January 20th 2024.
Roman Reigns, the reigning champion of WWE, found himself in a precarious position on SmackDown. He was faced with the task of defending his title at the upcoming Royal Rumble event, but things took a tense turn when he refused to sign the contract for the match.
In the midst of a contract signing with his opponents - Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and LA Knight - Reigns expressed his hesitation to put pen to paper. His manager, Paul Heyman, hinted at the champion's reluctance and raised concerns about the paperwork.
The situation escalated when SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis stepped in. Having made a name for himself in the UK wrestling scene before joining WWE, Aldis was not intimidated by Reigns and his allies in The Bloodline. He made it clear that if Reigns did not sign the contract, he would be stripped of his title and the match would become a Triple Threat for the vacant championship.
As the night went on, tensions continued to rise. Orton surprised everyone with a quick victory over Solo Sikoa, leading to a brawl between him, Knight, and Styles. Aldis once again threatened to strip Reigns of his title, but the Tribal Chief finally gave in and signed the contract, making the Fatal 4 Way match official for January 27.
But the drama didn't end there. Reigns attempted to attack Orton with his signature move, the Spear, but was instead met with another RKO. The show ended with Orton standing tall and Reigns left reeling.
In other events, Kevin Owens and Logan Paul engaged in a heated exchange on The KO Show before Paul knocked out Owens with a vicious attack. The LWO trio also scored a win over Santos Escobar, Angel, and Humberto, while Katana Chance and Kayden Carter retained their Women's Tag Team Titles against the Unholy Union.
And finally, fans were thrilled to see British wrestling star Pete Dunne reclaim his old name and team up with his British Strong Style partner Tyler Bate in a dominant victory over Pretty Deadly.
WWE SmackDown airs every Friday night on TNT Sports 1, and fans can expect more exciting moments and surprises to come. Have a story to share? Contact The Agency entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They're always looking for new celebrity stories, videos, and pictures to feature. And for more wrestling news, stay tuned as major WWE superstar exits rival company after 17 years and another reveals the reason behind his iconic mustache. It's an exciting time to be a WWE fan!
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