5 things SmackDown got right on this week’s episode (January 24, 2020)

#2 The Bloodline

Get your cameras ready!

Unlike the many episodes that have begun with segments involving two or more Superstars with microphones in hand and building towards a match for later in the night, this Friday night began with a huge six-man tag team match.

The Usos joined Roman Reigns to take on King Corbin, Bobby Roode, and Dolph Ziggler, but Jimmy Uso twisted his knee early in the match and had to be taken backstage for assessment.

The 3-on-2 match continued in the ring, and the babyfaces decided to work on Ziggler for as long as they could. Distractions allowed the three heels to beatdown Reigns outside the ring late in the match, but a comeback followed to allow the babyfaces to make a return.

Late in the match, Jimmy returned to the ring and received the hot tag which allowed him to take down Roode, Corbin, and Ziggler. As the fight between Reigns and Corbin spilled over into the crowd, Uso delivered a splash from the top rope on Roode to pick up the victory.

This was a much better way to kick off the final SmackDown before Royal Rumble and allowed The Usos to make another statement on their return while building up towards the Reigns and Corbin clash for Sunday. The two men will battle in a Falls Count Anywhere match at the Royal Rumble.