WWE is set to deliver a blockbuster episode of Friday Night SmackDown live from Berlin, Germany, on January 9, marking a thrilling start to its international tour. The event promises an explosive line-up featuring a monumental championship clash, a major debut, and a long-awaited faction war.
Explosive Match Card for SmackDown Berlin
The blue brand has curated a highly anticipated match card for its German debut. The spotlight shines on three key contests that are sure to captivate the global WWE Universe.
Trick Williams is scheduled to make his official in-ring debut on the main roster against the high-flying Rey Fenix in a singles match. This bout was made official by General Manager Nick Aldis after a heated backstage altercation between the two stars last week, following Williams' call-up from WWE NXT.
Furthermore, the simmering tensions between two dominant factions will finally erupt. Solo Sikoa's MFTs will battle Uncle Howdy's Wyatt Sicks in an eight-man tag team match. This clash, brewing for months, promises to be a chaotic and captivating spectacle for fans in attendance and watching worldwide.
Three Stages of Hell: Rhodes vs McIntyre for the Ultimate Prize
The main event of the evening is a colossal showdown with the richest prize in sports entertainment on the line. The fierce and personal rivalry between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and challenger Drew McIntyre will reach its brutal climax in the return of the legendary Three Stages of Hell match.
This grueling stipulation match will unfold in three potential falls, each with different rules. The first stage will be a standard wrestling match. If a winner is not decided, the battle will escalate to a Falls Count Anywhere second stage. Should the contest require a decisive third fall, it will be contested inside the unforgiving Steel Cage. With the championship at stake, Rhodes and McIntyre are expected to push each other to the absolute limit in what is forecast to be a hellacious war.
How and When to Watch SmackDown Live from Germany
With the show originating from Berlin, broadcast timings vary across global time zones. Indian fans can catch all the action live at 11:00 PM IST on Friday, January 9, exclusively on Netflix.
For other regions, the schedule is as follows:
- United States: 01:30 PM ET / 10:30 PM PT on Friday (Netflix)
- UK & Ireland: 06:30 PM BST on Friday (Netflix)
- Canada: 01:30 PM ET on Friday (Netflix)
- Saudi Arabia: 08:30 PM AST on Friday (Netflix)
- France: 07:30 PM CET on Friday (AB1)
- Australia: 03:30 AM AEST on Saturday (Netflix)
This international episode of SmackDown signifies WWE's continued global expansion, delivering premier sports entertainment to its passionate fanbase in Europe and around the world with a can't-miss card headlined by a championship bout for the ages.
