WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/2026): Drew McIntyre Appears, US Title Match, More

Full results for the January 16, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown from the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.

On January 16, 2026, WWE hosted a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown from the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.

Drew McIntyre headlined the show. The full results are listed.

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WWE SmackDown (1/16/2026).

• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Randy Orton vs. The Miz.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Matt Cardona vs. Trick Williams.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov.
• WWE United States Championship Open Challenge Match: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. TBA.
• Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre to appear

First Hour.

• The newly crowned WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre, kicked off the show with his championship celebration. McIntyre berated the fans for never backing him up during his run on winning the World Title, and the only person he had to thank was himself. Randy Orton interrupted to call his shot; however, Jacob Fatu attacked McIntyre. Fatu chased McIntyre out of the arena. The Miz then hit the Skull Crushing Finale, setting up their match.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Randy Orton def. The Miz.
• Ilja Dragunov confronted Drew McIntyre backstage. Dragunov vowed to win the world title.
• Wyatt Sicks called out Solo Sikoa for taking Bo Dallas’s lantern. Dallas said that it was never a weapon because it carries them through the dark, so the dark doesn’t carry them. Dallas said they would not rest until they get the Lantern back.
• Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair def. Giulia & Kiana James.

Second Hour.

• Solo Sikoa had a promo calling out Wyatt Sicks, saying that “he” will be back after he wins the WWE Title.
• Cody Rhodes came to the ring for a promo addressing his championship loss. Rhodes revealed he was entering the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble.
• Cathy Kelley interviewed Matt Cardona, who emphatically stated that he would be a World Champion.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Trick Williams def. Matt Cardona.
  • Kit Wilson attacked Cardona after the match.
• Kit Wilson was attacked by Jacob Fatu. Fatu then called out Cody Rhodes. Rhodes & Fatu then brawled.

Third Hour.

• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Damian Priest def. Solo Sikoa.
  • Uncle Howdie tried to get back the Bray Wyatt Lantern, but he was laid out by Tala Tonga.
• WWE United States Championship Open Challenge Match: Carmelo Hayes (c) def. Leon Slater to retain the title.
• Tama Tonga confronted Shinsuke Nakamura, warninghim to stay out of his way for the WWE United States Title.
• Fraxiom blindsided Johnny Gargano, with Nathan Frazer revealing he would go one-on-one with Gargano next week.
• Jordynne Grace def. Chelsea Green (w/ Alba Fyre).
  • Jade Cargill was at the ringside for the match.
• Damian Priest challenged Trick Williams to a match for next week.
• Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Sami Zayn def. Ilja Dragunov.
  • Trick Williams attacked Zayn to end the broadcast.

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