Shinsuke Sets His Sights On Roman Reigns, Billie Kay Debuts New “Punk” Look | SD Fight-Size Update

Here is your post-SmackDown Fight-Size Update.

~ Jey Uso faced Shinsuke Nakamura in the opening match of tonight’s SmackDown. Prior to their bout, Uso praised his cousin Roman Reigns and trash-talked The Artist.

~ Following his victory over Jey Uso, Shinsuke Nakamura said that Roman Reigns is next.

~ Shinsuke Nakamura’s “The Rising Sun” entrance theme is back!

YeaOh!! #therisingsun is back!! #kingofstrongstyle https://t.co/32GqspRdAw

— Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) January 16, 2021

~ Jey Uso and Cesaro have declared for the 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble match

Jey @WWEUsos and @WWECesaro have declared for the 2021 #RoyalRumble Match! https://t.co/cm0nL6ABtr pic.twitter.com/kQ5bM01iui

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

~ Paul Heyman was a thorn in Adam Pearce’s side during SmackDown, first getting him to sign off on a No Disqualification match, but then changed the terms after Roman Reigns requested something different.

~ Billie Kay is rocking a new look as she assimilates to the Riott Squad’s style.

Guys, I’ve been to a Fall Out Boy concert… I know what punk is — https://t.co/XwngjCNJgV

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) January 16, 2021

~ Billie Kay accidentally distracted Liv Morgan, causing her to get rolled up by Natalya.

~ Following her victory over Liv Morgan, The BOAT and her partner let the entire Women’s tag team division know that they better watch out.

~ The Street Profits are looking to reclaim their SmackDown tag team belts after dropping them to Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode on January 8, 2021.

~ Baron Corbin defeated Rey Mysterio. Dominik tried standing up to King Corbin but ended up doing more harm than good, as his involvement caused his father to lose focus.

~ The debut episode of Ding Dong, Hello ended with Bayley challenging Bianca Belair to an obstacle course.

~ Cesaro defeated Daniel Bryan on SmackDown. This proceeded a segment in which Cesaro visited and mocked the Alpha Academy’s training methods.

What. A. BATTLE! ——@WWECesaro picks up a BIG win over @WWEDanielBryan on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/Djfw2yxlcD

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

~ Cesaro says that his victory over Daniel Bryan was no surprise.

~ Big E will defend his Intercontinental Championship next week versus Apollo Crews.

NEXT FRIDAY on #SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEBigE @WWEApollo pic.twitter.com/ifzfPMCCfH

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

~ Sasha Banks wants to fight Carmella’s sommelier.

~ Adam Pearce knows how WWE Contracts work better than most, and exploited his position as a WWE Official to declare himself unfit to face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.

And like that, @ScrapDaddyAP has officially turned the tables on @WWERomanReigns heading into #RoyalRumble!#SmackDown @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/bmLda4oK48

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

~ Kevin Owens returned on SmackDown, signing a contract to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble.

.@FightOwensFight challenges @WWERomanReigns for the #UniversalTitle in a #LastManStanding Match at #RoyalRumble! https://t.co/wzIAy9otwH pic.twitter.com/zHLVAsLSVb

— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

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