*Spoilers** WWE Smackdown Results for Thursday - January 22nd 2015

WWE taped this week’s episode of Thursday Night Smackdown from Austin, Texas. Michael Cole and Byron Saxton came out for commentary first, followed by Jerry Lawler.

Daniel Bryan comes out to start the show. He talks about his match with Kane, the fight against The Authority, and brings down Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan. They all get some time to talk, but are cut off by Rollins, Big Show, Kane and the goons. Corporate Kane announces that they’ll all get a chance to earn a spot in the Royal Rumble match if they can beat their opponents tonight. 

(Dolph Ziggler def. Bad News Barrett. This was a non-title match. 

-Renee Young interviewed Roman Reigns about the Royal Rumble match. 

Ryback def. Rusev. They fought outside and Rusev failed to beat a 10-count, so he lost by count-out. Rusev attacked Ryback after the match and they fought back and forth, with the “Big Guy” standing tall. 

Brie Bella def. Naomi. Nikki Bella was ringside, and did not compete. Paige and Natalya were on commentary. 

Luke Harper def. Erick Rowan. Rowan missed a top rope move and did NOT qualify for the Rumble match. 

-The Miz and Damien Mizdow are announced for the Royal Rumble match. There’s a bit of tension between the two. 

No Disqualifications Match

Daniel Bryan def. Kane. There were a lot of shenanigans with J&J Security, but ultimately Bryan pulled it out. 

Big Show is out to beat down on Daniel Bryan. Roman Reigns made the save and a giant brawl with half the roster broke out to end Smackdown heading into Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. 

**Spoilers** Smackdown Results for Thursday January 15th 2015

- The following WWE SmackDown spoilers are from tonight’s tapings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana…

* Jerry Lawler, Byron Saxton and Michael Cole are on commentary. Lawler got a big pop.

* Byron Saxton interviewed Daniel Bryan in the ring.

* Daniel Bryan defeated Kane by DQ when Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble hit the ring. Big Show and Seth Rollins went to attack Bryan but he retreated. Roman Reigns came out and stood next to Bryan for a face off with the heels. Triple H came out and announced a six-man main event for later – Bryan, Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Kane, Rollins and Big Show.

* Damien Sandow, The Miz and Alicia Fox defeated Naomi and The Usos. Sandow got a pop almost as big as Bryan.

* Paul Heyman comes out. Heyman talks about what happened on RAW but Seth Rollins comes out to confront him. Rollins is heated and wants to cash in on Brock Lesnar tonight but he’s not here. Heyman cut an awesome promo and the two teased working together after the Royal Rumble.

* Natalya defeated Nikki Bella in a non-title match.

* Bad News Barrett retained over Sin Cara in what was said to be a very fun match.

* Dean Ambrose, Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns defeated Kane, Big Show and Seth Rollins in a really good main event. The babyfaces all got big pops and everyone worked hard. SmackDown ended with the faces celebrating.

**Spoilers** WWE Friday Night Smackdown Results - January 9th 2015

The following WWE SmackDown spoilers are from tonight’s tapings in Laredo, Texas:

* SmackDown kicks off with an in-ring promo from Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble.Roman Reigns interrupts to a big pop. Reigns ends up clearing the ring but Big Show comes out. Big Show and The Authority vs. Reigns is announced for tonight and Reigns must find a tag team partner.

* Adam Rose makes his way out and The Authority are shown on the big screen. The New Day comes out and Big E defeats Rose.

* The Ascension cut a promo in the ring and squashed two local wrestlers.

* Alicia Fox defeated Naomi with her foot on the rope.

* The Usos defeated Goldust & Stardust and The Miz & Damien Sandow in a Triple Threat to retain their titles. Goldust got pinned.

* Sin Cara defeated Bad News Barrett clean in a non-title match. Barrett hit him with the Bullhammer after the match.

* Seth Rollins and Big Show vs. Roman Reigns and a partner is the main event. Nobody comes out for Reigns at first but finally the music of Dean Ambrose hits and out he comes. Ambrose and Reigns win when Reigns spears Rollins. This was the end of SmackDown.