WWE SmackDown (January 17, 2025): Match card, news, timings, telecast details

The 01/17 episode of the Blue brand features exciting matchups

The Stamford-based promotion will pack their bags for San Diego this week as Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The 01/17 episode of the Blue brand will follow in the steps of Monday Night Raw and will continue building storylines and matchups for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event and 2025 Royal Rumble PLE.

Multiple top stars are slated to appear on the show including Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, LA Knight, Bianca Belair and many more.

The promotion has announced two exciting matchups for the show in San Diego. Let us now take a look at the confirmed match card and segments for the -01/17 show.

WWE SmackDown confirmed match card & segments

• Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Bayley – WWE Women’s Championship
• Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
• Solo Sikoa returns

Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Bayley – WWE Women’s Championship

The newly crowned WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is set to defend her title against Bayley on the 01/17 show of the Blue brand. Stratton cashed in the MITB contract on Nia Jax during the first episode of SmackDown in 2025.

Tiffany Stratton v Bayley for the Women’s Championship is set for #SmackDown next week. pic.twitter.com/SiByy2x7Oo

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 11, 2025

On the other hand, Bayley competed in an impromptu fatal 4-way match against Nia Jax, Bianca Belair and Naomi. The winner was promised a title shot against the newly crowned champion by General Manager Nick Aldis.

Bayley picked up the win last week and is now ready to battle Stratton for the title. This will be Tiffany’s first title defense while Bayley is looking to win the title for the third time in her career.

Motor City Machine Guns vs Los Garzas

Former WWE Tag Team Champion Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin (Motor City Machine Guns) will lock horns with Angel and Berto (Los Garzas) in this week’s episode of SmackDown.

EXCLUSIVE: After their big victory, the Motor City Machine Guns are informed that they will face Los Garza in a No. 1 Contender's Match next week. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/nzDWoDKWmm

— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2025

In the last week’s episode, Los Garzas defeated Preety Deadly while Motor City Machine Guns defeated A-Town Down Under. The two teams will now lock horns to decide the next title challenger for the Tag Team title which is currently being held by Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano (DIY).

Solo Sikoa returns

Solo Sikoa failed in his attempt to cement himself as the ‘real tribal chief, Sikoa suffered a devastating defeat against Roman Reigns in the tribal combat match where the sacred Ula Fala was on the line. The two Titans collided on the debut episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix.

Solo Sikoa returns next week.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OOgfRgyKrq

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 11, 2025

Roman Reigns has now set his sights on the Undisputed WWE title after reclaiming the Ula Fala and has announced his entry into the 2025 Royal Rumble. It will be interesting to see what Sikoa does in his return on the 01/17 show.

WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast details

• In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico the show can be watched live at 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT & 4 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network.
• In Canada, the show will be aired live every Friday Live at 8 PM ET on Netflix.
• In the United Kingdom & Ireland, the show will be live at 1 AM every Saturday on Netflix.
• In India, the show will be live at 6:30 AM IST every Saturday across Sony Sports Network (Sony Liv, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4, Sony Ten 4 HD).
• In Saudi Arabia, the show will be live at 4 AM every Saturday on Netflix.
• In Australia, the show will be live at 12 PM AEDT every Saturday on Netflix.
• In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET every Saturday on AB1.

Will Solo acknowledge Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief or will he go rogue? Can Bayley defeat Tiffany Stratton to become the three-time WWE Women’s Champion? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.

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