WWE SmackDown Results (Jan. 30, 2026) From Riyadh

For the Jan. 30 episode of WWE SmackDown, the company traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for its final show ahead of Saturday’s Royal Rumble premium live event, which the city will also host. The Royal Rumble is one of the most anticipated events on WWE’s calendar, awarding one male and one female superstar a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42.

SmackDown was taped earlier in the day due to Riyadh being eight hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone in the United States, though the Royal Rumble will air live on ESPN Unlimited at 2:00 p.m. ET.

So, what went down on WWE’s final stop before one of its biggest events of the year? Let’s take a look at the results.

WWE SmackDown Results (Jan. 30, 2026) From Riyadh

• SmackDown opened with a Royal Rumble-focused segment led by Cody Rhodes, who addressed the Riyadh crowd before questioning WWE Champion Drew McIntyre’s leadership and calling out Jacob Fatu. Rhodes declared his intention to win the Royal Rumble for a third time, prompting Randy Orton, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn to join him in the ring and stake their own claims. Zayn spoke part of his promo in Arabic and framed his upcoming title match as unfinished business, but Paul Heyman quickly dismissed him while backing Bron Breakker. With tensions rising, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis booked an all-star eight-man tag team main event to close the show.
• WWE United States Championship match: Carmelo Hayes (c) def. Rey Fenix by pinfall
• The Miz claimed Carmelo Hayes was behind the plan that cost Ilja Dragunov the WWE United States Championship, while Dragunov warned that Miz’s pain would be entertaining either way.
• The women’s Royal Rumble segment began with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky discussing a potential final-two scenario before being interrupted by Kiana James and Giulia, who vowed to win the Women’s Tag Team Titles. Nia Jax and Lash Legend then arrived to escalate the confrontation.
• Drew McIntyre mocked Sami Zayn in an interview with Cathy Kelley for wrestling the night before their title match, saying he’ll do whatever it takes to keep the championship. He questioned whether Zayn is willing to do the same.
• Tag team match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss def. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez by pinfall
• A Jordynne Grace Royal Rumble interview broke down when Women’s Champion Jade Cargill attacked her, sparking a backstage pull-apart brawl.
• Mask vs. Mask match: Axiom def. Johnny Gargano by pinfall
• Carmelo Hayes denied ever asking The Miz for help in a backstage encounter with Ilja Dragunov, while Dragunov said he’ll come for Hayes and the U.S. Championship after dealing with Miz.
• Trick Williams addressed the crowd, invited fans to join the “Whoop That” movement, and declared his intention to win the Royal Rumble.
• AJ Styles claimed his career isn’t ending yet and said a win over Gunther would launch a farewell run, but Gunther dismissed the idea as fantasy and promised to end Styles’ career, ultimately backing down from a fight.
• Backstage, Tama Tonga mocked Shinsuke Nakamura over his loss to Styles and suggested he start a retirement tour, prompting Nakamura to say they’ll settle it next week.
• Singles match: Ilja Drugnov Def. The Miz by Pinfall
• Solo Sikoa said he did exactly what he promised to The Wyatt Sicks and Uncle Howdy, vowing to win the Royal Rumble and the WWE Championship as gold for his family. Uncle Howdy responded that The MFTs haven’t won anything yet and warned that Solo’s greed will be his downfall.
• Tag team match: Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso & Sami Zayn def. The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory & Bronson Reed) by disqualification