Despite not having two top draws in Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns physically present, Friday's (pre-taped) episode of SmackDown advanced several key storylines as the WWE calendar pushes toward perhaps the most significant episode of television programming in the company's history. Of particular note, Solo Sikoa opened the show by accepting Reigns' challenge for Tribal Combat on the January 6 debut of Raw on Netflix. In addition, Kevin Owens cut a promo and is still in possession of the Winged Eagle WWE Championship belt after his match and vicious attack on Rhodes at Saturday Night's Main Event.
The main event of the night was set to be the first Women's Tag Team Championship defense for the newly formed team of Bianca Belair and Naomi. Here's what went down. No, we're not talking about Claymores when it come to Drew McIntyre this week.
McIntyre is rising up my own personal power rankings, and his 'fit on Friday night only adds to the hype (pun intended). McIntyre looked like the Scottish badass he is when he interrupted Sikoa's slightly-too-long promo to kick off SmackDown (more on this in just a second). I'm not sure he'll change his in-ring gear fully, but the black and blue vest, jeans and "Royal Toe" Jordan 1s were pure heat and should be the norm for him moving forward.
Hold that thought, Solo Sikoa! is here...
👀 — WWE (@WWE) While we're here, I'm going to Ayr (no more Scottish puns, I swear) my grievances about McIntyre's presentation, fashion aside. I don't love h.
