WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 brought a historic Smackdown with a three hour show. With championship matches that truly delivered in great ways. MCMG and DIY had a class match with black and gold elements. DIY retained by DQ as they bribed Pretty Deadly to help them. Nia Jax retained against Naomi in another phenomenal match as they truly have amazing chemistry. Tiffany Stratton officially cashed in an amazing moment with the crowd fully supporting her. Attacking both Nia and Candice while Bianca helped her by giving a Kiss Of Death to Nia.
Cody Rhodes was attacked by Kevin Owens. The Bloodline stand tall while Paul Heyman has been given a role for Monday’s Raw. Segments flowed in the right order, while paying attention to backstage segments would keep you informed of moments during other matches. The show had a solid flow and delivered a very well done three hour Smackdown.
WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 brings history. With a first ever Three hour Smackdown. Championships are being defended, with DIY defending against MCMG. Naomi gets a second chance at Nia Jax’s championship. Shinsuke Nakamura faces Andrade in non title action after returning from Japan. Michin takes on Chelsea’s right hand woman, Piper Niven. The Bloodline also takes on The Usos and Sami Zayn days before Solo’s Tribal Combat.
AMAZING Cody Rhodes Promo: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Opening Promo
Cody talks about the current landscape of what is happening. Smackdown going to 3 hours. Raw going to Netflix in a historic move. Saying its such an important time, but that he can’t be cleared to be apart of it. Claiming that Management was worried about him even being here at all.
Drew McIntyre comes out and hugs Cody. He then tries to speak on being there to help Cody. Saying that he wants Cody to do the right thing and not risk his life’s work. Trying to say that Cody needed a friend. Cody would dispute Drew right there. Putting over how they are similar, taking time away from WWE to find themselves. Rhodes would say he doesn’t buy what Drew is saying and tried to fight him. Drew reiterated he didn’t want to hurt Cody and left. Saying watch your back before Kevin attacked Cody again. Officials have to pull them apart but Cody escapes and jumps onto Kevin. Kevin was taken up the ramp as they are yelling at each other.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
GREAT Andrade Vs Shinsuke Nakamura: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 First Match
Once again Andrade and Shinsuke Nakamura have a very solid and entertaining match. The crowd get behind Andrade and Shinsuke displays a vicious side that is doing him wonders. Andrade gets the feint moonsault, his nice back elbow. Andrade is sent into the top of the LED post almost a DDT onto it. Shinsuke set himself up for the Kinshasa in a logical and great way. Very fun match.
Results: Shinsuke Nakamura by Pinfall via Kinshasa
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
GOOD LA Knight Promo:
LA Knight would go after Shinsuke, having a brawl that ends with the champion retreating. Knight grabbed a mic and explained how he is going after Shinsuke Nakamura. Saying that the people who saying L..A… Knight while he stomps him out. A short promo with the crowd fully chanting for Knight.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
ABOVE AVERAGE Michin Vs Piper Niven:
This is a fine match but its nothing spectacular. Some fun moments like the black hole slam on the outside of the ring. Michin counters a Vader Bomb and gets eat defeat for the win. Michin is first for Chelsea.
Results: Michin by Pinfall via Eat Defeat
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 2.75 Stars
MUST WATCH Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa Promo: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Best Promo
If you needed to be sold further on Tribal Combat, listen to Paul Heyman be the man he is. Talking about how Roman and him were training and preparing Solo to be the next Tribal Chief. Claiming that Solo stole the Ula Fala from Roman’s bag. Bringing in the people who don’t belong in Tama, Tonga and Jacob Fatu. Putting them over as if they were criminals.
Solo would come out, with Heyman ready to pee his pants. Sikoa would ask for Heyman to do him a favor. Proclaiming the importance of Tribal Combat and how he needs someone worthy of holding the Ula Fala during the match.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.75 Stars
AMAZING DIY Vs MCMG – WWE Tag Team Championships:
This is tag team wrestling. DIY and MCMG have tremendous chemistry and its clearly on display. With DIY’s being the aggressive and controlling heels. They control some of the match with MCMG having to battle back. The Guns are getting the crowd invested and attacked by being that damn good. Some of the sequences were top notch. The emotions of the match rise with Pretty Deadly nearly costing MCMG the win. Los Garza chase off Kit and Elton. DIY get locked in submissions by the challengers but Pretty Deadly enter the ring and are pushed into the submissions. DIY retain as Michael Cole said a great line about Pretty Deadly wanting their broadway musical.
Results: DIY Retains By DQ via Pretty Deadly / Los Garza Interference
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
MUST WATCH Nia Jax Vs Naomi – WWE Women’s Championship: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Match Of The Night
This was very well done. Nia and Naomi are wrestling soulmates. Naomi is great at selling for Nia Jax. Nia looks great when dominating. The crowd got very invested with the several great nearfalls during the match. Naomi hitting a samoan drop on Nia herself. Countering from the top again. Ultimately Tiffany Stratton is the difference maker as she struck Naomi with the briefcase to help Nia.
Results: Nia Jax By Pinfall via An-Niahilator
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
SQUASH Nia Jax Vs Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s Championship: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Moment Of The Night
Nia went on the middle rope to continue attacking Naomi. Tiffany used the briefcase as a weapon. After removing Candice LeRae, Nia Jax is hit with a KOD by Belair. Tiffany gets rid of Bianca and gets the cash in with a PME. What a moment, Tiffany Stratton gets her cash in!
Results: Tiffany Stratton By Pinfall via Prettiest Moonsault Ever
AMAZING The Bloodline Vs Sami Zayn and The Usos: WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Main Event
The match is very good and well done. This is the type of match The Bloodline needed before Tribal Combat. Facing three men who have the chemistry and the connection that the Usos and Sami do. Ultimately The Bloodline get the win as Solo spiked Jey. A very well done finish for this solid and enjoyable match.
The Usos and Sami’s entrance was absolutely electric also.
Results: Solo Sikoa by Pinfall via Samoan Spike on Jey Uso
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 Overall Summary…
WWE Smackdown January 3 2025 brought a historic Smackdown with a three hour show. With championship matches that truly delivered in great ways. MCMG and DIY had a class match with black and gold elements. DIY retained by DQ as they bribed Pretty Deadly to help them. Nia Jax retained against Naomi in another phenomenal match as they truly have amazing chemistry. Tiffany Stratton officially cashed in an amazing moment with the crowd fully supporting her. Attacking both Nia and Candice while Bianca helped her by giving a Kiss Of Death to Nia.
Cody Rhodes was attacked by Kevin Owens. The Bloodline stand tall while Paul Heyman has been given a role for Monday’s Raw. Segments flowed in the right order, while paying attention to backstage segments would keep you informed of moments during other matches. The show had a solid flow and delivered a very well done three hour Smackdown.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 0.75/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.75/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – January 3 2025
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