Get ready for an epic showdown as Chelsea and Jade's paths collide, with a special appearance by the one and only Jordynne Grace! But here's where it gets controversial... a triple threat tag match will determine the next challengers, and the stakes are higher than ever.
The Battle for Supremacy
This week's Friday Night SmackDown, live from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, sets the stage for an intense rivalry. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre, on their way to the ring, encounter Jordynne Grace. Green, in a rare moment of humility, acknowledges Grace's talent and offers her a spot in Green's Secret Hervice, a chance to shine. But Grace has other plans, and she's about to make her presence known.
A Match with a Twist
Chelsea Green takes on the formidable WWE Women's Champion, Jade Cargill, in a match that quickly turns into a display of strength and strategy. Grace, ever observant, joins Green in the ring, adding an unexpected dynamic. Cargill taunts and dominates, but Green and Grace refuse to back down. Fyre tries to join the fray but is met with a powerful boot from Cargill, who then delivers a decisive Jaded to Green for the win.
But Grace isn't done yet. She grabs the microphone and questions the purpose of the match, wondering if it was just a showcase of her skills. She reveals her plans to participate in the Women's Royal Rumble, and after winning, she's setting her sights on Cargill. Cargill, unbothered, blows a fake kiss and exits, leaving Grace with a bold statement.
The Rumble's Impact
Meanwhile, backstage, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble. Bliss, ever the multi-tasker, assures Flair that she can focus on both the Rumble and their tag team championship. But Flair is concerned about their strength going into the Rumble, especially after last year's epic match. Bliss reminds her of her own epic return, and how their paths might have been different if Flair had won the WWE Women's Championship from Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41.
A Distracting Distraction
In a match between Johnny Gargano and Nathan Frazer, Candice LeRae, accompanied by her husband, tries her usual distraction tactics. But Axiom, with his blue mask, has other ideas. He puts the mask on LeRae, blinding her, and she accidentally clobbers Gargano, leading to Frazer's victory via roll-up. An irate LeRae swipes the mask back and disappears into the crowd, leaving Axiom to ponder his next move.
The Contenders' Confidence
Nia Jax and Lash Legend, in an interview with Cathy Kelley, exude confidence. They believe they've proven their dominance week after week, and they're ready to become the #1 contenders for the Women's Tag Team Championships. Jax and Legend plan to eliminate everyone in the Royal Rumble as a team, unlike Charlotte and Alexa, whom Jax believes will turn on each other. Legend assures that their cohesion will carry them to WrestleMania.
The Triple Threat Tag Team Match
The highly anticipated triple threat women's tag team match takes center stage in the show's final hour. The winning team will face either Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY or Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day. Kiana, Charlotte, and Lash represent their teams, battling for control. Despite brief alliances, Flair's chops and reversals keep her steady.
In a surprising turn, the shorter Kiana James holds Nia Jax, carrying Charlotte on her back, and powerbombs her. The pin attempt on Flair fails, but Jax's entrance into the match is a force to be reckoned with. Bliss tries a Tornado DDT on Lash, but she escapes and delivers a Lash Extension. Charlotte spears Lash out of the ring, allowing James to pin Bliss for the win.
The Champions' Plans
Cathy Kelley interviews the victorious Giulia and Kiana James backstage. Giulia, through James' translation, expresses her confidence in becoming a double champion. She aims to win the Royal Rumble and become a triple champion, and their plan is just the beginning.
Upcoming Events
Saturday Night's Main Event airs tomorrow at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time) on Peacock in the US and Netflix internationally. The Women's Tag Team Championship match between RhIYO and The Judgment Day will determine Giulia and James' opponents.
The 2026 Royal Rumble, featuring the women's Royal Rumble match, airs on January 31st from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 30 women will battle it out, with the winner facing either Stephanie Vaquer or Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42. So far, 15 Superstars have declared their participation, leaving 15 spots open for other talented women.
Next week's Friday Night SmackDown will also take place in the same venue, with no advertised women's matches or segments.
Don't forget to share your thoughts on this week's SmackDown, and make your predictions for SNME and the Royal Rumble in the comments below! Who will emerge victorious, and what surprises await us?
