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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.

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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 / 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.

Bryan Danielson News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

Bryan Danielson Reveals How He Really Feels About His Announcing Skills

Bryan Danielson is no longer an active wrestler, but he's still supremely important to AEW on a week to week basis. Danielson last wrestled for AEW at the WrestleDream PPV event in 2024.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Paul Heyman Drops Huge Claim About Bron Breakker Following Scary RAW Injury Spot

If you were watching WWE RAW this week, you probably held your breath for a solid ten seconds during the main event. We aren’t just talking about the near-falls in the World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Bron Breakker.