Watch Full Match: Randy Orton vs AJ Styles vs LA Knight – WWE SmackDown January 5, 2024. The main event of WWE SmackDown on January 5, 2024, was a triple-threat match between Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and LA Knight. The winner of this match would become the number one contender for Roman Reigns’ Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble 2024. Roman Reigns and The Bloodline interfered in this match.
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The match was thrilling, as all three superstars put their best efforts to get the win. LA Knight got busted open during the match, but he continued to fight with blood dripping from his forehead. Randy Orton hit an RKO on AJ Styles, but LA Knight broke the pinfall. AJ Styles retaliated with a Phenomenal Forearm on LA Knight, but Randy Orton kicked out. LA Knight hit a BFT on Randy Orton, but AJ Styles pulled the referee out of the ring.
As the match climaxed, Roman Reigns appeared with Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy Uso. The Bloodline interfered in the match and attacked all three superstars. Roman Reigns delivered spears to LA Knight and Randy Orton, while Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso beat down AJ Styles. The match ended with no result, as the referee called for the bell.
The Tribal Chief is NOT going to like this… 👀@RealNickAldis just informed @HeymanHustle that @WWERomanReigns will defend his Championship against @RandyOrton, @RealLAKnight and @AJStylesOrg in a Fatal 4-Way match at #RoyalRumble! #SmackDown: New Year's Revolution pic.twitter.com/v0r6BkygHu
— WWE (@WWE) January 6, 2024
SmackDown General Manager Nick came out and confronted Paul Heyman. He announced that there would be a fatal four-way match at Royal Rumble for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship between Roman Reigns, LA Knight, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles.
This way, SmackDown’s main event ended with a shocking twist and a huge announcement. What are your thoughts on this DQ finish and who will emerge victorious at Royal Rumble 2024? Let us know in the comments below.
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