WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 31
By Grant Mannis
WWE.com
Alexa Bliss & Mickie James vs. Becky Lynch & Naomi
Result: Becky Lynch and Naomi win via pinfall.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Tonight marked a historic occasion in the career of Mickie James. For the first time since 2010, the former Women’s Champion was in the ring competing in a match on SmackDown Live. Teaming alongside her newfound partner Alexa Bliss, she took on Becky Lynch and Naomi. During the early moments of the match James seemed eager to confront Lynch, but instead, she chose to tag in the champion. She would make her way back into the ring later on in the contest, wearing down Lynch once Bliss had provided the first bit of damage. The onslaught from the heel team wouldn’t last forever, though, as Lynch was able to make the hot tag to Naomi.
Knowing that this was her first match on the Blue Band in quite some time, she put her full effort in defeating the champion. She would go on to do just that, and along with Becky Lynch, she stood tall against both Bliss and James.
Now that she has achieved two victories over Alexa Bliss, Naomi has established herself as the clear number one contender to the title. Their encounter will likely take place at Elimination Chamber, and with both of these women displaying tremendous athletic prowess, it definitely won’t disappoint. Expect Bliss to emerge victorious in what will be competitive and engaging action.