The John Report: WWE Smackdown 01/20/23 Review – TJR Wrestling - TJR Wrestling

Smackdown Tag Team Title Contender’s Tournament Quarterfinals: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) (w/Valhalla)

Ivar tagged in, Sheamus avoided a double team move with a knee to the face and Drew hit a Claymore Kick on Erik.

Smackdown Tag Team Title Contender’s Tournament Quarterfinals: Hit Row (Top Dolla & Ashante “Thee” Adonis) (w/B-Fab) vs. Los Lotharios (Angel & Humberto)

Smackdown Tag Team Title Contender’s Tournament Quarterfinals: Brawling Brutes (Butch & Ridge Holland) vs. Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci)

Analysis: A simple fist bump drew a pop from the crowd because the story is very basic with Sami as an everyman that is trying to be accepted by the cool guy.

The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns made his slow-walking entrance with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa by his side.