Tag team tournament match set for next week’s WWE SmackDown
A first round match in a top contender’s tag team tournament is set for the January 20 WWE SmackDown.
On-screen authority figure Adam Pearce announced on this week’s SmackDown that Drew McIntyre and Sheamus will team against Erik and Ivar of The Viking Raiders in a first round bout in a tournament to determine top contenders to the WWE Undisputed Tag Team titles.
Also announced for next week’s SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and challenger Kevin Owens will have a contract signing for their Royal Rumble title bout.
A match has also been announced for the January 27 SmackDown show, as Rey Mysterio will take on Karrion Kross.
Here are the announced lineups for the next two SmackDown episodes:
WWE SmackDown, Friday, January 20 —
- Tag team top contender’s tournament first round: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. The Viking Raiders
- Roman Reigns & Kevin Owens contract signing
WWE SmackDown, Friday, January 27 —
- Rey Mysterio vs. Karrion Kross
An F4WOnline Editor since 2019, Ethan has been covering wrestling and MMA since 2011. He has hosted The Wrestling Life Podcast since 2014, and is a former Baltimore Sun TV/Tribune Media contributor. He is also a Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan.