, determined to regain his mask, stunned Gargano with the Golden Ratio, winning the match and successfully retrieving his mask.
AJ Styles vs. Gunther: A Career-Defining Match
AJ Styles and Gunther had one last face-off before the Royal Rumble, where Styles would put his career on the line against Gunther. This intense encounter showcased the rivalry between these two superstars.
Ilja Dragunov vs. The Miz: A Brutal Showdown
Ilja Dragunov and The Miz had their first one-on-one match after The Miz's actions cost Dragunov a chance at the United States Championship. Dragunov's brute force and strategic moves, like the Torpedo Moscow and H-Bomb, proved too much for The Miz to handle.
Drew McIntyre Derails the Cody Rhodes Four-Way
In a highly anticipated four-way match, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso were set to battle Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory. However, The Vision's surprise attack and Drew McIntyre's interference turned this match into a chaotic no-contest, leaving the audience in awe.
Jacob Fatu's Attack on Drew McIntyre
After McIntyre's involvement in the main event tag team match, Jacob Fatu delivered a powerful attack on The Scottish Warrior, leaving McIntyre injured and the outcome of the match in question. This incident added another layer of intrigue to the already intense SmackDown episode.
