4 Predictions for WWE SmackDown Live: January 24, 2017

The Royal Rumble is this Sunday. Where does SmackDown Live stand as they prepare for to kick off the road to Wrestlemania?

With the Royal Rumble merely days away, fans should expect an action packed episode of SmackDown Live this Tuesday night. Perhaps, a few more names will be announced for the rumble match itself as well. Will more matches be added to the card? Much has taken place throughout the past few episodes, so let’s take a look at what went down last week on the A-show in WWE.

The show opened up with a blockbuster announcement from commissioner, Shane McMahon. The WWE Championship will be contested inside the Elimination Chamber, just a few weeks from now. Champion, AJ Styles was none too pleased as he made his way to the ring along with John Cena and The Miz respectively. After butting heads and mincing words, Miz and Styles would have a match to open the show. To no one’s surprise, Cena ended up getting involved.

The King’s Court, hosted by Jerry Lawler would welcome Dolph Ziggler to the ring. The interview, or lack there of, involved a silent Ziggler for much of it, to which he would ultimately super kick, Lawler in the chest. Ziggler fully embraced his heel persona as he walked away from the ring as Lawler called the Show Off out. Will King seek revenge this week?

Also, Nikki Bella and Natalya had one of the best backstage brawls WWE has seen in quite some time. Bella would attack Natalya behind a souvenir stand before getting broken up. The drama and tension are building between superstars on SmackDown as we get set for the Rumble this Sunday. Here are my predictions for SmackDown this week.