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Heel On Fire In 3 Stages Of Hell Match For WWE Championship

WWE SmackDown was a historical and exhilarating card for many reasons. Highlighting those reasons was the 3 Stages of Hell main event. This is a best two-out-of-three match, consisting of consecutive matches with changed stipulations.

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The Latest On Potential WWE Main Roster Call-Ups For Jacy Jayne And Blake Monroe

While Lash Legend and Jordynne Grace have both officially graduated to Friday Night SmackDown, it sounds as though Shawn Michaels will be hanging on to two of the top stars in the NXT Women's Division for a little while longer.

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Drew Mcintyre News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

3 Reasons Why Drew McIntyre Won the WWE Championship

In a surprising yet welcome twist, Drew McIntyre won the Three Stages of Hell match and finally became the WWE Champion. Not counting his short-lived World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XL, this was McIntyre’s first World Title win in front of a live crowd.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Top WWE Stars Reportedly Pitched Shocking Title Change On WWE Smackdown

On this week’s WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre were scheduled to fight over the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Three Stages of Hell match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

5 Times WWE Got the Men’s Royal Rumble Winner Wrong

Winning the Royal Rumble match is one of the greatest accomplishments a WWE Superstar could achieve in their wrestling career. The winner is immortalized forever with his name etched in the history books.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

WWE Ruthless Aggression Era: Every Royal Rumble Match, Ranked

Introduced all the way back in 1988, it didn’t take long for WWE’s Royal Rumble Match to become one of the most exciting matches in all of pro wrestling.

Jordynne Grace News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Jordynne Grace Impresses in Debut on 1/9 WWE SmackDown

Jordynne Grace has been a household name for years for fans of TNA and NXT. She was three time TNA Knockouts Champion and the very first TNA Digital Media Champion.

Jacob Fatu News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Jacob Fatu Returns on WWE SmackDown, Attacks Cody & Drew

The Samoan Werewolf is back, and he just crashed the main event scene. Nobody saw this coming. Jacob Fatu made his stunning return to WWE SmackDown on January 9, and he didn't waste time making his presence felt.

Liv Morgan News / The Sportster / January 10

Liv Morgan Reveals Heartbreaking Motivation Behind Her WWE Journey

Lost father before she was born; family endured deep trauma. At five she knew WWE was her path - she aimed to save her family. Drive made her focused, disciplined, and kind; fame never was the goal.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 10

WWE SmackDown Results 1/9/2026: Three Stages of Hell Winner

Drew McIntyre is the new Undisputed WWE Champion, and he has Jacob Fatu to thank for it. Fatu finally revealed himself in the main event, costing Cody Rhodes the title in the final moments of a brutal Three Stages of Hell match.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 10

WWE SmackDown 1/9 Recap: Drew McIntyre Beats Cody Rhodes To Become Undisputed Champion

Just a week into 2026, and the wheels are already up for WWE with SmackDown being broadcast from Germany at the Uber Arena in the country’s capital. Fresh off the RAW on Netflix anniversary show, tonight’s episode features a “3 Stages of Hell” match pitting WWE world champion Cody Rhodes in his feud-ending title defense against Drew McIntyre.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

Backstage Update On Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship Win Over Cody Rhodes

With WrestleMania season on the horizon, WWE made the bold decision to take the Undisputed WWE Championship off of Cody Rhodes Friday night on SmackDown.

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.

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Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / January 9

Chris Jericho's WWE Return Might Involve Him Debuting For Another Promotion

The wrestling world is waiting with bated breath to see where Chris Jericho shows up next. It's believed Y2J's AEW deal expired at the end of 2025, and that has led to rumors that he might return to WWE.

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.

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.