WWE SmackDown, January 17: Early Expectations for the Show

A look at what to expect on the January 17 edition of SmackDown Live after the events that unfolded this week.

SmackDown continued to ride on the momentum it created in the weeks prior. The blue brand would often put together a show better than Raw on every aspect. That would continue to be the case this Tuesday as well. Except for Carmella’s chemistry-less squash match every other segment had some value or meaning. Characters evolved and feuds developed before our very eyes. At the end of it all, a blockbuster announcement that we would have a steel cage match for the Women’s title capped it all off.

Dolph Ziggler continued his journey towards the dark side. He refused to explain his actions during the show. But the show-off would give some much-needed explanation during talking smack. His words would make sense. However, his actions spoke louder than words as Ziggler beat Crews and Kalisto with chair shots.

The Wyatt Family once again were at the verge of implosion. However, Bray Wyatt would try his best to keep his clan together. Predictably, Baron Corbin lost to Cena, but not without an impressive outing. In the midst of it all, more superstars announced their entry in the royal rumble including the Miz. After such an eventful edition of SmackDown, what could possibly happen next week? Read on for the early predictions.