WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 17
By Grant Mannis
Nikki Bella Calls Out Natalya
After the commercial break, Nikki Bella comes out to the ring to address Natalya attacking her backstage last week. Challenging her adversary to come out and face her, she insults Natalya before she emerges out in the crowd. The cameras follow her out to one of the merchandise stands in the arena, complaining that none of her merchandise is present. Insulting both Nikki and her uncle Bret Hart, she states that both Nikki and Bret will go on to “die alone”. Natalya then takes Nikki’s apparel out of frustration, but before she can take off with the goods Nikki emerges and attacks her rival. The two brawl for a bit, eventually being broken up by security as the fans surrounding the action cheer them on.
Once Alexa Bliss conducted an interview where hyped her title match, later on, tonight, Kurt Angle’s HOF induction was promoted, with the production team once again displaying its brilliance. The video shown highlighted some of the coolest and funniest moments from Angle’s legendary career, which clearly showed why he deserves this prestigious honor. As someone who grew up idolizing the Olympic Gold Medalist, it’s incredible to see him make his way back home to the WWE.