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WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 10

By Rob Wolkenbrod

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John Cena Interview

Cena says that Baron Corbin has his sights set on him. The Leader of the Cenation discusses how AJ Styles called him a “has-been.” Cena then spoke into the camera and called out both Corbin and Styles.

This edginess from the 15-time world champion has been intriguing. It may just be a new side to him, or eventually leading to a heel turn down the road. This has not happened in well over a decade, but maybe with Cena somewhat being a part-timer now, it could be time to pull the trigger. There would still be a long road needed to get there, however.

SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
American Alpha (c) vs. The Wyatt Family

Result: American Alpha defeated the Wyatt Family via pinfall.

Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

Like Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton would receive his own chants for being a heel. Not quite the scenario that the Showoff had been in, but the fans have been behind Orton and this new stable since they came together last fall.

As always, one of the fun parts of an American Alpha match is the Jason Jordan hot tag. The guy can move around with momentum like few others in WWE with his power arsenal.

We would see a sign of tension with Orton and Luke Harper when the Viper knocked his stablemate off the apron by using Chad Gable. Harper then tried arguing with the referee, leading to Orton getting distracted and rolled up for the American Alpha win.

Orton and Harper arguing and shoving each other represents the weeks, if not months of frustrations between the two. Harper accidentally kicking and knocking down Wyatt also seems like a goal of Orton’s from the beginning, even if he has not officially announced this as his intention (yet).

The next step for this trio could be the Royal Rumble match, which could see things completely implode. The eventual Orton vs. Wyatt WrestleMania 33 bout may then be in store.

Baron Corbin Vignette

Corbin would say that he is out to get John Cena is their main event match tonight.