On the final episode of Smackdown before this Sunday’s Royal Rumble, John Cena and AJ Styles took their promo game to the next level. Mickie James explained her actions and the Wyatt Family suffered a casualty. Also, James Ellsworth got a makeover and we saw the annual everyone jump in the ring to get us hyped for the Rumble spot.
While this didn’t feel nearly as epic as last night’s ending of RAW, there were some good moments.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to the night that was in the WWE.
Wyatts face off
I’m sorry #MickeyJames 2002 Britney Spears called and she wants her outfit back #SDLive
— Demon Diva (@WWEBloggerDiva) January 25, 2017
Everyone who said it was a bad idea to bring Mickie in as a heel….do you get it now? #SDLive
— FightBoothPW (@FightBoothPW) January 25, 2017
Ellsworth gets a makeover
The single greatest use of Carmella and Ellsworth yet! #SDLive
— Doc Manson (@DocManson) January 25, 2017
Long Live the Flying Elvises.#SDLive pic.twitter.com/HscrBqyV4y
— What a Maneuver! (@WAManeuver) January 25, 2017
Mojo enters the Rumble
I am excited to watch Brock Lesnar kill Mojo Rawley. #SDLIVE
— Mundane Nights (@DudezWithTudez) January 25, 2017
There’s the unexpected #RoyalRumble winner @TripleH alluded to: @MojoRawleyWWE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/2jzqxgfdKe
— PWP Nation (@PWPNation) January 25, 2017
Cena rips AJ
I can’t see John but I C your awful new merch
— HEEL TEM (@HEEL_TEM) January 25, 2017
Oh Vince $$$$$$$$#SDLive #RoyalRumble #WWE pic.twitter.com/GnHh3FxVGn
“I’m the face that replaced you” – @AJStylesOrg
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) January 25, 2017
“Does this mean YOU’LL marry me?” – Nikki Bella
“Uh…” – AJ#SDLive
Great promos by both guys. Cena’s anti Southern, anti indies rant will not sit well with REAL graps fans at Rumble, Mania.
— Papa Hales (@MikeHales9) January 25, 2017
Ambrose incites a Rumble
DIRTY DEEDS!!!! AMBROSE RETAINS!!!! What a freaking match!!!! #SDLive
— Melanie Tettleton (@SportsQueen_5) January 25, 2017
I’m thoroughly disappointed in myself for not predicting the Pre-Rumble Orgy during a Lumberjack Match #SDLive
— The Cheeky Jobbers (@CheekyJobbers) January 25, 2017
I called the brawl at 9:59 I was off by 2 mins. #SDLive
— Ben Penrod (@AwesomestBen) January 25, 2017
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