A big match has just been added to next week’s WWE SmackDown (January 27) which could have major implications for the Royal Rumble.
Announced on WWE’s Twitter account as ‘BREAKING NEWS’, Kevin Owens will face off against Solo Sikoa on next week’s SmackDown.
Yes, the SmackDown that is the night before the Royal Rumble which sees Kevin Owens challenging Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Solo Sikoa joined the Bloodline after appearing at Clash at the Castle after which he has been referred to as the ‘Enforcer’ of the Bloodline.
Kevin Owens has been white hot with the crowd in his most recent feud with the Bloodline, which of course includes former ‘best friend’ Sami Zayn.
On last night’s edition of WWE SmackDown, ahead of their planned contract signing Owens had a surprise for the Bloodline.
Rushing the ring to take out first Solo Sikoa before moving on to the Tribal Chief himself, KO delivered a stunner and then a powerbomb through a table on Roman Reigns.
He still managed to escape through the crowd before Honorary Uce Sami Zayn and the Usos ran out for the save just a little bit too late.
BREAKING NEWS: @FightOwensFight will face @WWESoloSikoa NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown just one day before his showdown with @WWERomanReigns at #RoyalRumble. pic.twitter.com/tm3ALDCf0c
— WWE (@WWE) January 21, 2023
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