WWE SMACKDOWN!- January 9, 2026

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Is live in Berlin, Germany on January 9, 2026!

The UPWP brings you the recap of this special German edition of WWE SmackDown! The Viper Randy Orton kicks off the show but gets interrupted by Trick Williams. Trick Willy puts Orton on notice, but Orton drops Trick with a draping ddt. Rey Fenix then goes on to battle Trick Williams. Drew McIntyre interrupts a Damian Priest interview backstage, highlighting their past rivalry.

We also find out that Drew stole WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ father’s watch. WWE Women’s US Champion Giulia defends against Alexa Bliss. During the match, Lash Legend gets involved and afterwards, Nia Jax annihilates Bliss. The WyattSicks go to war with Solo Sikoa and the MFT’s. During the match, Solo steals Wyatt's lantern. 

Alba Fyre challenges Jordynne Grace and after the match WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill confronts Grace. WWE US Champion Carmelo Hayes defends in an open challenge against Shinsuke Nakamura. And in the main event, we get a shock as Drew McIntyre defeats WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a 3 Stages of Hell Match to become new champion and we see the return of Jacob Fatu.