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WWE Smackdown Results January 3, 2025: New Women’s Champion Crowned
Last night’s episode of WWE SmackDown delivered a shocking turn of events as Tiffany Stratton emerged victorious in the WWE Women’s Championship match. In a thrilling sequence of events, Nia Jax defeated Naomi via pinfall, paving the way for Stratton to cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase and claim the coveted title.
The night began with a dominant performance from Shinsuke Nakamura as he retained his U.S. Title against Andrade via pinfall. The show also saw Michin secure an impressive victory over Piper Niven, marking another win for the underdog. Additionally, Motor City Machine Guns managed to come out on top against DIY via disqualification, preserving their Tag-Team Championship reign.
However, it was the main event that truly stole the show. The women’s division saw a significant shift in power as Tiffany Stratton successfully cashed in her briefcase to become the new WWE Women’s Champion, marking an incredible milestone for her career. This unexpected turn of events has opened up exciting possibilities for future storylines.
In other news from the event, Drew McIntyre made his long-awaited return and is now officially part of the SmackDown roster. He made a memorable entrance by interrupting Cody Rhodes just before he was ambushed by Kevin Owens, setting the stage for an intense showdown in the near future.
Lastly, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu emerged victorious against Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Sami Zayn. The night concluded with a powerful promo from Paul Heyman, who requested that Solo hold his ula fala during Tribal Combat at the upcoming Raw on Netflix debut.
The aftermath of these events is expected to have significant implications for future episodes of SmackDown, with the Bloodline story primed for a major explosion on Monday.
Source: www.forbes.com
