WWE SmackDown January 31: Women’s United States Championship Match, Kevin Owens vs CM Punk, and More Highlights

Welcome to detailed coverage of WWE SmackDown on January 31, 2025, live from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fans were treated to an exciting event featuring title-contested matches and highly-anticipated confrontations.

Liv Morgan of Judgment Day portrayed a fierce competitor as she clashed with reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Naomi. This battle was a direct result of their meeting on WWE Raw, where Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez triumphed over Naomi and Bianca Belair.

The WWE Tag Team Champions #DIY brought Pretty Deadly into a conflict against Angel and Berto of Los Garza, alongside Motor City Machine Guns. Other tag-team champions Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano aligned with Elton Prince and Kit Wilson, while Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin awaited their chance to challenge for the titles at WWE Royal Rumble.

Kevin Owens confronted CM Punk, who demanded a match after Owens referred to him on WWE Raw. Punk believes a WrestleMania main event against Owens is feasible if he wins the Royal Rumble and subsequently defeats Cody Rhodes. Owens, however, is betting that Punk won’t make it past the Royal Rumble.

The encounter between Hayes and Uso was intense. Hayes started strong with a stomp in the corner, but Uso retaliated with a powerful clothesline. Their battle was filled with memorable maneuvers like The First 48 and a Crane Kick. In the end, it was Uso who emerged victorious, reversing Hayes’ final roll-up attempt.

Winner: Jimmy Uso

Chelsea Green, aided by Piper Niven, squared off against Michin and B-Fab for the Women’s United States Championship. Green and her team capitalized on Michin’s complicated moves, eventually leading to Michin disqualifying herself by hitting Green with a kendo stick. Green retained her title through this controversial finish.

Winner: Chelsea Green (via disqualification)

Damian Priest appeared seeking his first opportunity to demonstrate his prowess, aiming for championships starting with the Mat Rumble. However, his ambitions were challenged by Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, who laid down an immediate challenge. Priest responded with a Superkick, but he was quickly overpowered. LA Knight’s timely entrance saved Priest, leading to a proposed tag-team match between Priest/LA Knight against Fatu/Tonga.