WWE SmackDown (January 26, 2024): Matches, news, rumors, timings, telecast details

The January 26, 2024 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is scheduled to be aired live from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This is the last SmackDown before Royal Rumble, making it one of the most anticipated shows. WWE has booked some of the interesting matches and segments for this week’s SmackDown. Here is a detailed preview, prediction, timings and telecast details of the show.
WWE SmackDown (January 26, 2024): Match Cards
Carlito vs Santos Escobar

Last week on SmackDown, Latino World Order and Legado Del Fantasma had a tag team match, where Escobar was in the commentary desk. During the final minutes of the match, Carlito came from nowhere and attacked Escobar from the back, which was then made into a match this week. As per speculations, Escobar will win the match with the help of Garza and Humberto.
Austin Theory vs Carmelo Hayes

Two weeks ago, Theory and Hayes battled inside the ring and were stopped by the referee as both tried to end each other’s career with a devastating landing. Last week, they met backstage and Hayes challenged Theory for a rematch and Waller accepted it on Theory’s behalf.
This week they will square off inside the ring and will deliver a great match. As per speculations, Hayes will win the match.
The Final Testament confront Bobby Lashley & Street Profits

Last week Lashley asked Karrion Kross and AOP for a fight and Kross of The Final Testament replied that they would come face to face next week and would reveal the venue for the potential match. As per speculations Kross and AOP will destroy Lashley and announce their potential match next week on SmackDown.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match

Last week on SmackDown Kayden Carter and Katana Chance successfully defended their tag team titles against Unholy Union. After the match Asuka and Kairi Sane confronted them and it was later announced that they will challenge for the championship next week. The Kabuki Warriors followed the champs to Raw and attacked them after their match to heat up the feud. As per speculations, Asuka and Kairi will win the Championships.
LA Knight vs Solo Sikoa

Before LA Knight’s Championship match for The Tribal Chief’s Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match at Royal Rumble 2024, he will be facing The Tribal Heir a day before. As per speculations, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso would try to destroy LA Knight by not making him show up for the championship match. However, Randy Orton and AJ Styles will save Knight, making Knight win Solo by distraction.
WWE SmackDown Telecast Details
Friday Night SmackDown will be telecasted live every Saturday Morning at 6.30 AM on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 1 HD. WWE premium users can stream the show on the WWE Network. For those who wish to watch it without a premium subscription, online platforms such as Sony Liv, Jio TV, and Airtel TV provide space to watch the action for free. Friday Night SmackDown is also telecasted exclusively on Hindi Commentary on Sony Sports 3.
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