4 Predictions for WWE SmackDown Live: January 17, 2017

SmackDown Live has given fans another title match to look forward to this week. What else will be in store as we near closer to the Royal Rumble Match?

SmackDown Live did not disappoint last week with John Cena returning to action and the tag team championship being put on the line. With little performance from two to SmackDown’s top heels, AJ Styles and The Miz, SmackDown’s growth as their own independent show continues to flourish. It is something to be said when you can consistently put on an entertaining show week after week. Before getting into the predictions for this Tuesday, let’s recap some of the action which occurred last week.

The show opened up with an episode of the Ambrose Asylum with the Miz as Dean Ambrose’s guest. The Lunatic Fringe gave Miz a taste of his own medicine after handing him the same participation award he had given Ambrose just a few weeks prior. The segment would culminate with Maryse accidentally slapping Miz after Ambrose had ducked out of the way. Also, Dolph Ziggler is now 0-1 since his heel turn after losing to Kalisto last week. After attacking both he and Apollo Crews after the match-up, expect a rematch this week.

John Cena came back to in-ring action last week against The Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin. Cena proved that he is indeed not yet finished with his career as he defeated Corbin after an Attitude Adjustment. Cena is still Cena. The Wyatt Family too, proved to be unsuccessful in their rematch for the Tag Team Championships against the upstart, American Alpha. Luke Harper once again interfered with Randy Orton, costing them the championships for a second consecutive time. Expect some more fallout this week after Harper accidentally kicked his leader, Bray Wyatt. Subsequently, Wyatt left ringside in clear frustration.