Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso's Team-Up Ends in Defeat
The latest episode of WWE's SmackDown saw a wild brawl break out between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes after Owens criticized Rhodes for teaming up with Jimmy Uso against Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. The episode, which aired on January 10, was filled with intense matches and dramatic confrontations that have left fans eagerly anticipating what's to come.
The evening's main event saw Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso face off against Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, but despite their efforts, they were ultimately defeated. The loss has sparked a heated rivalry between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes, with Owens confronting Rhodes after the match. Meanwhile, Chelsea Green successfully defended her Women's United States Title against Michin, and Shinsuke Nakamura retained the United States Championship against LA Knight, although the match was marred by interference from The Bloodline, including Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso.
In other matches, Bayley emerged as the No. 1 Contender to the WWE Women's Title after winning a Fatal 4-Way Match against Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, and Naomi. The match was filled with intense action, and Bayley's victory has set her up for a potential title shot in the future. The episode also saw the men's tag team division take center stage, with Pretty Deadly being set up to lose their title shots, and Apollo Crews being utilized more effectively in backstage segments.
As the WWE continues to build towards WrestleMania 41, the latest episode of SmackDown has raised questions about the future of the women's title and the ongoing rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. With Roman Reigns declaring for the Royal Rumble and aiming to challenge Rhodes for the title, the stage is set for an exciting few weeks of wrestling action.