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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Beats Cody Rhodes, Wins WWE Championship (January 9, 2026)

This article contains results and spoilers from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for January 9, 2026. You have been warned!WWEFriday Night SmackDown is live from Berlin, and Drew McIntyre faces insurmountable odds on his way to the top of the WWE Universe.

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Drew McIntyre Wins WWE Title in 3 Stages of Hell on SmackDown in Germany; Jacob Fatu Returns

The WWE Universe in Berlin, Germany, knew they were going to get a show in the main event of this week’s WWE SmackDown, considering it’s one of the biggest matches in the brand’s history: a 3 Stages of Hell Match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 9

WWE SmackDown Jan 9: Rhodes vs McIntyre Three Stages of Hell

Date: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT (tape delay in U.S.) | 8 p.m. CET (live in Germany) Location: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany Network:

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

4 Huge Matches Announced for 1/16 WWE SmackDown in London

Next week, WWE SmackDown is in London as WWE continues its international tour of the United Kingdom. On January 16th, 2026, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced four huge matches as he had an epiphany.

Mustafa Ali News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Mustafa Ali

TNA Wrestling star Mustafa Ali revealed yesterday in an interview that he had re-signed with the company. He will be a part of the Thursday Night iMPACT premiere on AMC next week.

AJ Styles News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

AJ Styles Returns to TNA Wrestling for the Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC Premiere

TNA Wrestling just announced that AJ Styles will return to TNA on January 15 for the AMC premiere episode of Thursday Night iMPACT. There are no further details on Styles’ role for the show, and it remains to be seen whether Styles will compete for TNA one last time before his retirement later this year.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

Major WWE Star Reportedly Backstage At SmackDown Ahead Of Potential Return

A big return is on the cards during tonight's episode of SmackDown, which takes place this afternoon in Berlin, Germany. Fightful Select are reporting that Jacob Fatu is backstage at the show, which is emanating from the Uber Arena in the German capital.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 9

WWE’s Liv Morgan reveals surprise impact of injury before her return

Being on the shelf with an injury for several months before her return was not easy for WWE Superstar Liv Morgan, who revealed the effects of her latest recovery process.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

Report Hints At Possible Major Creative Shakeup On SmackDown Tonight

With the official start to WrestleMania season just weeks away, WWE has the opportunity to really shake up the landscape of the company when Friday Night SmackDown goes live tonight in Berlin, Germany.

Mustafa Ali News / The Sportster / January 9

Mustafa Ali Wants Answers From TNA On 'The Lasso In El Paso' Incident (Exclusive)

There are moments in professional wrestling history that alter the trajectory of the sport, a performer, or a company. Inside these moments, magic is made, history is etched in stone, and an indelible mark is left on the industry.

CM Punk News / NY Fights / January 9

CM Punk Pushes Back On ‘Part-Timer’ Criticism In WWE

CM Punk’s WWE return wasn’t something many fans expected to happen. Since returning at Survivor Series 2023, Punk has given fans some of the best work of his in-ring career.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 9

WWE star Alexa Bliss shares heartwarming mother-daughter video from live event

The Road to WrestleMania will officially start at the Royal Rumble later this month; however, before WWE hosts the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE in Saudi Arabia, it has begun its ongoing European tour with shows starting in Germany.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 9

Former WWE champion felt John Cena tapping out was ‘perfect’

Last year, at the Dec. 13, 2025 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Gunther defeated and tapped out WWE icon John Cena in his final-ever wrestling match.

Chris Jericho News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Chris Jericho Reportedly Shows Interest in Working for TNA Amid WWE Return Talk

Rumors of Chris Jericho leaving AEW have been running rampant for months now. Tony Khan was recently asked about Jericho’s status in AEW, but his answer didn’t really give any definitive answer to the fans.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

WWE SmackDown (1/9/26): Preview, Match Card

It's been nearly five years since Drew McIntyre held the WWE Championship, but tonight could very well be the night that he climbs back to the top of the mountain.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 9

TNA iMPACT 1/8 Recap: Nic Nemeth Threatens To Spoil Frankie Kazarian vs Mike Santana At AMC Debut

The final episode of “TNA iMPACT” before the move to AMC took place on Thursday. Featured on the show was the contract signing for the TNA World Championship match between Frankie Kazarian and Mike Santana.

Logan Paul News / Total Apex Sports / January 8

Logan Paul Goes Full-Time: Iguanas, International Incidents, and a New WWE Deal

You literally cannot make this stuff up. If you had “Logan Paul announces a massive, long-term WWE contract while clutching a rescued iguana in Puerto Rico because geopolitical turmoil grounded his flight” on your 2026 Bingo card, go buy a lottery ticket immediately.