WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review January 15 2019 : Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams
WWE Smackdown Live is from the Legacy Arena at The BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. The Miz is hosting a Bestie Birthday Bash for his tag team partner Shane McMahon. Carmella will face Sonya Deville and Rey Mysterio and Andrade will continue their electric rivalry.
Show Opener with Becky Lynch’s Arrival
Don’t bring that weak stuff around #TheMan @BeckyLynchWWE. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/ZzrzanxoOT
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Becky Lynch In Ring
“After #RoyalRumble, you will NOT be in @MsCharlotteWWE‘s shadow, you will be in MINE!” – #SDLive #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka to @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/PK4sbOEJMm
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
.@BillieKayWWE & @PeytonRoyceWWE‘s 2019 plans:
1. Win the Women’s #RoyalRumble Match
2. Become the first-ever Women’s #TagTeamChampions
3. Go to #WrestleManiaSounds IICONIC! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/75mfxCb3hk
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
Becky Lynch vs. Peyton Royce with Billie Kay while Smackdown Women’s Champion Asuka watches at ringside
Becky Lynch wins by Submission with the Disarm Her.
Sportsmanship?
Not today, @PeytonRoyceWWE, not today… #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/7lTEZW8qZu
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
Anything #TheMan can do, THE CHAMP can do better?!
That seems to be the message from #SDLive #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka! pic.twitter.com/i9ROGLDTWH
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Asuka vs. Billie Kay with Becky Lynch watching at Ringside
Asuka wins by Submission with the Asuka Lock. Asuka and Becky Lynch face off in the ring.
.@BeckyLynchWWE is victorious, and @WWEAsuka is IRATE!
The #SDLive #WomensChampion wants to face the other half of The #IIconics @BillieKayeWWE! pic.twitter.com/tncE0SPZ8D
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
AJ Styles at the Concession Stand
#TheNew @WWEDanielBryan isn’t about to let @AJStylesOrg FEED the @WWEUniverse‘s need to CONSUME on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/CxteswmafM
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
The Usos Backstage Photoshoot
.@WWE_MandyRose‘s hotel room🔑?
What is Jimmy @WWEUsos gonna do? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/cF5Nd6DuwJ
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Andrade Backstage Interview
Will 2019 become the YEAR of ANDRADE? @AndradeCienWWE battles @ReyMysterio TONIGHT on #SDLive! @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/MMboHCSnuz
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Samoa Joe vs. Mustafa Ali
The match never officially began with Samoa Joe attacking Mustafa Ali during his entrance and decimating him inside and outside the ring.
Looks like @SamoaJoe just sent a message of his own to @MustafaAliWWE… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/f5Jr8Mjujf
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose Backstage
Mandy Rose says she hates Naomi and wants to break up her marriage to make her miserable.
Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade with Zelina Vega
Andrade wins by Pinfall after a Hammerlock DDT with Rey Mysterio on the top turnbuckle after a distraction assist from Zelina Vega.
Is @AndradeCienWWE on the verge of a career-changing victory against the #MasterOfThe619 @reymysterio?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/gxayFBonHO
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Jimmy Uso at the Hotel
What’s it gonna be, Jimmy @WWEUsos? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/YdJ0KVWfxG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
Hotel Room Encounter
This is FAR from over between @WWE_MandyRose and @NaomiWWE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/FwQCrKAmG4
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Bestie Birthday Bash
Does @mikethemiz know his tag team partner @shanemcmahon or WHAT?! #SDLive #HappyBirthdayShane pic.twitter.com/3dj9oJTZN2
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
The Miz with Shance McMahon vs. Sheamus with Cesaro
The Miz wins by Pinfall with a Roll Up on a distracted Sheamus after Cesaro went through the Birthday Cake table. Sheamus attacked Miz after the match and Shane McMahon came to the rescue. Shane and Miz gained the advantage and Shane delivered the Coast to Coast on Sheamus while Miz held a cake over his face to add insult to injury.
He may not be dressed for it, but @mikethemiz is TAKING IT to @WWESheamus on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/Qm0t0voXg2
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
COAST-TO-COAST! CAKE-TO-FACE!
What a birthday celebration for @ShaneMcMahon! #SDLive @WWESheamus @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/z4xeyLb778
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Will @shanemcmahon & @mikethemiz be holding the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles at #RoyalRumble? pic.twitter.com/Xg741DHOtB
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
Botches
- Mandy Rose and Jimmy Uso were vapid in their performances, which was surprising. This was a scene that required acting chops neither of them delivered.
- The Bestie Birthday Bash really killed the pace of the show right at the end.
Bodyslams
- Becky Lynch opened the show strong once again. Lynch is firing on all cylinders in every aspect of her game, and shows no signs of slowing down.
- Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade was another fantastic match, but probably not the best one they can do. There were plenty of high spots and these two were giving the fans what few on the roster can offer.
This episode had excellent pacing until the last segment, and everything on the show was worthwhile. Mandy Rose and Jimmy Uso were definitely the weakest part of the show, but they weren’t horrible. If anything it was a case of not owning the role and delivering it with confidence and sincerity. It was by no means the worst acting you’ll ever see in professional wrestling. Everything else on the show was great. Becky Lynch owned the show from the beginning. AJ Styles took the reins smoothly. The fight at the concession stand between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan was awesome. Samoa Joe mauling Mustafa Ali was appropriate and well executed. Rey Mysterio and Adrade were incredible. The Bestie Birthday Bash took a high energy, fast paced show and slammed it into a wall, but the match afterward was good and the Coast to Coast was a satisfying payoff.
