WWE SmackDown Results: Kevin Owens Defeats Jimmy Uso, Engages in Brawl with Cody Rhodes Ahead of Royal Rumble
Catch all the thrilling highlights from WWE SmackDown on January 25, 2025, where Kevin Owens defeated Jimmy Uso in the main event and engaged in a fierce brawl with Cody Rhodes. Discover match results and key moments leading up to the Royal Rumble showdown.
WWE SmackDown Results: Kevin Owens Defeats Jimmy Uso, Engages in Brawl with Cody Rhodes Ahead of Royal Rumble
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown aired live on January 25 in India, showcasing a thrilling lineup of seven matches. The event took place at the Moody Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus, beginning with a promo by Cody Rhodes and culminating in a dramatic main event featuring Kevin Owens and Jimmy Uso.
In the evening's main event, Kevin Owens emerged victorious against Jimmy Uso, showcasing his signature finishing move, the Pop-up Powerbomb. The scene heated up post-match when Owens, having cleared the announcers' table, dragged Uso outside and prepared to slam him through it. Just then, Cody Rhodes charged down the ramp, leading to a chaotic brawl between the two competitors as SmackDown concluded.
Earlier in the show, Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Universal Champion, set the tone by discussing his forthcoming matchup with Owens at the Royal Rumble 2025. He emphasized his confidence stemming from recent victories over prominent wrestlers, including Roman Reigns and Gunther, while addressing Owens's tendency to take shortcuts.
Following a commercial break, Kevin Owens made headlines by confronting ringside actor Matthew McConaughey, throwing jabs while proclaiming his intention to demonstrate his champion status at the Royal Rumble. This build-up led to Jimmy Uso challenging Owens to a match.
Here’s a summary of the results from the latest SmackDown episode:
Motor City Machine Guns vs. Pretty Deadly – Motor City Machine Guns won with the Skull and Bones on Kit Wilson.
B-FAB and Mia ‘Michin’ Yim vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven – B-FAB and Mia Yim secured a victory via the Sole Food on Chelsea Green.
Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Rhea Ripley vs. Candice LeRae, Liv Morgan, and Nia Jax – Candice LeRae clinched the win for her team with a crucifix pin on Bianca Belair.
Apollo Crews vs. Johnny Gargano – Apollo Crews triumphed using the Schoolboy Pin.
LA Knight vs. Tama Tonga – LA Knight won by pinning Tama Tonga with the BFT.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest – Damian Priest defeated Carmelo Hayes with the South of Heaven.
Jimmy Uso vs. Kevin Owens – Kevin Owens claimed victory with the Pop-up Powerbomb.
With these electrifying matchups, the episode set the stage for an action-packed Royal Rumble ahead.
