SmackDown results, Jan. 27, 2023: Kevin Owens delivers a message to Roman Reigns as Sami Zayn saves Solo Sikoa from defeat

Rey Mysterio def. Karrion Kross

Karrion Kross looks to prove that Rey Mysterio no longer has what it takes. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Wanting to shut down Rey Mysterio for good, Karrion Kross seeked to eradicate The Master of the 619 from the WWE Universe. Kross used his size advantage from the off-set, trying to wrench Mysterio’s mask from his face. Mysterio would utilize the other side of the size discrepancy, using his quickness to hit a huge splash for a two count. In the end Mysterio’s agility proved key, putting away Kross with a crucifix pin.

Brock Lesnar declared for the Royal Rumble

Austin Theory gloats over his victory on Raw is XXX but is interrupted by Royal Rumble participants The New Day, The Miz and Bobby Lashley before The Beast shows up to F-5 Lashley and officially enter the Rumble as well. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Lacey Evans returned with a vicious Cobra Clutch

The returning Lacey Evans makes quick work of a Laredo local before inflicting more damage on her opponent by executing an excruciating Cobra Clutch. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Lacey Evans made her return in dominant fashion, putting away Laredo local Jazmin Allura with the devastating Cobra Clutch.

The Viking Raiders took Drew McIntyre and Sheamus out of commission

Before their Tournament Semifinal match with Hit Row, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus are ambushed and beaten down by the vicious Viking Raiders. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Braun Strowman & Ricochet def. Hit Row to progress to SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders’ Tournament Final

Thinking that they have a bye, Hit Row are surprised by WWE Official Adam Pearce, who announces that Braun Strowman & Ricochet will replace Drew McIntyre & Sheamus in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinal Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Just as Hit Row were rejoicing their bye courtesy of their opponents Drew McIntyre and Sheamus being taken out by The Viking Raiders, WWE Official Adam Pearce made the announcement that Braun Strowman and Ricochet their replacement.  

Strowman and Ricochet paired well dispatching Top Dolla over the top rope leading to Strowman putting away Ashante "Thee" Adonis with the Monster Bomb.

LA Knight and Bray Wyatt traded mind game attempts

LA Knight plays some mind games before his Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match against Bray Wyatt but Wyatt and Uncle Howdy play some mind games of their own. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Imperium def. Legado del Fantasma in SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders’ Tournament Semifinal Match

It’s faction warfare as two of SmackDown’s meanest factions in Imperium and Legado del Fantasma clash in a SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinal Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Two of SmackDown’s meanest factions went at it as Ludwig Kaiser and Givoanni Vinci of Imperium took on Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro of Legado del Fantasma in a SmackDown Tag Team Title Contender’s Tournament Semifinal Match. 

Imperium grounded the dynamic Wilde, not allowing him to tag in del Toro. Wilde would showcase his wiliness, however, hitting Kaiser with a huge tornado DDT.  Wilde would make the tag to his partner, starting a scintillating sequence ending in amazing tandem dives to the outside, showcasing their ruthless athleticism. 

In a jaw dropping moment Vinci hit a huge Falcon Arrow on Wilde all the way from the top rope, appearing to injure his knee in the fall. Vinci would power through the pain with he and Kaiser hitting the Imperial Bomb to earn their way into the tournament final.

Sami Zayn saved Solo Sikoa from a defeat to Kevin Owens; KO sent a message to Roman Reigns 

As KO looked to be the winner of his match with Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn arrived to save Sikoa from the defeat, before bedlam ensued between the three Superstars. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

With his opponent at Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, sitting back in the green room at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, KO took on The Bloodline’s enforcer Solo Sikoa.

The two battled like the fighters they are, trading Superkick attempts before Sikoa hit a Pop-Up Samoan Drop. Owens saluted D-Generation X, performing the "Suck It" taunt before hitting a Cannonball, followed by a Swanton Bomb. As Owens was about to score the pinfall, Sami Zayn saved Sikoa from the would-be defeat. In the fracas that followed, Sikoa accidentally hit Zayn with a Superkick before KO evaded a splash through the table. Owens would then deliver a Pop-Up Powerbomb on Sikoa onto the announce table that would not break. 

Owens stood tall, refraining from hitting Zayn with a Steel Chair before delivering a message to Roman Reigns.