Charlotte Flair and Drew McIntyre, both Monday Night RAW competitors, winning their respective Rumble matches gave them a clear path to WrestleMania. The stars of SmackDown don’t have an easy path, so tonight will begin their road to Tampa.

A championship match tonight may determine one WWE Superstar’s path to WrestleMania as Braun Strowman takes on Intercontinental Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura. With Cesaro and Sami Zayn by his side, will Nakamura be able to overcome the “Monster Among Men” or will Strowman capture his first singles title in the WWE?

The New Day have built an impressive run as SmackDown Tag Team Champions, but their next opponent will be determined tonight in a Fatal Fourway match. The Revival, Heavy Machinery, Lucha House Party, and The Miz and John Morrison. Morrison and Miz have had The New Day’s number in recent weeks, but can another tag team rise to the top and challenge Kofi Kingston and Big E?

In a Royal Rumble rematch, Sheamus and Shorty G go at it this Friday. The Celtic Warrior got the better of Shorty G on Sunday, but Gable will look to turn his luck around tonight.

Fans who enjoy the Roman Reigns and King Corbin feud will love this. The next chapter in the saga between “The Big Dog” and the winner of the 2019 King of the Ring Tournament will be a six-man tag match.

Reigns will team with The Usos to take on Corbin, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler in another rematch from a week ago.

Here’s everything that happened on the January 31 episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN RESULTS

Opening Segment

Roman Reigns and The Usos come out with Reigns saying he doesn’t like to lose. But they’re going to get a win tonight against King Corbin and his team. Corbin, Roode and Ziggler come out and say that they’re going to win their match tonight. Roman suggests the loser of the main event tonight has to eat dog food. Corbin agrees.

The Revival vs The Miz and John Morrison vs Heavy Machinery vs Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik)

Morrison pins Scott Dawson after a Starship Pain. Miz and Morrison are now the number one contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Backstage

Otis and Tucker are trying to console each other after their loss when Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville approach them. Tucker tells Otis to ask Mandy out and after some stumbling, Otis finally asks to go on a date with Mandy next Friday. Mandy apologizes and says that she has plans. But she’s free on Valentine’s Day.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross vs Fire and Desire

Bliss pins Rose after a Twisted Bliss. Commentary plays up the winner of this match can challenge the Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

Shinsuke Nakamura (c) (with Sami Zayn and Cesaro) vs Braun Strowman - Intercontinental Championship Match

Strowman wins via pinfall after a Running Power Slam. Finish was set up when Sami Zayn exposed the turnbuckle, and when Shinsuke went to hit Braun into it, Strowman reversed and hit Nakamura into it before hitting his finisher.

Backstage

Sami is telling Nakamura that what happened was robbery. He’s interrupted and interviewed, which Sami turns around and starts berating the interviewer. He’s interrupted by Elias strumming his guitar in the ring. Elias tells Sami that he’s scheduled to perform. Sami says that no one cares about Elias or his songs. Sami and Elias go back and forth until Zayn tells Cesaro to take care of it. The two brawl for a bit with Elias getting the better of Cesaro.

Sheamus vs Shorty G

When Sheamus is on the ramp, Shorty G hits him from behind before running to the ring. Sheamus wins via pinfall after a Brogue Kick.

Bayley Promo

Bayley brags about her victory at the Royal Rumble against Lacey Evans. She says that she’s beaten everyone on SmackDown so she calls out Charlotte Flair to challenge her. Naomi comes out and says that Bayley never defeated her. She says she’s coming for the Championship. Bayley hits Naomi with the mic before Naomi hits her out of the ring.

Roman Reigns and The Usos vs King Corbin, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler

Reigns pins Corbin with a roll upAfter the match, Corbin tries to leave but The Usos handcuff him and put him on the post like Corbin did with Roman. All three men dump the dog food on him.