The former WWE United States Champion hopes to reclaim his title on tonight’s Smackdown as LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura will headline the latest episode.
LA knight has a chance to reclaim the United States title.
The United States Championship is on the line when @ShinsukeN defends against @RealLAKnight TONIGHT on #SmackDown!
📺 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/RAJW8e28Oy
— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2025
Shinsuke Nakamura proved to be more than a thorn on Knight’s side by beating the former champion in dominant fashion. Shinsuke’s career has been reinvigorated following his lengthy hiatus. He’s currently undefeated in his latest run as nobody has been able to figure out the new Shinsuke Nakamura. Can LA Knight find a way to get the better of the United States Champion?
✨ TIFFY TIME ✨
After cashing in her #MITB Contract to become WWE Women’s Champion, @tiffstrattonwwe will address the WWE Universe for the first time since that epic moment TONIGHT on #SmackDown!
📺 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/OBopZ4lyDY
— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2025
It’s Tiffy Time! Ms. Stratton successfully cashed in last week against Nia Jax and is the new WWE Women’s Champion. For the first time since winning the belt, Tiffany Stratton will address the WWE Universe. The new WWE Women’s Champion has been dealing with a whirlwind of emotions since becoming the face of the women’s division for the blue brand.
How will Tiffany Stratton handle her historic win? And will Nia Jax have anything to say after being betrayed by her former friend? Or will Jax go into “kill mode” and leave Ms. Tiffy lying in her pool of blood?
Michin is not done with Chelsea Green yet. The inaugural Women’s United States Champion hasn’t been able to truly enjoy her title reign because Michin is determined to take the title off her. Michin successfully beat Piper Niven last week, how long will it take before she finally gets her shot against Chelsea Green?
Solo Sikoa is coming off the biggest loss of his career this past Monday. He’s no longer the Tribal Chief. How will Solo Sikoa respond to his loss to Roman Reigns and what will happen with Bloodline 2.0 now that Solo has no power?
Also, Drew McIntyre made a surprise appearance on Smackdown last week. The former WWE Champion was trying to “help” Cody Rhodes, or at least that’s what he said. Cody instantly shut down the “Scottish Psychopath” and Drew had no problems walking away from Cody’s beatdown. The ladder match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes already reached a boiling point, but will Drew McIntyre return and try to intervene in Cody’s rivalry once again?
Check out the advertised line-up for tonight’s Smackdown episode.
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight for the U.S. Championship