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

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Carmella and James Ellsworth Backstage

Carmella says she has a surprise for Ellsworth, a shopping spree. Ellsworth thought it would be a kiss, but Carmella shrugged him off.

Baron Corbin Interview

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Corbin got aggravated at John Cena’s words from earlier in the night, and said it would be his “End of Days.” AJ Styles then approached him and said it’s Corbin night. Styles then made his way out for commentary.

John Cena vs. Baron Corbin

Result: John Cena defeated Baron Corbin via pinfall.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Well, Corbin did not live up to the hype he talked about throughout WWE SmackDown. He took a big AA from Cena and faced his defeat, a result not too surprising. The Face That Runs the Place in less than three weeks away from potentially winning his 16th World title, so there would be little to no reason for WWE to give him a surprising loss in a TV match.

As for the Lone Wolf, this should not do too much to hurt him, especially if he goes back on Talking Smack to cut a promo like he has in recent weeks. His words have been strong because he has backed them up. However, if WWE decides to have Corbin speak later tonight, he will have to still be made to look intimidating as he heads into the Royal Rumble match.

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That’s all for Tuesday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown. What did you think of the show?