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SmackDown Results 01.16.26: Zayn Vs. Dragunov Highlights Contender Series

SmackDown Results 01.16.26: Zayn Vs. Dragunov Highlights Contender Series

These SmackDown results are from the January 16, 2026, episode at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. It was largely filled with four matches to determine who would participate in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17
Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace’s Rivalry Intensifies on 1/16 WWE SmackDown

Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace’s Rivalry Intensifies on 1/16 WWE SmackDown

On January 9, 2026, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Jordynne Grace made her electrifying main roster debut. After a tense confrontation with Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre, she had a great match with Fyre.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 17
WWE Champion McIntyre's UK Return: SmackDown Results 1/16/26

WWE Champion McIntyre's UK Return: SmackDown Results 1/16/26

WWE SmackDown delivered another solid European tour show, and while the card had its share of predictable moments, the standout performances made it worth watching.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17
WWE SmackDown Preview (1/23/26) – Last Stop Before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/23/26) – Last Stop Before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII

The first WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2026 is just around the corner, and this week’s Friday Night Fight Night looks to start the party early with a loaded lineup of matches with title implications and bouts reeking of personal beef.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 16
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Reigns Supreme (January 16, 2026)

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Reigns Supreme (January 16, 2026)

This article contains spoilers and results from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for January 16, 2026. You have been warned!Drew McIntyre gets a hero's welcome in London as the new WWE Undisputed Champion tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes News / Athlon Sports / January 16
Cody Rhodes Match Just Added to Saturday Night’s Main Event — And It’s Personal

Cody Rhodes Match Just Added to Saturday Night’s Main Event — And It’s Personal

WWE SmackDown: London featured another brawl that erupted in the middle of the show. Cody Rhodes addressed the WWE Universe to a mixed reaction. While the London crowd sang along to “Kingdom,” loud boos followed once the music stopped.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16
WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/26): Trick Williams Calls His Shot, Fatal 4-Way Match Set

WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/26): Trick Williams Calls His Shot, Fatal 4-Way Match Set

Trick Williams wants the world to know that he looks like money and feels like money, because he is money. The former NXT and TNA World Heavyweight Champion defeated Matt Cardona on Friday night on SmackDown to qualify for the WWE Championship No.

Roman Reigns News / Total Apex Sports / January 16
Roman Reigns Returning At Royal Rumble, But WWE Has No Title Plans For Him

Roman Reigns Returning At Royal Rumble, But WWE Has No Title Plans For Him

Roman Reigns’ return to WWE is officially on the horizon, with the tribal leader slated to make his comeback at Royal Rumble 2026. Wrestling fans around

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16
The Reason Rey Mysterio Missed This Week’s WWE Raw

The Reason Rey Mysterio Missed This Week’s WWE Raw

Why was Rey Mysterio off of WWE Raw this week? It was an action-packed edition of Raw from Berlin, which was headlined by Gunther scoring a controversial win against AJ Styles after a replay revealed that ‘The Ring General’ tapped out before going on to pin Styles.

AJ Styles News / The Sportster / January 16
AJ Styles Expected To Have One Last TNA Match - Here's Who WWE Star Should Face

AJ Styles Expected To Have One Last TNA Match - Here's Who WWE Star Should Face

AJ Styles appeared on TNA's debut on the AMC Network, and that might not be the last time the WWE star appears in his former promotion before retiring.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 16
Triple H Makes The Right Call Over Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 42

Triple H Makes The Right Call Over Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 42

Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns won't be facing one another at WrestleMania 42 after Triple H decided to pull the plug on a third match in their long-term rivalry.

Jade Cargill News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
The Storm Without the Rain: Fixing Jade Cargill and her WWE Women’s Title Run

The Storm Without the Rain: Fixing Jade Cargill and her WWE Women’s Title Run

It has been 76 days since Jade Cargill captured the WWE Women’s Championship in dominant fashion, defeating Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025.

Frankie Kazarian News / Fights Around The World / January 16

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT 1/15 Recap: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian To Become Two Time TNA Champ

A new era in TNA’s rich history began tonight under the AMC banner, following their departure from AXS TV— the company’s home since 2019 before leveling up on this three-year distribution deal.

CM Punk News / Athlon Sports / January 15
WWE 2K26 Cover Star Leaked: CM Punk Showcase and AJ Lee Info

WWE 2K26 Cover Star Leaked: CM Punk Showcase and AJ Lee Info

Anticipation for WWE 2K26 is starting to snowball in familiar fashion—no trailer, no cover reveal, and yet the speculation feels louder by the day. That’s usually how it goes with this franchise.

Braun Strowman News / Fights Around The World / January 15

‘Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman’ Gets A Second Season on The USA Network

All professions have a shelf life, including wrestling, so exploring other options is essential. 42-year-old WWE star Adam Scherr, better known as Braun Strowman, may have just discovered his second calling with the TV show Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman.

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WWE star Seth Rollins details neck problems that were ‘destroying’ him

WWE star Seth Rollins details neck problems that were ‘destroying’ him

While he is currently dealing with a shoulder injury, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has been affected by other ailments as well, including problems with his neck in 2025.

John Cena News / NY Fights / January 14
John Cena Explains Why Losing His WWE Retirement Match To Gunther Was Perfect

John Cena Explains Why Losing His WWE Retirement Match To Gunther Was Perfect

John Cena shares his thoughts on losing his final match against Gunther on Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Cenation Leader finally retired his 26-year-long wrestling career following a Saturday Night Main Event match against former World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.

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