WWE SmackDown 1/16/26 Review | WWE Title No. 1 Contender Qualifying Matches, US Title Open Challenge

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Episode 219 of Weebs Of The Ring covers everything that happened on the January 16, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown. New Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre returns to SmackDown, while four Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Qualifying Matches take place: Randy Orton vs. The Miz, Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov, and Matt Cardona vs. Trick Williams. Plus, Carmelo Hayes hosts a United States Title Open Challenge.

Join us as we discuss every major moment and what it means moving forward.

Rundown:
00:00 - Weebs Of The Ring Ep 219
10:00 - Show Intro
19:02 - Headline Story: NUMBER 1 CONTENT FATAL 4 WAY FOR SNME 2026
41:08 - Drew McIntyre celebrates his win
1:16:50 - US Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs Leon Slater
1:32:34 - Jordynne Grace vs Chelsea Green
1:47:10 - Charlexa vs Kiulia
2:03:14 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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