WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results for January 30, 2026

The January 30, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown airs from the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the final episode before the Royal Rumble, and WWE is closing out the buildup with a big confrontation.

After winning a four-way match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Sami Zayn earned the right to challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Just one day before their clash at the Royal Rumble, Zayn and McIntyre will go face-to-face in what’s sure to be a heated segment with championship implications.

The spoiler coverage begins at 2:00 PM ET. Ringside News will provide live match-by-match results and updates throughout the night.

Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SmackDown on January 30, 2026

• Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn face-to-face
• Carmelo Hayes U.S Open Challenge
• Cody Rhodes segment
• Ilja Dragunov vs. The Miz
• Axiom vs. Johnny Gargano

WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results (1/30/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights

Michael Cole welcomes us to the show. A replay airs showing WWE Superstars making public appearances in Saudi Arabia.

Gunther is shown arriving at the arena, followed by AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre, and Sami Zayn outside the venue.

A replay from Saturday Night’s Main Event is also shown.

Cody Rhodes’ music hits as he makes his way to the ring. The fans are eating it up with loud “Cody! Cody Rhodes!” chants as he enters the ring and grabs a mic.

Cody kicks things off with his signature line: “So… what do you want to talk about?” Cody says Jacob Fatu found out he wasn’t who he thought he was.

Cody tells the crowd they’ve got his blood pumping, and it sounds like they’re more than ready for the Royal Rumble. He points out the obvious: Where is Drew McIntyre on the night before the Rumble? Cody reminds everyone that while Drew won the Undisputed WWE Championship, he might not realize he also took on the most important responsibility that comes with it.

Cody looks into the camera and speaks directly to Drew, saying there are kids watching this show. If you’re going to take SmackDown as your own, be the role model you say you are. But tonight? You’re nowhere to be found.

Cody admits it would make all the sense in the world for him to win the Royal Rumble a third time. It would make sense for him to challenge Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania. But it might not even be Drew—because tomorrow night, he faces Sami Zayn.

Cody shifts gears and says that throughout his career, he’s often taken the road less traveled. He addresses CM Punk directly, saying you’re still the World Champion, and sooner or later, they’ll have to face each other. Cody says he’s going into the Royal Rumble with something no one else in the match has—not just belief, but experience. He’s won the Rumble not once, but twice.

Randy Orton makes his way to the ring as the crowd passionately sings along to his “Voices” theme.

Randy Orton takes the mic and, before getting to his point, tells the people of Saudi Arabia that he loves them. He places a hand on Cody’s shoulder and says that everyone knows how he feels about him. They’re more than just friends—they’re brothers.

Randy says he respects everything Cody has accomplished. He was never more proud than when Cody won, and he knows exactly how Cody felt when he lost. But the Royal Rumble is every man for himself.

He warns Cody that he knows how dangerous a desperate Cody Rhodes can be… but there’s nothing more dangerous than a Viper chasing number fifteen. Tomorrow night, there will be no friends, no brothers. Randy says he’ll have zero respect for Cody or anyone else in the ring. And if he has to, he’ll throw Cody’s ass over the top rope without hesitation.

He ends by reminding Cody: You’re not the only one who’s won the Rumble twice.

Suddenly, Jey Uso’s music hits. Jey grabs the mic and jumps right in, saying they’re talking about winning it three times—but he’s about to run it back-to-back. Jey declares he’s winning the Royal Rumble, walking into WrestleMania, and walking out as champion again.

Sami Zayn’s music hits and he makes his way to the ring. Sami Zayn starts his promo in Arabic, getting a huge reaction from the crowd. Then he switches back to English and says that as much as he’d love to keep speaking Arabic, he knows he’s standing in the ring with three of the absolute best—and since they’re all talking about their Royal Rumble plans, he’ll talk about his.

Sami reminds everyone that tomorrow, he faces Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship. But for him, this isn’t just another title match—it’s the culmination of three major stories.

First, the chance to finally become World Champion. Second, he has to face a hard truth: Drew McIntyre has beaten him 11 straight times. He’s never defeated Drew in a singles match. And third, he’s never lost a match in Saudi Arabia. And he doesn’t plan to start tomorrow. Sami says he’s walking out as the new Undisputed WWE Champion. And if any of the men in the ring win the Royal Rumble, it won’t be Drew waiting for them—it’ll be him.

Just then, Paul Heyman interrupts, walking out alongside his four allies. He takes the mic and mocks what he’s seeing. He says he sees the “vision” on the stage—but in the ring? He sees four big-name Superstars… but no vision at all.

Heyman declares that Sami Zayn will not become WWE Champion because there is no vision in that outcome. Then he turns to the others: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jey Uso—none of them will win the Rumble. It’s not Jey’s night. It’s not Cody’s night. It’s not Randy’s night.

Paul tries to silence the crowd in Spanish before awkwardly realizing he’s in the wrong country. Then he delivers the punchline:

“By their decree… tomorrow night belongs to Bron Breakker.” Before he can say anything else, Randy Orton cuts him off. “Shut the hell up, Paul. Shut your fat mouth and listen.” Orton says he doesn’t have a prediction or even a spoiler—he’s begging them to come down to the ring so they can get a Saudi Arabian ass kicking.

That’s when SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis comes out. He tells Paul it’s great to see him derailing the show again, but we all know where this is headed. So let’s stop wasting time and get to the main event: an eight-man tag team match!

U.S Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes vs. Rey Fenix

Carmelo Hayes starts off with a takedown, but Rey Fenix fires back with a monkey flip followed by a leg sweep that sends Hayes onto the apron. Rey runs the top rope and lands a sharp kick to Hayes, then follows with a twisting pescado to the outside.

Back in the ring, Rey lands kicks in the corner, a knee to the midsection, and hits an Irish whip. He connects with another kick in the corner and follows up with a baseball slide. Rey lands a series of forearms, but Hayes catches him with a quick rollup for a near fall. Rey responds with a kick that also earns a near fall.

Rey lands another forearm, but Hayes answers back with a series of loud chops. Hayes connects with a back elbow and drops a leg for a near fall. He follows with a forearm and a stiff kick before sending Rey into the turnbuckles.

Rey hits a back elbow, but Hayes rocks him with another forearm. Hayes whips Rey into the corner, but Rey counters by leaping onto the turnbuckles and hitting a back elbow. Rey rolls into a La Magistral cradle with extra rotation for a close two-count, then hits a springboard back elbow for another near fall.

Hayes connects with a forearm, but Rey fires back with a flurry of kicks. Rey goes for a handspring back elbow, but misses—allowing Hayes to nail a springboard clothesline.

Hayes follows up with stiff forearms and chops, then leaps off the turnbuckles to hit a DDT for a near fall. He goes for the First 48, but Rey blocks it. Hayes quickly rolls him up with a sunset flip for a close two-count. Rey counters with a rollup of his own for another near fall.

Rey then lands a jumping spin kick in the corner and climbs the turnbuckles, placing Hayes up top. He hits a chop and sets up for a Muscle Buster, but Hayes counters into an inside cradle for another near fall.

Hayes hits a back heel kick, but Rey responds with a swinging back heel kick of his own off the ropes. Hayes comes right back with a kick—and then both men trade kicks before collapsing to the mat.

Hayes lands a loud chop, but both men charge in and collide mid-air with flying clotheslines, dropping each other to the mat.

They slowly get back to their feet and begin exchanging forearms, both struggling to stay upright as the battle wears on. The exchange intensifies until Hayes connects with a leaping elbow drop, earning a near fall. Hayes lifts Rey onto the turnbuckles and sets up for a superplex. Rey fights back with punches, then forearms to the back, but Hayes answers with sharp back elbows. They continue trading strikes up top until Rey shifts to the ring post and nails a double stomp to Hayes’ back. Rey follows up with a double jump moonsault and covers—only for Hayes to kick out at two. Rey catches Hayes with a kick to the head, but Hayes quickly responds with La Mistica for a close near fall.

Hayes tries to lift Rey, but Rey slips out and lands on his feet. Hayes fires back with a kick, then connects with a springboard DDT for another near fall. Hayes heads to the top rope, but Rey moves out of the way and Hayes rolls through. Rey capitalizes with a hesitation DDT, nearly getting the win. Rey goes for a rolling move, but Hayes counters, catching him with First 48 and follows up immediately with Nothin But Net to score the three count.

Winner: Carmelo Hayes (retains the United States Championship)

Backstage, Ilja Dragunov stops The Miz and says, “Give me one good reason.” Miz replies that it wasn’t his idea to knock Ilja off the turnbuckles—Carmelo Hayes came to him. He says he doesn’t even know Ilja. Ilja introduces himself and says he likes Miz’s suit. They could’ve had a friendly conversation, but Miz cost him his match. Ilja doesn’t know if Miz is working with Hayes or not, but warns him, “Your pain will entertain.”

We go to commercial.

We’re back with a look at Brock Lesnar announcing his entry into the Royal Rumble.

At the tumbler, R-Truth jokes with Nick Aldis about “handling balls” when Damian Priest walks in. Nick tells Priest he’s officially in the Rumble. Priest picks his number. Nick and Truth react with disappointment, but Priest just smirks and says it means more time to throw people out. Truth offers to let him pick again, but Priest walks off.

Cathy Kelley is backstage with Drew McIntyre. She brings up his title match and the stacked Rumble lineup. Drew says some of the competitors have been running their mouths. He admits this Sami Zayn is different from the one he beat 11 times—but Sami’s also been reckless, getting himself into an eight-man tag the night before the biggest match of his life. Drew says he’ll do whatever it takes to keep his title—and asks, “Are you willing to do whatever it takes to take it from me?”

We’re back and Cathy Kelley is with Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. She asks what happens if they’re the last two women in the Royal Rumble. Rhea says they both know it’s every woman for herself, but they’ll still be friends. Iyo adds that they wrestled at WrestleMania before—and they’re still friends now.

Kiana James and Giulia walk in. Kiana says their story is “cute… but sad.” Giulia speaks in Japanese, then Kiana tells them neither of them will win the Rumble—and she and Giulia are coming for the tag titles. Rhea fires back, telling Kiana not to talk too fast about winning the tag titles. That’s when Nia Jax and Lash Legend show up. Nia scoffs at the idea of them winning the Rumble, and Lash says they’ve got the winner—and they’ll take the tag titles too.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss then make their entrance. Charlotte lets out a signature “Wooo!” and says they’re just one day away from the Royal Rumble. With all the women at each other’s throats, she makes it clear—she’s winning the Rumble and heading to WrestleMania. She adds there’s no one she’d rather have watching her back than Lexi.

Alexa Bliss grabs the mic and says she had the same plan. Charlotte smiles, thinking Alexa agrees with her—until Alexa corrects her: she is going to win the Rumble. Charlotte reminds her she’s already won it twice. Alexa fires back, saying she had the first women’s match in Saudi Arabia, and now she’s going to win the first Women’s Royal Rumble in Riyadh.

Charlotte asks if Alexa would help her win. Alexa shuts her down: “I don’t need your help, Charlotte. Not everything is about you.” Charlotte accuses Alexa of being ready to throw away their friendship and toss her over the top rope the second she turns her back. Alexa throws it right back: “Would you do that to me?” Before Charlotte can answer, Liv Morgan’s music hits. She comes to the stage with Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez.

Liv mocks them, calling it “so cute” that the two besties are already fighting. While they’re busy backstabbing each other, one of us is going to win the Rumble, she says with a smirk. Alexa points out that using two people to help you win isn’t a real strategy.

Charlotte challenges them—“If you don’t think we’re friends, why don’t you come down here and find out?” Liv, Roxanne, and Raquel huddle up, then pretend to charge—only to go “PSYCH” and fake them out.

That’s when Nick Aldis steps in. He tells them they may not be part of SmackDown, but once they step onto the stage, they’re volunteering for action. Two of them will face Alexa and Charlotte… and it’s happening right now.

Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez

The match picks up with Roxanne Perez backing into the ropes to avoid Charlotte Flair. She slaps Charlotte and quickly tags in Liv Morgan. Charlotte goes after Perez on the floor but gets hit from behind by Liv. Liv locks in a front face lock and tags Perez back in.

They try a double suplex, but Charlotte blocks it and hits one of her own. Alexa Bliss tags in and hits a baseball slide to knock down both Perez and Liv. Perez recovers and hits Alexa with a forearm, then unleashes her screaming windmill strikes. Perez kicks Alexa, whips her into the corner, and chokes her against the ropes.

Liv chokes Alexa in the corner, then tags back in and hits a hip attack. She follows with a running knee and covers for a near fall.

Alexa fights back with a punch, a knee, and a dropkick. As the referee gets distracted by Perez, Raquel trips Alexa from the outside. Liv takes advantage and hits an enzuigiri for another near fall.

Perez tags in and slams Alexa into the apron before bringing her back into the ring. She covers for a two-count. Perez goes for a sunset flip, but Alexa rolls through and hits a dropkick. Perez stops Alexa from tagging out and hits an uppercut, then sends Alexa into the ropes and lands a back hip attack.

Liv tags in. They whip Alexa into the corner and Liv connects with a kick, followed by a dropkick for a near fall. Liv hits a suplex, holds on, hits a second, and finishes with the Third Amiga. She then knocks Charlotte off the apron with a forearm.

As the referee checks on Charlotte, Raquel and Perez double-team Alexa in the corner. Alexa fights back with some kicks, but Liv tackles her and lands several punches. Liv whips her into the corner and hits a knee, then lifts Alexa up and chokes her from the turnbuckles before slamming her face-first down and covering for another near fall.

Perez tags back in and applies a cravate. Alexa counters with a wrist lock takedown, but Liv tags in and cuts her off before she can tag Charlotte. Liv hits more punches and locks in a reverse chin lock to keep control. Alexa hits a jawbreaker and tries to crawl to her corner, but Liv stops her again. Alexa fires off punches, but Liv holds on. Liv goes for an inside cradle, Alexa reverses with one of her own, and they roll around the ring trading pin attempts until Liv gets a near fall.

Liv misses a clothesline and Alexa lands a punch. Charlotte tags in, and so does Perez. Flair hits a big boot, then takes out both Liv and Perez with a crossbody. She unloads with chops and hits a walkover clothesline on Liv. Perez charges, but Charlotte catches her with a fallaway slam. Flair sets them both up and walks over them to land a signature moonsault.

She connects and covers Liv for a near fall. Liv kicks her away and lands an enzuigiri. Alexa tags in and hits a blockbuster on Liv for another two-count. Perez tags back in. After Liv nails a Codebreaker, Perez follows with a side Russian leg sweep. She covers, but Charlotte breaks it up.

Charlotte hits Natural Selection on Liv. Raquel jumps on the apron, but Perez clips Charlotte’s leg from behind. Vaquer runs out and nails Raquel with a superkick on the apron. Alexa takes advantage, hitting Sister Abigail on Perez and scoring the three count.

Winners: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is with Jordynne Grace and asks her about the Royal Rumble.

Jordynne says the Rumble is a life-changing opportunity—and she’s betting on herself to win it.

Suddenly, Jade Cargill attacks Jordynne from behind. She tells her, “You’re not winning the Royal Rumble… and you’re definitely not beating me because—” before Jordynne fights back.

The two brawl until officials rush in to separate them.

Axiom vs. Johnny Gargano

hey lock up and Axiom takes control early with a wrist lock takedown. Gargano quickly counters into a side headlock, but Axiom escapes and applies a headlock of his own. Gargano breaks free with some elbows, but Axiom responds with a headscissors takedown. Gargano fires back with a wrist lock and a kick. Axiom counters with a backslide for a near fall.

Gargano delivers a stiff chop, then another, but Axiom comes back with a back elbow and an arm drag. He follows with a dropkick and gets a near fall. Axiom adds a few more chops, but Gargano stuns him with a forearm to the back of the head for a near fall. Gargano uses the ropes to crotch Axiom, then follows it up with a suicide dive to the outside. Gargano lands a loud chop against the ringside barrier, then follows up with a slingshot spear back into the ring for a near fall.

He stays on the attack with a punch and a dragon screw leg whip. Gargano scrapes his boots across Axiom’s face and even goes after his mask, but Axiom fights back with punches. Gargano stops the momentum with a neckbreaker for another near fall.

Axiom answers with chops and a forearm, then hits a rollup and a dropkick. He connects with another forearm, but Gargano fires back. Axiom lands a back heel kick, Gargano responds with more forearms, and Axiom rocks him with a punch. Gargano hits an enzuigiri, but Axiom counters with a Spanish Fly for a close two-count.

Axiom follows up with a half-and-half suplex that sends Gargano to the floor, then dives out with a beautiful Asai Moonsault. Back in the ring, Axiom connects with a missile dropkick for another near fall. Axiom grabs a waist lock, but Gargano breaks free with a back elbow, then hits a thrust kick followed by a Michinoku Driver for a near fall.

Gargano sets up for the lawn dart, but Axiom slips out and kicks him before placing him on the top turnbuckle. Axiom climbs up, but Gargano counters the superplex and hits Fade to Black for a near fall.

Gargano heads to the top, but Axiom cuts him off with an enzuigiri. Axiom climbs up and connects with a Spanish Fly off the top rope. He sets up for the Golden Ratio and grabs his mask—but Gargano counters with a thrust kick and a quick rollup for a near fall.

Gargano then pulls off Axiom’s mask, but Axiom reveals a second one underneath—catching Gargano off guard. Seizing the moment, Axiom hits Golden Ratio and scores the three count.

Winner: Axiom

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes approaches Ilja Dragunov and asks, “Do we have heat?” He says he’d never ask The Miz for help. Ilja responds calmly but firmly. He says he saw what happened—but he’s not even sure what he saw. Still, once he’s done with Miz, he’s coming for Hayes. Ilja makes it clear: “I’m not asking for it… I’m taking it.”

We go to commercial.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is with Trick Williams and asks if he believes he can win the Royal Rumble.

Trick says he definitely wants to talk about it. He points out how the fans around the world are behind him and says, “They love me everywhere I go.” He plugs his website and tells everyone to join the Whoop That Movement. Trick confidently declares that tomorrow night, he’ll be the last man standing in the ring. “Let’s talk about it.”

AJ Styles’ music hits as he makes his way to the ring. AJ Styles steps into the ring and welcomes everyone to “The House That AJ Styles Built.” He says he was in the area and figured he’d stop by to say hello. He reminds the crowd he’s got a pretty big match tomorrow and addresses those who might be worried. AJ tells them not to be—because tomorrow, he’s going to knock Gunther’s teeth down his throat.

He says once he wins, it’ll kick off the Phenomenal Farewell Tour, and that means one last time against names like Cody Rhodes… Randy Orton… and just as he’s about to say CM Punk—

Gunther’s music hits. Gunther walks out and climbs onto the announce table, mic in hand. He tells AJ he appreciates the fantasy he has about his future… but none of it is going to happen.

Gunther says deep down, AJ already knows he made a mistake—one so big, it’s going to cost him his career. He says that tomorrow at the Royal Rumble, he’ll end AJ’s career the same way he ended John Cena’s—by making him tap out.

AJ fires back with a smirk, saying Gunther is real funny—“Because maybe it takes one to know one. You were the one who tapped out… like a little bitch.”

Gunther storms toward the ring and throws off his jacket. AJ’s ready to fight. Gunther steps onto the apron, stares him down—then coolly backs off, picks up his jacket, and walks away.

Backstage, Tama Tonga approaches Shinsuke Nakamura. He says he saw Nakamura’s match earlier and asks if Shinsuke saw his. Then he gets right to the point: “What happened? The Shinsuke I knew would’ve beaten AJ Styles.” He mocks Nakamura, suggesting maybe he should follow AJ on his way out and start his own Sayonara Tour.

Nakamura calmly replies that Tama may have gained some confidence, but he’s still the same Tama Tonga he’s always known. Then he challenges Tama to a match next week.

‘Miz vs. Ilja Dragunov