WWE SmackDown Hits Montreal for Go-Home Show Before Saturday Night's Main Event
This week's edition of WWE SmackDown is set to electrify the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, serving as the crucial go-home show for the highly anticipated Saturday Night's Main Event. The following day, the same iconic arena will host that major event, making this a pivotal weekend for WWE fans. The SmackDown card is packed with significant bouts, including a major title defense and several high-stakes matches that will shape the road to Saturday's spectacle.
Full Match Card and Detailed Preview for SmackDown
The action promises to be intense with a lineup designed to deliver non-stop excitement. Here is a complete breakdown of the scheduled matches and key segments:
- The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) vs. The MFTs – WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The reigning champions, Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis of The Wyatt Sicks, will put their titles on the line against two members from Solo Sikoa's MFTs faction. After weeks of intense feuding, this clash is highly anticipated, though it remains uncertain which MFTs competitors Sikoa will select to challenge for the gold.
- Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest: A compelling singles match has been made official between Trick Williams and Damian Priest. Both superstars recently secured victories in their respective qualifying matches to advance to the No. 1 contender's match for the WWE Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event. Priest issued the challenge, setting the stage for a hard-hitting encounter that could have major implications.
- Nathan Frazer vs. Johnny Gargano: Johnny Gargano finds himself in a personal rivalry after weeks of taunting Axiom by parading with his mask. The tables turned last week when Axiom's tag team partner, Nathan Frazer, delivered a superkick to Gargano backstage. Frazer subsequently challenged Gargano to a match, aiming to retrieve his ally's mask and settle the score.
- Giulia & Kiana James vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend – No. 1 Contender Triple Threat Match for the Women’s Tag Team Championships: A high-stakes triple threat match will determine the next challengers for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. The teams of Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax & Lash Legend, and Giulia & Kiana James will collide in what promises to be a chaotic and thrilling contest.
- Nick Aldis Invites AJ Styles to SmackDown: In a notable segment, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has extended an invitation to AJ Styles, adding an element of surprise and potential storyline development to the broadcast.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown Live Globally on January 23
Fans around the world can tune in to catch all the action live. Here are the key broadcast details for various regions:
- United States: The show airs live at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Friday via Netflix.
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Viewers can watch at 1:00 AM British Summer Time (BST) on Saturday on Netflix.
- Canada: The broadcast is live at 8:00 PM ET on Friday on Netflix.
- India: Fans can catch SmackDown live at 6:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Saturday on Netflix.
- Saudi Arabia: The show airs at 4:00 AM Arabian Standard Time (AST) on Saturday on Netflix.
- France: Tune in at 2:00 AM Central European Time (CET) on Saturday on AB1.
- Australia: Viewers can watch at 11:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Saturday on Netflix.
This week's SmackDown is poised to deliver unforgettable moments as superstars vie for supremacy ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event. With championship gold on the line and rivalries reaching boiling points, the Bell Centre in Montreal is the place to be for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.
