On a highly-explosive SmackDown, Universal Champion Roman Reigns came face-to-face with his former brother-in-arms turned Royal Rumble challenger Seth Rollins, Aliyah broke a WWE record against Natalya, new challengers to the SmackDown Tag Team Title emerged and Lita delivered a Twist of Fate to SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair.

Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Signing. Plus, Legado del Fantasma, Imperium, Hit Row and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus all advanced to the semifinals in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and so much more.