SmackDown results, Jan. 6, 2023: The Usos retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against McIntyre & Sheamus

Roman Reigns admonished Sami Zayn in front of The Bloodline 

After teaming with Sami Zayn and losing to John Cena and Kevin Owens last week, Roman Reigns confronts The Honorary Uce about his failure to live up to the expectations. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Santos Escobar def. Kofi Kingston

With Legado del Fantasma by his side, Santos Escobar looks to send a message to Kofi Kingston ahead of the 2023 Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Kofi Kingston and Santos Escobar delivered a hard-hitting and athletic showcase during their impressive match. Despite having Xavier Woods in his corner and the crowd firmly behind him, Kingston fell victim to the numbers game, and a distraction on the outside allowed Escobar to hit the Phantom Driver and pick up the major victory. 

Karrion Kross & Scarlett def. Madcap Moss & Emma in a Mixed Tag Team Match

A Mixed Tag Team Match pits Madcap Moss & Emma against the ruthless pair of Karrion Kross & Scarlett. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The dangerous duo of Karrion Kross & Scarlett teamed up in the ring for the first time ever as they battled Madcap Moss & Emma in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Madcap became enraged when Kross confronted Emma after a pinfall attempt, but the wicked duo neutralized both of their opponents. Scarlett threw Emma into the ring post and over the announce table while Kross hit a Kross Hammer and locked in the Kross Jacket, which put Madcap to sleep. After the match, Kross put a Rey Mysterio mask and a tarot card on the fallen Madcap, seemingly signifying his desire to face Mysterio. 

Charlotte Flair def. Sonya Deville in SmackDown Women’s Championship Match

Fresh off winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship last week, Charlotte Flair accepted a challenge for the title from the deadly Sonya Deville. The challenger proved a worthy competitor, but Flair’s championship mettle shined bright as The Queen hit a devastating Spear and locked in her signature Figure-Eight Leglock, which forced a very tough Deville to submit. 

Ricochet def. Top Dolla in a Royal Rumble Qualifying Match

Ricochet and Top Dolla take their beef to the ring with the winner guaranteed a spot in the 2023 Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

With a spot in the 2023 Royal Rumble on the line, the high-flying Ricochet took on the bruising Top Dolla in what turned out to be a heated affair. Ricochet’s speed and agility proved to be the difference as The One and Only used Top Dolla’s momentum against him, allowing him enough time to hit a picture-perfect Shooting Star Press to pick up the pinfall victory.

Top Dolla, Ashante “Thee” Adonis and B-Fab are tired of the mockery from Ricochet and the rest of the SmackDown locker room. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

After the match, Hit Row ambushed Ricochet until Braun Strowman hit the ring to defend his new friend. 

The Usos def. Drew McIntyre & Sheamus in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Jimmy & Jey Uso defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship against Drew McIntyre & Sheamus. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The red-hot rivalry between the team of Sheamus & Drew McIntyre and The Bloodline continued as Jimmy and Jey Uso put the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship on the line in an instant classic. All four competitors left it all in the ring with Claymores, Brogue Kicks, a 1D, and Superkicks, and the chaos forced The Brawling Brutes to scuffle on the outside with Solo Sikoa. When the action spilled to the ringside area, The Usos trapped Sheamus in the ring, rolled him up and used the ropes as leverage to get the pinfall and walk away with their historic title reign intact.