Update: Jimmy Uso will team with Jey and Zayn instead of Strowman.
Braun out. Jey in. Yeet. https://t.co/WW3WXQ9c27
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 3, 2025
Original: WWE presents a new episode of SmackDown with the three-hour format for the first time tonight from Phoenix, AZ, at the Footprint Center.
Tonight’s show only has two things confirmed for the show. This includes WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax defending against Naomi and United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Andrade in a non-title match.
The main event for the show has been revealed. WrestleVotes reports SmackDown will be headlined by a six-man tag match pitting The Bloodline against Sami Zayn, Jimmy Uso, and Braun Strowman.
More matches and segments will be announced throughout the day. As previously reported, WWE plans to have a major focus on underutilized talent with one name discussed to get more TV time.
Tonight’s first-ever 3-hour #SmackDown will be headlined by a six-man tag match: The Bloodline vs. Sami Zayn, Jimmy Uso, and Braun Strowman. Additionally, sources confirm Nia Jax will defend her championship against Naomi.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 3, 2025
