WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 3

American Alpha vs. Breezango

Result: American Alpha wins via pinfall.

A relatively short encounter, this served as a way to continue to build up American Alpha as credible champions. After defeating their competition in just a few short moments, they were addressed by the Wyatt Family on the titantron. Speaking on behalf of his family, Bray Wyatt told the new champions to enjoy their moment while it lasted. He then announced that next wee the champions would be defending their championships against the Wyatts, and that they will be reclaiming the gold.

After the commercial break, Natalya and Nikki Bella were in the ring to address their altercation last week on SmackDown Live. This was a rather quick segment in which the two females traded insults towards one another. Nikki Bella would lay out Natalya during the closing moments, angered by the comment Natalya made that she would “die alone” when her sex appeal faded away with age. Considering that Natalya looked the best she’s looked in quite some time after her segment last week, it was rather disappointing to see her taken care of so easily.

Heading to the ring for the main event, Dean Ambrose was asked how he felt about what transpired between Renee Young and Maryse earlier in the night. He told the interviewer that tonight he is going to take what mattered most to the Miz; the Intercontinental Championship.