WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 31
By Grant Mannis
Carmella vs. Delilah Dawson
Result: Carmella wins via pinfall.
Dressed in an attire that didn’t fit him in the slightest, James Ellsworth appeared on the entrance ramp to introduce Carmella. Tonight the pair were wearing matching outfits, which either means that they’re dating now or that Ellsworth is permanently in the friend zone. Either way, Ellsworth was out in full force to support his significant other tonight. Carmella’s opponent was Delilah Dawson, who to my knowledge made her debut on SmackDown Live this evening. The match was short yet competitive, but things eventually turned in favor for Carmella. She capitalized off of interference by Ellsworth to achieve another victory on the Blue Brand.
This wasn’t an exciting encounter by any means, and neither Carmella or Dawson looked strong coming out of the match. With that being said, tonight’s win continued the slow but upward trend that Carmella’s achieved on SmackDown Live. Time will tell where this road will take the young woman, but chances are it won’t be anything high-profile. As for Ellsworth, his popularity has severely diminished since his main event spotlight a few months ago. It’s unclear what his role will be once this storyline with Carmella ends, and with a hungry roster of superstars in the back Ellsworth’s star may soon fade.